Ling’s pavilion (19/21, Mahakavi Bhushan Marg, Behind Regal Cinema, Colaba, Mumbai)

To read the history of ling’s pavilion, pls click here: GQ article In a nutshell: A treasure box of great authentic Chinese food, run by a Chinese origin family, this restaurant is a foodies’s paradise, only if u know how to avoid the Chinjabi dishes & end up ordering the original stuff. Food here reminded me of my days in China ……………. Address & other details:  … Continue reading Ling’s pavilion (19/21, Mahakavi Bhushan Marg, Behind Regal Cinema, Colaba, Mumbai)

Hakkasan (206, Krystal, Waterfield Road, Linking Road, Bandra West)

This is a review of Chinese New Year special menu at Hakkasan In a nutshell: A Chinese and Asian fine dine restaurant that is part of an international chain, has nice ambience, warm and very efficient service and serves some authentic and some more fusion dishes. Address & other details:  Hakkasan Meal for 2: 2500 onwards Cuisine type :  vegetarian & nonvegetarian Disclaimer: All restaurants / eateries … Continue reading Hakkasan (206, Krystal, Waterfield Road, Linking Road, Bandra West)

Tamra (Shangri-La’s Eros Hotel, 19, Ashoka Road, near India Gate, New Delhi)

In a nutshell: One of the best German food I have had in Delhi NCR recently & also one of the best buffets I have been to in a while. Address & other details:  Tamra Meal for 2: Rs 3000 onwards. Cuisine type :  vegetarian & non vegetarian Disclaimer: All restaurants / eateries reviewed by YUMMRAJ were visited by YUMMRAJ himself & he has paid for the … Continue reading Tamra (Shangri-La’s Eros Hotel, 19, Ashoka Road, near India Gate, New Delhi)

Crystal jade (G 01, Ground Floor, Central Plaza Mall, Golf Course Road, Gurgaon)

In a nutshell: A large and nice restaurant in Gurgaon, part of an International chain, nice décor, large restaurant, generally awesome food but aweful Peking duck. Address & other details:  crystal jade Meal for 2: Part of stay package. Not aware of retail price of breakfast only. Cuisine type :  vegetarian & non vegetarian Disclaimer: All restaurants / eateries reviewed by YUMMRAJ were visited by YUMMRAJ himself & … Continue reading Crystal jade (G 01, Ground Floor, Central Plaza Mall, Golf Course Road, Gurgaon)

Nooba (Ibis Hotel, Golf Course Road, Gurgaon)

In a nutshell: An eatery with an intent to serve authentic Chinese cuisine, serves some good to great food, good staff & smart interiors. Address & other details:  Nooba Meal for 2: Rs. 1000 onwards Cuisine type :  vegetarian & nonvegetarian Disclaimer: All restaurants / eateries reviewed by YUMMRAJ were visited by YUMMRAJ himself & he has paid for the full Bill & tips also. http://www.yummraj.com does not have … Continue reading Nooba (Ibis Hotel, Golf Course Road, Gurgaon)

China Garden (G 4/5/6, Marina Arcade, near outer circle, Connaught Place, New Delhi)

In a nutshell: A visually beautiful ‘fine dine’ restaurant run by a celebrity Indian Chinese Chef (who invented Chicken Manchurian), polite serving staff, serves few good, mostly average to bad Sino Ludhianvi cuisine (Chinjabi). Address & other details:  China Garden Meal for 2: Rs. 800 onwards Cuisine type : Vegetarian & Nonvegetarian Disclaimer: All restaurants / eateries reviewed by YUMMRAJ were visited by YUMMRAJ himself & he has … Continue reading China Garden (G 4/5/6, Marina Arcade, near outer circle, Connaught Place, New Delhi)

Big Wong (SF 55, DLF Galleria, DLF Phase 4, Gurgaon)

In a nutshell Good and tasty chinjabi, japjabi, Thajabi and other punjabized Asian food whose taste u might like a lot if u do not have the ‘authenticity’ Hangup. Address & other details:  Big Wong Meal for 2: Rs. 500 onwards Cuisine type : Vegetarian & nonvegetarian Disclaimer: All restaurants / eateries reviewed by YUMMRAJ were visited by YUMMRAJ himself & he has paid for the full Bill & tips … Continue reading Big Wong (SF 55, DLF Galleria, DLF Phase 4, Gurgaon)

The Monk (The Galaxy Hotel, Sector 15, Gurgaon)

In a nutshell: Fall of ‘the last emperor’…………….. The last authentic Chinese restaurant (outside of a 5 star) has given in to pressure & turned Chinjabi. I bid goodbye for the last time. Address & other details:  The Monk Meal for 2: Rs. 1000 onwards Cuisine type : Vegetarian & Nonvegetarian Disclaimer: All restaurants / eateries reviewed by YUMMRAJ were visited by YUMMRAJ himself & he has paid for … Continue reading The Monk (The Galaxy Hotel, Sector 15, Gurgaon)

Nashta (Breakfast Home delivery, Gurgaon)

In a nutshell: Enjoyed  our unusual but very good breakfast from Nashta – a home delivery breakfast joint that is open from morning till noon (2 pm). Address & other details: Nashta Facebook page :  Nashta +91 9958722666, +91 9953789620 Meal for 2: Rs. 600 approx Cuisine type : Vegetarian & nonvegetarian Disclaimer: All restaurants / eateries reviewed by YUMMRAJ were visited by YUMMRAJ himself & he has paid for … Continue reading Nashta (Breakfast Home delivery, Gurgaon)

Yauatcha (Level 2, Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi)

In a nutshell: Loved dining out here as the food reminded me of my numerous days in China over the years – as authentic as it cud get I guess, in a restaurant in Delhi. Chinjabi lovers beware…… there is seldom anything that has typical ‘tadka marke thick gravy’ that is born in India but labelled ‘made in china’. Address & other details: Yauatcha Meal … Continue reading Yauatcha (Level 2, Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi)