In a mall that has yet to achieve popularity, Izu is a small Japanese-owned eatery with two tables that have tatami and another four that have regular seating. The owner usually mans the entrance door and there are trained-by-Japanese cooks in the kitchen. To keep it foolproof, the menu is small and is targeted towards Japanese patrons. You can tell that by the way it is written in Kanji script, with slightly awkward translations in English. Sushi, tempura, and a few different kinds of Ramen Noodle Soups and Donburi are a must-try here. This mall has become a favourite with Koreans and Japanese. Izu is for everyday Japanese food.
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Made In Punjab
Easily the most popular restaurant in the perpetually crowded Cyber Hub, it is easy to see why. First of all, the name is a bit of a misnomer, as the restaurant has food from Lucknow as well as Punjab. Though corporate dining is the mainstay here, Made in Punjab is a good place to come with friends and family for dinner. There are innovative touches, for example the roti trolley and the portable dal trolley where your dal is given the tadka of your choice. Do not miss the gems on the menu: Dal Saat Salam, Galouti Kebab and Home-style Chicken Curry. They have put together the best of Punjab without trying to reinvent the wheel.
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Sham Sweets
The crowds stream in for boxes of Dodha, a sweet made with wheat gluten, jaggery, ghee and coconut, popular in Haryana and Punjab. Dodha is the invention for an efficient way to give heavy-weight boxers their calories for the day, so it’s avowedly not diet food. The shop is run by the third generation owners and is in its 64th year of existence. Dodha is not for the weak-hearted, being rich and heavy and the one available here is delicious if you like the sweet. The outlet in Sushant Lok has a tiny halwai section (ignore everything else, and head straight for the Dodha) and a huge snacks section where you can pick up a plate of samosas, pakodas or Chhole Bhature.
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L'Opera
L’Opera has been a game changer in the capital. Ever since its inception, it has given pause for thought to other players who have consequently upped their ante! The secret of its success is its modest menu and its unwillingness to cater to all tastes. So, you won’t find Black Forest and Pineapple Pastries here. What you will get are macaroon in a variety of flavours, financiers, Chocolate Dome, Lemon Tart and a variety of breads. You will instantly be transported to a Parisian café! Most outlets have at least a couple of chairs where you can sit and enjoy a coffee or tea with a croissant. The best news is that they now have a small range of cakes and pastries that does not contain sugar.
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Chaayos
Chaayos sells just one product: tea. But, they do it with such flair that even coffee drinkers can immerse themselves in the endless menu. No-fuss-yet-stylish interiors that speak to a certain type of person, a complete lack of pretentiousness and very good tea, just like your mother makes it. It’s the add-ons that you should not miss, including — hold your breath —green chilli. However, so skilfully are the flavours added that one never dominates the other. Go when you are between meetings, when you have two hours to spend working on a presentation, when you’re meeting long-lost friends or when you want to munch Vada Pao or Bun Maska with your chai. Their Desi Chai can be customized in several different ways.
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Another Fine Day
Small, cheerful and quite delightful, this is an eatery that is the next best thing to your own home. Bring your book or iPad, read to your heart’s content and sip a coffee or nibble a sandwich here. The refreshing part is that though this little café is located on the ground floor of an office building, it appears to be expressly made for wanderers and wayfarers who visit on a whim. All-day breakfasts, old-fashioned sandwiches, cold mezze and drinks like the wonderful Masala Thums Up are great options. Another Fine Day also has a shelf of books to read while you sit in the premises.
PS: Another Fine Day opens at 10am on Sundays.
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Mykonos
A cheerful little Greek restaurant, run by a Greek lady, Anastasia. She is very much the host, just as Mykonos is as good as her drawing room. A tiny balcony gives a view of the neem tree nearby and a Lodi-era monument metres away. Greek food is overwhelming seafood and vegetables, with pork being the favoured meat. Some mezze bear a resemblance to Middle-Eastern mezze, but there is where the comparison ends. Do ask Anastasia to help you choose something from the menu. This little patch of the Mediterranean caters to several parties of the Greek Embassy, so service — and items available on the menu — does tend to fluctuate as it would in a one-man operation.
