North Indian food at Chowk Restaurant

True to its name, Chowk Restaurant, in Gurgaon's Metropolitan Mall, is a restaurant with a kitschy decor and a vibrant ambience. Although the food offered here is a typical cross between Mughlai and Punjabi cuisines, the secret lies in innovation. Innovation at Chowk starts right from the drinks.

There is a special version of the classic Bloody Mary that has green chilies in addition to the regular ingredients. The beverage menu has a wide range, both in price as well as drinks available. In case you decide to skip hard drinks and try some shorba (chicken and vegetarian), let the waiter know that you want less salt in your drink.

Chowk’s starters are hearty on flavour and size too. Chicken Banno Kebab, boneless chicken in curd coated with eggs, and Kalmi Kebab, chicken stuffed with mince, are worth trying. The popular chicken and mutton seekh are best sampled with three other types in the non-vegetarian platter.

The Tandoori Phool, cauliflower marinated in curd, Kadhai Paneer, Gobhi Matter Masala, Daal Tadkedaar and Achari Chicken all do the trick when it comes to the main course. Try Chowk’s unique Kabuli Naan (Naan with Kabuli Chana) to make the experience better. Whisky ki Kulfi is the ideal dessert to end this delightful gourmet journey.

The difference between the food of Chowk and those that you get at similar places is perhaps the little extra zing that they add to the classic recipes. The Mutton Korma has a hint of rosewater, and the Dahi Kebabs are stuffed with figs. Such innovations are what set the food distinctively apart from the rest.

No wonder then that Chowk Restaurant resembles a lively market and is usually bustling with activity and much fervour!