Restaurants in Pune

Juice Destiny in Aundh

2010-10-24T07:42:00.000-07:00

For all of you who are looking for a clean and fresh fruit juice, Juice Destiny in Aundh is a perfect stop.
They serve various options of fruit juice, smoothies and sandwitches etc. Small place, great for takeaways or a hangout with friends.

Phone: 20 32403448

Getting There (Map):

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By the Way

2010-09-26T22:14:00.001-07:00

By the Way: Ferguson college Road. (same place as Haka).
Cusine: Multi-Cuisine.. Like all :)

Food: First off, the place has a very Middle Eastern feel with the whole POP thing going on.. but nice decor. We had chicken broth, it was quite bland, but then thats how broth should be I guess. For starters, we had bbq chicken wings, The garlic/ginger modification worked fairly well and it was a decent appetizer. (Do not expect buffalo chicken wings :))

For Main course, I had the Caribbean chicken (which was anything but Carribean, I have been to Jamica). But it was good. Garlic and chopped spinach rolled inside a chicken breast and topped with some green sauce with no determinate taste. Served with bread. It reminded me of a similar dish I had in Palo Alto downtown at a VERY Italian restaurant (I can't remember the name, but it closed down). So, it could be called Italian spinoccolli as well. Anyways, whats in the name. It was downright yummy and not heavy at all, since they went easy on the cheese/cream.

Neeraj had Thai green curry with shrimps. Pleasantly surprised to hear that white rice is included. According to Neeraj, they managed to get the green curry taste like Green curry and not a Green Red curry like most places. That is surely a good sign. I can't believe I did not taste it! Guess the screaming toddler did not help :)

Bill: About 1000 rs for two, no drink.

Would go back again, (without the toddler :)) and try other things as well..

By the Way

2010-09-26T22:14:00.000-07:00

By the Way: Ferguson college Road. (same place as Haka).
Cusine: Multi-Cuisine.. Like all :)

Food: First off, the place has a very Middle Eastern feel with the whole POP thing going on.. but nice decor. We had chicken broth, it was quite bland, but then thats how broth should be I guess. For starters, we had bbq chicken wings, The garlic/ginger modification worked fairly well and it was a decent appetizer. (Do not expect buffalo chicken wings :))

For Main course, I had the Caribbean chicken (which was anything but Carribean, I have bean to Jamica). But it was good. Garlic and chopped spinach rolled inside a chicken breast and topped with some green sauce with no determinate taste. Served with bread. It reminded me of a similar dish I had in Palo Alto downtown at a VERY Italian restaurant (I can't remember the name, but it closed down). So, it could be called Italian spinoccolli as well. Anyways, whats in the name. It was downright yummy and not heavy at all, since they went easy on the cheese/cream.

Neeraj had Thai green curry with shrimps. Pleasantly surprised to hear that white rice is included. According to Neeraj, they managed to get the green curry taste like Green curry and not a Green Red curry like most places. That is surely a good sign. I can't believe I did not taste it! Guess the screaming toddler did not help :)

Bill: About 1000 rs for two, no drink.

Would go back again, (without the toddler :)) and try other things as well..

Olives and Oregano, Baner.

2010-09-20T22:57:00.000-07:00

Olives and Oregano, Baner

This is a newly opened restaurant on Baner Road, next to the Archies shop (in front of Rohit Wadewale)
Food: Veg nonveg. Multi-cuisine (Italian and thai)
Ambience: Feel like eating in a room..There is no decor on the walls, nothing to break the monotony of the whitewashed walls. The tables are placed like a wedding hall, and there is a split level seating with a lounge kind of seating upstairs, causing a tunnel like feeling.

The name sounded exotic and it was convenient, so we stopped by on a Saturday evening. First, the place does not have a washbasin!! Doesn't PMC require you to at least have a washbasin ?? The menu is a little here and here. They have Italian soups and Thai starters, like most multi-cusine restaurants have to have these days.

The roast bell pepper soup was really good, Neeraj loved it, while I was searching for a place where the kids could wash their hands! The pita and hummus was quite good.. so was the Chicken Satay. The main course was some chicken with steamed veggies and rice. I think they took the name of the restaurant too far. Thyme, oregano on the overload. Crushed, dried pieces everywhere.. No Olives to be seen anywhere :) The herbs start to get on your taste buds after a while.
Neeraj had chicken in bbq sauce. After being assured it was boneless chicken, he ran into a "boney, chewy piece" that just put him off. Again, the bbq sauce was the Hickory brand, (Might as well buy it at Fine Foods in Aundh and make your own bbq chicken).

All in all, service is still new. After I asked for water to wash the kid's hands, it took them ten minutes or so ..when they did give it, it came in a soup bowl!! :D I should really focus on other things, but can't get over it..

It seemed like a better place for takeaway as the food was really not too bad, but the service needs a whole lot of improvement.

Siiip at Prabhat Road

2010-07-10T09:59:00.000-07:00

Location: This place is at the Prabhat Road police Chowky, in the same building as Ghodke Mithai Wale and Titan Eye+. You can't miss it once you are there..

Juices and Salads:
This is what Pune was missing.. good quick salads. With crunchy iceberg lettuce..varied dressings.. And juices. Freshly squeezed. If salad is not your idea for a meal, they they also have sandwiches. The grilled cheese I ordered for the kids was a little greasy, the kids loved it. I am not sure it would eat the whole thing without guilt. The garlic bread was great as well. But the same thing. Its loaded with butter. Guess will suggest the lower fat butter next time.

If you are a salad buff like us, this is the place you have been waiting for.

Ambiance is good. The seating could be better. They have ottomans which is not a comfortable thing at all. They have one table with a proper sofa+ seats.

Will get their phone numbers next time I am there...

Kiva's tiffins : Kamla Nehru Park

2009-11-06T03:07:00.000-08:00

Address: Bang opposite Kamla Nehru Park. You can't miss it.

