Rendezvous

WELCOME TO THE B-SCHOOL WORLD! It's been MONTHS since we were in and around the main campus of IMI, New Delhi in the heart of Qutab Institutional Area, but we still can't help but miss the hustle and bustle of all the social hot spots nearby! Let's take you on a journey BACK to the good food we had when living Life At IMI! And all you new comers who'll soon be going to Sonu (and then also realize Sonu is a scam and Pappu is the real deal), here's a sneak peak into what you can expect! PAPPU BHAIYA KI MAGGI First and foremost, all of us remember the friendly, jovial and always busy Pappu bhaiya. And absolutely nobody went there alone! It was either to catch up with a friend who's been busy with classes, or with the entire class during the break! And the struggle to make sure your coffee didn't spill when you rushed back to class. Oof. F in the chat for all those burnt fingers. But one very underrated dish at Pappu's is the classic Maggi. I'm pretty su...

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 ...

YUM CHI, VIJAY NAGAR New Delhi is a cauldron of cultures. It has been influenced by every immigrant family that has stepped foot into this great city. And one such culture is the Chinese and Tibetan culture. The food has been greatly influenced by the same and one of their classics has taken over the city by storm by the name "Momo". And somewhere along the line, the authentic Chinese cuisine has been lost. The Delhi-Street-Chinese has taken us to chilli potato, chilli chaap, chowmein, spring rolls and away from the Thukpa, Dimsums and Kotheys. But one restaurant in Vijay Nagar near North Campus of the University of Delhi aims to get people the real taste of the orient. AMBIENCE Yum Chi in Vijay Nagar transports you to the hills of Tibet and the decor is subtle and calming. The flags waving across the roof, the wooden flooring and tables to match the beautiful lights running across the restaurant make for a beautiful setting. The service is friendly and...

YOUNG WILD FREE CAFE, SATYANIKETAN Satyaniketan is now overburdened with responsibility. Given that it has its twin in GTB Nagar at North Campus, Satyaniketan has become the hub for eateries in South Campus of the University of Delhi. Everyday, thousands of students walk through the lanes of the market. New eateries pop up every other day and some fail miserably, but this one has made its presence known by probably combining everything good about the other cafes under one roof. THE AMBIENCE Young Wild Free Cafe is a tad bit hard to find, given that it is on the first floor right at the end of the lane at Satyaniketan. A narrow stairway that leads up to a slide up door is really underwhelming. The stairway leading up the cafe is squeaky and wobbles when you step on it, making you think you're going to fall. EXCITING EVEN BEFORE YOU ENTER! The cafe is rocking good high-bass music and is well lit with a yellow tone to the place. The walls are covered in many differ...