| Locality | Thane (W) |
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| Landmark | Behind Hypercity Argos |
| Place Type | Restaurant |
| Food Type | Mediterranean, Mughlai, North Indian, Tandoori |
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first reviewed by iluv2eat
Oct 27, 2008
I havent had lunch or dinner here but I just dropped by to check out d place and loved it so much dat i tot I shud write this review.
I donno abt the food bit...will surely check that out and pin down my thoughts but as of now..the place looks gr8, spacious, sophisticated and perfect for a large group. I am jus savin my funds n waiting for an occassion 2 go der n have some good fun!
Oct 14, 2008
I was more than pleasantly surprised when I visited Thane's outlet of Barbecue Nation. Not only is this Foodie's paradise located in a nice quite location, but just a trip to the place is an experience in itself. For those coming from out of Thane, I'm sure they will enjoy the green, peace and quiet of the surroundings.
The restaurant has been well designed with sprawling space on the main seating area. You enter the lobby and booking table on the ground level and if your table is ready, you are ushered to the 2nd level where the feast is laid out. Level 1 is the kitchen and washroom area.
The tables are of course well designed to fit in the idiosyncratic barbecue grill that fits in the centre to serve the unlimited starters. This level 2 has an open terrace area that is also approachable from the restaurant, and with the current ban on smoking in restaurants smokers find this a solace. What I liked about the space is its hygiene level and the missing typical odour or food and barbecues. The kitchen area is well separated from the seating area and so prevents that stuffy food smell from flurrying the area.
The rate per head is Rs. 400/- (plus taxes, which totals to around Rs. 450/-). They have a well stocked bar and with the comfortable seating, be prepared to spend a good few hours here with good company. What you get is: Unlimited serving of starters (veg. And non-veg) (of course vegetarians can ask not to served the non-veg starters). A buffet spread for the main course to attack.
From my experience, the fish and prawns barbecues were so fresh and the size of shrimps too were really good. All the starters were well prepared and the waiters kept good timing too. Our only disappointment was that in spite of the restaurant not being over crowded, we couldn’t get to eat the Crab dish that was part of the buffet because it was never there. They filled it twice at the time that I myself was in the middle of my main course, but it would be over before I went to the counter. Then I tried waiting next to the table for a good 10 minutes but gave up since I was losing my appetite. I would have expected that the manager would have it served to my table since I did inform him that I was waiting for the crab.
TIP: Call in for reservations to make the wait shorter.
Oct 13, 2008
Yes, the place is indeed Barbeque Nation; they put up a hot bbq right on your table and let you play with the skewers and roast your food to perfection and enjoy it with a choice of bbq sauces. Besides, there's also a good spread on the buffet, both veg and non-veg, salads, Chinese, pasta, Indian and to top it all some good choice of desserts and fresh fruits!!
Overall, the ambience is nice, food is good (can be great), non-veggies will love it more than veggies (though there is a lot for veggies too!). A good and welcome change in Thane, if you not willing to drive miles for a nice meal somewhere in the town or maybe Bandra. This may not be a place you may go very frequently (though I was told the menu changes every two days) but a good option to take your guests or kids for an activity dinner.
Certainly not a place for a quick bite… people with an appetite and the ones who wish to try a lot of different varieties will sure find it value for money. Dinner on weekend was INR 450/- per person (incl all taxes) drinks of course not included (other than water).
The staff was courteous but can be bit more attentive and prompt…. The manager was kind enough to ask for suggestions and feedback. Not a very bid dining area, so if going on weekends, you must make a reservation to avoid disappointment!