Cuisine: Udipi and a little more

Review: Good food. Cheap food. The Sambar was too sweet. Everything else was good. Make sure you don't sit near the paav bhaji hot plate, or else you are going to get some serious eye-watering!

Food Link (ICC Senapati Bapat Road)

2009-09-08T22:03:00.000-07:00

Internation Convention Center
Top floor (same building as Crossword/woodlands)
Pune

Review:
This is a classy place, time to get out the formal shoes and pants and put your make up on. Of course, you can always be a "don't care" :)

This place is still not very crowded, we had no wait at all. Step out on the deck and you will be amazed. The wooden flooring, the service, the view.. absolutely amazing.

The restaurant inside serves Indian food (Which I am told is quite good). They also have a lunch buffet at about 290 rs. They serve Italian-ish food on the deck outside. The starters, soup and pizza was awesome. Main course was good for most, except the lamb steak (some similar name, I don't remember) was chewy. I am not sure if it was overcooked, or that I ate it after a while.

Mashed potatoes to go with it were divine. I am guessing the chewy meat was a blooper. The veggie stuff like pasta was really good. Pizza was a thin crust pizza and a welcome change. (authentic thin crust)

Pricing about 400 rs for the main course, 100 rs for the soup. Portions are quite huge. We had to skip dessert.

They have an amazing bar section with a psychedelic bar and even better view :) They also have a separate section for private parties for a group of 40. It is a nice place if you want to impress your friends/family/coworkers.

Tip: Carry a shawl or sweater if its a little cool. It definitely is cooler up there. Not really a place for kids, since most of the guests are there was a quiet dinner or business dinners. Your screaming kids will embarass you..

shraavan F. C. Road

2009-07-25T09:12:00.000-07:00

020 25654914, 02066015138

They also deliver anywhere in Pune. For free delivery: 64737375 or 65000871.

Papa John's Pizza, Ghole Road Pune

2008-07-15T23:48:00.000-07:00

Phone: 25514400
Adress:
SkyI Building, Ground Floor
Ghole Road
Pune - 411005
Map:

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Review:
We went here right after it opened for business. They didn't seem quite ready for business at the time.
The pizza was good, what you would expect at Papa John's. The soups are quite poor in quality, seem like they come straight out of the instant soup cans. Salads are good.
Service left a lot to be desired. They seemed to forget parts of our order. The Papa John's near Ruby Hall was a much better experience overall.

Tip: Don't forget to order the garlic breadsticks. Awesome stuff!
Their kid's meal includes a "Happy Face Pizza" which has "Pepperoni eyes". We were upset that they didn't inform us while ordering. It turned out that it was chicken pepperoni after all!

Magnolia Restaurant - Aundh

2008-07-10T07:26:00.000-07:00

Address: New DP Road, Aundh Pune 411007

Phone:020 400 58282

Food Type: Veg + Non-Veg - Chinese, Thai

Three Course Dinner for two: Rs. 500 - 550

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Review:
They serve a mix of Chinese and Thai food. I can't really say either the chinese or the thai food is authentic. It is quite tasty though. The service is good. If the weather is good I would surely recommend the outdoor seating. The indoor seating is somewhat crowded.
This restaurant is really hard to locate, so refer to the google map above.

Recommendations:
Thai Chicken Chilli Basil was good. If you are in a mood to try something different (and non-spicy) go for Crispy Chicken Chilly Honey for starters.

Cafe Coffee Day, Baner Road

2008-06-21T03:44:00.000-07:00

Cafe Coffee day, Baner Road
Phone: 64006574
Adress:
Kalaanand appartment
Shop #1,2 & 3
Kapil Malhar, Baner road
Pashan
Pune - 411045
Map:

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Review: One of the better managed and bigger CCD's. They do deliver in the area, but sometimes refuse to deliver as they are understaffed. You can always order on the phone and pick up.

Makkhan Maar Ke - Baner Road

2008-06-18T20:47:00.000-07:00

Address: Ground Floor Rituraj Apartments, Below Godrej Lifespace, Near Mauli Gardens, Baner.

Phone:98234 43289

Food Type: Veg + Non-Veg Punjabi / North Indian
Home Delivery Avaialble.

Three Course Dinner for two: Rs. 550 - 600

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Review:
Good, authentic Punjabi food has finally arrived in Baner. Although the exterior of the restaurant doesn't make a great impression on a passer by, the interior is equally well done. I would surely call it a "Familly Restaurant". The food is very good. It's almost as good as Tareef in Aundh. Tareef's preparation is a bit better, but for residents of Baner, this is surely a very good alternative. Nice and clean inside, it is surely going to be quite popular in Baner.

Recommendations:
Jehangiri Murgh Shorba, Tandoor/Kebabs in general. Murgh Lahori was awesome!

Smoking Joe's Pizza Aundh, Bavdhan, Dhole Patil Road, Kothrud, J.M. Road, M.G. Road, Satara Road, Viman Nagar, Wanowrie

2008-05-25T07:25:00.000-07:00

Phone Numbers:
Aundh: 27299090 / 27298185
Bavdhan: 32311133 / 64731436
Dhole Patil Road: 65236076 / 32520133
Kothrud: 25389000 / 25389090
Jungli Maharaj Road: 25520404 / 25521566
M. G. Road: 26127699 / 26124790
Pune Satara Road: 24220200 / 24227890
Viman Nagar: 26501199 / 32545900
Wanowrie: 26872232 / 26872240

Menu With Prices:
GARLIC BREAD
Four slices of bread toasted with garlic butter. (35)

GARLIC BREAD WITH CHEESE
Four slices of bread toasted with garlic butter and cheese. (45)

ASSORTED GARLIC BREAD
One slice of garlic bread + garlic bread with cheese + chilly cheese toast + Corn chilly cheese toast. (50)

CHILLY CHEESE TOAST
Four slices of toasted bread topped with a mix of cheese + green chillies + and chilly flakes. (50)

CORN CHILLY CHEESE TOAST
Four slices of toasted bread topped with a mix of cheese + green
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PIZZA MENU:

