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We visited a restaurant called People's. It is a rooftop restaurant and they had a variety of dishes on their menu. We started off with a starter which was gobi manchuri and it was really well made. Then we had pasta and a veg pizza. They were all delicious. If I have to say about the ambience of the restaurant, it was completely covered with greens, all type of plants and flowers. So, with the fresh breeze and the greens around us, we felt very relaxed and we definitely enjoyed the food really well. So, it was a great experience for me and I really loved the food there and lastly with the dessert, we finished our meal.
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What other dishes would you recommend from that restaurant?
I would definitely recommend trying their paneer tikka and the chocolate lava cake for dessert. The paneer tikka is perfectly spiced and grilled, while the chocolate lava cake is rich and gooey, making it a perfect end to the meal.
How does the ambience of a restaurant affect your dining experience?
The ambience plays a huge role in how much I enjoy my meal. A pleasant environment with good lighting, music, and decor can enhance the flavors of the food and make the experience more enjoyable. It helps me relax and appreciate the meal more.
Do you prefer dining in restaurants or eating at home? Why?
I enjoy both, but dining in restaurants offers a different experience. The variety of food, the atmosphere, and the chance to socialize make it special. However, home-cooked meals have a personal touch and comfort that I also cherish.
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Red Chillies is a restaurant in Auroville that I thoroughly enjoy going to every single time. I have been there a couple of times, around 3-4 times, and it is not that far away from home which makes it convenient to go to. Secondly, the reason why I enjoy it so much is because of the food itself. Being a pizza lover, they have one of the best pizzas that I have ever eaten in my life out of all the other pizza restaurants that I have tried. Their pizzas are really amazing because their pizzas have a thin crust which I absolutely love. They are not, they put their vegetables and cheese and all the toppings very liberally without holding back. And they have other food varieties also like a lot of seafood, a lot of pastas, a lot of drinks, desserts, which are all things that I absolutely love. And it's not the food itself that I love, but the way they cook it there, the quality and taste of the food is absolutely amazing. And it tastes extremely fresh, not something that's stale and that they are using after a long time. And their service is also pretty quick. They don't take a huge amount of time to serve the food and cook the food, which is another plus point. Next, another reason why I love the restaurant is because of the seating. The seating is in nature, on pebbles, in the open, so one feels a lot of fresh air and yeah, sometimes there are mosquitoes, but that is still okay. It's very quiet, there are dim lights, which make the environment even better.
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What other types of cuisine do you enjoy besides pizza?
I enjoy a variety of cuisines, including Indian, Italian, and Thai. Each offers unique flavors and dishes that I love to explore. Indian food, with its rich spices, is particularly appealing, while Thai cuisine's balance of sweet, sour, and spicy is something I always look forward to.
How important is the ambiance of a restaurant to you?
The ambiance is very important to me. A pleasant environment enhances the dining experience. I appreciate places that have a cozy and inviting atmosphere, like Red Chillies, where the seating in nature and dim lights create a relaxing vibe that complements the delicious food.
Do you prefer dining out or cooking at home? Why?
I enjoy both dining out and cooking at home. Dining out offers the chance to try new dishes and enjoy a social atmosphere, while cooking at home allows me to experiment with recipes and control the ingredients. It really depends on my mood and the occasion.
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I recently visited a restaurant which was at a walkable distance from my home. I chose that restaurant because it was new in the town and also it was known for its famous Maharashtrian food. As we went there, we saw that the build of the restaurant was like old Maharashtrian house and it gave very colourful and cultural feel. We ordered Pav Bhaji and Misal Pav in that hotel and the best thing about the hotel was we were not just welcomed in a Maharashtrian style but the sitting in the restaurant was also in Maharashtrian and there were many photos of deities and gods and the important thing that we can't miss that was every waiter and the owner himself was wearing Kurta or a traditional outfit and we felt very nice and it gave us home like feel and we were happy to enjoy our meal.
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What other dishes would you recommend from that restaurant?
