Why you should visit iHop in Lower Parel's Palladium mall

FoodFastAmbiancecheerfulServicequickCostValue for moneyVerdict045We have noticed how in almost every other American film fluffy sweet pancakes make an appearance as a breakfast staple mdash from being flipped on the pan to being drizzled with maple syrup Growing up in the rsquo90s our impressionable mind believed pancakes set everything in the world right In fact it could be considered synonymous to ma ke haath ka aloo ka paratha with makkhan that earned the title of the OG Indian breakfast on screenClassic burgerWith the recent launch of iHoprsquos first outlet in Palladium Lower Parel the buzz and enthusiasm has been quite high The Californian brand whose acronym stands for International House of Pancakes was launched in 1958 and is known for its American breakfastsDone up in white blue and yellow the space has a chirpy vibe We slide into its blue sofa booths and look around A juice bar is whipping up milkshakes and drinks while the sweet smell of batter wafts from the open kitchen Splashberry Rs 230 one of the popular drinks our server recommends comes in a mason jar with a pink bottom of strawberry crush topped with orange juice and soda There is fruity company here and it helps wash down our carbloaded bitesBelgian waffleGarden crecircpe Rs 420 is dressed in a hollandaise and the savoury crecircpe is slightly burnt at the bottom and edges making it too chewy once the dish has cooled down The filling is a dull scrambled egg with mushroom and spinachThe classic burger Rs 490 comes with a side of perfectly manicured fries but the lamb patty is bland The burger game in Mumbai is pretty strong even at fastfood chains and this offering just does not make it to the listSplashberryThe saving grace is the fiesta paneer wrap Rs 390 that earns attention thanks to its paneer and corn filling that has a sharp cheddar and juicy ranch dressing The side of crispy potato wedges is dusted with herbsA bit stuffed with savoury eats it is time to turn the mall into a postmeal walking ground We loiter for an hour coaxing our belly to prepare for the second round of indulgence On our return we order a serving of Belgian waffle Rs 300 that is served with a dollop of butter that slowly melts into the pockets Four table sauces include strawberry blueberry pecan butter and oldfashioned maple syrup Turn by turn we pour generously and take a biteFiesta paneer wrapThe winner of our evening is the half NY cheese pancake Rs 350 We order a stack of two of the original pancakes that are mixed with tiny cubes of cheesecake which add to a decadent bite Topped with glazed strawberry and a dollop of whipped cream it makes us smile This is what we came for And this is what we will come back for Everything else on the menu is avoidableThe interiors have a chirpy vibeiHopAt Palladium first floor Senapati Bapat Marg Lower ParelTime 9 am to 1030 pm 44 Exceptional 34 Excellent 24 very Good 15 Good 044 Average iHop didnrsquot know we were there The Guide reviews anonymously and pays for meals