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NON - VEG PIZZAS Prices (Small - Medium - Lage)
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GRILLED CHICKEN
Cheese + Grilled Chicken (90 - 175 - 230)

HOT CHIKEN
Cheese + Hot Chicken (90 - 175 - 230)

CHICKEN TIKKA
Chicken Tikka + Coriander (125 - 210 - 280)

CHILLY CHICKEN
Chicken + Spring Onions & Green Chillies Cooked in Chinese Style + Sesame Seeds (125 - 210 - 280)

BUTTER CHICKEN
Chicken cooked in a Makhani Sauce + Coriander (125 - 210 - 280)

CHICKEN MALABARI
Chicken Cooked in Spicy Masala Grevy + Coriander (125 - 210 - 280)

TUNA FEAST
Sausage + Salami + Ham (125 - 210 - 280)

SCHEZWAN CHICKEN
Chicken cooked in a Hot schezwan sauce + Spring Onions (125 - 210 - 280)

MEAT FEAST
Sausage + Salami + Ham (125 - 210 - 280)

KEBAB PIZZA
Mutton/Chicken Seek Kebab + Coriander + Onions (125 - 210 - 280)

CHICKEN THAI STYLE
Shredded Chicken with Capsicum, Onion and Spring Onions cooked in a spicy coconut sauce
(125 - 210 - 280)

BARBECUED CHICKEN
Barbecued Chicken + Mushroom + Onion (145 - 250 - 320)

CHICKEN BONANZA
Spicy Chicken Sausage + Barbecued Chicken + Onion + Jalapeno Peppers (145 - 250 - 320)

NEPOLITANA
Roast Chicken + Bacon + Mushroom + Garlic (145 - 250 - 320)

MEXICANA
Hot Chicken + Chicken Salami + Mushroom + Capsicum (145 - 250 - 320)

SMOKIN JOES SPECIAL
Chicken Sausage + Chicken Salami + Plain Chicken + Onion + Garlic + Oregano + Basil (145 - 250 - 320)

PEPPERONI
Imported Pepperoni (160 - 270 - 340)

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VEG PIZZAS Prices (Small - Medium - Large)
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PLAIN CHEESE
Tomato Sauce + Cheese (Also available in JAIN style) (55 - 110 - 160)

MARGHERITA
Basil + Tomato Slices (55 - 110 - 160)

ULTIMATE VEGETARIAN
Onion + Capsicum (85 - 165 - 220)

MIXED VEG
Onion + Capsicum + Mushroom (85 - 165 - 220)

WOODCUTTERS
Spinach + Onion + Mushroom + Basil (110 - 180 - 240)

VEGETARIANA
Garlic + American Corn + Capsicum + Tomato + Oregano (110 - 180 - 240)

DEVILLED POTATOES
Potato slices cooked in a fiery chilly sauce with garlic (110 - 180 - 240)

CRISP N LITE
Chopped onion + Capsicum + Tomatoes + Green Chilies Mixed with Cheese on a Thin & Crispy Base (110 - 180 - 240)

TANDOORI PANEER
Tandoori Paneer + Coriander + Green Chilies (120 - 190 - 260)

MUSHROOM DELIGHT
Barbecued Mushroom and Capsicum + American Corn (120 - 190 - 260)

DELUXE MARGHERITA
X-cheese + Mushroom + Oregano + Basil + Onion (115 - 180 - 250)

PANEER CHILLY
Paneer, Onion, Capsicum & Green Chillies cooked in Chinese style + Sesame Seeds (120 - 190 - 260)

CORN FEAST
American Corn + Baby Corn + Capsicum + Pineapple (120 - 190 - 260)

SCHEZWAN VEG
Baby Corn + Capsicum + Onion & Spring Onions in a Hot Schezwan Sauce (120 - 190 - 260)

BELL PEPPER FIESTA
Tri-coloured Bell Peppers with Jalapeno and Black Olives (120 - 190 - 260)

CHAAT PANEER
Paneer with Chaat Masala + Onion + Capsicum + Jalapeno Peppers (120 - 190 - 260)

VEGGIES THAI STYLE
Onions + Capsicums Spring Onions and Babycorn Cooked in a spicy Coconut Sauce
(120 - 190 - 260)

BOMBAY PAV BHAJI
Assorted veggies cooked with traditional Indian Masalas in butter
(120 - 190 - 260)

CLASSIC VEG
Capsicum + American Corn + Mushroom + Black Olives (120 - 190 - 260)

SUPREME VEG
Baby Corn + Capsicum + Tomato + Onion + Mushroom + Black Olives (120 - 190 - 260)

SMOKIES FIVE
Choice of any 5 veg topping (120 - 190 - 260)

Now better than ever - with google maps!

2008-05-18T10:36:00.001-07:00

Thanks for all the kind words and your feedback. Many of you have commented that pinpointing the restaurant on a map would be very helpful.

So here you go - I'm updating all my blogs with google maps. So from now on, no need to ask the Panwala on the corner!

Tareef, Aundh (Formerly known as Kareems)

2008-04-21T00:08:00.000-07:00

Directions:
This is right next to Ozone on ITI road.
Address/Phone number: 020 25883232

Map:

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Reviews:
This restaurant used to be Kareem's and now its owned by Sanjyeh (who was the franchise owner). The food is much better than when it was Kareems. The ambience is good, a little over the top when it comes to the decor. The seating area is quite small, one might call it cozy. :) You almost feel like you are sitting in a cave. The kitchen has a glass window and you can see the tandoor and the kebabs grilling.

The food is typical Punjabi. They have heavy copper plates and glasses. Not sure if I like them or not :). I loved the kebab platter (enough for 4 adults). Small selection of soups. I would pass the soups as it is nothing spectacular. As for the entree, we have tasted almost all the chicken curries and loved all. The garlic nan is awesome. A little fatty ;), almost like eating garlic bread.. The Kheema naan can be skipped. The stuffing was too dry and plain. Neeraj tried some Raan curry when he went on his own and said it was different and very well made.

