A working day, but my wife surprised me by taking me out for dinner, something that must have happened after ages.

She offered me an option between Mainland China (which we have been to earlier - together/individually) and Caravan Sarai that she’s never been to.

Opting for the latter we reached there quickly, found it sparsely occupied, but nicely chilled and good ambiance.

Ordering a drink each, perusing the menu decided to try Subz kabab (tandoor) and Kokri kabab ( shallow fried). Both tasted lovely accompanied with some nice mint chutney.

Moved on directly to the main course - Veg kolhapuri - nice, spicy but more capsicum and carrots then I normally prefer Dum aloo punjabi - which was pretty good, with thick gravy and just the right consistency.

We decided to try the phudina paratha - excellent; laccha paratha - good; roomali roti (wrapped in silver foil) - cold and have definitely tasted much better.

The chilled veg raita went well with the food, as did the tokri of complimentary papads.

Just as we were finishing, the restaurant started filling up and a large group came next to us, upon which the service went completely downhill, with the waiters too busy to take our dessert order or get the bill.

Finally in exasperation, we got up and paid at the door.

Overall food was worth a visit, however a TV spoils the ambiance and the staff is busy looking at it.

No Diet Food

Update 23rd October 2009.

Had recommended it to @ashokbanker who sounded a bit skeptical about it. Coincidentally my Father in Law visited since he had a doctor’s appointment & was desperate to try out the new look. Off we went! Started with Sheekh kabab (a bit spicy but still succulent, though I would have liked them a bit crisp) with a roti, followed by Dum Ghost Biryani (amazing acc to my FIL) & Kheema Pulao which was good with couple of cold drinks all under Rs. 500/-. So Ashok you can take it to the Bank! Still good & larger than before.

BTW All of them - Colaba, Juhu, Lokhandwala have separated & are independent now as confirmed by one of the owners Hanifbhai

1st cross lane of Lokhandwala (Andheri-W). Typical moughlai stuff swimming in rich oily gravies & great meat that is of no use to the diet conscious. Has been there for eons and shall continue for time memorial.

Ward No. 752, Opp. Traffic Police Chowky, S.V. Road, Khar (W), Mumbai

No Idd required

A superb muslim place, serving fantastic food for years now. Sit in the AC comfort, start with the kababs, phudina chutney, onions. Clean your palate with a fresh lime soda & order kheema ghotala, chicken tikka/hyderabadi with their large rotis or pav. Go for an additional sin by asking him to fry the papads also…..BLISS…..Stagger out, stop for a paan, get into your car, go to sleep till you reach home. (This has been written after a nos of visits to this place over the last 20 years after taking on liquid at the willingdon/khar gym till 11.30)

1st Floor, Mohid Heights, Lokhandwala Road, 4 Bungalows, Andheri (W), Mumbai

Ordered In

Have yet to visit the place, but ordered in a couple of weeks back. The butter chicken, aloo masala were great with very little oil as instructed. And the roti’s just right.

Wonder what awaits us on our visit there.

9, Raheja Classique, Oshiwara Link Road, Oshiwara, Andheri (W), Mumbai

Again & Again

Had taken off with a bang, but is now on a whimper. The paneer dishes are good, but the prices are not. Due to the location, parking availability does well, but their banquets do much better. However there are lot more options like myst; salt & pepper etc. that are much better

Golden Chariot

S.V. Road (Viral Apartments), Andheri (West), Mumbai
Phone: (22) 26280823

Ratings: 2 stars (out of 5)

An veg extension of Radhakrishna (same owners now) but serves liquor. The food that was good once upon a time, has started acquiring a typical shetty taste, with the gravies looking the same. The service is Ok, with most of the waiters standing in clusters and need to be called. Worth a avoid unless critical.

Food Inn Restaurant

Shop # 4 / 5, Andheri (West), Mumbai
Phone: (22) 26334139

Ratings: 4 stars (out of 5)

1st cross lane of Lokhandwala. Typical moughlai stuff swimming in rich oily gravies & great meat that is of no use to the diet conscious. Has been there for eons and shall continue for time memorial.

Golden Gate Restaurant & Bar

Swami Vivekanand Road (Laram Centre), Andheri (West), Mumbai
Phone: (22) 26251177

Ratings: 3 stars (out of 5)

The ground floor is undergoing renovation, last time we visited which was a couple of months back. The basement is a tad crowded, particularly with regulars & the ceiling a little low. Some of the vegetarian food is good & the accompaniments with drinks may be one of the reason. Have never had an occasion to try out the non veg.

Kareem’s

Shubham Building, Juhu Versova Link Road, Andheri West, Mumbai
Phone: 26280674/675, Mobile: 9867600955

Ratings: 2 stars (out of 5)

Had heard a lot about it. This is the 2nd time ordered food from there. After taking the complete order that included kebabs, biryani, et all; were informed that only biryani is available. Mind you this at 1 pm in the afternoon on a Sunday. Talking to couple of friends, understood that this is a typical reply, since they do not want to deliver home. Then why write ~ Home Delivery ~

Zaffran

29 Link Plaza Commercial Complex Oshiwara Lokhandwala Link Roa, Andheri (West), Mumbai
Phone: (22)64502828/64502929
Ratings: 3 stars (out of 5)

Went to check out the place at 12 noon on 12 Nov sunday, having heard great things about the food, but wary about service etc. Saw cleaning going on, but was assured of AC environment inside if we wished. We decided to sit at home have a couple of beers, order takeaway which we were assured max 30 min. We ordered Murg Kali Mirch Kabab (taste nice but chicken was tough) Tangdi Kabab (Burnt on the sides & chicken was tougher than the other) Lucknowi Sheekh Kebab (Very good, though could have done with some more spice) Zaffran’s Galouti Kabab (Nice but needed to be cooked a little more) The roomali were hot, the garlic naan were extremely good. The phudina chutney was ok. The chicken biryani was good, with the rice quality pretty good & the taste of chicken permeating right thru. The phirni was OK. Though it took them nearly 90 minutes for delivery in the afternoon after 3 reminders. However would not mind trying out the meat stuff & other biryani.