e shtunë, 16 qershor 2007

Eating Out

The Sigma Mall is abuzz with the usual noises of a mall. Besides the thousands of conversations that raise a happy din, there is the machinery - the escalators, elevators, popcorn makers and ice cream machines that creak, swish and whirr in unison. Adding to the buzz are snippets of Bollywood & English remixes from various swanky stores.

As you make your way up to the third floor, sounds become secondary to aromas ; that's when you know you have hit the food court. Unlike the town's local bus stand that Transit in Forum is, the food court in Sigma is quite classy & well done. Towards the end of the galley, exclusive with its darkened glass doorway, and rich interiors, you find Moti Mahal Deluxe with soft lighting and plush seating, the invitation is suddenly irresistible.



The cool, silent interiors block out all the hustle and bustle of the mall and the rest is accomplished by the menu. Moti mahal offers a variety of mouth-watering fare to suit both vegetarian and non-vegetarian taste buds. On menu they have both a la carte and the meal combo's.
The vegetarian combo, unlike other restaurants, offers excellent portion sizes of Dal Makhani, Shahi Paneer, and mixed raita accompanied with fresh garden salad and choice of naan without compromising the quality of the a la carte. The Dal Makhani is Moti Mahal's original and the cube of paneer in the shahi paneer were admirably soft, and the flavours seeped right into the centre. The raita, crunchy and creamy at the same time, prepared with freshest of mixed vegetables, does not need any invitation. The naan that accompanies has the unique ability to stay crisp even as it spends time on your plate.



A white or red wine or a swig of bourbon on the side would have done wonders to this lavish bouquet of Mughalai extravaganza. Otherwise, from food to the service the whole experience, with only a moderate damage to your pocket is worth indulging in.

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