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Updated On: 26 January, 2012 06:21 AM IST | | Aviva Dharmaraj
The only eye sore at this picture-perfect al fresco eatery inside The National Centre for the Performing Arts is the service: We wish it was less intrusive and more on the ball
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The only eye sore at this picture-perfect al fresco eatery inside The National Centre for the Performing Arts is the service: We wish it was less intrusive and more on the ball
The open-air cafe is similar to the one-break movie on TV: it offers respite from all the noise and the hard sell. By that yardstick, the Cafe at the NCPA has already won the attention of its diners, if nothing else.
The location, as you may have already heard, is terrific, so much so that we were almost willing to forgive the inefficient service that bordered on hostile towards the end of the evening.
The al fresco eatery is co-partnered by talented chef Farrokh Khambata, who also runs the fine-dining restaurant Amadeus that sits to one side of this 4,000 sq ft eatery.
Closer to the entrance, there's an open kitchen, though you'll be better off not expecting any elaborate omelette flips or flaming woks. For starters, they don't serve omelettes.
The menu lists a few options each of the burger, sandwich, salad, the mini meal and dessert. Post 6 pm, you can choose from a variety of tikkas and kebabs, which they can also serve in a kathi roll for an additional charge.
The open-air cafe is similar to the one-break movie on TV: it offers respite from all the noise and the hard sell. By that yardstick, the Cafe at the NCPA has already won the attention of its diners, if nothing else.
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| The Prime Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Pickles and Greens served on a Sesame bun stars a juicy meat patty, and is served with a serving of slaw on the side |
The location, as you may have already heard, is terrific, so much so that we were almost willing to forgive the inefficient service that bordered on hostile towards the end of the evening.
The al fresco eatery is co-partnered by talented chef Farrokh Khambata, who also runs the fine-dining restaurant Amadeus that sits to one side of this 4,000 sq ft eatery.
Closer to the entrance, there's an open kitchen, though you'll be better off not expecting any elaborate omelette flips or flaming woks. For starters, they don't serve omelettes.
The menu lists a few options each of the burger, sandwich, salad, the mini meal and dessert. Post 6 pm, you can choose from a variety of tikkas and kebabs, which they can also serve in a kathi roll for an additional charge.
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