Eat: Yaki Gyoza, Thai Curry, Crispy Chicken Honey Chili
Drink: Jasmine tea
Winning for: Generous portions, good service, consistent flavours
Chindian Done Best by Shagun Restaurant in North Campus
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What to Expect
A staple in the North Campus food trail connoisseur’s arsenal, Shagun Golden Chinese Express (originally a China Bowl franchise), offers pan-Asian comfort food to buoy up the weariest of souls. PSA – Granted its rechristening appears suspect, and aspect slightly foreboding, but bear in mind that’s part of it allure – it has an old world sort of charm, which means dim lighting, minimal décor – it has neither the patience nor the store space for ostentation – no muss no fuss, just good old Chinese food.
What to eat
The Yaki Gyoza, Shagun’s famed pan fried momo, served with a fiery sauce on the side; order it, eat it, let it set the bar way up. Then there’s the staples, the Crispy Chicken Honey Chili, and its vegetarian variant/alternative, the Honey Chili Potato, or the Chili Paneer. Another favourite that regular patrons swear by is their Thai Red Curry; order one of their very dependable sides to go with it, the rice or the noodles – a combination that has been known to tide the average student over till the end of semester kitchen drought that are final exams. While its contemporaries offer a more varied drinks menu, Shagun sticks to the absolute basics – lime sodas, lemonade and aerated drinks. There is, however, a legion of students who swear by the restorative powers of their Jasmine Tea after a long day of classes.
And might I seal the deal – yes, they deliver. North campus, knock yourself out.
Where: F-16, Opposite NDPL Office, Vijay Nagar, New Delhi
Nearest Metro Station: GTB Nagar
Price: INR 650 for 3 {approx.}
Timings: 11am – 11pm
Contact: +91 – 98- 10 – 197582