The veg curries were also decent. The portions are medium sized. The paan offered along with your bill is such a thoughtful gesture. It comes as a very pleasant surprise. :) . I think some part of the charm of the restaurant also lies in the owner who takes time to talk to each guest.

A typical meal for two would cost 450-500 rs.
Overall a good experience with good food!

Update: they don't take reservations from Friday to Sunday.

Capsicum - Baner

2008-04-13T23:21:00.000-07:00

Address: Baner Road. About half a KM before Symantec
Phone:

Review:
This restaurant has a catch name and decent looking interiors and thats it!! Step in and you will realize how tacky this place is. I am not turning up my nose because it is not expensive. Even the cheapest places have excellent food and decent level of cleanliness. My main complain is that the place is just sooo dirty.. the tables have dirty tablecloths, dirty linen. I mean you could place bets on when it was washed last.

The food is the typical run of the mill desi chinese and punjabi. Portions are small and the prices are also reasonable. Tad bit more expensive than the desi chinese stalls, but then you also get to eat in an A/C. The food is spicy and hot. Nothing much to write about. They also serve non-veg.

The Ship, KalyaniNagar.

2008-04-13T02:05:00.000-07:00

Address: The Ship
Fortaleza, Central Avenue
Kalyani Nagar, Pune 411006

Directions: This restaurant is behind the Kalyani Veg restaurant opposite Gold Adlabs. See map below for a more accurate location.

Map:

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Price range: About 1200 - 1300 rs for a meal for two.

Review:
The first thing you notice is the ambience. It reminds you of a sports bar in the US. The booth seating is very spacious, unlike most places where they try to squeeze in as many tables possible in the given area. You can actually get into your seat and out of it without having to push the table back.

The menu is different. It features a lot of fish, lamb and beef dishes. We started with a Greek chicken soup which was a delicate chicken and rice based broth. It was hard to dish the out the soup beyond the first few spoons. The soup might be a letdown to some because it is quite a subtle dish with the strongest flavor as rice.

For appetizers, we had hummus with Pita bread which was good and very close to the authentic taste (or the American authentic that we are familiar with).

I had Morrocan Chicken with Kabsa rice at rs. 325. This was the best dish amongst all the things we tried. It has two skewers of chicken kebabs with a strong barbeque sauce and cinamon. This was again a very unique flavor which may need some getting used to. The rice was good. The portions are on the smaller size, I guess not really small, but when you pay that much, you sort of expect to get more WFM. :)
Neeraj had some pomfret with garlic butter over mashed potatoes. Again at rs. 425, it was a steep price for one fillet of fish. The taste was good, but the price lingers at every bite :)

Overall it is a good place to entertain "foreign guests" esp if your company is paying :D

Back after an short hiatus..

2008-04-13T01:45:00.000-07:00

We have been busy and lazy :) Not an excuse, because we have been eating out and trying out new restaurants. But, we are going to try to be regular...

Skips - Baner-Aundh

2007-06-23T12:35:00.000-07:00

Address: To be posted

Directions: This is about half a kilometer from Sarjaa in the same lane. Its on the left, you should see a board for Natekar sports once you go past the first entrance of Chroma. Skips is right outside Natekar sports. It is kind of hard to locate. See the map below.

Map:

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Food Review: This is a small joint owned by a passionate chef. Your basic sandwich place with a twist. They also have turkey, ham on the menu and the sandwiches are about 40-70 rs a piece. Usually not seen in India. They use the bigger bread slices, so one sandwich can fill you up quite well. Note: Neeraj ate two and I had one and half. (we were famished!!)

The chicken burger is awesome. The patty is much different as compare to what you get in MacD or even Venky's burger patty. This has a more smokey flavor, reminds you of the burgers in US. It took a good 10 minutes to get the burger and it was well worth the wait. If you are expecting Subway kind of speed, don't! Each burger had a warmed patty, toasted bread, veggies, pickle, optional cheese, mayo.

For the second round, I opted for the ham and Neeraj wanted something veg. Sharayu (the owner) offered to make something veggie for him. Again it took a good ten minutes.

This sandwich was extremely good too. The ham, like most cured meat, was a little salty. Neeraj does not like that. His veggie sandwich was again great. It was a tasty combination of veggies with seasoning.

Ask them to go easy on the mayo and butter, or else the sandwiches are pretty greasy. All sandwiches are served with potato wafers (not the chips/fries). We also tried the mango milkshake, can't go wrong there. You could pass the watermelon juice.

We were told that they plan to start home delivery soon.

The chef makes sandwiches with a lot of passion and precision. I would strongly recommend this for someone who loves a quick lunch/ dinner (but not in an hurry! - plan to wait about 10-15 minutes for your food)

Tip: They are closed on Mondays!

HAKA - Chinese food

2007-05-28T11:45:00.000-07:00

Address: 1195/6A, Opp. Deen Dayal Hospital, Fergusson college Road, Shivaji Nagar, Pune 411014. Phone: +91-20-66201414, +91-20-32413536

Directions: Drive upto Deen Dayal Hospital on Fergusson College Road. This is on the opposite side. You can't miss it.

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TIP: If you sit outside, it can get pretty noisy because its bang on FC road. If you would like a conversation, please sit inside. (They have nice decor and seating on the first floor).

Food Review: After hearing that this place is owned by the same folks who own Mainland China and Sigree, we decided to try this out. First impression was that they have a really nice seating area with good cutlery and plates. The service lives up to their title phrase, "Real Chinese, Real Quick". The menu is fairly small with a little dabbling into Thai food as well.
The next thing to notice is that the prices are very reasonable. Almost everything is between 40-80 rs. If you go for fish or shrimps, the prices are close to a 100rs.

We ordered Chicken Haka noodles and the soup was served in less than 5 minutes. The soup tasted a lot like the Manchow soup in most places. There was an obvious taste of celery, but surprisingly, it complemented the soup well.

