Sankalp restaurant made a Dosa of 25 feet and secured its position in the Guiness Book of World Records. There are people in this city who can spend Rs. 5000/- for a Dosa. This special Dosa is prepared by 16 cooks by 7 kilos of ghee, 7 kilos of Khiru and 16 gasburners beneath the frying pan. About thirty people can satisfactorily eat such a Dosa
Amdavadis are real epicureans i.e. they believe in enjoying quality food and drink. They are found of different menus and dishes. You can taste variety of delicacies in Ahmedabad, yet "Gujarati Thali" is very popular. Let us know about "Gujarati Thali".
Gujaratis are vegetarians. They eat simple food but it has a great variety. Gujarati food include sweets, dal-rice, roti, vegetables, cereals, 'farsan', 'Papad', raitu, curd, salad, chutney, pickles, green chilles and a glass of buttermilk. Jain dish is prepared without onion and garlic.
All the items of food are served in a big round, metal plate caled 'Thali', and the vegetables are served in bowls.
'Gujarati Thali' means a common dish of Gujarati. We can get Gujarati Thali in almost all good restaurants of the country. The reason behind that is Gujaratis are spread all over the country and they are voracious travellers.
The credit goes to old restaurants like 'Chandravilas', 'Laxmivilas' and 'Chetna' to popularize Gujarati Thali.
These days we find Rajasthani touch in gujarati Thali. Rajasthanis have opened their restaurants in almost all areas of Ahmedabad. We find restaurants serving Gujarati Thali 'Toran' and 'Purohit', on Ashram Road; 'Pakwan' opposite to V.S.Hospital, Atithi in Bodakdev, Sasuji on C.G.Road, 'Rasashri' in Maninagar, 'Rasvatika' in Naranpra and 'Gopi' near V.S.Hospital.
Chimanbhai Joshi of Rajasthan started a restaurant on Gandhi Road in the memory of his father in 1900. Tea and snacks were served in the beginning. Eventually Fafda and Jalebi of Chandravilas became popular. Even today, popole visit Chandravilas to taste its Fafada and Jalebi.
A village-like restaurant 'Vishala' was established by an interior designer Surendra Patel. This restaurant is very popular among the tourists & NRI for its traditional Gujarai Thali served on leaf plates with a sitting arrangement on the floor, accompanied by folk dance, music and puppetry. The menu include bhakri, rotlas, pickles, chutney, fresh butter and buttermilk. It is a unique experience to have meals in a typical environment, quite different from the routine life.
The ambience of the restaurant is a typical village of Rajasthan having chotaras, temple and pandal. Along with the sitting arrangement on the floor, there is an arrangement for dining tables also. The puppet show and other folk arts are displayed here. The book shop here is also unique.
Renowned caterer Gordhan Maharaj started Thali restaurant with his name 'Gordhan Thal'. It is very popular eating joint for celebrating occasions.
Abhay Mangaldas started a restaurant called Agashiye on the terrace of heritage bungalow of Sheth Mangaldas Girdhardas in 1997. This place has become favourite among the wealthy people and Important guests because meals are served on the terrace under the open sky, amidst lights of the city all around.
Havmor is popular in Gujarat for its ice-cream. But it is equally popular for its Punjabi dish Chanapuri. They serve a puri of the size of a plate along with pickles and fried grams.
This is a unique revolving restaurant with 200 feet height from where you can view the entire city while enjoying food.
Rushad Ginwala instroduced colourful taste in eatery. His mirch masala is good choice for vegetarian and non-vegetarians, Punjabi food with an ambience of bollywood and street-side dhaba. The delicacies are attractive making the dining experience memorable.
Narendra Somani started his business with 'Delhi Chat' at a restaurant called 'Bhagwati Chat' near Panchvati in 1989.� The present form of the restaurant is T.G.B. The Somani brothers started a big hotel on S.G.Road called "The Grand Bhagwati" in 2002. The hotel has pillarless banquet hall which is the biggest of its kind in Gujarat.
There are many restaurants where continental dish is served like Ciba, Tomatoes, Bavarchi, T.G.B., Copper-Chimney, Lufta, Swati Snacks and Sukan. The interior of theme base "Jungle Bhookh" is attractive. There are many restaurants of the city where the visitors can stay and enjoy the food also.
Non-vegetarian can try at Motimahal, Court Hyderabadi, Decet Hotel, Simrans, ZK, Khaiber etc. Bhatiyargali near Teen Darwaja is very popular for Muslim cuisine specialities. R.K. omlet is famous for various egg recepies. Its owner, Rajubhai started R.K. egg eatery restaurant on Polytechnic Road.
