Hari Mirch Parantha, Cholle bhature, Mix Pakoras and Aaloo Poori

Amrik Sukhdev is the new face of our old famous Sukhdev da dhaba. It doesn't look like a dhaba anymore, but trust me guys the food quality and taste is still the same, oh yes prices have slightly gone up but you wouldn't mind with the quality and comfort they are offering. It has drastically increased the space, so now more space to sit in. Amrik Sukhdev has got three seating areas in which one is air-conditioned (feels like a restaurant), a non-air-conditoned area and open seating area. Also, you can find rooms to stay so this is another addition to this place. Their main motive is to give a comfortable halt to the travelers

When it comes to food, it has got everything to offer starting from the typical tandoor paranthas, pakoras, north indian, south indian and Chinese. The Paranthas are tandoori and get served along with chunk of white homemade butter on top of it and certainly a delight for all people who are fond of lots of butter and you can trust this place for the butter as they serve fresh homemade butter, you can get it packed as well if you want which will cost you around 300 to 350 per Kg. Murthal is a place where we have been visiting for last 3 years now and most of the visits were only to have paranthas. It is located on the Delhi-Karnal highway, roughly around 50-60 kms from Delhi bypass. Drive to Murthal is smooth and pleasant, you wouldn't regret while driving on this highway.

The new look of Sukhdev from outside, interior space, restrooms

Cakes, pastries, Halwa, Jalebis, Aachar and many more options to buy

 Pyaaz Parantha, Hari Mirch Parantha, Aaloo Pyaaz parantha, Paneer Parantha and Gobhi Parantha, Aaloo poori and Chole bhautre are amongst the favourite picks here. If you are looking for something spicy and different in paranthas, then Mirch parantha and Mix parantha should be the one recommended to try. It is stuffed with green chillies and mix daal and definitely gives you a new option. Aaloo and pyaz paranthas are my favourite one, I found the Paneer parantha too heavy and not preferred as it might stop your hunger ride. Aloo Poori accompanied with suzi/daal halwa is fabulous, you get 4 poories and spicy aalo bhaji with sweet halwa which makes it a must try variety. Chole bhature is also highly recommended and believe me you wouldn't find it very heavy at all. Overall food quality is very good and doesn't make you feel overstuffed. This is the best part to have food here and the main reason behind this can be the fresh and quality food served here. Don't forget to take tea at Sukhdev Da Dhaba becase it's so refreshingly superb. Lassi is another drink that can be tried but only if you have some space left in your belly.


 The above pictures reflect that the old famous Sukhdev ka dhaaba has changed in every sense according to the time, but still trying to maintain the typical taste and offerings as per the legacy. I liked the new Amrik Sukhdev as it has now more options for the customers and really make it worth visiting this place. Now moving ahead and lets talk about their service. Keeping in mind the fact that people come here to get a quick meal/refreshment and get continue with their journey. So, service is very quick and prompt, within minutes you will start getting your ordered meal on the tables and what more a hungry person wants if the food is served within  minutes.

TIME TO RATE THIS PLACE

 

Food: Very good
Ambiance: Air conditioned and Normal
Service : Very Good
Rating: 4/5
Next Visit: anytime
Recommend this place: Yes, absolutely! because of makkhan (butter).
Tips: Must try - mirch parantha, aaloo poori, daal halwa and tea :)

Thanks,
Varun

Entrance of Zaffran

Zaffran, means saffron in Arabic, a fine Restaurant serves Mughlai, Lucknowi and Awadhi food in Bristol Hotel, Gurgaon. A faultless blending of wooden furniture, muted lights and luxurious carpet on the floor gives a feeling of Luscious and Royal expenditure. To add more charm into this, they have Live Music chairing with two mesmerizing singers Kumar Bappa and Madhavi Bose  singing Ghazals, Indian Bollywood songs and some requests made by their customers. Zaffran undoubtedly offers flavorsome Mughlai cuisines along with heart touching Live Music. Zaffran is located on the 4th floor of the Bristol Hotel with the capacity seating of 40 showcasing the Live Kitchen at one end and Live music crew on another corner. I personally loved the wooden incense and the carpet as part of the interiors. Definitely something to talk about.

 Over to the Cuisines, to be honest being not so crazy for Indian and Mughlai food, I and especially my wife really enjoyed having the meal at Zaffran. For the starters we ordered Achari Fish (Roasted Basa Fish served with chopped spiced up onions and tomatoes) and  something newly added into the menu Dhoodhiya Kebab (made of milk products, coconut and spices) and accompanied by the complimentary Munchies (Bhelpuri spread over Papri). Dhoodhiya kebab was not so spicy and of our taste though it was rich in tastes and might impress the vegetarian folks, but we admit it as one of the rare and different vegetarian starter all together. Achari fish was typically the taste we like to have when it comes about the non-veg starters, something roasted, juicy and crispy. Fish was perfectly cooked maintaining the crispiness of it which makes it a good choice to have. 

                                                                                                         

With Maincourse we ordererd Nalli Ghost (Lamb cooked in Awadhi gravy with Chef's secret spices), Paneer Khurchan (Julliennes of cottage cheese, capsicum, tomato, onion in masala gravy), Dal Zaffran (Whole black lentils simmered overnight with traditional spices and finished off with butter and cream) escorted by the Butter Naan. Nalli ghost was a complete example of chef's mindfulness and respect towards it, because it was super fine in term of spices, tenderness and taste, it impressed my wife to a certain extent but for me Dal Awadhi was the show stopper and I couldn't stop my self spooning it. Not to forget about the Paneer Khurchan which was again an exclusive dish and can be recommended for the Vegetarians. Zaffran's menu offers variety of Awadhi, lucknowi food, some of the recommended would be Nawab-e-tastari kebab, Galouti kebab, Murg Baltee.

Talking about the Service would again going to fetch more points for Zaffran, servers were very attentive and always there to assist you. Service was quick and remarkably professional. We intensely enjoyed the food and will hold the memory of Live Music and the good time spent at Zaffran.

Now coming to the last but very important factor when we dine i.e. price. Price of Zaffran will be considered expensive by some (Doodhiya Kebabs were 650/plate with 6 kebabs in plate and so on!) But wait! we are dining at a restaurant of a 5 star hotel which has been there for long enough.

If you are feeling generous, want to take someone special to a peaceful restaurant to enjoy scrumptious meal over romantic or on-demand Bollywood music, go there once.They are also running a Punjabi Food Festival in Zaffran  in case you are die hard Punjabi food fan.

We also covered other sections of The Bristol Hotel like their coffee shop, bar and night club. And more on that in separate posts.

fOOD aur mOOD's Verdict: Must visit place to enjoy Mughlai Food and the Live Bollywood Music.

TIME TO RATE THIS PLACE

 

Food: Excellent
Ambiance: Royal with Lucknowi Touch here and there
Service : Good
Rating: 4/5
Next Visit: Will be visiting again soon
Recommend this place: Yes, absolutely! because of two reasons food and music.
Tips: Must try - Nalli Gosht

Disclosure: fOOD aur mOOD was invited to Zaffran and meal was sponsored, but our commitment is to you find the place where you can have good time like we do, hence an honest review!

Thanks,
Varun