The paneer tikka here is what I keep thinking about. Soft, smoky, and that char on the edges was perfect. Had it with the garlic naan, which was fresh off the tandoor. Honestly, that one dish is enough to bring me back. Rest of the menu looked decent too, but I didn&#39;t bother exploring much.

Kulhad chai was the highlight. Clay cup, smoky, strong. Dosa was decent, nothing crazy. Brass plates are a nice touch though. Quick stop near the temple, no fuss. Good enough if you&#39;re in the area.

The methi matar malai and kofta malai were tasty, no doubt. Place is up on the top floor of the mall, clean enough. Bit pricey for what you get though.

The veg thali here is a solid deal at 200 rupees, and the food tastes properly homemade. Staff were quick and friendly. It&#39;s pretty basic though, and the cleanliness could be better. Still, my stomach was fine after eating here, which honestly felt like a win.

We stopped by three times while in town. Food&rsquo;s freshly cooked, and the place feels clean and calm. I swapped spinach into the Spanish omelette, no fuss at all. Pretty good spot for a relaxed meal. Maybe not the cheapest, but fine for what you get.

The vibe here is really nice&mdash;definitely the kind of place you&#39;d want to hang out at with friends. Staff were friendly too. Food was okay but honestly a bit overpriced for what you get. Also, it&#39;s tucked down this narrow street, took me a while to find it. Worth checking out if you&#39;re in the area though.

Tried the rooftop seating &mdash; city view is solid, way better than the main party floor. Food was well-presented and tasty too. Just don&#39;t expect the DJ to start until late, it was pretty dead when I got there.

The paneer baati was solid, and that rustic clay hut seating is a nice touch. Staff were polite too.

The upstairs seating is way better than the ground floor&mdash;low wooden tables and cushioned seats. Had a bowl of ramen and just chilled there for a while. Pretty solid spot.

Filter coffee was proper strong, just how I like it. The free biscuits with it were a nice touch too. Place was quiet enough to sit and chill for a while.

Been here 4-5 times during my stay. Food stays consistent, which I appreciate. Staff remembers you after the second visit. Breakfast spread is decent, coffee actually tastes fresh. Place gets busy around 9am so expect a little wait. Not mind-blowing but reliable when you need a proper meal.

Been coming here for a while now. The chilly idli still hits the spot every time. Service stays quick even when it&#39;s busy. That&#39;s why I keep coming back.

Small place by the ghats, owner cooks everything himself. Dal was solid, prices easy on the pocket. Nothing fancy but hit the spot.

The Budweiser Magnum here is the real deal. Cold, crisp, exactly what you want. Didn&#39;t pay much attention to anything else, just focused on the beer. Quality of the alcohol is solid for the price. Staff left me alone mostly, which was fine. If you&#39;re after a proper drink without any fuss, this works.

Chole bhatura was proper fluffy. Dosa crispy too. Lemon rice decent. Service quick but place fills up fast. Solid spot if you&#39;re craving South Indian + North Indian mix.

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