Beefy Cheeseburger
I visited Underdoggs a few weeks back at Ambiance Mall in Vasant Kunj. A sports bar in a city that already has a few claimants to the top spot, I’ll readily say Underdoggs is probably #1. Just in case you’re wondering about the name, Underdoggs celebrates the underdog, long shots or dark horses or whatever else you call them. The walls are plastered with stories from gaming history that underscore this base value. The turtle, who Preet Saini, the owner, describes as ‘the biggest underdog of them all’ (remember the story of the hare and the tortoise?), has been adopted as the official mascot for Underdoggs.
Be definition, the screening of sports channels on multiple televisions is enough to qualify a bar as a sports bar. Underdoggs however takes it a step further. It not only has many LCDs all over the premises, the owners have very thoughtfully equipped it with multiple indoor games, some never seen before in Delhi, and made it into a nearly complete family entertainment hub that’ll probably see dozens of tables being banged simultaneously during game seasons. Why do I say ‘nearly complete’? The lack of a few arcade video games. That’s me though. Having said that, there’s no denying the thought that’s been applied to the design of Underdoggs. For example, the hanging boxing bags aren’t just adding to the décor. You’ll find pairs of boxing gloves tucked away in a corner alongside dozens of board games.Private rooms with large screen televisions, bars and sofas complete the ambiance.
If you were planning to teach your 8 year old son how to ‘be a man’, perhaps Underdoggs is the right venue. Stop at the boxing though; he’s too young for beer and it’s not going to help the hair on his chest grow any faster.
Talking of the owners, I was very pleasantly surprised to know Underdoggs is being run by the same folks who’re behind one of my all time favorite restaurants, Mrs Kaurs in Khan Market. The menu at Underdoggs has a few dishes from the Mrs Kaurs menu and regulars will instantly recognize Mrs Kaurs stapes like the Newcastle Crepe. It wasn’t really a nice day to try the food what with the Navaratras going on and all. Platters delivered for the rest of the group on the table were quite different from what they would have been in their full glory. My dining companions had made alterations to the dish including an instruction to exclude salt among other ingredients. So no comments there as the dish wasn’t served as the restaurant intended. I did however try the Texas Rodeo Burger (395), a Caesar salad and a Salmon Ceviche with Mango and Fresh Herbs (375). The food is, to be honest and forgiving at the same time, far better than the spastic attempts made by many others for similar menus, but also needs a little tweaking to reach the rarefied heights Mrs Kaurs has us used to.
The overall experience delivered at Underdoggs is wonderful. So much so, I’m probably going to watch the next cricket match there, never having watched a single match in my life! Sitting across the bar, I could easily visualize the frenzy during a match; something I’d like to experience at least once and suggest you do so too, match season or not.
Meal for two: 1600++
The Food at Mrs. Kaurs has gone to the Dogs, the Staff has become rude, and mighty, if the food comes wrong on your table, you are told, you don’t know what a Crepe is or a Waffle is.. Sadly there are many who will still go there for the first time, to be treated to a Can of Gingerale at 180 bucks + 10% Service Charge which is not served cold, there is no Ice, and yes, did I mention the Staff is Rude. Will give Underdogs a miss, knowing it’s run by the Same team, though the food in the photos looks good, Though I was turned off, at the Excuse of Glorious amounts of Salt, Why, Cos it’s Navratra’s
@p0ppyd1sk: I’m sad to hear that Mrs Kaurs isn’t what it used to be. Will visit again in a bit to see for myself though I’m sure your experiences weren’t good. About the salt. The dishes served were *without* salt due to the Navaratras, an alteration specifically requested by those on the table among others. Since the dishes weren’t as the restaurant intended them to be, I haven’t commented.
this is not a possibility under any circumstances. but then sometimes we all have a bad day and take it out on the one who dont deserve.
Oh Dear p0ppyd1s, you need a mental treatment really I mean it, someone plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz help him take him to the mental hospital, I personally visit mrs kaurs quite often most of the time for sweet only specially newcastle crepe. This is the most excellent place in delhi for crepes…
I visit almost once in a week to crepes and more , for me everything seems good, perfect food & service. They clicked my & my friend photo also and put it at their family and friends board. Fine for me
I have been searching for a good juicy cheesy beef burger!!
Hmmm.. super interguied especially by the ceviche!
have been a regular at mrs kaurs since they opened, and visit at least twice a week. the quality of their food, service and especially the cookise have been more consistant then anyones i know of in this town. i am sure all the expats i run into there all the time would vouch for it.
had a super time at Mrs Kaur Kmrkt….they have the best juices n ofcourse a great staff willing n able….
wish them luck and wolud visit them more often in future
Something is wrong with this guy (p0ppyd1sk) or had a overdose of drugs……… I must say in Khan Market one of the best place is Mrs Kaurs Crepes for their Crepes, Sandwiches, Waffle, Juices and many more & ofcourse for their mouthwatering cookies & brownies, I love chocolate brownie a lottttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt………….. prices are really cool, I don’t know who the hell told him that a can of Gingerale is 180 bucks their, it certainly not. They have very cool people to serve too. It’s a crying shame that people comment on the something without knowing what it is. Shame on you boss….
Please keep it polite, even if you don’t agree with another’s views. Over enthusiastic fans are just as intolerable as disgruntled patrons.
Really Boss this guy needs treatment.Help him out plz,anyoneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.
As far as underdoggs is concern I’m visiting this place since they din’t had alcohal.This is the cooooooooooooooolest place in India.
Ginger ale is @ 95 only.For uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu only.
You must be joking, I recently had food at Mrs.Kaur crepes at Khan Market and Food quality is still perfect as usual. Go try again and be honest. Its one of the best restaurant in town, i believe.
I think i kinda agree , Mrs Kaur and really deteriorated in terms of there food quality and there service is also non as pleasant as it should be , of course it comes from the snob value they have created for themselves which unfortunately now doesnt speak from there food.
Went to the underdoggs this saturday and must say it was the most pathetic experience ever. Between 12 of us we paid a bill of Rs. 22000 and the service was terrible, the beers werent cold enough, nobody bothers to come to the table again for repeat orders and if u require something specific then forget it coz that would never happen……the food quality was good though and I just hope if they can start having good service which is non existent ,then i am sure it would be a nice place. Also there designated smoking kiosk expanded to almost one corner of the pub and slowly there was smoke all over.
We had been to Underdoggs before but that was a very short trip and i always wanted to go back. so we went on a Friday night and there was a cover charge (!) ok.. we didnt mind paying 1500 pp hoping it would be worth it.. but lo and behold, there was a private party going on with most areas barricaded.. still optimistic about having a good time, we ordered our drinks and guess what was the special offer of the night – chivas 30 ml for frigging 600! uh, sorry did i just enter Ricks’s by any chance?! ok, so now what, we ordered our drinks and food but where do we sit was the question.. not one table for people who ‘paid’ their way in.. no problem, we’ll play a game of pool.. uh huh.. sorry that’s reserved
fooseball? sorry 
darts? didnt u hear it’s all reserved!!! so why the f**k did u not tell us before charging us?! answer – u never asked! ya right, i was supposed to have a dream? we discussed and then fought but the manager there (some Himanshu guy) was so damn rude that i’m never setting foot in that place again!
Just because you opened a place which is unusual does not mean you treat customers like dirt.. when i pay for something i expect a certain value in return.. but this is a negative return! i mean even when i’m willing to pay 1200 for a drink (in a mall that too!) i will not tolerate bullshit like this