Sharabi Prawns and spicy Seekhs at their reddest, crispiest best wait to be devoured pirate style at a new Rajouri garden bistro
Sharabi Prawns and spicy Seekhs at their reddest, crispiest best wait to be devoured pirate style at a new Rajouri garden bistro
A garma garam grill, bustling buffet and cool graffiti make for a good package, considering it all comes under half a grand. Add to it great company and beautiful weather, and you're quite there. The busy lanes of Rajouri Garden have just given birth to a 'pirated' place, one where bindaas barbeque meets bright lights and sights. We fixed a date with Pirates of Grill, and had a great time making merry.
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Pick trick: The buffet here is a hit |
Food
The buffet format serves as a blessing in disguise, since it allows you to indulge in a variety of North Indian favs like chicken tikkas, mutton seekh and spicy potato-paneer preparations without big bills. "Though we specialise in North Indian, we do have a few continental and Oriental dishes, too. When we started the restaurant, we decided to offer grills from different cuisines, but later, we realised that people here want to stick to the spicy, desi versions. So, we made the necessary alterations. There's no use serving what no one wants," says owner Inderjit Singh Banga.u00a0
A live grill sits in the centre of your table, and there begins the journey. A selection of non-vegetarian and vegetarian starters, depending on the day's menu, make for a good beginning. The grill servings are unlimited, and pretty much fill half the tummy. Nevertheless, we managed sizzling achaari murg, lip-smacking Peshawari fish, tempting 'sharabi' prawns, and delectable lettuce chicken wraps. Heaven. In the veg section, we relished stuffed mushrooms, pellets of spicy fried potatoes served with fiery red chutney, pok choy black mushroom dumpling and crispy vegetable pouches. The main course collage that we couldn't make space for: dal makhani, veg noodles, mutton korma and chicken biryani. However, desserts like strawberry cheesecake, mango charlotte, chocolate mousse, moong dal halwa and gulabjamun were simply inescapable.u00a0
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Grill thrill: A table with a live grill |
DrinksThankfully, they have the liqueur license in place. You can sip on cocktails like Cubo Libra, Pirates Big Chill and Pirates of Grill Blue (Rs 185) among others. For teetotalers, there are drinks like Pirates Virgin Mary, Pirates True Lies, Pirates Cinderella and Sea blue (Rs 110).
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Chefs ready some lip-smacking tikkas |
AmbienceDivided into two floors, this 180-cover restaurant, with table grills, live skewers and buffet doesn't impress you instantly. But, the lively du00e9cor, graffiti on the walls and model wood-ships placed on each table grow on to you. Interestingly, this bright eatery is a pleasant change from your typical dark-dim watering holes, even if the loud music keeps your mouth shut.
Pirates of Grill
Where: C-12, Vishal Enclave, Rajouri Garden, Main Najafgarh MargCall: 45034444-45Timings: Lunch - 12.30 pm - 3.30 pm; dinner - 7.30 pm - 11.30 pm Price:
Lunch: Rs 275 per head plus taxes and Rs 150 per head for children below 12 years. Dinner: Rs 450 per head plus taxes and Rs 225 per head for children below 12 years
