Pind Balluchi
Rated: Average
based on 2 reviews
Vatika Grand, Leisure Valley, DLF City, Sector 29, Gurgaon
2383481, 2383548, 9811866587
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Jul 15, 2008
Rustic to the core
A hectic day ended with a visit to Pind Balluchi. I wasn't very enthusiastic about it as more often than not, places serving Indian food tend to smother everything in thick, over-spiced gravies. Also, when you see a 'rustic' ambience being offered, it's probably their way of saying 'our waiters are monosyllabic morons and our furniture is creaky'.
Pind Balluchi was no exception.
It has slightly larger than life statues of people engaged in daily life and a rough, rustic interior. Likewise, the waiters are dressed in what the management thinks villagers wear. Rough hewn furniture, rougher walls and even coarser service completes the idyllic village scenario. Did I mention the bent, thick cutlery? The only hint of polite urbanity came from the chap moderating the queue at the entrance. Yes, there was a queue! Unbelievable, but only till you see the booze prices.
The menu was cliched with nothing out of the ordinary. The bar menu was severely limited - only 9 items if I remember correctly, but very cheap. We ordered Paneer Tikka, Bhuna Meat, Dhaba Meat, Tadka Dal and a combination of rotis. Yup, we're all carnivores, with very little regard for the dangers of red meat. Predictably, the meats were drowned in thick, spicy gravy and the dal was unbelievably mediocre.
On the bright side, the beer was cold and the rotis were hot. The food was served in a reasonably short span of time and there were some facilities for children to be kept busy. Also, the meat used was fresh.
The Paneer Tikka was very *Very* tender and quite delicious. If you're ever there, this is one dish you simply must order.
If you're looking to take a crowd for dinner, want cheap booze and reasonably priced food this is the place for you. If you're looking for good food however, keep walking... right past Pind Balluchi.
- Sid
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