Food Story located on Dhole Patil Road, gets its food right. It surely is one place to try out Hyderabadi, Mughlai & North Indian Cuisines in style.
Different regional & international cuisines are now offered
on platter for the discerning Puneri. Amidst all the eating a joint jostling
for space, an interesting eatery aptly named Food Story was sort out by me. Suitably
located at Dhole Patil Road, it offered Hyderabadi, Mughlai & North Indian
cuisines as authentic as possible. I decided that I should try out the food at
the interesting award-winning eatery.
The moment I entered the restaurant, I found the place to be
quite casual, despite its rather formal appearances. Spaciousness was the
keyword here, with tables kept at neat distance to avoid crowding & chaos.
It would have helped if the music was a bit mellow and on lower volumes. Nevertheless,
one assumes that one could request for lowering the volumes and being able to
have good chitchats with friends and family.
I love starters to the core and so had to begin the meal
with some good ones. Hyderabadi, Mughlai & North Indian cuisines are filled
with some amazing kebabs & other starters. Amongst the vegetarian options,
I loved the Aloo Ki Katliyaan (Rs. 210) which is simply mashed potato with
pepper & coriander. Despite its appearance of an Aloo Tikki, the delicate taste
tantalized your taste buds. The Subz Navratan Kebab (Rs. 275) is an acquired
taste, as it happens to be an combo of chopped veggies & nuts with saffron.
Despite its heavy ingredients, the smoky flavour allows it be light. Another
acquired taste, according to me, would be the Malai Broccoli (Rs. 275) which
has the oft-hated veggie marinated in cream, cheese and cooked in tandoor. I
personally like the crunchiness of the broccoli, which went well with the great
combo of cream & cheese. The overall mildness complemented each other. The
Bharwa Kumbh (Rs. 275) which is mushroom filled with cheese, spinach & nuts, was a good choice as despite the odd combo, the flavours were not
overwhelming. The Paneer Dudhiya
Kalmiyaan (Rs. 235) was just about decent.
The non-veg starters are what intrigued me a lot. The Murgh
Seekh Gilafi (Rs. 350) turned out to be just the perfect kebab I was looking
for. It has chicken mince coated with bell peppers & boiled eggs. Tender
and well spiced, it allowed you to savour it delicately. The Seekh Barkhasi (Rs.
450) turned out to be tangy & spicier kebab, which I am sure, is quite a
popular option at the restaurant. This kebab made of minced lamb with 25 Indian
spices cooked over charcoal, creates a tantalizing smoky taste, which is unlike
others. The mild Shikampur Kebab (Rs. 250), which is pan-fried lamb & lentil cutlets are a meal by themselves. It is another winner here. I
personally loved eating the Patthar ka Gosht (Rs. 450) which happens to be
their specialty. It is lamb, which is flavoured with pathar ka phool and has been shallow fried on a
special stone. The tender meat dish is a must-try here.
Coming to the main course, I happened to try out the ever-popular
Nalli Nihari (Rs. 525) & Haleem. It was worth the wait as both the dishes were
as perfectly authentic as possible. The meat in Nalli Nihari just comes off the
bone and has rightly spiced gravy, while the Haleem was the kind one could find
in Hyderabad. Though the Gosht Kachi Akhni Biryani (Rs. 435) was a fine
attempt, it did not click with my taste buds as I found it to be more like a
pulao than a biryani.
Overall, visiting Food Story located at Dhole Patil Road
turned out to be a good choice as it managed to stay true to its promise of
serving authentic meals at good prices. The good service meant that food was
served on time with a smile. Attentive is the keyword here. Try out the
cocktails here which are quite tempting & perfect for the food served. Whatever
your mood or event, feel free to try out Food Story but do not assume it is for
budget seekers. Even though being reasonable than most five-star restaurants,
it is not your roadside thela to go with Rs 500 in your pocket. Go figure!
ADDRESS: Ground
Flr, City Point Bldg, 17 Boat Club Rd, Dhole Patil Rd, Pune
CONTACT: 020
41216576, +91 9021831119
TIMING: 11:30 AM-3:30
PM
7:30 PM-11:30 PM
