Showing posts with label Waffles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Waffles. Show all posts

Tuesday, 25 September 2018

Leisurely Dining At Cafe Hawkers...

Cafe Hawkers Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

Cafe Hawkers is one of the feel-good restaurants to visit when in the heart of Delhi, in Connaught Place.


Located at a stone's throw from the legendary Odeon Cinema, Cafe Hawkers is spread across two levels - ground and first - and has well-lit premises modeled around the concept of Hawker's Street, hence the name Cafe Hawkers.



The decor has a number of trinkets and a 'Special Of The Day' is also mentioned on a chalkboard at the entrance. The seating arrangement has comfy couches and service is prompt, and with a smile. :)



The Menu at Cafe Hawkers boasts of a variety of cuisines - Indian, Oriental, Italian, Continental - and Chef's Signature Dishes are marked by a cutesy umbrella logo against the names.

There are also quirky gastronomic quotes that find their place on the menu, inducing a chuckle or two.

Coming to what would be worth relishing at Cafe Hawkers...

Beverages:

Paan Rose Shake had the subtle rosy hue and a Gulkand topping on the side.



Choco Mint Shake was a mix-and-match of sweet chocolate and refreshing mint that had a mint leaf as garnish.

Cappuccino was the good old caffeine brew.



Soups:



Tuscan Tomato and Basil was the classic warm broth accompanied with a bread basket.



Minestrone was the one-pot-meal of pasta and veggies.



Manchow was the authentic Oriental soup, with a dash of soy sauce.



Starters:

Chatpati Kamal Kakdi Ki Chaat had lotus stem fritters done the Indian street food way, with a dash of mint and pomegranate seeds on a bed of red cabbage.



Hawker's Special Tikki had potato fritters rendered in yogurt with a dash of tamarind, cheese chunks, and pomegranate.



Puchka were the classic Indian street food served alongside mint and tamarind dip in a bulb.



Tandoori Momos were giant in size and aesthetic but were a bit bland on the flavor, as they were just a mish-mash of cabbage and carrot chunks.



Almond Roast Sole Fish Tikka is one of the in-house specialties, with the lime-hinted melt-in-mouth fish fillets being garnished with an almond chunk.



Classic Stuffed Paneer Tikka had large cottage cheese chunks having a smooth layer of spinach sandwiched within it.



Main Course:

All Veggies Pizza was a 14" thin-crust pizza that was cheesy and had olives, bell peppers, corn, broccoli, mushroom, and onions as toppings.



Dessert:

Nutella Lovers Waffle is one of the popular sweet conclusions at Cafe Hawkers and was a nutty delight with warm and crisp waffles being topped with a scoop vanilla ice-cream and Nutella.



All in all, I had a pleasant time at Cafe Hawkers and it is an outlet that scores on providing a complete gastronomic experience with its delicious preparations, chirpy ambiance, and cheerful banter. :)

Wednesday, 19 September 2018

An Empowering Meal At TFIF - The Future Is Female...

TFIF - The Future is Female Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

TFIF - The Future Is Female, as the name suggests, is a cafe based on the premise of women empowerment, featuring an all-female staff. Situated on the fourth floor among many restaurants that are in the heart of Rajouri Garden, it is in the good company of MealODrama and Band Baaja Baaraat.



The outlet itself is a spacious one, with aesthetic decor featuring terrariums as lamps and on the outset, flora influences a major chunk of the interiors.





A three-month-old baby, TFIF is an eatery, bar, and bakery, all in one. There are ample natural lighting and multiple kinds of seating - couches, bar stools, etc.



With coasters featuring feminist slogans, the outlet has its vibe done right.



Here's what I would recommend trying at TFIF...

Beverages:

Mutka Iced Tea which comes in an earthen pot, hence the name. A refreshing drink, given the humid atmosphere.



Heaven On Earth has a subtle fruity flavor to it, topped with cherries.



Mango Cheesecake Shake was a thick shake with a dollop of cream, and spicy crisps as a garnish to balance the sweetness.



Titbits:

Tamatar Papdi Chaat and Khumani Tikki Chaat both have crisps layered with yogurt, pomegranate seeds, and tamarind dip. While the former has pulpy chunks of tomato, the latter has chunks of apricot.




Dimsums:

Between the Exotic Veggies and Peppy Paneer that I sampled, you can go for the latter, for a mish-mash of cottage cheese that lent it an Indianized flavor.




Soups:

There is either Mushroom Cappuccino that is a thick creamy broth served with Garlic Breadsticks, or the classic Oriental Soups filed under Soup of the Day.





Starters:

Beetroot Arancini with light pink arborio rice stuffed in cheese balls was a melt-in-mouth preparation.



Masala Khumb Ravioli is easily one of the nice appetizers, with button mushrooms cooked the Indian way stuffed between crunchy Ravioli sheets.



Main Course:

TFIF Manchurian Pizza is one of the in-house specialties and has a star-shaped crust that has Manchurian balls at its ends.


Paneer Longlata is an Indian preparation with soft cottage cheese sandwiches rendered in gravy paired with rice, salad, pickle, and mint dip.


Desserts:

Tiramisu came in a martini glass, topped off with cocoa powder and chocolate shaving. It was soft, creamy, and had a balance of bitter and sweet.



Butterscotch Waffles were warm and soft, topped with a dollop of vanilla, and caramelized sugar chunks.


All in all, I had a nice meal at TFIF and would deem it fit for a meal with friends and family alike.