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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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Bagban Chef
Bagban's Chef is known for its spicy and delicious non-veg dishes and especially lamp. This is a place where ambiance,service,price take a second seat as only thing
that matters to people coming to this restaurant is the awesome Chicken specialties & taste.
They also serve variety of veg dishes. The menu is pretty big and the dishes are pretty diverse and interesting.
The best part is whatever dish they
have, they provide you in 2 type half plate and full plate.
There are 3 types of services they provide: take away, a/c restra for family and open area.
Most of the tables are with four chairs. A couple of them are with six chairs. Any bigger group, Bagban's Chef might not be an ideal place.
I would highly recommend their Murgh Tikka Kabab and paneer achari tikka.I love Gobhi Manchurian. Its very tempting and spicy.
Overall, with enough time, Bagban's Chef is a pleasant place for the foodies.
Cuisines : Chinese, North Indian, Mughlai.
Must Try : Karachi Mutton, Ghee Boti, Murg Mussalam, Raan ka Rice,Khichda, Boti Fry.
Cost for two is approx Rs.600 ,Taxes extra.
Address : Prime Land Mark, Near Salunke Vihar Telephone Exchange, NIBM Road, Pune
Telephone Number : 020 32908687, 020 26850708
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