If you can brave unkempt table cloths and missing cutlery, head to the latest north indian eatery at Baner. on the plus side, they serve sasta khana without the extra dollop of butter
If you can brave unkempt table cloths and missing cutlery, head to the latest north indian eatery at Baner. on the plus side, they serve sasta khana without the extra dollop of butter
"Punjab" seems to be the easiest name for a restaurant serving authentic north Indian food. And The Great Punjab on Baner Road, is the latest entrant to join the bandwagon. If you are someone who likes your kebabs tangy and digs on spicy chicken, this place might be the best bet for you.
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Great Punjab Restaurant at Baner Road. pics/ Debarati Palit |
Ambience: A glance from outside reveals a chic look. The place has a minimalist look with no fancy furniture and just simple wrought iron tables and chairs. The huge glass walls lend a certain classiness to the interiors while the dimly-lit chandeliers impart a romantic touch. The lounge on the upper floor is not yet functional.
We tried: The Banjara Kebab (Rs 140), recommended by the owner, turned out to be an excellent choice for starters. It consisted of eight medium pieces of succulent chicken marinated in ginger, garlic, green chillies, yogurt, and various spices. All the ingredients complemented each other and tasted delicious. However, the pudina chutney was missing and we had to ask for it. The fresh lime soda (Rs 30) was thoroughly refreshing.
For the main course, we opted for the Bhendi Masala (Rs 90), Chicken Peshawari Curry (Rs 150), Garlic Naan (Rs 35) and Butter Naan (Rs 24). The Bhendi Masala looked very appetising and tasted yum. Made from bhindi (ladies fingers) cooked in onion and tomatoes, it was value-for-money, though a tad oily. Pair it with the butter naan and you are left with a winning combination in your hands. The Chicken Peshawari was a big letdown. Four chunks of tandoori chicken pieces served in a spicy red curry was certainly not what we had expected. We had to force ourselves to eat it with the garlic naan.
Service: The place was seriously short-staffed. The manager made up for this by taking orders. To our disgust, the table cloths were dirty and customers had to actually request for spoons and forks.
At: 265/5, Shanti Niwas, Baner. Call: 27291133. Open all seven days, from 11.30 am to 11.30 pm
