In a nutshell: Unbelievably good parathas – many times better than at the disgustingly famous Parathewali gali, Superb vegetarian curries & daal in a nondescript restaurant with an entrance that is shy to announce its presence. Address & other details: Once out of the Chandni Chowk Metro Station, walk towards Town Hall. When u stand with ur back to Town Hall, u see a semi … Continue reading Asha Ram Foods (Opposite Town Hall, Chandni Chowk, Delhi)
Super loved the look, feel, detailing & the overall experience at ‘tree House’ just besides the huge Ken River & liked the food that was more like ‘home cooked’ than at a Restaurant.
Entrance to the campus of Ken River lodge, Panna, Madhya Pradesh
Cuisine Type: Vegetarian & Nonvegetarian (Not available always)
Short Description – In case u r in a hurry:
Located 35 kms away from Khajuraho & very near to Panna Forest Reserve, this restaurant is quite an experience – Taxis & autorickshaws are available in abundance to take u there. The roads from Khajuraho to Panna are narrow but not bad . To go to this lodge, one has to get into a village road & the as the road ends, one has to enter a dirt track. The scenery is beautiful & the experience awesome.
Scenery as u approach Ken River lodge, Panna, Madhya Pradesh
Post u park the car, u have to walk to the Ken river lodge – starting with a rustic wooden footbridge.
wooden foot bridge @ Ken River lodge, Panna, Madhya Pradesh
As u enter the clearing where the ‘Tree house’ is situated, u realize that it is not a tree house in the true sense. It is a large hall with a large balcony (facing the river) made with wood but placed on a strong cement structure.
‘Tree House’ Dining Hall @ Ken River lodge, Panna, Madhya Pradesh
Branches of real trees protrude from the floor of the dining hall.
Trees protruding out @ Ken River lodge, Panna, Madhya Pradesh
The wooden balcony with the river flowing by, has seating arrangements & it is amazing – It is great for some romantic moments & also for a group of 5-6 friends.
Balcony seating @ Ken River lodge, Panna, Madhya Pradesh
Good Maharashtrian vegetarian food along with Vegetarian food from other States of India – Good prompt service, simple & good interiors, enjoyable.
Hotel New Abhijeet, Aurangabad
How to get there: Drive towards Jalna on Aurangabad Jalna road. Reach Cambridge School (Google map). Keep going 2 – 3 km post that in the same direction. Abhijeet will be on ur left.
Meal for 2: Rs. 200 onwards
Cuisine Type:Vegetarian.
Short Description – In case u r in a hurry:
At the entrance of the restaurant u find a hand painted wall that looks old & says ‘New Abhijeet’.
The hand painted wall at the entrance of Abhijeet
On the left, there is a new signboard with the name written on metal. As u enter there is an open air section that looks old as well. However as u cross this area u walk into a fairly large room that is surely new & well maintained – the indoor dining hall.
This is a pure vegetarian joint with Maharashtra food, South Indian, Rajasthani food & Punjabi food being offered. I saw some vegetarian ‘Chinjabi’ food as well on the menu.
The menu card looks impressive from outside with a picture of the restaurant. The way the menu card is organized reminded me of my travels to China – Photographs of food along with the menu card. Interesting – Not too many rastaurants do this even today.
The Chinese style menu card
The service is fast & good. The guy waiting on us patiently replied to a volley of questions that I had – all with a smiling face. The discussion was mainly about Local food.
He suggested a starter that we found to be good & in consultation with him we ordered the main course. Liked some & loved some – thankfully were not dissappointed by any.
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