Rendezvous

DHABA - A PUNJABI THEME I've always been amazed by the very idea of dining raw, dining ethnic, dining desi. The best possible experience I've had of dining like that would be in Chowki Dhani in Jaipur. And it is really tough to recreate that experience of getting close to our desi roots. However, this beautiful joint in Rajouri Garden states it plain and simple right in its name. Dhaba - A Punjabi Theme is, as the beautifully thought of name that must have taken them ages to think of suggests, a Punjabi Themed restaurant that looks like a Dhaba. MIND = BLOWN. Well, the name is a spoiler for what awaits you inside, but the door of the place is very distinct. It has two massive statues of what seem to be Pharaohs. Well, okay, Punjab may have had Pharaohs for all we know but we were too busy focusing on the Bhangra. Dhaba has a dining hall on two floors and a banquet/ party hall as well. The dining hall that we sat in was very homely. It felt like we were at our Ludh...

Sharp LED Lights DECODE, RAJOURI GARDEN There isn't a place in New Delhi that is thriving with new diners and cafes more than Rajouri Garden. As soon as one shuts down, a new one opens up. Another entry to this array of restaurants is Decode, touting itself to be a Social Diner. It serves great café style food, while trying to put a new twist on every classic there is. AMBIENCE AND SERVICE Decode has a very neolothic ambience. With the walls having LED strips to mark edges and make everything look sharp. There are parts of the restaurant which are dark, making it perfect for some drinks and enjoyment, while some parts are littered with natural light, making it pleasant for family dining. The Ground Floor There are three floors to the restaurant, each similar to one another. There are glass bottles on the walls as decor and plenty of paintings depicting some sort of puzzle (hence the name "Decode"). The servers all wear matching clothes and lo...