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Diggin
A young-at-heart café, Diggin is a powerful magnet for the students of Gargi College across the road. You can linger on in this charming brick-walled eatery for as long as you like. Service is excellent and they really do go that extra mile. Portions are large indeed. Try the Diggin Special Salad, which has chicken strips as an add-on. Cheesy Jalapeño Poppers are a tasty option for a snack, while Seared Fresh Fish is an enormous slab of fish grilled to perfection, served with a mountain of mashed potatoes and lightly steamed vegetables. Even the cold coffee hits the spot. Plenty of sandwich, burger, pizza and pasta options. Don’t miss the Chicken Leg Confit. Leave space for the decadent desserts.
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Khandani Rajdhani
Rajdhani is an inexpensive experience for those who want to try a variety of food at true value for money. The place is contemporary in its look and feel as against the cuisine which is traditional. Not very spacious and lavish inside, sometimes you might have to wait to get a seat, especially on weekends. The menu of the Rajasthani Thali changes every day here. Starting with Smoked Lassi, the service is fast here, and you will have to struggle hard to keep pace with the starters, served one after the other. The Mix Bhajiya and Panki are both delicious. The two types of dals and Marwari Kadhi are accompanied by both dry and gravy vegetables. The Dal–Bati–Churma gives you the authentic Rajasthani feel. The breads include hot phulkas, Aloo Parantha and Bajra Rotla. A rich assortment of chutneys, pickles and papads complement the food. In all, a healthy, balanced and delightful meal which leaves you longing for nothing more! Right when you are ready to call it a meal, you are served the Rasmalai, Jalebi and halwa.
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Giani's
Although not very imaginative in flavours, Giani’s ice creams have their own share of regulars. A popular outlet in Delhi for many years, Giani depends on the local population for its clientele. The neighbourhood crowd religiously strolls down to Giani after a meal to satiate their sweet cravings. The Punjabi Delight flavour is the most popular pick here. Apart from the traditional vanilla and strawberry, they also have Tutti Frutti, Cassatta, Black Forest, Italian Gelato and California Mania, among others. You can try the Banana Split and Caramel Mocha Sundae which are well liked as well. Icecream cakes are also one of their unique offerings.
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The Park
Directed by: Rishi Mehta
Touching upon the topic of paucity of space in urban dweelings, The Park on its surface is a comedy about three men in a park fighting for their place on three benches. A light-hearted banter between them devolves into conflict about space, territory and ownership.
Ticket prices: Rs 300
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U RoadRomeo
Up an endlessly long flight of stairs (with none too clean railings), Road Romeo is a bar, a club and a regional Indian restaurant, depending on which day of the week you visit it. On weekdays and during the day, its Kashmiri and Hyderabadi menu is surprisingly authentic. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, it turns into a nightclub with pulsating music at a decibel level that is intolerable if you are older than twenty! The food is about the only sober element here. Try the vegetarian Chowgra or Khatti Dal in the Hyderabadi section or Kashmiri Rajma or Haaq; meaty treats include Dum ka Murgh and Mirchi Qorma.
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Autolysis
Autolysis is a solo show where the renowned artist Asim Waqif will be performingin collaboration with sound artist Hemnt Sreekumar. The title of the event refers to the breakdown of plant and animal tissue by enzymes that are present in the digestive track; which acts as a synonym to the theme.
Waqif for many years fused part of his sculptural practice with Chemistry, allowing work to be determined through decay, abuse and vicissitudes of time. The work being showcased at Autolysis is Waqif’s three month long interaction with the historic site adjoining Olive Bar Kitchen, Mehrauli; a 200 year old SArai that has not been used for decades. The event will be taking place at the Foyer adjacent to Olive Bar Ktichen.
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Winter Food Festival
With the winters knocking on your doors, it#39;s time to indulge in delicious delights as 7 Degrees Brauhaus presents 21 days steak festival along with some hot and exotic cocktails.
The menu features grilled salmon steak, Peppercorn Sirloin Steak, New York strip steak,?steak chili, T- Bone Steak, Three Bean Steak, Chicken Steak. Exotic winter cocktail includes Honey Bourbon, Hot Toddy, Hot Butter Rum, Mulled Wine, Infused Mint Peach, Hot Russian and many more.
