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Rated: Good
based on 7 reviews
Swati Snacks
248 Karai Estate, Tardeo Road, Opposite Bhatia Hospital, Tardeo, Mumbai
66808405, 66808406
| Locality | Tardeo |
|---|---|
| Landmark | Opposite Bhatia Hospital |
| Place Type | Restaurant |
| Food Type | Gujarati, South Indian, Snacks |
| Timings | 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. |
| Price |
Moderate
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Jun 08, 2008
Much ado about nothing
Heard a lot but tht's about all... good ambience and neat... wait for long... service once inside is good... food is expensive for the portions served.... and u need to be a gujju to get it right....
Apr 13, 2008
Homestyle food in a utilitarian ambience
I've eaten here some 5-6 years ago, but a place that I keep hearing only good about, surely deserves another visit. A month ago, we tried eating here after getting some work done in Worli. 2 .15 pm and 45 minutes waiting! Our growling stomachs did not agree to that kind of wait and we drove off to the nearby Sardar Pav Bhaji.
Today, we decided during our morning walk, that we wanted to visit Swati Snacks for lunch! Ironical that we think of where to add up the calories while we are burning some...Considering that it is a good hour's drive from our place, going all the way for lunch was a gamble, we decided to take anyway.
We reached there some 10 minutes before 1pm, and needless to say, I rushed to queue up our name while my husband waited to deal with the valet. Imagine our glee when we were told '10 minutes waiting'~ I nearly exclaimed "Only that much??" to the guy with the 'waiting list'.
The next ten minutes were spent studying the other waiting people under the awning and the people who were alighting from running cars to make sure they are better placed on the waiting list :)
We were ushered inside in 15 minutes..and we spent some time studying the one page laminated menu, split into specialties, snacks, beverages and desserts. To cool off we ordered a glass of kacha kairy pano and a salted lassi. The former made from cooked raw mangoes lacked the tangy edge and had plenty of saffron strands. While I do like the fragrance of saffron, the raw mango drink was totally dominated by the saffron taste, which was overpowering any mango taste! (Drinks around Rs.50 each)
A plate of dahi batata puri downed and we were ready to order the main course. My partner had the thalipeeth with a thick besan curry. The thalipeeth was sizzling hot and the besan curry really yummy with tomatoes, onions and garlic. I do suspect it had a lot of ghee that gave it a great taste.
My order was the satpadi roti with gatte ki sabzi...another thick multigrain traditional bread cooked with lots of oil and the Rajasthani curry with tiny besan dumplings. While the roti was in many layers and high on flavour, the gatta curry was ok, not extraordinary in any way. (Main dishes Rs.100 each)
Since they serve just one piece of bread in any main course, you can order an extra thalipeeth or roti at Rs.60.
Almost every table was ordering the panki (delicate rice crepes cooked between banana leaves on a hot skillet), and we decided to order the minty version served with a green chutney and some pickled green chillies. This was indeed the best dish for me after the besan curry that came with the thalipeeth. The panki was melt-in-the-mouth delicious and very light too. They serve a plain and a dill version of this too. (Rs.60)
Not finding any great choices for dessert, we went with the Gujarati Puran Poli (Rs.85), which took a good 10 minutes to make an appearance on the table, delicate, fluffy, coated with melted ghee and the filling oozing out. It was the best puran poli i'd had in a long time, as I am not much in love with the thinner maharashtrian version, that has a maida cover. Just one odd thing about this, i have never heard or seen puran poli being served with raita, especially when you call it a dessert. Anyway, may be one of their ideas which their patrons seem to enjoy.
Service was quick and efficient. Most dishes took atleast ten minutes, but considering that each item we ordered was piping hot, I understand they make everything FRESH, once they get an order, which is a HUGE positive for me. The ambience is nothing to write about. It's quite clean and utilitarian. not much space wasted around the place, no flowers and nothing fancy! But when the food is good, the ambience is secondary.
All in all, the meal came to 600 Rs. excluding the tip.
If you are one of those who has never made it to eating here because of the waiting, try reaching earlier than 1pm and you may just about get in without too much of a hassle.
Worth a visit for some of the authentic dishes they serve! Do try Mint Panki and the Thalipeeth!
Mar 20, 2008
Superb
I'm a Delhi boy, and the fact that my Gujju girlfriend brought me here straight from the airport must say something about the food at this place. I'm new to Gujju cuisine, and I must say I absolutely loved the food here. As the name implies, Swati specializes in Gujarati and Marathi fast food, and they do it brilliantly. Gujarati cuisine is probably amongst the most underrated in India, which is sad considering the mind-boggling balance of flavours that it affords, not to mention its vegetarian-friendliness. Sweet and sour are by no means mutually exclusive in Gujju cuisine, and I think Swati does a great job of bringing this incredible mixology to your taste buds. I tried a lot of different dishes, and everything was delicious, yet light. The decor is functional, the service is most businesslike, but this still feels like a neighbourhood joint, and fires on all cylinders.
Aug 20, 2007
Excellent
Well, finally broke down and went to Swati for the first time since it became the new Swati. Bit weird since i drive by twice a day.
The place is always packed, anytime of day, the decor is modern, minimalist but comfortable. The service is exceedingly quick and to the point , no nonsense type( we got done in 50 minutes) the menu is a mix of Gujarati, Maharashtrian and the ever popular South Indian foods.
We went for the Dahi Misal, which was probably some of the best i have ever had, the Baked, masala Khichadi very very spicy but again a great call. Who knew khichadi could be like this.
The next thing we got was the Sabudana Khichadi, which was ok. The Dahi Kachori, was not what i expected, and it wasnt that great to taste either.
Swati is a good option to try some traditional delicacies (Soam is another such place) however the Chaat isnt upto the mark. I didnt try the South Indian fare and wouldn't want to anyway.
Pricing is slightly on the higher side for some of the things but overall its worth it.
Damage 250.
Aug 01, 2007
Fantastic food!
Dahi Batata Puri, Falafel, Paanki, Pav Bhaji, Gattu Nu Shak & Satpadi Rotli, Khichdee, Malai Malpuha... Everything that you get at Swati Snacks tastes awesome. Overpriced but considering the quality and taste it's worth going again and again. I have eaten here around a 100 times already and is amongst my favourite places to eat. Even the Jalebi-Ghaatiya that you get in the morning is great.
The only negative point is the long waiting time. To avoid the queue, it is recommend that one lands up for an early lunch or dinner.