Rendezvous

Connaught Place, the heart of Delhi has a special aura about it. Whenever you come across people who're new to the Capital, the first place they want to go to is probably Connaught Place. And the hype has been due to the rise of the gastronomical extravaganza provided my multiple restaurants opening up in the beautiful white architecture! And one of these very hip establishments being, 38 Barracks. THE AMBIENCE A bright red exterior welcomes you to Block-L of CP's outer circle and the board reads 38 BARRACKS. The definition of Barracks being, "A large building housing a group of soldiers", which is justified by the look and feel of 38 Barracks. Beautiful decor that goes well with the interiors of a Military Base. Firearms on the walls, vintage paintings and a dark ambience sets the mood for the Fight For Food to come. The time I went to the place, they had live music. Which added to the occasion and set the pace for a good evening to come. The service i...

"Let's go to Scooter." "I can't see it." "It's at the end of the market. Look for the Scooter. Duh." The literal scooter on the wall didn't stand out, but Scooter on the Wall did! Located in HKV's lesser known sister market, SDA, Scooter on the Wall looks like a small door through an office building. But once you step inside, it's so much more. I didn't catch the overall theme of the place, but it was comforting. A tone of mustard and orange set a nice and calm mood. Large swinging seats were perfect for hours of good food, good music and good conversations. The service was commendable as they let my friend wait for us alone at a table for 6. (DON'T JUDGE US FOR BEING LATE. DELHI TRAFFIC DURING MONSOON SUCKS) A printed out menu awaited us as we were welcomed by VH1 and the smell of Hookahs. The place was full and not a seat empty. Except ours. BECAUSE WE WERE FASHIONABLY LATE. We ordered quite a load for 3 p...

MY BAR HEADQUARTERS, CONNAUGHT PLACE Now, I don't drink or smoke, but I do enjoy the company of my dear friends. Thus, after hours of thinking about which place is spacious enough to accomodate 15 people on the go, we finally decided to climb up multiple fights of stairs to reach a timid little entrance way which opened up to a MASSIVE hall-esque place with neon boards hosting brand names and a dark EDM theme to the entire place. Although we had to wait outside, on the balcony to be seated, but that made for a perfect view of Connaught Place. Finally, when we were seated, we were greeted by the bright smile of the waiter. BUT THE ONE THING I DO NOT UNDERSTAND IS WHY DO PEOPLE ORDER FREAKIN CHILI POTATOES EVERY WHERE? Bhai, yeh sab gali ke bahar wale bhaiya ₹50 mei dete hai. If you're out someplace special, try their speciality. Anyway, we got some snacks and multiple chili potatoes and a pitcher of beer. NICE. For a non-drinker, seeing them put this big-as...

If you're in a Tandoori Momos Cult, you HAVE to try the ones they serve at QDs. Whether you like it or not, is a different story in the book. I don't want to make this review about the battle of Tandoori Momos in Delhi, but I have to. Because of the polarizing power of these maida-balls of goodness. A single person WILL NOT like both, the ones from QDs and the ones from Hunger Strike. There is a stark difference in the way both are prepared. QDs serves 6 pieces for 150 bucks. Pieces that are massive and dry. But will fill you up nonetheless. Hunger Strike, on the other hand, bathes it's Tandoori Momos in Ghee, Cream and all the tandoori goodness you associate with typical North Indian Tikka-Shikkas. 8 small, but heavy and creamy, pieces that will fill you up too. All for 100 bucks. It's the typical case of 'shaadi ka laddoo jo khaye wo pachtaye aur jo naa khaye wo bhi pachtaye'. You HAVE to travel across Delhi to pick your favorite. ...