Wednesday, 23 May 2012

The Golconda Bowl : Andhra

The Golconda Bowl : Andhra
Hauz Khas Village

The Golconda Bowl: Stingy service, over priced, excellent service…

You feel you deserve excellent fare only for finding the place after completing a search in the by (and back) lanes of Hauz Khas village! As for the food, to put it simply the Biryani is over rated, the rotis too thick and overall the place is over priced. Wouldn’t have minded the prices, actually, had the helpings not been so miserly. 
Having said that I will probably be going back very soon for the Gosht Haleem, which is simply outstanding, though a little too greasy (but worth visiting the restaurant only to have this). Unfortunately, of the other 5 dishes (Nalli Nihari, Kacchey Gosht Ki Biryani, Subz Chowgra, Maki 65, subz biryani) we ordered last time, only one is worth recommending – the chowgra (mixed veg) - it has a different, very unique flavour. 
All in all, an OK place for a dinner, but really wish they were not so stingy with the portions of meat in their curries and biryani (4-5 small pieces), even the Haleem is a tiny helping; in case of sharing be prepared for dirty looks from your fellow diners!

Food Quality: 3/5
Food Quantity: 2.5/5
Service: 4.5/5 (the manager is excellent!)
Value for money: 2/ 5
Ambience: nothing spectacular, acceptable for family outings and small get togethers.
Meal for 4 (without alcohol): INR 3300 – 4000
No. of Visits: 1

As Published on Trip Advisor



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