A complete mismatch. Review on Sanjha Chulha, Marathahalli, Bangalore

This review is on the punjabi style restaurant that is located off outer ring road, Bangalore.

I had been to this place yesterday, i.e., 25 th Dec 2011 with friends.  the food is really good. We had ordered for a paneer starter, bread basket, a couple of gravies like Dal and channa masala, and a jeera rice that we shared. Total bill came to 800 rs.  The dal tadka or Dal makhani alone costs around 175 rs. Quantity is not all that great. But I must admit that the taste, though little spicy, was good enough.

The service was also prompt. We got the food within 10 minutes of ordering. But what worries us is the ambience. When we get similar tasty food at other places, why do we go to such expensive places ?   its for the ambience. The chairs, tables, bowls, plates, menu card, the server's uniforms are all very average, and just like an Andhra mess..( except for the uniform part). It looks like a very tacky place and not an ideal place for a get-together or treats or parties).

I'm a person who doesn't mind to pay extra money for quality food. But when I can get better food in the city for less than half the price, why do I visit such places.. There is no motivating factor to attract us to dine-in in such restaurants. They also had a new year/ Christmas buffet and a normal weekday buffet that costs 450  rs + taxes. But we were not hungry enough to try it.

So, for bachelors who will be interested for a simple thali  meal on a daily basis, this will not suit. And for people who want to spend time with friends, relatives or colleagues, the ambience will be lacking. For corporate events like team lunch etc., the place will look small and uncomfortable.  that is the issue.

You see, food can't be the only focus if you want to run a successful business in an  IT corridor like outer ring road.