this place wasn't in my plan but however i ended up going to it looking at the ambience and seating arrangements. i mean if you honestly consider who wouldn't wanna go here for a couple of drinks and food after a good walk on the road that too on a good sunny afternoon with a view of dehradun to look at! however, things are not always as they seem, here's how it went for me.
i enter the place and notice about 4-5 men standing at the reception totally unbothered and unwelcoming, i take it casually. then after taking a look at the ambience i decided to sit on a table close to the door that went to the balcony. well it was not the best choice i made because guess what? the washroom was located right next to it and what's worse? the strong whiff that came with the blowing wind. i almost threw up. :)
then, i decided to complain but by then the door was closed and the smell had gone. so, i instantly took to ordering food since i was hungry in my head and after a good 25 mins of waiting came my food. however, it wasn't just food that was served to me but dusty plates and cutlery along with it which i ended up wiping with the tissue. now comes the food,
1. dahi kebab: decently prepared, the quality too was impressive. soft, creamy and the right anount of spices with a good coat of crunch. i'll give it a good 3.5 on 5 including the presentation.
2. bbqchickenwings: in all honestly, i'll give it a 3 on 5. i'll admit that the sauce was finger licking good and even the quantity was fair enough. however the drawback was that thechickenstank to me. now this is highly something that only i experienced. you know howchickenjust smells, especially old frozen-thawed chicken. on the other hand, it wasn't the case with the person i went. the other person found it decent.
3. drinks: cosmopolitan & mojito cocktail
not the best cocktails, i'd rather take a coke next time if i end up going there. i ended up paying price for something that wasn't even decent enough to be called a cocktail. it more or less tasted like a mocktail with little or no alcohol. highly sweetened too!
what next? i decided to call for the cheque and run away!
but yes, if i have to list some positives for the place they'd be:
1. the ambience: the ambience is more or less like a restro-pub with a space for live band to perform which is very rare in mussorie. i'm assuming that hopefully this place looks better in the night with music and people.
2. the range of menu is also something you don't easily find at a local cafe/restaurant in the hills.
3. the location too honestly, this cafe is located right opposite to chick-chocolate so let's say right in the centre! it definately won't take you long to spot it.
tandoorichic highly recommends: staff training and hygiene.