For appetizers, we ordered Fish Chilli Fry. This also was served in 5 minutes. This was a spicy, sumptuous dish. There was the typical garlic/ginger/red chilli sauce with deep fried chicken along with some spring onion, bell pepper and again, celery. Again, it complemented the taste.

Main course, we had shrimps in sweet and spicy sauce (Tasty with pineapple chunks) and Quick Braised Chicken sichuan style with veg fried rice. We were ordering more than what we typically eat, but the portions here are smaller than what you are used to in similar places. The food is very typical desi-chinese. Its actually like eating "tapari chinese" in a posh setting.
The dimsums sound good. Something to try next time.

The bill took a long time to arrive, contrary to the food. All in all, its a good place with good and cheap food for when you are famished or on the go..

A typical meal for two (non-veg) will cost somewhere close to 350 rs. A veg meal should cost about 250-275.

They have free home delivery.

Silk Route - Koregaon Park.

2007-05-20T12:21:00.000-07:00

Address: 357/1, Pingale Corner, Bank Lane, Koregaon Park, Pune 411001

Phone: +91-20-26135793, 9822448730, 9890318381
Directions: From Koregaon Park road, take North Main Rd. towards German Bakery. For those new to the area, Koregaon Park Rd is the road that goes from Hotel Blue Diamond to Sangam Bridge (Nagar Rd). On this road, take a right turn between the two petrol pumps just after Hotel Blue Diamond.
Continue straight on North Main Road to lane #6. You will see a Pizza Corner at the corner of Lane 6.
Take a right at lane 6. Silk Route is on your left at the next intersection.

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TIP: Parking in lane 6 can be hard to find on a weekend. But don't worry - Silk Route has dedicated 4 wheeler parking spots in an empty lot opposite the restaurant. Make sure you are well covered if you plan to sit out at the mosquitoes are a menace just like any other garden in Pune.

Ambiance: Good for a nice dinner. We sat in the garden and there are about 6-7 tables in the garden. We reached at about 9 pm on a Saturday night and were able to find a place right away.

Food Review: We were drawn to Silk Route with the promise of Sushi and we were totally impressed. It has been almost a year and half since I had sushi and since this place is touted as the only Sushi-serving restaurant in Pune, we had to go. We ordered Hosomaki/California Roll Sushi and we were amazed to get perfect wasabi and soya sauce with the pickled ginger. The ginger was a little thick and strong tasting than what we have had before. The Sushi itself was fresh, tasty and made in front of you at a counter in the garden. The sushi was 400 rs.

Encouraged by the Sushi, we ordered a Korean crab and Asparagus soup which was also very tasty. The asparagus seemed like it was the canned kind. It was really not necessary. This was at about 100 rs.

For main course, we ordered the Hibachi(Japanese style teppenyaki with chicken with a side of shrimps or Lamb) We ordered shrimps. Teppenyaki comes with Miso soup as well as rice/noodles. The noodles might be a little dry for some. The chicken was plenty for the portion and also included about 4-5 shrimps. If you go there with full appetite, you might need one more dish. This was 300 rs.

For dessert, they had an array of desserts ranging from fried icecream, to the fried bananas, to the shaved ice and syrup indonesian dessert. We did not try any for the lack of time.

The menu boasts of Chinese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese and Japanese food. If the others are as good as the Japanese food, Silk Route has found a new fan and a regular.

McDonald's at Aundh

2007-05-14T12:26:00.000-07:00

Food: well, everyone knows I guess! If you don't, go check out http://www.mcdonaldsindia.com/home.html

Ambiance: Nice and clean as you would expect. Decent amount of outdoor seating is available.

Directions:
* From Parihar Chowk start towards the Mumbai-Pune Volvo bus Offices (or towards Polka Dots/ShivSagar etc.)
* Take right at the first T junction. This road goes towards the highway.
* About half a km on this road, you will see the McDonald's golden arches on your right. The building is called "Stellar Enclave".

Special Tips: They have a Drive Through.... yes, a Drive Through - for the fast and furiously hungry :)

Phone: 020 25882582
Home Delivery: (9522)66000666

Mainland China - Senapati Bapat Rd

2007-04-19T13:12:00.000-07:00

Address:
ICC Tech Park, Next to Pyramid mall,
Senapati Bapat Rd.,
Pune - 411 016.
Phone: (020) 66207777
Directions: http://www.mainlandchinaindia.com/pune.htm
Website: http://www.mainlandchinaindia.com

Ambiance: Good for a nice dinner. The dim-sum lounge is a nice change from the routine.

Tip:The service at this outlet of mainland china is VERY slow and in my experience quite poor. That is quite different from the one in camp, though the food quality is the same. They offer chinese jasminte tea (on the house), which most of the times does not arrive until you are ready for desserts and they'll serve it only if you insist! On weekends, the wait is usually an hour and then the service is quite clumsy. You'll see many frustrated customers. Unless it's very close to you (unfortunately it is for me :) just go to the one on D.P. road.

Food Review:See my review of MainLand China on Dhole Patil Rd.

Edited to add: I was recently there again and the service, quality of food has improved tremendously. However, things did start slacking once the people poured in. I guess on a weekday, you are better off reaching at about 8:15 pm. I am still not brave enough to go there on a weekend.

Wrap Around - Veg/Non-veg wraps

2007-04-19T12:58:00.000-07:00

Address: Nyati Millenium, Viman Nagar

Phone: 32938990

Directions: From Nagar Road, (form Nagar going towards Pune) take a right turn at the Viman Nagar arch entrance. Wrap Around is about 1.5 km on your left, one of the small shops in the ground floor of a building.

Type of food: Fast food, Indian, Wraps

Ambiance: Clean, though not super clean, small roadside shop.

Price Range: Avg. Rs.50 per person

Food Review: Excellent wraps prepared by an enthusiastic owner. Great for a quick-grab lunch/dinner.
They have great fresh grilled Paneer wraps and chicken wraps, served with Mayo and a special sauce.

