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The buzz of the town; heard a pure vegetarian restaurant has newly opened so I decided to try out.
 
Located in the busy street of Meena bazaar! 

Parking is a hassle to find although soon there would be a parking solution. Stay tuned...😆



As you can expect it's a pure veg restaurant.

Mr Bharat owner/chef of the restaurant was aiming to incorporate vegetarianism & also give an ode to Lord Ganesha & hence the name was born.

One thing that is commendable is the incorporation of a vegan menu into a vegetarian cuisine restaurant. Making Indian food accessible to even vegan dietary followers; making sure no foodies get left out.

Talking about interior & decor, it was pretty well themed to fit the vegetarian & Indian restaurant narrative with the subtle focus lights to set the mood. 

Covid-19 protocols were also followed by the restaurant, talking to Mrs Rama, owner of the restaurant, she explained how excellent attention to overall sanitization of the restaurant. From using high-quality dishwashing liquid & disinfectants taking all the measures to ensure that customers eat stress-free. 

 A very well sanitized, clean & hygienic restaurant.

Dabeli Pav #MustTry

I first ordered Dabeli pav & truly it was an instagrammable worthy dish. And it was delicious as well. I couldn't stop eating it. Everything was just on point from the taste to the presentation to the variety of colours incorporated to make the dish look good on-camera & off-camera.

Quick fact: it's a Gujarati dish & mostly preferred as a quick snack. 

And for starters, I was served Thread paneer followed by Toofani Bhaji Idli. 

Thread Paneer & Mali Afghani Soya Chaap #HighlyRecommend

Thread paneer's freshness was literally oozing with every bite and the fried noodles just added the perfect crunch to it. 

Speaking to the chef on this dish, they make their own paneer. For the price you pay, you are guaranteed freshness, healthy & delicious delicacy. In my opinion, this makes your dining experience a lot more memorable.

Toofani Bhaji Idli

Toofani bhaji idli is normal idli but with an interesting touch. Yummy at every bite. Who knew a traditional fermented dish could be eaten in a non-traditional way with so much spice & burst of flavours.

Malai Afghani Soya Chaap #MustTry

Malai Afghani Soya chaap was next in line & by the looks of it you could easily get confused with the non-veg tandoori kebab but the taste was even better than the non-veg. Yes! that's coming from a die-hard non-vegetarian.

Extremely rich in taste, juicy, moist & oozing creaminess at every bite. Just Yumm. #musttry

Chilli Basil Soya Chaap    #HighlyRecommend 100Times

Next, what was served was hands down the best dish I have ever tasted in my life & the winner; Chilli Basil Soya Chaap.

This dish not only tasted like chicken but was even better than chicken & it was not even chicken. 😦 Made from soya, who knew soya could be so versatile. This delicacy had a touch of Chinese cuisine. 

Must say this dish was so juicy, tasty, delicious that my taste buds wanted more. Extremely flavorful, burst of spices & juicier than meat. Truly finger- lick'in - good. This dish was just ambrosial.

Fact: they source their soya from a local producer, ensuring diners experience freshness & quality at their max.

Sarson Ka Saag & Makki Di Roti

Moving to their main course, I was served Sarson ka Saag & Makki di roti & wasn't disappointed either. Bringing you the authentic taste of Punjab with such precision, your taste buds will thank you. 

Veganesha Special Sandwich    #MustTry

We then tried their Veganesha special sandwich & it was finger-lickin' good served with their one of a kind chuntey. 

Chutney

Indeed healthy food shouldn't always taste bad, it can be spicy, tangy, flavourful & give you freshness at the same time.  

Puri Bhaji

I also tried their puri bhaji it was just delicious. Spicy & extremely flavourful at every bite. Because we had a kid accompanied with us, we requested them to spice it down & the server was sweet enough & made sure his little fussy guest wasn't disappointed.

Chole Bhature   #HighlyRecommend

Chole bhature was delicious as well. Literally, every dish I reviewed here has been spectacular & this was nonetheless. Creamy & at the same time mouth melting, flavourful but not sharp spices; extremely delicious.

Gulkhand Lassi & Mango Lassi   #MustTry

For drinks I was first served; special Gulkhand lassi & authentic by its look that you'll instantly know it's hand-blended & served with rose petals that made every sip spectacular. Thick, rich & creamy & served in good quantity, it was worth every penny. 

