Last week I was in my hometown, Mumbai. So I decided to drop by the one place I've been wanting to try for Gujarati food (thali) - Golden Thali.
The ambience was relaxed, well lit and the waiters were dressed in traditional clothing: pagadi, dhoti et al.
The fare was medium-spicy and a feast to say the least. There were some 4 types of 'shaak' (vegetables), yum dal, chhaas (butter milk), dal dhokri, dhoklas, dahi bati, scumptious alphonso mango 'aam ras' and finally some dal khichdi. I couldn't possibly describe in words how awesome the food here tastes.
But one word of caution - do NOT eat anything for at least 5-6 hours before landing here. You'll not have any more room for even a 'paan' - the absolute must which usually follows a typical Gujarati dinner.
My favorites here - The dal and khichdi. I could live on that diet.
The damages? Rs.170 - for an unlimited thali, it's a great deal! Location: Bang opposite Grant Road station. 2 mins. walk from Opera House by road.
(Originally posted at http://kronicles.blogspot.com/2005/06/unlimited-dhoklas.html)
kaushal
