So we decided to try a new restaurant in Shimla today, very risky buisiness and nine out of ten times it is a disappointment.New restaurants in Shimla are like cheap candles, they look fancy, but they burn out ever so rapidly.
So many have come and gone, only the best have lasted till now. We decided to try Moti Mahal, Chota Shimla, today. Firstly, it was so difficult to locate, as there was no prominent sign board giving directions. The man on the phone was not very helpful and didn't know his left from his right.
Hence, we crossed all of Chota Shimla market, then to turn back again. It is a drive in restaurant and has parking, no problem about that.
The steward came out to guide us to the restaurant. To our utter shock and amazement, the restaurant comprised of three separate tables, approx sixteen to eighteen covers, placed right next to the entrance. It was a make shift lobby cum reception cum waiting area.
We felt very strange sitting next to the road, but thought that the food will make up for it. The menu was A4 size sheets stapled together. The starters and the main course were mixed and there was utter confusion in the dishes on the paper.
There was gin but no lime cordial and the steward said we only have " domestic " spirits. He said since today is a dry day he'll serve drinks elsewhere and food in the so called restaurant.
We were directed to a waiting area outside guest rooms, and assumed to have out drinks in private there. I think that was the last straw in the hat, so we got up very graciously and decided to exercise our right to freedom. And decidedto celebrate azadi elsewhere...Go at your own risk, looks and ads on the tv can surely be so deceptive.. Jai Hind..
So many have come and gone, only the best have lasted till now. We decided to try Moti Mahal, Chota Shimla, today. Firstly, it was so difficult to locate, as there was no prominent sign board giving directions. The man on the phone was not very helpful and didn't know his left from his right.
Hence, we crossed all of Chota Shimla market, then to turn back again. It is a drive in restaurant and has parking, no problem about that.
The steward came out to guide us to the restaurant. To our utter shock and amazement, the restaurant comprised of three separate tables, approx sixteen to eighteen covers, placed right next to the entrance. It was a make shift lobby cum reception cum waiting area.
We felt very strange sitting next to the road, but thought that the food will make up for it. The menu was A4 size sheets stapled together. The starters and the main course were mixed and there was utter confusion in the dishes on the paper.
There was gin but no lime cordial and the steward said we only have " domestic " spirits. He said since today is a dry day he'll serve drinks elsewhere and food in the so called restaurant.
We were directed to a waiting area outside guest rooms, and assumed to have out drinks in private there. I think that was the last straw in the hat, so we got up very graciously and decided to exercise our right to freedom. And decidedto celebrate azadi elsewhere...Go at your own risk, looks and ads on the tv can surely be so deceptive.. Jai Hind..
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