Apart from Pav Bhaji and Misal Pav, I would recommend trying their Vada Pav and Puran Poli. These dishes are also traditional Maharashtrian favorites and are prepared with authentic flavors that truly represent the cuisine.
How does the atmosphere of the restaurant enhance your dining experience?
The atmosphere plays a crucial role; the traditional decor and cultural elements create a warm and inviting environment. It makes you feel connected to the culture, which enhances the overall dining experience and makes the food taste even better.
Have you visited any other restaurants with a similar theme?
Yes, I have visited a few other restaurants that focus on regional cuisines. Each has its unique decor and ambiance, but the one I enjoyed the most was a South Indian restaurant that also had traditional elements, making it feel authentic and cozy.
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A restaurant that I loved visiting was called Mahal which is situated right in front of Hawa Mahal in Jaipur, Rajasthan. I visited the restaurant as it was one of the restaurants listed in the offer in the newspaper and I had a 50% off coupon for trying out the restaurant. The restaurant simply astonished me and I was flabbergasted by my experience. They served for starters Mughlai Mutton which was finger licking good. For main course I received a Butter Chicken with Rumali Roti which is a dish traditional to Rajasthan. The Butter Chicken is made from puree of tomatoes and breast of chicken which has been marinated over 8 hours. The Rumali Roti on the other hand has been made of flour mixed with water and kneaded till it is thin like a napkin and it is placed over a large cooking vessel to make it very very thin almost transparent. For desserts I tried the traditional Phirni which is a milk dessert made from sugar and milk with a little of Kesar which is also called Saffron in English. It was simply delightful and I enjoyed my meal a lot. I would love to visit there again with my friends and family. Thank you.
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What other dishes would you recommend from that restaurant?
Apart from the Mughlai Mutton and Butter Chicken, I would recommend trying their Biryani, which is aromatic and flavorful. Their Paneer Tikka is also a great vegetarian option, marinated with spices and grilled to perfection. The variety of dishes makes it a delightful experience.
How does the ambiance of the restaurant enhance your dining experience?
The ambiance of Mahal is quite enchanting, with traditional Rajasthani decor and soft music playing in the background. The view of Hawa Mahal adds to the charm, making it a perfect spot for a cozy meal. It creates a warm and inviting atmosphere that enhances the overall dining experience.
Have you tried any other restaurants with similar cuisine?
Yes, I've tried a few other restaurants that serve North Indian cuisine, but Mahal stands out due to its authentic flavors and quality. While others have good food, Mahal's unique recipes and the freshness of ingredients make it my top choice for Mughlai dishes.
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Well, I have been to many restaurants, but this one in particular is my and my family's favorite. It's called Sugar and Spice Restaurant, it's a food chain in India, a famous food chain. It's the number one thing about this restaurant is that it's very close to my home. You can go just by walking there and reach there in 5 minutes. The best thing about this restaurant is the combination of the taste of the dishes, the variety it offers and the ambience over there. I just love it, it's extremely pleasing. I often go there with my family. I avoid going alone because it can be very boring sometimes, but the place is very family friendly, the ambience is excellent. They also play soothing music which is pleasant. Also, the taste is consistent everywhere in India of sugar and spice. Wherever you go, it's a brand. And the best thing about it is the quality. The food quality everywhere in India is extremely, extremely good.
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What types of dishes do you usually order at Sugar and Spice Restaurant?
I usually order a mix of their famous biryani and their signature desserts. The biryani is flavorful and aromatic, while the desserts, especially the chocolate mousse, are a perfect way to end the meal. I love trying different dishes each time, but these are my go-to favorites.
How does the ambience of a restaurant affect your dining experience?
The ambience plays a crucial role in my dining experience. A pleasant atmosphere with good music and comfortable seating makes the meal more enjoyable. At Sugar and Spice, the soothing music and cozy decor create a relaxing environment that enhances the overall experience.
Do you think the location of a restaurant influences its popularity?
Absolutely! A convenient location can attract more customers. Since Sugar and Spice is close to my home, it’s easy for my family and me to visit often. I believe that restaurants in accessible areas tend to have a loyal customer base, especially for families looking for a quick meal.
