Sujata Mastani
"Almost every Punekar's hands and mouth agreed many years ago that, as far as Mastani is concerned, there is no need to involve your brain.”
Yes, I am talking about The Sujata Mastani, established in 1966 as a Mastani giant.
The ambiance is hygienic and well clean. It is situated on the busy street so you may not get a place to sit and chat with your friends.
Not to mention, this place is heavily crowded by the people who are standing on the road to taste the sip of fabulous Mastani.
The place is not hard to find because of the ever constant large crowd outside it.
The Sujata Mastani is truly the Ice cream and mastani lovers paradise! The service is quick and efficient. And the Mastani is to die for!
It’s the place where you will find the best mastani in the town. The test of the mastani is so good that you can’t stop with only one.The Mastani and the Ice cream is just delicious and leaves you craving for more, and almost anything you get here is going to excite your taste buds.
Sujata Mastani is too much popular for its never changing unbeatable flavor of 100% natural fruits and fast service.
I have personally tasted each and every mastani at Sujata since the year 2000. I would love to mention that my best friend Nikhil Kondhalkar is the director of the Sujata mastani.
If you are thinking that only the mastani lovers should dig in here, give it a check again, because this place has lot to offer other than just the mastani.
Must Try : Keshar, Gulkand, Mango and Sitaphal mastani.
Cost for two is approx Rs. 250.
Telephone Number : +91 20 24484841
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Kalyan Bhel
Chaat, Paani-puri, Bhel... mmm the name itself is mouth-watering isn’t it? But don’t know where to go? Now, savor you’re tangy craving’s at one stop shop, Kalyan Bhel.
Chaat has been a delicacy for everyone in India, and Pune has its own unique flavour when it comes to making a Bhel. It is however the most demanded dish in the chaat category, closely followed by the Pani Puri.
If you are looking for a squeaky clean and tidy place just to eat the chaat, then you must go for Kalyan Bhel.
The ambiance of this chaat house may surprise you because, you might have not seen a chaat house with such a fancy outlet.
Kalyan Bhel is one of the oldest chaat house in Pune. The chaats and snacks are made out of the best quality ingredients and by skilled cooks.
The Bhel is tasty and leaves you craving for more, and almost anything you get here is going to be tasty.
If you tell the chaatwaala exactly how you want your bhel, they will make it precisely that way and if you dont, well you will still end up having a delightful chaat experience.The Bhel and SPDP are a must have.
The water used here is pure filter water unlike Bhelwallas on the street. So even kids can enjoy. Must visit if you are ready to spend a bit more for quality.Kalyan bhel also provides you take away products.
Must try : Pani Puri, SPDP, Dahi bhel, Kulfi.
Cost for two is approx Rs. 200, all the taxes are included.
Address : (Law college road branch)Near Swad Restaurant, Canal Road, Law College Road, Pune 411004
Telephone Number : 093 71 711112
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Vaishali restaurant
Pune is extremely famous all over the world for its old restaurants. And if ever a list was made to find out the most popular one in the city, Vaishali Restaurant would win hands down. It is not an overstatement when we say that a visit to the city of Pune is incomplete without stepping into this restaurant.
Vaishali is situated amidst the old
colleges of the city. However, its patrons are not restricted to college goers
only. People from all walks of life including professionals, old timers and
socialites come together here to catch up on good old days.
History
This restaurant started modestly in 1958 as Madras Health Home by
Jagannath Shetty. It was just a popular hangout for youngsters, wannabe actors
and politicians then who would sit there and discuss everything under the sun
over their favorite south Indian delicacies and filter coffee. It then became
Vaishali in 1977. Later on, changes were made even to the décor and the menu.
Ambiance
Today they have an indoor seating area, a garden restaurant and a
terrace (usually open in the evenings) which accommodate more than 275 people
at one time. The garden area which is the most popular of the lot is surrounded
by lush trees and covered with canopies. It is divided into family corner,
general area and the smoking section. The décor has changed with time, yet is
minimal with granite tables and plastic chairs. But the personalized attention,
the aroma of sambar and dosas and the lively faces of its regular
visitors is what makes the difference here.
