Mar 06, 2008
When I first went to Café Masala, I thought that it was another Indian/Continental/Chinese/Italian joint where it's suffocatingly multi-cuisine. But one glance at the menu cleared all my doubts. Filled with delicious Indian dishes and drinks to satisy my parched throat, I would say the first impression was good!
I live for chicken, so I ordered a chicken starter called Murgh Kalimirch. Oh my god, the first bite led me into another world where I was in a heaven of flavour. Even thinking about it right now is making my mouth water. Moving on, after the delicous starter, I ordered for some naan and two chicken dishes, Murgh Makhani and Murgh Kalra. Needless to say, it wasn't dissappointing at all! I was almost weeping at how good the dish was. Ah, I can still feel the taste in my mouth!
Overall, the experience was a great one for me. And what added to it was the great service, great music and the ambience.
The service was prompt and the waiters very helpful and suggestive. My waiter, Mr. Saji, was very helpful when it came to suggestions on quantity and choice of dish.
There was a live performer who was playing the keyboard and singing, who was pleasant and sang lovely melodious slow songs that sent you into nostalgia.
The ambience was cosy and well-lit unlike some restaurants where you can barely see your food and other restaurants where you get blinded. Perfect lighting, a good view from the balcony and also a very classy atmosphere.
Overall, I think that Café Masala offers a delicious variety of food for quite a reasonable price.
The starters range from about Rs. 125-185, the main dishes from about Rs. 185-230 and dessert ranging from 100-200.
All of us know the BJN group is minting money, well all I can say is Café Masala is definitely contributing to it.