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Band 7
Last month, on the occasion of my parents' wedding anniversary, we went to the Fisherman's Wharf in the heart of the city. The Fisherman's Wharf is famous for its freshly caught seafood and its richness in the sauces that it uses to decorate it and overall, it's a Michelin star restaurant that attracts people from all over the city, particularly for its decoration and interior design that captures the hearts of tourists and locals as well. We went there by late evening and started off with an array of lobster, crab, shrimp and prawn. We then went on to a little bit of steak and fries. There was a live band that performed and entertained us while we enjoyed the music. The Fisherman's Wharf is situated by a little creek that flows while you eat food and when you overlook it, it just is really peaceful. The babbling of the creek makes you want to stay there forever. The music song was mostly a karaoke version, so people joined everyone and everybody sang together. I took my dog along as well because it's a pet-friendly place. We enjoyed their sushi and their delectable Asian cuisine that they have as well as a part of the restaurant's franchise. We went home at around late night but overall, it was an amazing day.
Band 7
A restaurant that I loved visiting was called Mahal which is situated right in front of Hawa Mahal in Jaipur, Rajasthan. I visited the restaurant as it was one of the restaurants listed in the offer in the newspaper and I had a 50% off coupon for trying out the restaurant. The restaurant simply astonished me and I was flabbergasted by my experience. They served for starters Mughlai Mutton which was finger licking good. For main course I received a Butter Chicken with Rumali Roti which is a dish traditional to Rajasthan. The Butter Chicken is made from puree of tomatoes and breast of chicken which has been marinated over 8 hours. The Rumali Roti on the other hand has been made of flour mixed with water and kneaded till it is thin like a napkin and it is placed over a large cooking vessel to make it very very thin almost transparent. For desserts I tried the traditional Phirni which is a milk dessert made from sugar and milk with a little of Kesar which is also called Saffron in English. It was simply delightful and I enjoyed my meal a lot. I would love to visit there again with my friends and family. Thank you.
Band 7
We visited a restaurant called People's. It is a rooftop restaurant and they had a variety of dishes on their menu. We started off with a starter which was gobi manchuri and it was really well made. Then we had pasta and a veg pizza. They were all delicious. If I have to say about the ambience of the restaurant, it was completely covered with greens, all type of plants and flowers. So, with the fresh breeze and the greens around us, we felt very relaxed and we definitely enjoyed the food really well. So, it was a great experience for me and I really loved the food there and lastly with the dessert, we finished our meal.
Band 7
Red Chillies is a restaurant in Auroville that I thoroughly enjoy going to every single time. I have been there a couple of times, around 3-4 times, and it is not that far away from home which makes it convenient to go to. Secondly, the reason why I enjoy it so much is because of the food itself. Being a pizza lover, they have one of the best pizzas that I have ever eaten in my life out of all the other pizza restaurants that I have tried. Their pizzas are really amazing because their pizzas have a thin crust which I absolutely love. They are not, they put their vegetables and cheese and all the toppings very liberally without holding back. And they have other food varieties also like a lot of seafood, a lot of pastas, a lot of drinks, desserts, which are all things that I absolutely love. And it's not the food itself that I love, but the way they cook it there, the quality and taste of the food is absolutely amazing. And it tastes extremely fresh, not something that's stale and that they are using after a long time. And their service is also pretty quick. They don't take a huge amount of time to serve the food and cook the food, which is another plus point. Next, another reason why I love the restaurant is because of the seating. The seating is in nature, on pebbles, in the open, so one feels a lot of fresh air and yeah, sometimes there are mosquitoes, but that is still okay. It's very quiet, there are dim lights, which make the environment even better.
