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Khan Market, A Food Walk

By Amit Uppal • Jul 8th, 2010 • Category: Columns

Amit had a little food adventure at Khan Market when he went to buy a copy of the Larousse Gastronomique. Apparently, things aren’t quite as great at Khan Market as they used to be.



Andhra Bhawan Canteen, Andhra Bhawan

By Amit Uppal • Jun 30th, 2010 • Category: Restaurants in Central Delhi, Reviews

Andhra Bhawan Canteen is probably one of the most popular working lunch destinations in it’s area. If you like South Indian flavors and like to tuck in, Andhra Bhawan Canteen is probably the place for you, as Amit found out recently.



Sita Ram Diwan Chand, Paharganj, New Delhi

By Amit Uppal • May 28th, 2010 • Category: Restaurants in Central Delhi, Reviews

Cholle Bhature is something most of us avoid these days, considering the amount of oil in one portion is probably our recommended allowance for the week. If we do have indulge once in a while, perhaps Sita Ram Diwan Chand should be tried next based on Amit Uppal’s raves.



Pind Balluchi, Connaught Place, New Delhi

By Amit Uppal • May 20th, 2010 • Category: Restaurants in Central Delhi, Reviews

Amit Uppal visited Pind Balluchi in Connaught Place and was pleasantly surprised. We can’t say that about many franchise/multi location restaurants.



Wimpy, Connaught Place, New Delhi

By Amit Uppal • Apr 28th, 2010 • Category: Restaurants in Central Delhi, Reviews

Wimpy’s cannot be called anything but one of the stalwarts of the fast food scene in India. It’s quality today is another matter altogether. Amit Uppal shares his thoughts.



Mr.China, TGIP Mall, NOIDA

By Amit Uppal • Feb 22nd, 2010 • Category: Restaurants in NOIDA, Reviews

The newest entrant to the Great India Place Mall, NOIDA BBQ Bowl attempts to combine grills with Indian Chinese food. Do they succeed?



Spice Circle, Noida- Revisited

By Amit Uppal • Jan 19th, 2010 • Category: Restaurants in NOIDA, Reviews

Amit Uppal eats his way through a variety of dishes at Spice Circle in the Spice Mall, NOIDA. His second visit to Spice Circle, does he find any improvement?



Lahori, Sector-50, Noida

By Amit Uppal • Dec 28th, 2009 • Category: Restaurants in NOIDA, Reviews

Delivery and take away joints dot the city from end to end with nothing to distinguish them. Here’s one that even has a long history to go with the good food it propagates!



Kake Da Hotel, Connaught Place, New Delhi

By Amit Uppal • Nov 24th, 2009 • Category: Restaurants in Central Delhi, Reviews

Kake da Hotel is one of the oldest eateries in Delhi and possibly one of the best, for those looking for traditional Punjabi fare. While it is undoubtedly economical, does it’s food still have the same great taste most Delhiites swear by? Amit finds out for you.



Nizam’s Kathi Kabab – Connaught Place, New Delhi

By Amit Uppal • Oct 7th, 2009 • Category: Restaurants in Central Delhi, Reviews

Nizams is an old presence in the Muslim, fast food scene in Delhi. Amit tells you all about his experience.