Guava Passion Fruit Mojito #HighlyRecommend

Later I was served guava passion fruit mojito, it was just a piquant drink that you will truly enjoy. If this drink had a feeling it would be well labelled as naughty as it had the right amount of sweetness, freshness, spiciness & sassiness. Just absolutely refreshing drink 

Kulfi Falooda  #HighlyRecommended

I am a big falooda fan & couldn't resist ordering one here, so I ordered kulfi falooda & god this was one of the best I had. Made primarily with pure kulfi & rabdi this was just pure heavenly.

Cheese Garlic Naan  #HighlyRecommend

Cheese garlic naan was absolutely heavenly. It is extremely hard to find a good cheese garlic naan, sharp taste of garlic subtle by loaded cheese stuffing & cooked in tandoor. Yumm 😋

And lastly, I moved to their desert section.

Mango Phirni

I was served Mango phirni which was decent & extremely light delight to enjoy after a meal.

Very Berry Panna Cotta   #MustTry

But my personal favourite, very berry panna cotta dessert. It was just mind-blowing. You couldn't stop having it. It was just the perfect amalgamation of sweetness & sourness from the berries. 

The great thing I realized about this restaurant's dessert was that they were perfectly balanced & extremely light on taste & stomach. Perfect delights to enjoy after your meal. 

Let's talk about service; the waiting time after ordering was optimal. I was served by Mr Kishore & team indeed it was a great service. Veganesha serving staff is kid-friendly. 

But Veganesha is a one-stop place for all foodies with dietary restrictions. A pure haven for vegetarians & a sheer surprise to non-vegs.

From the price point of view, they are reasonable as you are guaranteed freshness & Quality. The quantity to price ratio is also decent.

They have a widespread menu serving thalis, continental, Italian, drinks & impressive vegan menu & much more. It's truly hard to resist. 

Let the food speak for itself & Veganesha won't disappoint you I guarantee you that. Indeed food that is sourced fresh, has a taste no fast-food chains can beat. This was proven true by Veganesha. 

Time to pop the question: Would I recommend this restaurant to my fellow foodies?

Yes, positively 100% I would.

Rating: 10 out of 10

XOXO

~Mehek Shaikh
Veganesha Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato


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Found this gem in the busy street of Al Karama just opposite Ansar mall. 

I was lucky to find parking in front of the restaurant that too on a Friday. So make sure to set aside time for finding parking.

As I entered the restaurant, it was like entering another zone. The smoke of sizzlers filled the restaurant & the sound of sizzling meat ordered by the other customers was gastronomical enough for me to be drooling from hunger. 


The restaurant's ambience worked well with the decor giving off relaxing and peaceful vibes.



Hygiene standards of the restaurant were pretty impressive as well as covid-19 protocols were also strictly followed.

Regardless of my 20% research on the restaurant and the food, it only allows me to make a decision 'if or not' I should be visiting the restaurant, and the remaining 80% is staff suggestion and dine-in experience. 

So prior to ordering I always ask the serving staff what is the best speciality of your restaurant and most of the time I didn't exit the restaurant disappointed.

I was being served by Mr Akshat and he guided me through their menu & suggested I order Pepper steak which was what they served the best. Before proceeding with the review, I would like to appreciate the serving staff as they made sure the best was served, customers knew what they were ordering & in case of any disappointment with the food they were willing to compensate for it. 

What I ordered?

  • Pepper Steak

Pepper Steak

This dish could easily serve 2 people & I ordered my steak to be medium.

The first bite was magical, extremely flavorful, delicious & sizzling hot. Not only the steak was appetizing enough but had an excellent price to quantity ratio. 

The sauce on the steak enhanced it's flavorful & like the name suggests it was quite peppery. Alongside the steak, there were some grilled vegetables and scrumptious potatoes that were served along with the steak which added a much needed healthy balance.

Although you might want to confirm with them the way you like your steak. As I had ordered it to be medium but my steak turned out to be medium-well to well done, although it was palatable, that was the only thing that caught me off-guard.  


Final review:

The steak was delicious, the price to quantity ratio was good, the serving staff's demeanour was very good, and the ambience was very relaxing and peaceful. The price was economical as well. 

Overall a great experience. If you are looking to dine out on a budget especially devour a steak, then I would definitely recommend this restaurant to my fellow foodies. 

Rating: 7 out of 10

XOXO

~Mehek Shaikh
Kobe Sizzlers Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato
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