arista hotel is like a lotus flower in dul lake; just don’t underrate the hotel knowing its in the suburbs. located just few meters away from the highway is easy to locate and has ample parking place.
the roof top lounge and bar jashan (punjabi word meaning celebration) the place lives up to its name it’s lively, vibrant and inviting. the colorful use of flowers, white furniture gives u a perfect lounge feel in the morning; bold use of led’s transforms it to a bar cum open club in the night. huge terrace area best fit for large gatherings. they even host live band performances and special festival events which are a must to look into to plan a visit. it’s a good place for small celebrations and kitty parties.
now, let’s dig in:-
malai broccoli tikka - the broccoli was perfectly blanched then grilled the cheese nicely coats the dish. creamy and crispy.
stuffed tangri kebab – just wow, the presentation is top on, tangri chicken with minced meat inside.
funky fish – perfect cooked crispy fish, filled deep fried served with tartar sauce.
chicken jackson- highly recommended, probably name after the famous mickle jackson. crispy chicken from inside with minced chicken inside mildly spiced, with some sauce on it.
sikandari raan – or may be sharabi raan , mutton cooked with a bunch of spices , finished with 2 pegs of alcohol served on a sizzler platter with flames over it , perfect showmanship to turn eyes towards u.
veg salt and pepper – crispy assorted veggies, best with drinks for veggies.
dahi ke kabab- deep fried bread coating and filled with dahi and panner , mildly spiced .
mushroom duplex – bite sized mushroom deep fried with a toothpick and cheese, soft and cheesy.
tandoori meetha aloo – getting the street fav food shakarkandi , cooking in a tandoor , perfect balance of sweet and tangy .
soup:–
born garlic soup – flavorsome soup with balls of chicken perfectly cooked
main course:–
murg lajawab , gost beli ram , paneer lababdar , sabnam palak , subz e bahar , dal makhani , dum murg biryani , lemon butter rice .
the main course was outstanding, creamy gravy, well cooked meat, fresh veggies, loved it to the core.
desserts: – pan kulfi , baked gulab jamun , mirchi ka halwa , lasooni kheer . desserts are decent but still room for improvement.
report card:–
ambiance 5 stars
service 5 stars
food – starters 5 stars, drinks 4 stars, main course 5 stars, desserts 3 stars.
jimmy makkar ankit mahajan amit nagpal