the ambience draws one in..it is simple yet welcoming. the food is homely, which is a relief to get when travelling. the owners are actively involved and it makes a difference in the way the place is run.
what worked for me: 1. the ambience. 2. food: pakoras, chicken kabab. 3. the attitude: the place closes at 3 pm and we placed our order at 0250 pm. with a 10 year old, who talks more than he eats, delay was inevitable. while the owners were clearly waiting for us to finish, they seemed to understand the reason for delay and didn't step into our space. i appreciate the patience.
what didn't work for me: 1. food: we had no choice but to order the khichdi (since much of what we wanted had finished at this point) and at the cost of being rude, it was an assault on the senses. the pakoras and kabab kept the balance.
despite this, for the overall experience, this is a place i'd like to visit again.