Bromark Kitchen - Take away chicken

2007-04-19T12:46:00.000-07:00

Address: Formal address to be posted later.
Phone: to be posted
Directions: If you are going from University towards Symbiosis, take the first left after Piramyd. This is about 1/4 km from the turn towards your left. Please note that this is not a restaurant, so do not look for a typical restaurant type setting.

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Type of food: Basic Maharashtrian tasting chicken and eggs at a reasonable price and hygiene.
Ambiance: This is a small place with a huge see-through kitchen. Its more like a store, very well lit.
Food Review: The menu is very basic. Curry- Masala and Tawa. Chicken lollipops, fried tangdi and whole grilled chicken. Eggs - Curry, omlette. You also get roti to go with your chicken. The meals are sold in portions of: 1 plate- about 250 gms, half - half a kg, and full - 1kg. We bought the tawa curry which was not at all like a Tawa bhaji. It was a nice gravy with loads of coconut and curry leaves. Also, tried Chicken lollipops which were quite tasty.
The tangdi fry at rs. 3o for two pieces seemed like a popular fare though we did not have it.

A meal for two can be managed under 100 rs. If you are huge eaters, this can be done in a couple of hundred rupees.

Tip: There is not much place to stand while you are waiting to pick up your order. If you plan to eat there, be prepared to be perched on a tiny bench and hold you plate in your hand. Also, parking is almost impossible to find. Though, you could have someone in the car/on the two wheeler while you go pick up your food. Be prepared for a ten minute wait.

IL Fungo Magico - Italian and Mexican Restaurant

2007-04-19T12:44:00.000-07:00

Address: Shop No. 18, Lane 6, Vrindavan Society, Meera Nagar, Koregaon Park, Pune 411001.

Phone: 26122461

Directions: It is in lane #6, right next to Malaka Spice. From North Main Road, turn in to lane 6 (where you have a Pizza Corner on the corner). You can also follow directions to Malaka spice on their web site and go to the next restaurant :).

Type of food: Italian.

Ambiance: Small cafe type ambiance, both indoor and outdoor.

Price Range: Avg. Rs.130 per person

Food Review: The pizza is authentic Italian with a slight Indian touch. That means, it's not like Pizza Hut or Domino's. It's like real Italian pizza (from Italy, not US ;-). That's probably why one would go to this place.

Tip:The minestrone soup is just as non-Italian as the pizza is authentic Italian. I'm not sure why they call it Minestrone! It was a yellow (yes, y e l l o w!) broth with pieces of cauliflower floating in it. The waiter tried to explain how it is the correct original recipe, but when we insisted, he was courteous enough to offer us Tomato soup at no extra charge.

Have not tried the Mexican food here. Would love to hear from you how the Mexican food is.

Wazwaan Cuisine - Kashmiri Food

2007-04-19T12:15:00.000-07:00

Address: Prim-Rose, The mall. S-No 76/3, Baner, Pune 411045.
Phone: 27292422
Directions:
From the Mumbai-Pune Expressway:
* Take right towards Baner-Pune at Hotel Sadanand
* Look for the sign for Wazwaan at about 1.5 km, just before Baner gaon.
From University/Baner Rd:
* Go on Baner road towards the highway - past Hotel Mahabaleshwar, Symantec, Cafe Coffee Day.
* Wazwaan is on your left, just past Baner gaon.

Map:

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Type of food: Kashmiri food is their speciality.

Ambiance: Both indoor and outdoor seating is available. There isn't a lot of room indoors, so if you are a big group, call ahead. The interior is kashmiri looking and there's floor level Indian seating as well.

Price Range: Avg. Rs.120 per person

Food Review: Kashmiri food is their specialty. I would recommend Wazwaan Chaman (for the vegetarian), chiken pepper tikka for tandoor lovers. Rogan Josh and Wazwaan special chicken are great as well.
Tip: If you live in the Baner area, they will quite likely deliver as well. When they do, they will add a delivery charge of Rs. 15-20.

Malaka Spice - Pune's best south east asian food joint

2006-09-22T03:30:00.000-07:00

Address: Vrindavan Apartments, Off. North Main Road, Koregaon Park, Pune.
Phone: 26136293
Web site: http://malakaspice.com
Directions: http://malakaspice.com/location.html
Type of food: Indonasian, Malaysian, Vietnamese, Thai and some chinese. It's a bit spicy (as the name suggests, duh!).
Ambiance: Nice, cafe type ambiance, certainly not quiet. Very clean. Perfect for a group of up to 6 people. They have many small-medium tables.
Price Range: Avg. Rs.250 per person
Food Review: Well, what can I say... this is one place that lived up to all its hype. In one word, awesome!. The best of the evening was "Canh Trung soup" - A fresh tomato soup with sliced chilli lemon grass. The "Panang laksa" fish soup was also good. Sea food seems like their speciality. If you are in the mood for something less spicy, "Grilled fish in banana leaves" is great for you. If you want something even less spicy (and you like mushrooms), the "Three aunties and grandmothers" is for you.

Roti Jhala was a good, interesting dish - a light fluffy pancake.
Roti Canai was a total disappointment - it was just like regular desi roti/naan.

They also have really great mocktails. Try the "Knight in white satin" - coconut cream and pineapple juice with ice cream. Yum yum...:)

Supreme's Corner - Pav Bhaji pizza and pulav - J.M. Road

2006-09-05T03:43:00.000-07:00

Address: 1206/B/1, Shivajinagar Pune 4. This is opposite Sambhaji Park and close to Shiv Sagar on J.M. Road
Phone:25533581

Food: Pav Bhaji, Pizza and Pulav. That's it! Of course, they serve ice cream and soft drinks.
Short Review: This is a very old, very popular joint (I've been eating here for the last 20 years at least). In my opinion, it's the best Pav Bhaji in Pune. The place is like an outdoor cafe, not the cleanest place around, but quite decent. The pizza is desi pizza with Amul cheese, not the kind you get at Pizza Hut. I love it all the same. The pulav is also a hot favorite.