In the evening (5 PM to10.30 PM) they have special chaat items and the most popular of these is shev potato dahi puri popularly known as SPDP. This is tangy and lip-smacking. Also, the bhel here is quite good. Pizzas, juices and milkshakes feature on the menu too. But then don’t miss on the fresh brewing filter coffee which comes with a strong yet sweet flavor.
Food is yummy to say the least. Customer service is exceptional. They are warm, courteous and quick in service. Apparently, even the staff here comprises old-timers who have been here for more than 20 years. The restaurant has lots of awards to its credit like Excellency and Quality awards for maintaining the best kitchen and quality of food for decades. As far as prices are concerned, they have increased with time but are still not heavy on the pocket. They should have a facility to pay by credit card as well. Huge crowds ensure long waiting time. Parking is a problem too especially for the two wheelers though a facility is available here.
Must Try
: Mysore masala, Mysore sada, cheese Mysore and uttappas,ghee idali,fries,spdp.
Cost for two is approx Rs.200-250(inclusive
of taxes).
Address
: FC Road Pune.
Telephone number : 020 25531244
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Hyatt Pune
Hyatt is an open market style dining experience with several live counters which meander from the lobby.
Ambiance
Very good. The outdoor seating in the balcony overlooks the
Nagar road, but one doesn't disturbed by the vehicle noise.Nice layout, plus,
the staff helps out efficiently to get the table of your choice.
The Cafe at Hyatt Regency Pune is light and bright and is deceptively large, simply because it is not one big square space. We had Sunday brunch here and I must say I liked the experience.
Food
Don't miss the home-made ice creams which are outstanding. Hyatt is pretty well known for the extraordinary quality of patisserie and this continues with the delicacies offered for the Sunday brunch. It actually makes you watch what you eat for lunch when you know what is in store for dessert! As most Sunday brunches, you have Indian, Mexican, Japanese, Asian cuisines and so on to choose from. To my mind the Italian cold cuts (coppa, prosciutto, salami and mortadella) are a great way to start, followed by barbecue grills (prawns, squid, steak and chicken with a simple marination of salt, pepper, olive oil and herbs). This would be my pick along with the authentic range of Arabic mezze.
The a la carte menu also has undergone quite a change with more emphasis on Indian cuisine — a huge selection of kebabs and regional main courses. An interesting mezze sampler, South Indian sampler and pakoda sampler — all vegetarian, are welcome new entries and I see much more Asian dishes on the new menu too.
Great quality of food. Missing the Italian touch at the Sunday brunch.
Must try: Arabic mezze, salads, desserts,wine,shezwan food.
Cost for two is (A la carte) Rs. 2000, Sunday brunch package Rs. 1350 (incl of taxes) and another Rs. 1000 including drinks.
Address :The Hyatt Regency Pune,Weikfield IT Park, Nagar Road, Pune, 411014
Contact Number : 020 305704333
Rating : Food: 4 Service: 3.5 Decor: 4.5
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Marz-O-Rin
Marz-O-Rin is a very well known & old bakery in Pune. It is one of the very first fast-food establishments in Pune. High roofs just prove its from the old world charm. It is located on the bustly MG Road, Spaced across two floor.
It has spacious seating across two halls and a Balcony. You will just love to soak in the Camp atmosphere from their 1st floor balcony seating area, munching on the delicious food.
The food at Marz-O-Rin, wow! They make the most fantastic whole wheat burgers and chicken mayo sandwiches. I could eat them all day. The taste has been perfect from many years, which is remarkable.
This place is loaded with people in the evening, mostly college crowd comes here to satisfy their hunger.
Marz-O-Rin is having an extensive menu featuring sandwich, rolls & burgers, shakes, juices, pastries,and many more light bites to grab !!
Must try : Cheese mayo sandwich, Chilly cheese toast, Grilled chicken sandwich, Thick shakes, Chillers,Cakes,and almost every dish !
Cost for two is approx Rs. 250, no extra taxes.
Address : Bakthiar Plaza, 6 Mahatma Gandhi Road( M.G. Road), Pune.
Telephone number : 020 2613 0774
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