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THE CAKE BUCKS, PITAMPURA When it comes to vegetarian food, people usually think about leafy greens and bland proteins and stuff of peasants and slaves. (HOW DO VEGETARIANS EVEN BREATH THE SAME AIR AS MEAT EATERS?!) Especially in the northern areas of Delhi, in Pitampura, NSP or Shalimar Bagh, every vegetarian outlet has to offer something that sets them apart.  One particular outlet in Pitampura is changing the veg game by serving up some brilliantly inspiring dishes including kebabs, gravy momos, Bombay style chaat and house-made icecreams and shakes! The Cake Bucks , located in Pitampura, is a family style baked goods and confectioners shop. It also has some street food and chaat counters outside with tables to eat at. The prices are very minimal and pocket friendly when compared to other big names like Haldirams or Bikanervala. The food they offer is simple vegetarian streetfood with some innovation. We went in wanting to try a selection of dishes and c...

KARMA KISMET, GREATER KAILASH 2 GK2 offers a lot of beautiful places to dine in. With the food scene booming in the market over the last couple of years, restaurants really have to compete to find their place. But a pioneer in the fine-dining field is the beautiful Karma Kismet. It is a treat for, both, the eyes and the mouth. Serving some innovative dishes, they offer a new perspective to Awadhi food.  THE AMBIENCE The place itself is fit for a king. Beautiful dark, mustard interiors. LEDs running across the walls and just the perfect ethnic instrumentals. You know you're in for a treat as soon as you step into their palace of extravagant dreams and gastronomic adventures! But before the fight for the palace begins, you take your seat on one of their velvety, soft-to-touch sofas that are MASSIVE. I thought it was meant to seat 3 people, BUT NO. I WAS WRONG. IT WAS A SPACIOUS 2 SEATER. WHAT EVEN?! ALL THE RULES YOU KNEW ABOUT SEATING WERE OUT THE WINDOW. But...

THE GOURMET'S, C.R. PARK There are a massive number of delivery outlets running all across Delhi NCR. Especially in South Delhi, there are many restaurants that don't have dine-in capabilities and only run a delivery chain. This independence from a seating arrangement decreases their running costs as well. Some restaurant owners are solely focused on this cost and selling ratio to increase profits. But that is certainly not the case at The Gourmet's in C.R. Park! Very closeby my Grad School, in Kalkaji, The Gourmet's prides itself in making the most hygeinic food possible. They claim to not compromise on the quality of the food. even though the customers might have to pay an extra buck. And their passion for food clearly shines across all aspects of the restaurant. From the friendly delivery to the amazing customer service and feedback retreival system. They are brilliantly acquiring new customers and retaining the old ones too! THE FOOD Now, I...

JUST WOK IT, GREEN PARK The one thing that surprises me about Delivery Restaurants is their ability to get you your food hot and packaged perfectly well, no matter where you are and what your order is. The same was the case with Just Wok It in Green Park. This brilliant Asian Delivery outlet has a variety of things on offer and that variety is expressed specially through their signature Make Your Own Box. They offer the choice to make a massive box containing a base, sauce, vegetables, protein and add ons. Now, what I ordered was pretty damn amazing. And given it's spice, it was perfect for this winter. I had the following combination: Hakka Noodles Chicken Broccoli, Shiitake Mushrooms, Red Pepper Sizzling Fury Sauce Sesame Seeds The spice in the box was just right. Leaving me and my friend gasping for a breath of clean un-spiced air. We knew our buttholes would face the wrath of the Sizzling Fury the day after, but it was all worth it. The ...

QDs RESTAURANT, LAJPAT NAGAR 2 Satyaniketan and GTB Nagar have really been the two markets where budget cafes and restaurants really flourish. QDs, a very well known student eatery, already has well established restaurants in the two aforementioned locations as well as one in Laxmi Nagar. The very successful franchise has now come to the hustle and bustle of Lajpat Nagar 2's Central Market. A prime location for any restaurant to flourish. However, as history suggests, the building they are in isn't very friendly. No other restaurant or cafe has stayed there for more than two years, the latest example being Starbucks that closed down prior to QDs being set up here. Maybe things end up better for QDs! I have been to QDs Restaurant a number of times since its opening, mainly due to the fact that the place is close by. Also, the food is cheap and it is lipsmacking! I'm writing this review only after close retrospect of all visits. THE AMBIENCE QDs Re...