Monsoon Momos, Model Colony, Pune

2006-08-22T22:49:00.000-07:00

Address: Shop No. 11 Vrindavan Apts, Near DSK Toyota, Model Colony, Pune 411016. Opens at 4.30 pm. They also have an outlet next to Dorabjee's in Camp.
How to get there: Hop in a rickshaw and go to "Deep Bunglow Chauk". Monsoon Momos is near the DSK toyota showroom.

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Short Review: Steaming hot dumplings - both veg and non-veg. This is a food speciality of Nepal. Really great alternative if you are bored with the usual oily rich fast food. Tastes great and a lot healthier than most junk food.
Ambiance: A typical fast-food cafe, usually full of college students and young professionals. Great for take away if you are in a rush.
Pricing: Rs. 36 for veg and 45 for chicken (for a plate of 6 momos).

Blue Nile restaurant

2006-08-21T03:04:00.000-07:00

Address: 4, bund garden road, Pune 411001.
Directions: Near Pune club, on the way to Chowpati (nucleus mall).

Phone: 2625238

Food: Excellent kababs and biryani. Probably the best no-frills, reasonably priced kabab place in Pune. If you are a kabab lover on a budget, this is the place to go. If you aren't sure about taking someone there, just call and take away.

Ambiance: Some say it has an old world charm, some think it's not great. Well, simply put, you don't go here expecting a grand hotel with polished mirrors. Go here for it's awesome food and owners who are real good hosts. They have separate seating area for families.

Sarja restaurant Baner-Aundh (ITI road)

2006-08-21T02:55:00.000-07:00

Directions: On Baner road (when coming from Pune University), take a right at the ITI road (just after Sindh Society). Sarja is at the first junction on your left.
Ambiance: Not very exciting. If you are a non-smoker, make sure you tell them so up-front.
Phone: 25886177
Food: All punjabi food. Good for non-veg food, especially seafood. Veg. food is relatively ordinary.
Price Range: Around Rs. 300 for a dinner for two.

Flags restaurant Pune

2006-08-21T02:49:00.000-07:00

Address: Next to INOX movie theater, Bund Garden Road, Pune - 411 001
Phone: 26141617
Food: The best multi-cuisine restaurant in Pune. You'll get everything from chinese to italian to tandoor. I've only had chinese, italian and mexican so far. It was all very good. If you have a big group and everyone wants to eat food from a different continent, this is the place to go.
Ambiance: Dimly lit, always crowded. Prepare to wait for half an hour at least on a weekend.
Tip: If you don't get place for a long time, SISA next doors is usually lot less crowded and is a decent compromise.

FAASO'S free home delivery

2006-08-20T23:47:00.000-07:00

Food: They deliver fast food - Kabab wraps, veggie wraps, paneer wraps, kabab etc. Quality of the food is decent, though it's quite oily most of the times.

Price: Rs. 25-50 per wrap, depending on what you order.

Wanowrie, Pune: 56200345
Model Colony, Pune: 56226806
Baner Road, Pune: 27293940
Aundh: 25888111
Kothrud: 25457304

Pizza Hut Delivery J.M. Road, Koregaon Park, Aundh, Kothrud, M.G. Road

2006-08-20T23:45:00.000-07:00

Delivery phone number: 560 100 44

Thanks Sudipto for the updated number: 39883988

Mainland China - Authentic Chinese cuisine in Pune

2006-08-19T11:06:00.000-07:00

Address:
City Point,
Gr. Floor, Dhole Patil Road,
Boat Club,
Pune - 411 001.
Phone: (020) 56013030
Directions: http://www.mainlandchinaindia.com/pune.htm
Website: http://www.mainlandchinaindia.com

Ambiance: Great outdoor seating. Indoor seating is also good for a more formal dinner.

Tip:The service in the garden is often quite slow.

Food: Undoubtedly the best Chinese food I've had in Pune. All the fans of desi chinese food, you've been warned - it is NOT the spicy "Indianized" chinese food. :) It's a more bland (like the "real" chinese food that chinese people eat). Pretty much everything I've tried on the menu has been good. If you are in a mood for a different soup, try their lemon coriender soup.

Thousand Oaks Restaurant, Camp, Pune

2006-08-19T10:42:00.000-07:00

Address: 2417 East street, Volga Chowk, Camp, Pune-411001

Phone: 26343194

Ambiance: Pretty good music, NOT a very quiet place if you sit indoors.

Tip: If you are a non-smoker, you may not want to sit indoors. If you do, you'll walk out smelling of cigarette smoke.
Also, they have valet parking so don't worry about finding a parking spot.

Food: Punjabi food was good. The garlic/cheese bread was awesome! Lahori chicken is great, but quite hot. There's a lounge and disc inside, the music was good. Service was good. We couldn't get place in the garden but I thought that would've been a better experience.

Polka Dots, Parihar Chauk, Aundh

2006-08-18T11:01:00.000-07:00

Phone: 25880359

Directions: Coming from ITI Road, turn left at Parihar Chowk (Or, coming from Bremen Chowk, go straight towards Aundh). Go past the fruit market on your right and Neeta Travels on your left. It's about 300m from Parihar chowk, on your left.

Food: Italian, Mexican, Indian

Price Range: Around Rs. 400 for a three course dinner for two.

Ambiance: It's like an outdoor cafe, usually packed on weekends. If you are not in a mood to wait, just call ahead and pick up your food. I find the food worth the wait though.

Tip: Their desserts looked very tempting - though I have never tried them.

Domino's pizza Baner Road, Aundh

2006-08-18T10:48:00.000-07:00

showroom no. 102 & 103, Ground floor
S. No.2, H.No. 3/1, 3/2
Sappehire Chamber, Baner Road, Pune.

Phone: 27292220, 27292058-62, 27292022/44
Toll free: 1-800-111-123

Directions to the Baner Road outlet: On Baner Road towards the highway, it's on your right, about half a kilometer past Hotel Mahabaleshwar (or Veritas/Symantec building).

