On a quick trip to Baroda, decided to try out Ginger Hotel.

We reached Baroda in the evening around 6.30 pm. The check in was smooth. The Parking space was reasonable in the basement. Went up to the room. The AC was bad. The maintenance came by, the reception came by all with different version that did not seem to jell somehow. Read the rest of this entry »

Vishalla

Opp. Vasna Tolnaka, Vasna, Paldi, Ahmedabad
Phone: 26602422, 26600919
Ratings: 5 stars (out of 5)

One of my all time favorites. Reach there by 7 pm. Wander around, drink their smoky chaas or jal jira. Look at the mehndi artiste, garba etc. And then sit down for a Meal that never ends, as also does not allow you to get up till you are stuffed with, variety of vegetables, roti(phulka); bajra roti; khichdi farsan & finally sweet to top it up.

The Green House

M.G. Bungalow, Paldi, Ahmedabad
Phone: 079-25506899
Ratings: 5 stars (out of 5)

A large elaborate menu providing local gujarati, rajasthani farsan, meals, sweets as also unique mix of mexican dishes. Lovely open air place to chill out for a couple of hours.

Sheeba Restaurant

Opp.Navrangpura Telephone Exchange, Navrangpura H.O, Ahmedabad
Phone: 079-26469921
Ratings: 4 stars (out of 5)

The Indian food has been consistent over the years; particularly the chicken masala; butter chicken & Dal tadka.

TGB

White House, Behind Ranjit Petrol Pump, Navrangpura H.O, Ahmedabad
Phone: 264449831
15 Feb 2008 Ratings: 4 stars (out of 5)

The Great Bhagwati is truly great in terms of its variety; consistency & quality of food - from snacks to a complete meal. What is surprising that they are able to maintain the quality at places where they undertake catering also.

Angeethi

Above Mcdonalds, Station Road, Vile Parle (West), Mumbai
Phone: 67251136
Category: Food & Dining, Restaurants

Ratings: 5 stars (out of 5)

They have a VFM afternoon Buffet on sundays, whilst the a la carte is pretty good to excellent. One of the few restaurants that got a Margarita right! three times I have been there. Some of the unique deserts were also pretty good. Been there more than thrice trying it out with buffet, afternoons, evenings & found the food & service consistently good. Remains open till 1 am

Mahesh Lunch Home

Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, Mumbai
Phone: (22) 56955554

Ratings: 4 stars (out of 5)

A bit of posh version than the fort one. Stick to the time tested manglorean stuff, bombil, crabs & sea food, though the sukka chicken is also good. Do not repeat NOT try the useless chinese & other mixture stuff. Lovely service, good drinks, but long waiting after 9.30 pm. However except during monsoon, can wait outside. With the Pay & Park outside, I understand that one picks up the beer/drink & has it in the car whilst waiting for the nos to be called, never tried it though & in particular now with the check going on round the corner:)

The Banana Bar

355 Linking Road (Hotel New Castle), 1st Floor, Khar, Mumbai
Phone: (22) 26480483
Ratings: 4 stars (out of 5)

A place to lounge around till the music starts getting louder & the crowd younger after 9. There is a happy hour for Indian Drinks & the margarita’s are pretty decent also. Limited but excellent starters! All in all a good place to spend a couple of hours straight from office

Tangy Tamarind

41 Pali Hill (Rukson Cuisine), Bandra (West), Mumbai
Phone: (22) 26481094

Ratings: 4 stars (out of 5)

quiet place on the 2nd floor with nice round tables that are not occupied most of the evenings. Visited it a couple of times. They have good crisp nachos & garlic bread with cheese. Pasta was decent but can be improved upon. However the one in white sauce was much better. The drinks OK priced but no accompaniments so you have to order. The mughlai/indian mini meal is sufficient for 1 person since it comes with parathas. All in all a convenient place to go with a couple of business associates or a loved one, where the idea is to spend time & not gorge. The service is good & they let you drink in peace if you tell them.

Green House Restaurant & Bar

Nehru Road (Rao Apartments), Vile Parle (East), Mumbai
Phone: (22) 26151104
Ratings: 4 stars (out of 5)

Excellent food, particularly the paneer & vegetarian dishes, probably due to the vile parle gujju influence. However the prices are definitely not reasonable for the quantity & ambience. But consistency, location keeps one going again & again. Definitely worth a visit if that side. But remember congestion seems to be the name of the game, both outside & inside:)