What is
Circus? As a kid it was a place that amazed, entertained and thrilled. With a
name like that I expected the restaurant to made me feel that way too and Circus did manage to do that. A double
level lounge with 200 plus covers, this place is huge. That really high ceiling adds an
element of drama to the interior. There’s an interesting PDR on the upper floor
which offers a superb view. The servers sport multicoloured striped aprons and
funny hats, all of this reinforcing the feel of the name.
Time for food
and we checked out the multicoloured funky menu that offers something very different
from the regular fare which has become the staple at most lounges in the city.
Like a true blue Mumbaikar I jumped at the sight of Vada Pav and with my first bite was floored. I can go into raptures
describing but it should suffice to say the authentic chutney from Mumbai
alongwith a a well seasoned vada did the
trick .French fries too boring for you? , then try the Zucchini Fries. I wouldn’t really call them a healthier alternative
but it was interesting and served with a very flavourful garlic aioli. My
London bred , Indian friend , Rupal took out the knife and fork to slice off the
mat from Circus Mutton and was
thrilled to discover that it was already falling off the bone and she could shred
it with her fingers. The gravy was delicately flavoured and a digression from the
usual masaledaar Indian fare served
with a side of rice, roti or pav. I on my part waited for the Circus style pasta . This is cooked in its own juices
and devoid of any added sauce that masks its natural taste.
On to my
favourite part of any meal, desserts ! I never ever try Kheer that is not made by my Mommy. But at the insistence of Raminder Bakshi the man behind the food
at Circus ( and several more),I tried
the one here . It doesn’t look like a
kheer ,this one’s a light caramel brown loaded with sliced nuts and what u get
is a rich, nutty flavoured pudding. The Aate
ka halwa or Kada Prasad brings back memories of Gurudwara trips and solace
and is always heartwarming to find some. For those who love icecream in all its
glory with added sprinkles the Ultimate
Circus Sundae is here to make your day.
P.s- Don’t
miss the buntas, Imli is my personal favourite .
Where-
D14, South Ex 2, New Delhi
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