Navratri has begun and we know that for most of you this means nine days of no alcohol, no meat, and a long list of other no-no’s. Since most joys are going to be taken away, we feel like you should still get to enjoy going out, and luckily for you, the following places will make that possible, with their Navratri special, vegetarian menus.
MoMo Cafe, Courtyard by Marriott
Chef Amit Dash has created quite the menu for Navratri. Highlights of the thali include Kaddu Ki Sabzi, Kuttu Puri, Jeera Aloo and Makhane Wali Kheer.
Where: Plot No 27 B, Sector Road, B Block, Sushant Lok 1, Sector 27, Gurgaon
Nearest Metro Station: MG Road
Contact: 0124 4888444
Price: INR 850 plus taxes per person
Timings: 12.30pm - 3.30pm, 6.30 pm - 11.30pm
Ek Bar
The peeps at Ek Bar have really outdone themselves this Navratri. Choose from dishes like the Jimikand and Banana Blossom Galouti, Green Peas and Pickled Ginger Kachori Chat, Buckwheat Dosa, Quinoa Pulao and the like. You can choose from the Chota Thali or the Bada Thali depending on your appetite and dig in.
Where: D 17, First Floor, Defence Colony
Nearest Metro Station: Lajpat Nagar
Contact: 011 41688811
Price: INR 450 for a thali {approx.}
Timings: 5pm - 12.30am {weekdays}, 12.30pm - 12.30 am {weekends}
Fio
Fio has launched nine special dishes to mark each day of the Navratras. All these dishes are prepared keeping the strictest considerations in mind. Indulge in dishes such as fruit salad, pineapple raita, Sabudana & Peanut Tikki, Aaloo ki Launji, Yakhni Paneer, Pethe Ki Sabzi etc.
Where: Epicuria, Nehru Place; Gate 1, The Garden of Five Senses, Saidulajab, Saket
Nearest Metro Station: Nehru Place; Saket
Price: INR 699 plus taxes per person
Contact: +91 9971004536 {Nehru Place}, +91 9971004531 {Saket}
Find them on Facebook here.
SodaBottleOpenerWala
The nine-day special vegetarian Navratra menu at SodaBottleOpenerWala includes Sabudana Papad, Kera Na Cutlets, Gwarfali, Khattu Meethu Kaddu, Aloo Sabzi, Kuttu Atta Puri and Vrat ke Chawal, Sabudana Ki Kheer and even Vrat Ka Falooda with ice cream.
Where: 73, Khan Market; 3, Ground Floor, DLF Cyber Hub, Gurgaon
Nearest Metro Station: Khan Market; Sikanderpur
Contact: 011 43504778 {Khan Market}, +91 9971839456 {Gurgaon}
Price: INR 450 plus taxes per person
Timings: 11.30am - 11.45pm
Indyaki
We're looking forward to the Sitaphal Ki Tikki. Not your thing? Try the Sabudanake Papad, Saufiyani Paneer Tikka, Paneer Zaffrani, Charra Aloo, Kutti Ki Kadi, Samak Pulao, cucumber raita, Kuttu ki Poori, Lacha Rabri and Rajbhog. Wash it all down with the Fruit Lassi.
You can also avail the same menu at Level 2 at the hotel.
Where: Radisson Blu Hotel New Delhi, Paschim Vihar
Nearest Metro Station: Paschim Vihar
Contact: 011 46399999
Price: INR 1,199 plus taxes per person
Timings: 7.30pm - 11pm
Dhaba, The Claridges
Dhaba is keeping it traditional with a range of dishes including Singhade Aate ki Puri, Tawa Arbi, Kaju Makhana Paneer, Dahi Aloo, Samak Chawal, Kheere Ka Raita and Sabudaane Ki Kheer.
Where: Dhaba, The Claridges, 12 A.P.J Abdul Kalam Road
Nearest Metro Station: Khan Market
Contact: 011 39555000
Price: INR 1,695 plus taxes per person
Timings: 12pm -11pm
Indian Grill Room
Sitaphal, arbi and aloo paired with Singharey Ki Puri and Samak Chawal Ka Raita. A wholesome meal. End it with the Sabudana Kheer.
Where: 315, Suncity Business Tower, Golf Course Road, Gurgaon
Nearest Metro Station:
Contact: 011 33105148
Price: INR 1,399 plus taxes per person
Timings: 12pm - 11pm
Tamra
Tamra at Shangrila's Eros Hotel is doing Navratri special buffets for both lunch and dinner. Take your pick from Tarbooz ka Ras, Paneer Makhan Wala, Khatti Mithi Arbi, Lauki ki Kheer and more.
Where: Tamra, Shangri-La’s Eros Hotel, 19, Ashoka Road, Connaught Place
Nearest Metro Station: Patel Chowk
Contact: 011 41191919
Price: INR 1,200 plus taxes per person
Timings: 12pm - 3.30pm, 7pm - 11.30pm
Guppy by Ai
If you're looking to go beyond the traditional Indian food, Guppy might me a good option. Pick from Asian dishes like Nasu Dengaki-inspired grilled aubergine. tempura, grilled portobello steak and rice paper rolls. Yum.
Where: 28, Main Market, Lodhi Colony
Nearest Metro Station: JLN Stadium
Contact: 011 24690005
Price: INR 1,800 for two {approx.}
Timings: 12pm – 3.30pm, 7pm – 1am
Featured image courtesy: Dhaba, by Claridges