Powai gets a kabab destination that offers countless options at competent prices in a Balaji set ambience. Veggies can stay away
Powai gets a kabab destination that offers countless options at competent prices in a Balaji set ambience. Veggies can stay away
The Great Kabab Factory (TGKF) in Powai doesn't mince words about its USP. The township's increasingly demanding junta can sit back and savour this latest addition to their eating out options. TGKF opened shop in late November and is steadily climbing the popularity charts, going by the crowds (families, large groups) that kept filling up tables while we dined there.
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The Great Kabab Factory PICS/SAMEER MARKANDE |
We walked into the bright (don't they make dimmers any more?) dining area that spelt confusion. A toned down Balaji Telefilms set, wannabe European-styled furniture, Middle Eastern bric-a-brac and loud music didn't distract us from our focus. The open kitchen restored some culinary parity to the space, thankfully.u00a0
We were advised to opt for the Non-vegetarian Meal (Rs 990 per head). It's inclusive of starters, six kabab varieties (three chicken, two mutton, one fish), main course (Indian breads, mutton biryani, two daals and sabzi) and Indian desserts (three varieties). You can't share a meal, and there's no a la carte. There's a similarly priced Vegetarian Meal too. But really, Paneer Kababs, anyone?u00a0
Once you scan the menu that boasts of nibbles, drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and desserts, it's easy to figure why the meals win hands down, with limitless servings. For drinks, stick to the tried-and-tested instead of reccosu00a0-- the Rise of the Phoenix mocktail (Rs 225) was off-target. Watermelon and cucumber slices came with a tangy-citrusy pineapple dip, as starters.
The lung opener was the Galouti Kabab (accompanied by a mini roti), followed by Chooza Kabab, Fish Kabab (rawas), Chicken Seekh Kabab, Murgh Kabab (with bone) and Lagaan ki Boti (lamb). The kababs were served with naans (choose your Indian bread), and chaas was served to flush down skewered delights. The melt-in-your-mouth Galouti won our vote, followed by the succulent Seekh. The surprise package was the Lagaan ki Botiu00a0-- easy on the palate and subtly riotous.u00a0
Post the kabab entourage; the main course included the Mutton Biryani (with raita), Indian breads, Dal Tadka, Dal Makhni and a very forgettable Mixed Vegetable preparation. Somehow, the juices from the mutton didn't make their way into the biryani. But by then, it was time to look dessert-ward. We opted for the Gulab Jamun and it didn't disappoint.u00a0
If kababs are your calling, then with its competent pricing and most importantly, inspired nawabi influences, TGKF can be a satisfying stopover.
At: 14 Ventrua Building, Hiranandani Business Park, Central Avenue Road, Powai. Call: 67587071/2/3
