A Foodie's guide to Mohali

“There is no sincerer love than the love of food”, so goes the quote from George Bernard Shaw. The tricity area, which includes Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula is truly a foodie haven. So while most of us are battling the curve-balls from the lectures and the LRC, others are busy thinking with their stomach.

The following is a part one of a short, 'byte-sized' guide to what tickles the stomach in and around the tri-city area.

Elante Mall

After the obligatory shopping trip there are some real culinary gems hidden away around 

the mall.

Backpackers Café 

The original is at sector 9 but malls are easier to visit. The exceptional milkshakes and plethora of café style options (Raclette, Butter Chicken Burger, Pot Pies, Thin Crust Pizza) keep bringing us back.

Brooklyn Central 

Classy Americana, wood fired thin crust pizza, exciting milkshakes and a generally stunning drinks menu. Portion sizes are large and meals can be customized with ease and specials have included everything from Red Snapper to Pork Belly. Don’t miss out on the ahhhh inducing cheesecake.

Chilis

Standard Americana sportsbar with the usual drinks, burgers and me too fare. This foodie does not think much of it. Overpriced for what it delivers. The burgers are supposedly good if you are into that sort of thing.

Kylin

Pan-asian chain transplanted from Delhi. Exceptional blue fin tuna based sushi. The Teppanyaki is a highly economical option at what is truly a fine-dining experience. Our resident Japan expert vouches for umami enhanced miso soup that accompanies the teppanyaki. Highly attentive service and everything we tried hit the asian spot.

Nandos

A piece of South Africa in Chandigarh. The Peri Peri Chicken whether in standard for or as Espatada, Burger, Pita etcetera is exceptional. Highly recommended if you need a hot fast food fix. Vegetarians may avoid as its mostly about the chicken.

Pirates Grill

Usual all you can eat buffet. The grilled Pineapple and kheer are the only real 

remembrances from previous hogathons.

Underdogs

If you are too sloshed to taste cheese laden platters this is the place to go. This is where 

foodies go when they are outnumbered by drinkers.

Sector 26 – Foodie HQ

Barbeque Nation

Standard all you can eat fare with the now obligatory high service standards.

Bansal Sweets

Pure Desi ghee laden sweet goodness.

Mainland China 

Brings back memories of the original in Bombay. A real delight and the Chef’s 

attention to detail makes it stand out amongst its peers. There is an ICICI bank offer for buffet that is 

served on the table do make use of it.

Sundarams

Standard South Indian mess at North Indian Prices. Don’t miss the mini idli platter. The 

gunpowder coated idlis left quite the impression for ample re-visits.

Whistling Duck

A multi-cuisine fine-dine establishment that rekindles memories of forays to foreign shores. The eclectic menu has been tried and tested and they somehow manage to hit the bull-eye across the spectrum of cuisines on offer. From Kerela to Austria via Vietnam everything is exceptional. Vivid memories of Karela Salad, Nihari, Mutton Curry with an exceptional wine list.

Before I sign off, here's a little reminder for you all: 

                                           

Abhishek Das, Class of 2015