Gajalee Coastal Food
Rated: Average
based on 4 reviews
Unit 2, Block 3 ABC, Senapati Bapat Marg, Phoenix Mills, Lower Parel, Mumbai
24950667, 24950668
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Rated: Average
Jun 14, 2008
Not a GREAT experience
I have been a big fan of Trishna for years, but had never tried Gajalee. So was quite excited to be there for the first time given all the hype built up by all the news channels for this restaurant.
SERVICE -
1. In spite of the fact that I had a reservation and the hotel was relatively empty when I arrived, I wasn't given the table of my choice. I was rudely forced to sit on a table close to the serving rack which I really hate.
2. The waiters were really rude and no one was keen to work. They were all busy watching some tennis match displayed on their large TV. Highly unprofessional.
3. The waiter who served us was very snobbish and was taking his own time to do his stuff which was very irritating.
4. I placed the order with one waiter and some time later another guy came in and said that the Prawns Pickle is not available. I said ok and placed an order for Stuffed Pomfret. This waiter placed an order for only this dish with the chef and didn't even bother to ask the previous waiter about the other dishes I had ordered. After a 30 min wait this stupidity was revealed and the waiter got a mouthful from me.
FOOD -
Dishes I tried - Tisrya (Clam Koshimbir), Stuffed Pomfret, Solkadi, Bombil Fry (Bombay Duck), Crab in Butter Pepper Garlic Sauce, Sokadi
1. Clams were excellent. Very tasty and definitely exceeded expectations.
2. Stuffed Pomfret - Below average. The filling was very irregular. the masala was sparse in some areas and was too heavy in other areas, which gave an unsatisfactory taste. However the fish was really fresh (not very big though) and the shallow fry was excellent. These guys are really good at that.
3. Solkadi - Awesome. Fantastic Appetizer, has the perfect zing expected from solkadi
4. Bombil Fry - this was the best dish I tried. The fried fish just melts in your mouth. A must try.
5. Large Crab (about Rs.1000) in butter pepper garlic sauce - The worst dish I tried. It had a very strong taste of garlic and was leaving a very bad taste in the mouth. This was absolutely no close to the crab bbp you get in Trishna. Only Trishna (not even Mahesh Lunch Home) know how to make it perfect and thats why their name has even appeared in the New York times.
Overall - mixed reviews, nothing great - however I will surely give the branch in Vile Parle a try.