Banana Pizza & Baskin Robbins, Aundh

2006-08-14T08:10:00.000-07:00

Baskin Robbins, Aundh, Pune
Phone: 020 56092555 (yes, you must dial 020 even from within Pune).

short review: This is no pizza hut or dominos, but they certainly serve different pizza. Chicken Wings were not very good, especially if you know what the real thing tastes like. The pizza itself was good and not the standard dominos or Pizza Hut taste. Veg pizza was better than the chicken pizza. Of course, having Baskin Robbins in the same shop doesn't hurt!

Capsicum restaurant - Baner Rd. Pune

2006-08-14T08:03:00.000-07:00

S.No. 265/5, Baner 411045
Phone: 27291133

Food: Thali, punjabi, chinese
Prices: Around Rs. 200-250 for a three course dinner for two.
Ambiance: Not great - looks good from outside.
Short Review: This can be good value for money if you know what to order. The ambiance is not all that great. Here you'll mostly find young techies from the software companies around. The punjabi food is good, chinese food is not good. Thali is very popular and good value for money. It's a decent place for a takeaway, not the best place to dine in. I personally don't like the plastic feel of the plates at all.
Buyer beware: Some of the punjabi dishes are really hot (spicy), so ask before you order.

Bombay Brasserie Pune

2006-08-14T07:52:00.000-07:00

City Point, Dhole Patil Road, Pune 411001
Phone: 56011101, 56011102

Food: Undoubtedly the best kababs in town.
Price: Around Rs. 600 for a three course lunch for two.
Directions: From Le Meridian, go towards Nagar Road-Ruby Hall, turn left onto Dhole Patil Road, go to the very end and turn left. The restaurant is on your right.
Short Review: If you are a Kabab fan, it doesn't get any better than the Kabab Factory buffet in the evening. Unfortunately this buffet has become a very popular party spot - they rent the whole buffet area for parties in the evening. So if you want to go for the buffet, be smart, call ahead.
I recommend: If you love Kababs (I do), go there even if the buffet is not on. Just order whatever you like from the Kabab menu. Chakori Kabab, Pudine ki seekh are my favorite. If you like heavy sweets, I've heard good things about the phirni. For light sweet eaters, fresh fruit salad with ice cream is good.
Buyer Beware: Main course arrives rather slow. If you are ordering main course, order it right after the Kababs, or better still with the starters.

New Tip (Apr 20, 2007): If you go there for the Kabab buffet, insist on sitting outside in the garden. They do serve buffet inside, but the service is excruciatingly slow. If you are like some of my friends, you'll end up feeling hungry and fed up of waiting.

SISA - Some Indian Some Asian

2006-08-14T07:34:00.000-07:00

G1, Metropole, Next to Inox Multiplex, Bund Garden Road, Pune - 411 001
Phone: 56229945

Food: The name says it all.
Ambience: Pretty good for a quiet dinner. Not very crowded (like Flags next-door).
Rates: Rs. 500-600 for a three course dinner for two.
Short Review: We went at around 8:30pm and found ourselves to be the only customers there! It is a dimly lit place with decent interior. Soft music (Kenny G) was playing, which suited the mood well. Another night, with a different set of friends, it would have appeared too depressing perhaps! Any ways, food was good, service was decent. Kinda pricy for the quality of food.
I recommend:Sheesh Tauk (this was the highlight of our dinner), Tom Yum soup.
The Sheesh Tauk is a mild, mediterranean Kebab dish which was a welcome change along with the spicy chicken. The Hummus was quite tasty. I think the mediterranean food there holds promise.
Buyer Beware:Chicken in garlic sauce was VERY hot and we were not warned.
Nothing spectacular and nothing you do not get in a regular desi chinese place.

NO NO:Jalapeno poppers were a complete disaster. Obviously neither the chef nor anyone on the management has ever seen or tasted the real thing. God, forgive them for they don't know what they are selling ;). This was more of a cottage cheese + all purpose flour with regular indian mirchi chopped fine made into inch size balls and fried. D-UH!

Up and Above restaurant Pune

2006-07-30T01:58:00.000-07:00

Location: Chandani Chauk. Great location with a view of Pune really from up and above. They have a "couples lounge" at the top which has the best view. This is really the highlight of your evening if you go to this place.
Food: Perhaps they serve good chicken - I didn't eat it 'coz the bird flew ;). BUT, everything else I ate was OK to BAD!!
Rates: about Rs. 200-250 for dinner for two.
Short Review: If possible, just avoid going here. If you must go, DO NOT eat the seafood sizzler. It tasted horrible and I got sick for two days after eating it.
Address etc.:
45/44-B Rambaugh, Chandni Chowk
Shop # 75,
Kothrud, Pune 411029
Phone:22953272

The Great Punjab Restaurant

2006-07-30T01:27:00.000-07:00

5 Jewel tower, off north main road,
Koregaon Park,
Pune - 1

Phone: (020) 2614 5060
Web Site:thegreatpunjab.com
Directions:Take Norh Main Road, turn right in lane #6 (where there's a Pizza hut on the corner). Turn right again at the first intersection and the restaurant is on your left, about 200m ahead.
My Rating: 8/10
Short Review: Great punjabi food, Kebabs and Chicken. May not be too exciting for strict vegetarians. Ambiance is good, service is good. On the negative side, I think they had a disc either on the second floor or nearby and the music there was a bit loud at times.

Thai House (The Authentic Thai Cuisine) Pune

2006-07-30T00:50:00.000-07:00

Shop No. 4 & 5 Shankar Parvati Chamber,
Dhole Patil Rd., Pune - 1. Maharashtra, India
Phone:9822517975
Email:thaihouseindia@yahoo.com
Directions:Take Dhole Patil Road towards Mainland china, zamu's, la doce vita, bombay brasserie etc. It's on your right just past the first cross-road.
My rating:9/10
Short Review:Excellent food. The best, most authentic thai food I've had in Pune. Ambiance is good - the owner has good taste for music :). Budget - about Rs. 350 for two for a three course dinner. The interior is ok. Not a whole lot of room, but usually not very crowded. Read a full review here.