Pratap's: The Dhaba
Rated: Good
based on 16 reviews
Shop No 31 & 32, Link Plaza, MHADA Complex, Next to Punjab & Maharashtra Bank, Oshiwara, Andheri (W), Mumbai
26322323, 26342323, 26362323
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Nov 17, 2008
Come here for the flavors ...
There are a lot of joints around town which serve 'North Indian' food - which invariably means Punjabi. So much so, that most of the items on the menu are generic items which you must have seen at a lot of places around the city
However, its the flavoring which sets this place apart. Each item has one dominant flavor in the food, and is refreshingly different from the other 'north indian' joints. For example, the achari paneer tikka has a strong lemon taste apart from the achar taste, which sets it apart and makes it ... well, delicious !!!
Similarly, one of the chicken starters, forgot the exact name, had a strong garlic flavor (probably not everyone appreciates that) but it made the dish so much more interesting and definitely yummy.
However, only the food earns this place a 4 out of 5 - otherwise, it is a little too crowded for liking!! Tables are right next to each other and there is hardly any walking space available. Private conversation is impossible.
Booze is quite costly here and there are just FOUR tables in the A/C section compared to some 24 outside. So unless you are there during the somewhat comfortable winter months, be prepared to sweat away throughout your dinner ...
Also, there is usually a huge rush on weekends as big families turn up and waiting can extend to an hour.
Inspite of so many negatives, I'm still giving it a 4 - just because each and every item that we ordered was so darn good !! So if you are looking for some excellent punjabi fare, try it out and you wouldnt be disappointed.