| What you see - The BJN Hotels Group took a long | | | | fact, some of the names were totally new to us. The |
| time to expand in Hyderabad. But when they did, they | | | | food was nonetheless delicious. Everything tasted just |
| did it with a bang. So they started off with Angeethi, | | | | right - neither too spicy, nor too bland. |
| the Punjabi dhaba-like restaurant that has been doing | | | | The best part is, of course, the dessert. Here you |
| really well in the city, thanks to the economically-priced | | | | could choose from ice creams, soufflés and |
| buffet. And then waited for years (wonder why?) to | | | | muffins or even dip your piece of apple or cake in |
| start their other restaurants in the city. | | | | liquid chocolate. And if this is not tempting, we wonder |
| So now with City Center mall opening up in Hyderabad | | | | what is. |
| they got a complete floor booked for their businesses | | | | And then the music. It's all English music over here |
| ranging from Aromas of China for Cantonese and | | | | though not the latest. The only music that we heard |
| Shanghai cuisines to Firangi Paani, a pub with an | | | | was of Vengaboys. Apart from the music you also |
| ambiance of the Victorian era. We decided to check | | | | have flat-panel televisions for your entertainment here. |
| out Indi Joe, their multi-cuisine restaurant on the same | | | | Though you may not be able to really hear what's |
| floor. | | | | going on because of the loud music and the general |
| Now this restaurant is not flashy when it comes to the | | | | din. |
| colors that are used for the décor. Only subtle | | | | Our verdict - Service at this restaurant could improve. |
| colors like brown, black, beige and white, whether it is in | | | | It could be because of the heavy rush, but we were |
| the furniture, the walls, the stylish bar, the uniforms that | | | | totally ignored here. In fact, although we had separate |
| the stewards wear or even the cutlery (barring the | | | | seats, the steward assumed that we were a part of |
| silverware). | | | | another group. Later when we asked him for our bill, |
| We visited this restaurant on a weekday. Not that it | | | | he was surprised to know that we were on our own. |
| made a difference because it was full even then. We | | | | Maybe we could have got away without paying too! |
| luckily managed to get seats for ourselves. | | | | In spite of all that, we give our thumbs up to Indi Joe |
| What you get - Like Angeethi, this restaurant is popular | | | | because the buffet here is worth every penny of the |
| for its buffet. It's a lavish spread out here starting from | | | | Rs. 135 it charges for each person (exclusive of |
| soups and salads to pastries and soufflés. | | | | taxes). But make sure you go there in the afternoon |
| What's more? You could choose from a variety of | | | | as that is the time for buffets. Evenings are for a la |
| cuisines by either going for spaghetti, plain rice or even | | | | carte options like pizzas, sizzlers and the like. |
| hash brown potatoes (made right in front of you). In | | | | |