The Restaurant Tucked away in one corner of Ambience Mall (third floor) is a restaurant which ostensibly goes by the colonial name – Sahib Sindh Sultan. A bit of history - on April 16, 1853, when India‟s first passenger train chugged between Bori Bunder & Thane, it was hauled by three locomotives, Sahib, Sindh & Sultan, after which the restaurant is named. One is pleasantly surprised to be ushered in by a smiling face at the entrance, a far cry from the hectic poker faces greeting you at other places!
The Scene The ambience is tastefully done and one has the option of being seated either at the open seating arrangement or in the cubicle style. The cubicle arrangement (replica of a train coach) is the one which immediately catches your attention, what with its colonial Indian Railways décor replete with leather high back-up seats, typical railway lamps and the clichéd luggage carriage, housing replica suitcases, silky curtains and other paraphernalia of the colonial era. The cutlery is reminiscent of royalty. The attendants dressed in railways attire, are attentive, quick and come out with reasonable suggestions. The public address system intermittently grabs your attention with its train whistle followed by the voice of a lady, faking the stereotyped sing-song voice of a railways announcer as she talks about the journey you have undertaken on Sahib Sindh Sultan.
The Food A forewarning to potential patrons – be prepared to hold the menu card with steady hands as it is quite heavy owing to its metal casing. The food is ala carte and the menu card is exhaustive with exotic sounding names followed by a brief description of the same. Of particular interest are Laal maas (roasted mutton) and Kuchchi Biriyani (typical Luckhnavi style) – both finger licking and lip smackingly delicious. Once the meal is through, a Paanwala dressed in Benarasi style, complete with a cap and donning a moustache, presents you with a choice of paans thus completing your meal.
The Verdict A must visit for the foodie in search of NWFP cuisine. The portions are large and generous giving value for money not simply in quantity but in quality as well. The fact that the food is served on silverware makes one feel important and royal. A sumptuous full course meal (including starters, rice/roti, single gravy and desserts) for two would cost INR 1200-2000.
The Scene The ambience is tastefully done and one has the option of being seated either at the open seating arrangement or in the cubicle style. The cubicle arrangement (replica of a train coach) is the one which immediately catches your attention, what with its colonial Indian Railways décor replete with leather high back-up seats, typical railway lamps and the clichéd luggage carriage, housing replica suitcases, silky curtains and other paraphernalia of the colonial era. The cutlery is reminiscent of royalty. The attendants dressed in railways attire, are attentive, quick and come out with reasonable suggestions. The public address system intermittently grabs your attention with its train whistle followed by the voice of a lady, faking the stereotyped sing-song voice of a railways announcer as she talks about the journey you have undertaken on Sahib Sindh Sultan.
The Food A forewarning to potential patrons – be prepared to hold the menu card with steady hands as it is quite heavy owing to its metal casing. The food is ala carte and the menu card is exhaustive with exotic sounding names followed by a brief description of the same. Of particular interest are Laal maas (roasted mutton) and Kuchchi Biriyani (typical Luckhnavi style) – both finger licking and lip smackingly delicious. Once the meal is through, a Paanwala dressed in Benarasi style, complete with a cap and donning a moustache, presents you with a choice of paans thus completing your meal.
The Verdict A must visit for the foodie in search of NWFP cuisine. The portions are large and generous giving value for money not simply in quantity but in quality as well. The fact that the food is served on silverware makes one feel important and royal. A sumptuous full course meal (including starters, rice/roti, single gravy and desserts) for two would cost INR 1200-2000.
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