Manish Kapur, owner of Chashme Shahi, feels the younger lot are responsible for this change in eating trend. ?They need a break from and go to restaurants for a nice time,? he says. Likewise, eateries design their menu with youngsters in mind, thus, most are very economical.
Hot Zones
Chashme Shahi: A favourite with those seeking solace from the bustle of the city, Chashme Shahi on Kanke Road, with its blend of ethnic and western ambience, sets the mood for a nice outing. The restaurant specialises in a variety of kebabs from the.The menu at Chashme Shahi, straight from the kitchens of the erstwhile Nawabs, includes biryani and kebabs. Above all, you need not be a Nawab to get a taste of the lip-smacking stuff. Most dishes, including the kebabs and biryani, are priced between Rs 80 and Rs 100.
Planet Masala: Frequented by many, the restaurant in front of Roshpa Towers, has the best Brownies ? including an egg-less variety ? in town. The joint also offers Gypsy Fried Baby Corn, not available in any other joint in Ranchi. Planet Masala also offers a several choices for coffee buffs ? from Cappuccino to Cafe French Vanilla to Cafe Mint Mocha. Another speciality is the range of thalis ? including a unique Chinese Thali with fried rice, Hakka noodles, Manchurian and salad. All dishes priced between Rs 40 and Rs 60.
Kaveri: The restaurant tops the list for those inclined towards vegetarian. Kaveri boasts of the maximum number of customers on any given day. With an elaborate menu ? comprising south Indian dishes to lip smacking chats ? the restaurants has it all. While regular dishes are much in demand, south Indian cuisine tops the list of favourites. The restaurant is pretty easy on the pocket, too, with most dishes priced at less than Rs 100.
Yellow Sapphire: For those with a fetish for Continental and Italian, the restaurant at Capitol Hill serves a range of exotic continental dishes, special among them are Grilled Chicken Forestier (a scrumptious chicken leg and a breastpiece grilled and dipped in mushroom sauce accompanied by butter-tossed boiled vegetables and bread roll), Chicken Mexican (boneless strips cooked with tomato sauce with butter rice served gratis). The Minestrone soup served here is a not-to-be-missed concoction of chopped vegetable sprinkled with herbs and dripping with tomato sauce. The pasta served here a favourite with the regulars. The restaurant also serves Spaghetti Bolognese (spaghetti dipped in chicken or mutton sauce along with brown sauce). All dishes are priced around Rs 150.
Ever a foodie, Planet Masala?s Kamal Jain,
an electrical engineer by profession, job-hopped before doing up the food joint with his wife Preeti.
?There is nothing better than homemade food and we at Planet Masala emphasise on a personal touch for every dish we serve. We personally supervise the cooking of each and every dish,? says Kamal with unbridled passion.
The catering couple is also conscious of their customers? preferences. ?We take comments from our customers to find out what we lack and to design future development plans. All our customers are unique and we want to satisfy all of them,? says Kamal.