Band 7
Well, I have been to many restaurants, but this one in particular is my and my family's favorite. It's called Sugar and Spice Restaurant, it's a food chain in India, a famous food chain. It's the number one thing about this restaurant is that it's very close to my home. You can go just by walking there and reach there in 5 minutes. The best thing about this restaurant is the combination of the taste of the dishes, the variety it offers and the ambience over there. I just love it, it's extremely pleasing. I often go there with my family. I avoid going alone because it can be very boring sometimes, but the place is very family friendly, the ambience is excellent. They also play soothing music which is pleasant. Also, the taste is consistent everywhere in India of sugar and spice. Wherever you go, it's a brand. And the best thing about it is the quality. The food quality everywhere in India is extremely, extremely good.
Band 7
I recently visited a restaurant which was at a walkable distance from my home. I chose that restaurant because it was new in the town and also it was known for its famous Maharashtrian food. As we went there, we saw that the build of the restaurant was like old Maharashtrian house and it gave very colourful and cultural feel. We ordered Pav Bhaji and Misal Pav in that hotel and the best thing about the hotel was we were not just welcomed in a Maharashtrian style but the sitting in the restaurant was also in Maharashtrian and there were many photos of deities and gods and the important thing that we can't miss that was every waiter and the owner himself was wearing Kurta or a traditional outfit and we felt very nice and it gave us home like feel and we were happy to enjoy our meal.
Band 6-7
Here I will talk about a restaurant which is located in KPHP, Kotpelya housing board, Kali phase 3, named Ramparaju Biryani Houses. It is near to the DMARC and far away from the Nexus Marf. It regularly supplies some South Indian authentic fusion but however they supply, they provide a variety of dishes and different kind of pulaos. They are in the best in pulaos. They have own secret masala to prepare those items. In addition, the ambience and seating capacity of the restaurant is too impressive. Although they have North Indian fusion in their menu. Furthermore, the important thing is that the food quality is good and the cost of biryani is low. They serve better quality biryani.
Band 6-7
I have multiple favorite restaurants. It is quite impossible for me to choose one but if I really had to then I would pick Bubble & Tea Asian Cafe. It is an Asian restaurant which is located in Seoul Lake, a place that is five to ten minutes away from my home by car. It's an Asian place and recently I have acquired a taste for Asian food. The environment is very cozy and provides a Japanese countryside-like environment. I think the main factor is that it's cost-effective even though it provides delicious food which is why I love going to this restaurant. I highly recommend this to my friends as well. I think my favorite food here would be their sushi and their wontons. The perfect way to end your meal over here would be with the Japanese cheesecake. It provides a variety of food items which originate from Japanese and Korean culture. Since I have decided to explore different cuisines, I think right now Korean is the one that tops my list. Also, it is right below my relative's place so whenever I go there I usually even visit my relatives which provides me with a good opportunity to communicate and be with them.
Band 6-7
There is a restaurant in Lucknow known as Tunde Kababi, so whenever some foreigners come to Lucknow they search up best places to eat and the first name which pops up after searching is Tunde Kababi, it's a great restaurant and it's historical, it's very old too. So 200 years ago when Nawabs were ruling Lucknow, they used to have some royal chefs but when these Nawabs got old and they still wanted to consume meat, so they asked their chef to, they asked their chef to make meat so tender that it melts in mouth, so what the chef did is, he used papaya extracts in lamb curry and he prepared Gulab Tea Kabab, so whenever someone eats, whenever I ate Gulab Tea Kabab, it just melted in my mouth, it was so amazing, I devoured it lots of times, so this is that, Tunde Kababi is the best place to go.
Band 6-7
I really loved this Himalayan themed restaurant which was situated around 20-30 km away from my home. We went there together as a family with my aunt as the occasion was her birthday. We had various kinds of Himalayan food such as momos or even some basically Himalayan cuisines which honestly I couldn't recall the names but the taste was extremely exceptional. The one thing which really stood out for me about that restaurant was typically the theme as well as how they made the restaurant look like you are typically in Himalayan. The white theme of the restaurant was extremely attractive I would say. The drinks, the mocktails as well as the cocktails were really breathtaking. The only thing which I found little weird about the restaurant would be for sure the time they took to serve the food. It could be better but overall the experience was extremely fabulous along with my family with me. I really enjoyed the company while having the great food of my life. I really wish to go there once again hopefully soon.
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