Rendezvous

PING'S CAFE ORIENT, LODHI COLONY Authentic Asian food in New Delhi has been ruined by what locals call Indian-Chinese food. Ramen, Dimsums and Wonton Rolls have been replaced by Chowmein, Momos and Spring Rolls. This debate about what is better: Authentic or Adapted, will carry on for ages. But to fight for the Authentic Agents, we have the lightheavyweight champion from Lodhi Colony, Ping's Cafe Orient. THE AMBIENCE Ping's is a beautiful cafe-esque Asian restaurant in the very geometrically sound Lodhi Colony. Ping's prides itself on healthy Asian cuisine and it looks the part too. With shades of red and yellow to take you to some little diner in the orient. There are neon signs on the walls with Ping Puns like "Ping Me Maybe" and more. The decor makes the place look even more authentic. There is also an upstairs seating area where people can have a smoke. The upstairs area is well lit and is beautiful too. A very fresh aura to

SANDOZ, CONNAUGHT PLACE First, let me tell you about the first time my friend told me she's going to Sandoz with her family. I'd heard about the place and seen its boards throughout Connaught Place and I told her "Isn't that the place that is trying to copy Nandos with the name?" And she told me "No, it's a pretty good family restaurant." This is probably the idea most people have when it comes to unknown classics throughout the capital of the nation. Sandoz has been serving up great Indian food in the heart of Delhi, Connaught Place since forever. And it shows in the kind of food they serve as well as the simplicity of the place. THE AMBIENCE Sandoz has a very warm tone to the colors of the place. There are multiple paintings and portraits of yesteryear and the tables and chairs to match. The uniform of the waiters is a simple shirt and pants whilst they serve you with the brightest smile you've ever seen. It feels like yo

MEAL-O-DRAMA, THE MODERN BISTRO - RAJOURI GARDEN The stretch between Rajouri Garden and Tagore Garden is loaded with restaurants that aim to attract the eyes of potential customers. Some have massive hoardings, some blast music, while some stick to the basics, the food. Meal-o-drama aims to aquire, and retain, customers by offering them a brilliant all round experience as soon as they walk in. THE AMBIENCE In very simple words, Meal-o-drama is beautiful. The place has a very soothing, dim lighting while the DJ plays slow, yet fresh, music. There are two seating areas, one on the inside with club-esque lighting and a projector screen. During lunch hours, there was live music as well! The area beyond two glass doors is very classy. The flooring is stone and there are full-walled windows which let you see the busy Rajouri Garden market on the outside. THE MEAL The menu at Meal-o-drama is vast! And let me tell you, the choices offered within the cuisines they serve

CAFFE TONINO, ONE HORIZON CENTER, GURGAON With the latest boom in infrastructure and city planning, Gurgaon has become the prime location for any and every high-end restaurant. The eateries at Gurgaon offer the world to the palate of students, working class people and entrepreneurs alike. It has been difficult to make a mark on this ever expanding city. However, one eatery in particular has been turning heads left, right and center. Caffe Tonino at One Horizon Center is closest to the Sector 42-43 Metro Station on the Gurgaon Rapid Metro. The ever so grand One Horizon Center is home to many fine-dining cafés but Caffe Tonino offers a beautiful overall dining experience to the customers from the moment you enter. The beautiful fencing around the outdoor dining area, the decor of the tables with bright yellow tablecloths, Scott Bradlee's Post Modern Jukebox playing modern songs in the tune of yesteryear. Everything takes you to the fine settint of Tonino in Italy.