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Thai Red Curry

Keya-Kainoosh is from the Master Chef Marut Sikka and according to them "The first Indian restaurant that brings about a confluence between traditional India and Modern India". I actually wanted to visit Smoked House Deli, but I had to wait for 15-20 mins to get a table inside. So, we decided to look around for some other restaurants and this when came across to Keya-Kainoosh. We were greeted by a charming maitre de from the front desk, who assisted us with finding a suitable table inside. The ambiance and interiors are seriously something to talk about. The interiors are stunning with flower patterns on the wall and a dark reflected ceiling. An illuminated triangle shaped bar is set up in the middle and with seating section on both the sides. Another thing to like about is the comfortable high rise bar stools/chairs instead of very common cushioned chairs or sofas. With music loudly playing on the western beats, this restaurant is a visual delight and instantly it changes my mood even without eating the food. They have a pretty big outdoor section as well, where you can enjoy the flavored Hookahs ;) but I preferred to sit inside because of the hot and humid weather that day. Unfortunately, nothing to show you in terms of the restaurant's interiors, because I came to know that taking pictures are not allowed inside the restaurant.

Black and Green Olives Served with the Cocktail

Cosmopolitan

As soon we got settled, we were attended by the staff member in a real quick time with menus and a welcoming smile on his face. I found North Indian, Lebanese, Thai dishes amongst the cuisines they offer. The Cocktail part is divided into Classic and Signature, offering some new and interesting cocktails like Aam pannas, Santri, India Pink, Bubblicious Daiquiri and some more in the later part. There is something more for the Wine lovers, as you can get a bottle of wine or even a glass of it from their impressive wide variety of wine collection, not sure if it happens in most of other restaurants. I eventually, opted to sip Cosmopolitan (Rs. 425) and to accompany it a Cold Coffee with Ice Cream for the lady (Rs.140), Chilly Fish (Rs. 345) and Thai Red Curry with Chicken, steamed rice, spicy salsa & wok tossed vegetables (Rs.525).

Cold Coffee with Ice Cream

Now lets talk about the food, one word to describe the cocktail i.e "Nice". But the Chilly Fish is really the best one I ever had in the recent past. It was very soft yet crispy, ultra fresh, spicy, sweet and sour, exactly the flavor which my wife wanted to have. Thai Red Curry is again good in terms of the authentic Thai flavor, but still somehow didn't find it that amazing enough to hit our taste buds or might be a bad choice or selection for that time. Cold coffee was also good. We thoroughly enjoyed our food over there and would definitely like to try some other delicacies, Pizzas and Hookah in our next visit. Nevertheless, I do feel that one can surely enjoy the tasty and delightful food out here. They'd really score good in terms of food and the service. Their service is super awesome as they bring you the food in max 7-8 minutes. And at last not to forget the enormous efforts they have put towards the decor.

Chilly Fish

Thai Red Curry

A Portion of Chilly Fish

Certainly, we had the fOOD which changed our mOOD!!

Now, time to rate this place :)

Food: Very Good
Ambiance: Excellent
Rating: 3.5/5
Next Visit: Yes
Recommend this place: Yes

Tips: Must try their Signature cocktails and if visiting during good weather conditions, get a table in the outdoor section. Happy hours till 8PM. And certainly not a place for someone who is looking for a peaceful and lightened dinner with Family and kids.

TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS WITH PROFESSIONAL CAMERA IS NOT ALLOWED INSIDE KEYA-KAINOOSH

I happen to be here on last week of december 2012. @Live is a quite small but impressive resto bar in the outer circle. You can enjoy live performances out here as the name suggests. Live performance starts at around 8:00 PM onwards, though i missed it on my last visit coz i was not aware of the time it begins, but still the interior and ambiance certainly added a music rich experience to my imagination and builds my excitement to plan a next visit soon to experince it live @Live ;)

About fOOD, I had Fish fingers..Nachos..Ginger chicken and liked both except nachos. Chicken was tender and tasty, though the fish fingers part was just amazing, not spicy yet delicious to me, it was something new to me and now probably one of my fav starters. Food and drinks are above average, service is very decent. In drinks, I had Draught beer(kingfisher) and my dad had Blenders Pride. Overall i loved and enjoyed this place and that too without experiencing the live music here. I definitely want to recommend this place to all cuz of the food, music and ambience. Its located in the K block outer circle C.P next to Hira sweets, near right cut to PVR Plaza. Guys you must visit and experience the fun @Live. Its not big in term of space, so if planning to visit here for a special ocassion, do make sure to book a reservation to avoid the spoiling your mood spoiling at the end.

I clicked some of the pics @live, i loved the interiors here, please take a look, hope u all do like these...

@Live has two floor, this one is when you enter @Live, where live performaces takes place.

Music Instruments kept here increases more fun to the interiors here

This pic is from the upper part of @Live which is quite small from the lower part of the resto bar

A glance of its menu

I really loved eating this

This one was OK!

Indeed we had fOOD which certainly made our mOOD!!

Now its time to rate this place..

Food: Good
Ambiance: Very Nice
Rating: 7/10
Next Visit:Would love to visit soon!
Recommend this place: Must Visit Place, especially to enjoy Live Band Performances

Note: This Place is no longer in operation!

I always wanted to go out on 31st to celebrate NYE, but never been to any disc and pub especially on this day..how boring i am!!! but this year, thanks to my jiju who actually came out with a good option and suggested a place to me. It was "Q'ba" located at the inner circle, connaught place. Very happening and fun place to go and enjoy music and food with Q'BA's friendly staff. Me, my wife and couple of best buddies went to Q'ba and liked it a lot. Everything about this place is to talk about and deserves some words for appreciation too. When it comes to space and ambiance, i personally loved it. Apart from this good quality and real tasty food was there. They had offered ample of variety of food and drinks.

Couple entry was for INR 5000/- which included unlimited drinks and buffet. Believe my words, it was not a bad deal at all. Music was also awesome, i liked it more because they played good Bollywood music. My wife really had good time enjoying the food and she couldn't stop eating salad, sole fish and cupcakes. I am sure she is 2 KGs heavier now. Me and my friend were into booze and we did not look around for anything to except because lamb chops were just awesome. One thing which i liked the most was the Staff here, they were so friendly and quick to help you and to take care of every bit of your concern.

Ambiance: The welcoming interior of Q'Ba with a touch of water arts, and sculptures added to its warmth. Tables had lit candles in red and white which made the surrounding Christmas like. Q'Ba's unpretentious charm invite you to linger over good food and fine wines.

Q'ba is in CP inner circle, straight when you come from barakhamba road. Its near Odean and federal bank.

I have some pictures for you to share, hope you like these. Happy New Year to all of you!

Indeed, we had our fOOD which rocks my mOOD :)