The Guide picks four eateries in the city that offer festive thalis at affordable rates so you can enjoy a fitting finale to the nine-day festivities
The Guide picks four eateries in the city that offer festive thalis at affordable rates so you can enjoy a fitting finale to the nine-day festivities
ADVERTISEMENT
Dasara or Vijadashami marks the end of the Navratri festival and it's a day to meet and greet near and dear ones, exchange Apte leaves and celebrate to the fullest. If the festivities make you hungry, you can always head to the city eateries who have created a delectable line-up for the occasion.
Thaatbaat Restaurant
Thaatbaat opened its first outlet in the city just six months ago. The eatery treats you like royalty from the word go and their food is served in expensive silverware. Apart from the food, they have puppet shows for entertainment and you can get your palms decorated with Mehendi as well. Their Dussehra Special Thali will include three types of namkeen, including Samosa, Kachori and Dhokla as well as plain rice, jeera rice, khichdi, four types of vegetables, Paneer Masala, Kator, Phulka, basket roti, Masala Puri, two types of sweets including fruit salad, Gulab Jamun and Puran Poli alongwith Chaas.
At: Business Court, Mukund Nagar.
Call: 66820505
Cost: Rs 150
Time: 11 am to 3.30 pm and 7 pm to 11 pm
Mayur Restaurant
This eatery started in the same year that India won independence from British rule and has three outlets across the city. It is famous for its Khichdi and Dahi Kadhi. Their Special Thali includes two types of snacks, including Masala Dhokla and Samosa, Sabji (Aloo Sabji, Moong Sabji, mix vegetables, Kaju Karela alongwith Khichdi, Pulao, Masala Puri, rice and sweets. For sweet lovers, they are offering Aam Ras, Basundi, Ras Malai, Gulab Jamun, Kala Jamun and their Dussehra special Anguri Rabri.
At: 2431, opposite Telephone Service Centre, East Street, Camp; 573/7, Jangli Maharaj Road, Deccan; Mumbai Pune Road, Chinchwad.
Call: 26130909
Cost: Rs 250 (Camp) and Rs 150 (Deccan)
Time: 11.30 am to 3 pm and 7.30 pm to 12.30 am
Sukanta
Sukanta has been around for six years and their thali includes Rajashthani, Gujarati, South Indian, Punjabi and Maharashtrian food. Their Dal Baati Churma and Chaat are crowd favourites. Their special thali includes Aloo Anar Chaat, Kashmiri Dahi Wada, Punjabi Samosa, Veg Lollypop, Veg Manchurian, Paneer Tikka Masala, Veg Kolhapuri, Chola Masala, Masala Bhindi, steamed rice, Veg Biryani, phulka, Methi Thepla, Maharashtrian Curry, Tadka Dal and sweets, such as mango fruit salad, Moong Dal ka Halwa, Ishtamawa Roll, Sweet Corn Halwa and Strawberry Rabri.
At: 636, Pulachi Wadi, near Z Bridge, Deccan Gymkhana.
Call: 66013222
Cost: Rs 150
Time: 11 am to 3 pm and 7 pm to 11 pm
Rajdhani
Rajdhani is a well-known eatery and has been there since independence as well. Today, they have branches all over India and abroad as well. They offer a mix of delectable Rajasthani and Gujarati food and their thali includes dishes such as Mixed Veg Paneer, Turiya Patra, Desi Channa, Spicy Sweet Dal, Dahi Kadhi, steamed rice, Khichdi, roti, phulka, Methi Thepla, Kuthu Ke Poori, Sabudana Khichdi, and an unlimited number of sweets, including Dudhi Halwa, Sitafal Basundi, Kesari Jalebee and Chaas.u00a0u00a0
At: Shop 31 Marigold Premises, 15 Mariplex Mall, Vadgaon Sheri, Kalyani Nagar.
Call: 9371912780
Cost: Rs 199
Time: 11 pm to 3.30 pm and 7 pm to 11 pm