we had gone to the clarion expecting a sumptuous buffet dinner for christmas. the ambience was done up well for the season.
although this is a restaurant and i should be talking about the food. i should take a moment to make a special mention about the service. its excellent. the waiters and attendants are very gentle, attentive and patient. one of the guests with me had some specific dietary needs which couldn't be sorted out in the buffet, and we were surprised when the chefs dished out exactly what we wanted, in such a short time. the waiters are well trained, speak good english and are keen to help us.
food is average, and the desserts were kinda boring for a christmas dinner. of the main course, i found the rotis bit hard to chew. the turkey roast was an innovative addition, but it needed some more fine cooking. specifically, their north indian dishes were okayish, but chinese and salads need little improvement.
the seats are arranged such that you won't bump into others too much, and that's a plus point.
i wouldn't mind choosing 24x7 for my next buffet too. if not for the average food, at least for the excellent service.