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The China Kitchen
If it’s some authentic Chinese food that you crave for, then head to China Kitchen to savor some carefully handpicked dishes. Chef Dong Long brings to your table some handpicked and signature dishes like – Lily Roots Salad, Roasted Duck Breast, Wok Fried Local Zucchini and more.
Time: 12 – 2.30pm | 7 – 11.30pm
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Design Fair
Dastkar is proud to present the third edition of Design Fair, an innovative showcase of handmade textiles, crafts lifestyle products using traditional and new age techniques and design concepts. Join in for a celebration of the fusion of crafts, cultures and people and treat yourself to a huge variety of regional delicacies at the extravagant food court.
Price: Rs 20 (entry)
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The Refund
Directed by: Chetan Malhotra
This comedy play is a searing commentary on the state of Indian education. A student applies to various jobs but everywhere he is told that he is not good enough. Eventually he gets tired of the situation and decides to ask for a refund from his school. What follows is a roller coaster comedy that aims to remind people of the flaws in Indian education today.
Ticket price: Rs 300
Tickets available on BookMyShow
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Stage 42: Please Pay Attention To Us
You’ve seen them on YouTube and now is your chance to see them live in action. Catch YouTube celebrities and the people behind Pretentious Movie Reviews, Biswa Kalyan Rath and Kanan Gill, up on the stage. Joining them will also be Raghav Mandava, yet another popular stand-up comedian with an unapologetic and daring style of comedy.
Ticket prices: Rs 750 to 1,000
Tickets available on Insider.in
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Carpool Services In Delhi
We all know about Delhi#39;s pollution and traffic woes. And with the trial phase of the odd even scheme ending today, we aren#39;t sure where things will head come Monday. So how about taking things in your own hands and trying one of these carpool options we#39;ve tested out for the past few weeks.
BlaBla Car
There are nearly 2.8 million private cars in the city, and in such a scenario car pool services can of great help. BlaBla Car is one such ride-sharing platform. Here, one can register their car for free, with the number plate, using the app. Once registered, the car owner can share the ride with co-travellers on the same route, across Delhi-NCR. A cost-efficient way to travel, the ride is assured to be safe and comes with a three-step user-friendly registration process.
Price: Rs 80 – 100 (per ride,approximately)
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Easy 2 Commute
Easy 2 Commute or E2C, a lesser known carpooling portal, came into existence back in 2009. The service mainly focuses on office goers/working people of Delhi-NCR. Following a three-step registration via your official ID, you can easily look up fellow carpoolers on your route. Verified credentials and other authentication details are available to you, ensuring safety. The point of contact is the official email ID you register with. The site comes with a user-friendly and simple interface, making the search very easy. They have expanded their pick-and-drop points all across the city.
Price: Based on distance
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Shuttl
With an objective to change the future of public transport, Shuttl is the appropriate service for commuters without a personal car. Panning across all major and small locations of the city, they provide a shuttle service every 15 minutes in morning and evening, thus making travelling to work easy and hassle-free. The highlights of their services include AC buses, mobile-enabled bookings, cash-free payment model, and safe and economical rides. All you need to do is get the app and book your pick-up.
Price: Rs 20 – 70 (fare range, approximately)
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Poolmycar
Like standard carpool services, this one also comes with a three-step procedure – select/specify/look for ride, register and contact the member. The best feature of this service provider is that it shows the registered carpools from your place of work, making the commute a lot more convenient. Besides email, it gives you the option to directly call the members as well.
Price: Rs 55 (per km, approximately)
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Stage 42: Rewire
As part of the Stage 42 festival, Qla will be hosting a performance by Dualist Inquiry and Sid Vashi. The former is the solo musical project of Sahej Bakshi, a music producer and ace guitarist. One of the most prolific and active electronic music artists in India, Dualist Inquiry has performed alongside many internationally acclaimed DJs and artists like David Guetta and Fatboy Slim. Sid Vashi is a Mumbai-based electronica artist with a background in jazz music.
Ticket prices: Rs 499
Tickets available on Insider.in
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