Underdoggs Sports Bar and Grill, Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi

[Rated: 4.5/5]

The evolved Indian health freaks, who either watch Yoga programs early morning or pay for the health club subscriptions without utilizing the facilities, can now achieve their health objectives through a much better option. Underdoggs Sports Bar is the place where one can enjoy both sports and food. Despite having a well stocked bar, the restaurant rightfully claims to be a place for families and friends to come together and have a good time.

This 120 pack restaurant spread over 9,000 square feet, welcomes the guest with a vibrant and charged up environment.  From pool tables to board games to Xbox/Wii and play station to shuffle board and beer Pong, the restaurant offers a huge variety of games that guests can play (Games rate list is given at the bottom of the story). With 40 TV screens displaying variety of sports events, from Cricket to UFC add to the buoyancy of place. Underdoggs also has two private party rooms (good for 25–30 pax) with facilities like Karaoke, large screen, pool table etc.

Fresco, Airport Terminal, New Delhi

[Rated: 3.5/5]

I remember the old times, when the only lounge available at the New Delhi Airport was run by ITC. Every time I flew I would get the same menu, poor quality and the same waiters who always seemed to be in a hurry for reasons unknown. Inspite of the ITC brand name, I could only despair at the quality of everything that was on offer at the lounge. Apparently even established brands do not escape the effects of monopoly.

The Beer Cafe, Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi

[Rated: 4/5]

Asking someone for a coffee is now a passé. The Beer Café is now open with an innovative concept, and it is only matter of time when asking someone for a quick beer would be the in-thing among the socialites.

It would come as no surprise to anyone to learn that Beer is the third most popular drink in the world. First two being, water and tea (Are we missing cola's?). In India, we have mostly grown up on Lager beer dominated by Kingfisher and only now are we experiencing new beers like Stout, Farmhouse Ale, Weisse amongst

NE7, Lajpat Nagar, Delhi - Authentic meal with honest price

[Rated: 3/5]

North East cuisine restaurants in Delhi seem to be much in demand. Many new restaurants have opened up, and recently NE-7 reopened in Lajpat Nagar. Gautam and I visited the restaurant to check the offerings.

The ambienceat NE7  is nothing much to speak about. Décor is minimal and with no air-conditioning, some may feel uneasy but the food soon made us enjoy our lunch. We ordered for Maasor Tenga (Fish Curry, Rs 120) which came with four big pieces, Khaar (Rs 25), Steamed Rice (Rs 40),

Jakoi, Assam Bhavan, New Delhi

[Rated: 3.5/5]

Having read some not-so-good reviews of Jakoi on internet, our foodie group was in two moods to visit the place. Luckily, Gautam and Sneha suggested that we should go and check why it has been rated so low, and hence we all set off to Jakoi on a cool Saturday afternoon, which is located in Assam Bhavan, and as the name suggested serves Assamese cuisine.

The interiors were done in authentic traditional setting and we seated comfortably on the sofas. To be honest, I did not expect such tastefully done interiors for a State house restaurant. With Assamese music in the background, and pictures of noted celebrities of the region, some of us foodies who hails from Assam instantly felt at home. So much so, that they started having their side discussions in Assamese which made some of us North-Indians uneasy. Gladly we came back to the common known languages amongst us – English and Hindi.

Gola Southend, Defency Colony, New Delhi

[Rated: 4/5]

Gola Southend needs no introduction to Sizzler lovers in NCR. Gola Southend was amongst the first ones to serve sizzlers and has managed to deliver consistent taste over the years. Located in Defence Colony, a prized location for food lovers, I have seen diners traveling distance to eat at this outlet despite of Gola Sizzler having multiple outlets in Delhi.

Red Monkey, Defence Colony, New Delhi

[Rated: 2.5/5]
Defence colony market offers plethora of dine-in options catering to all tastes and pockets. Dhiraj & I decided to try this relatively new resto-pub with an eye catching name, ‘Red Monkey’.

The small 30-seater restaurant located on the second floor is nothing with whom one falls in love at the first sight, but the ambiance slowly grows on you. The lemon grass aroma, dim lighting created using mix of modern fancy lights and traditional candles, and some great music slowly relaxes you in its own world. The menu set on the back drop of a bill-book offers some interesting options chosen carefully by its widely traveled owners.

Fresco, Airport Terminal, New Delhi

[Rated: 3.5/5]
I remember the old times, when the only lounge available at the New Delhi Airport was run by ITC. Every time I flew I would get the same menu, poor quality and the same waiters who always seemed to be in a hurry for reasons unknown. Inspite of the ITC brand name, I could only despair at the quality of everything that was on offer at the lounge. Apparently even established brands do not escape the effects of monopoly.


Since terminal 1D has come up, flying has become so much fun… not only due to the improved seating, better ambiance and effective check-in process, but also the great shopping and eating experience that one can indulge in. I have always liked my meals (mostly breakfast) at Fresco which, while not a gourmet spread, has ample options for a transit passenger to enjoy and appreciate.

On the way to Amritsar for a foodwalk, we decided to check out the breakfast at Fresco. The flight was to depart at 5.30 am, and we were to reach airport by 4.30am as per the latest circular for airport check-ins. But being the foodies that we are, we reached the airport quite a bit earlier to have enough time for a big breakfast at Fresco.

Fresco is located after the check-in at terminal 1D. The breakfast consisted of juices, coffee, tea, and offered many options in eggs, ham, sausages, cereals like porridge and cornflakes, stuffed and plain paranthas, Idli Sambhar, grilled tomatoes, yogurt, cakes, sandwiches, fruits, croissants, cakes and breads. I’m pretty sure I’ve missed out a few things. The quality of food was good, and I did not expect anything better at 4’o clock in the morning.

At Rs360, it is ideal for someone flying early in the morning to have a breakfast at Fresco, and take a small nap in the flight without bothering about the in-flight meal. Moreover, for frequent flyers (like me) of Kingfisher and Jet Airways, a Fresco meal comes free with the lounge card.

- Pawan Soni