Gujaratis like tasty foods. Every vendor of spicy chevda prepares fafda-chutney also. Oswal group is leading in this regard. On the occasion of Dashera, Fafda and Jalebi are relished by everyone .
An area called Navtad on Gheekantha is famous for Samosas, in triangular shape. Punjabi Samosas of 'Azad Halwai' of Relief Road are also very famous. The plates of Azad' s Puri-shak are popular among service class people.
Amdavadis are very fond of, bhajiyas(Pies). Raipur Bhajiya House is very popular among the mill labourers and other common people. In the same way Dalwada of Khadawala near Gujarat college is also famous.
Ohter popular items are Panipuri, Bhilpuri and Dahichat. Panipuri vendors are invariably foun at every nook and corner. Females are very fond of Panipuris. Some of them enjoy it under the pretext of going out to purchase vegetables. Maharaj-na-Gathia sold at Gheekanta Road and 'Gathia Rath' at Nehrunagar are very popular.
"Das-na-Khaman", situated opposite to Municipal Kotha, is again very popular. People believe that Gujaratis are the one who eat Khaman and Dhokalas. 'Amiri Khamani' sold near stadium is very tasty. "Amdavadi Chavanu" has its own specialist. "Juna Sher Bazaar-nu-Chavanu' has become a brand name. People of Ahmedabad take Induben's Khakhra as breakfast in the morning. The lorries selling 'Dabeli', a Kachchhi variety is found everywhere these days.
Almost everywhere we find the lorries seling 'Pav-Bhaji'. the restaurant called "Honest Bhaji Pav" at Law Garden as well as in Manekchowk are famous for Bhaji Pav. There are about a dozen branches of Honest Bhaji-Pav in the city. 'Old Madrasi Brahmania restaurant' in the lane of Bhadra court is an old and well known South Indian Restaurant. The credit goes to Chetna Restaurant for making Masala Dosa, Idli, Upma and other South Indian dishes popular in Ahmedabad. Many ohter restaurants such as Woodland, Sankalp, Dasaprakash and Coconut Groove are popular for South Indian delicious.
Italian variety Pizza was earlier available at 'Hasty Tasty' and' 'Choice'. But today we may get pizza at 'Dominos', 'Pizzahut' and 'U.S.Pizza' of international standard. First vegetarian Pizza Hut in the world opened here. Moveover, we can get Jain Pizza also. In the same way fastfoods of 'Mac Donald' are available in the city. Now the items like 'Hotdog' and 'Burger' are very popular among the common people. Chinese items like chopsi, manchurian and noodles as well as Mexican items are available, in the city. There is a restaurant called 'Salad Eatery' where a variety of salads is available. The restaurant called "Subway" is also present in the city.
Hotel Crown of Ahmedabad has figured in the Guiness Book of World Record. It has the largest menu of vegetarian food with 1135 items.
'Kandoi-ni-pol' was once famous for sweet shops. Earlier there were 70 to 80 sweet shops. At present there are 5 to 6 sweet shops run on hereditary basis. Among them the shop of 'Bhogilal Mulchand' and 'Jayhind' Sweet Shop are leading in the city. People are mad after mohanthal and magas sold at these shops.
Ice-cream has become a regular feature of Amdavadis. They never take into consideration any season or price. They take ice-cream whenever they like to have it. Children, young and old eat Ice-cream delightfully. Ice-cream of Vadilal and Havmor are prominent in Ahmedabad.
Vadilal Ice-Cream
Vadilal Ice-cream is popular in every home. Laxmanbhai Gandhi started an ice cream shop named 'Vadilal Ice-cream Fountain' near Teen Darwaja in 1942. Vadilal Ice-cream industries was modernised in 1993. Today Vadilal Icecream has covered a big share in the Ice-cream market of Ahmedabad.
Havmor Ice-Cream
The birth place of popular 'Havmor' Icecream is - Karachi in Pakistan. Its founder, Satischandra Chonana came to India during partition and started selling ice-cream in a four wheeled hand driven lorry in front of Ahmedabad Railway station in 1951. He started Havmor Restaurant in 1953 near Rupam Theatre on Relief Road. Today there are several branches of Havmor Ice-cream Parlour in the city.
Besides these, there are many other ice-cream parlours in the city such as Patel, Janta, Classic, Amul etc.
Vadilal Icecream rolled out its business initially with the opening of Soda Fountain shop. the beginning of the soda shop under the name of Gandhi 1869 in the Ghatlodia area of Ahmedabad was started by Ashwin joshi in May 2009. Within very less time, more than 60 soda shops were opened in different areas where one can enjoy varieties of soda from Rs. 1/- to 6/-.
The 'cutting' tea of Lucky tea stall at Lal Darwaja is popular among the common people. Shambhu's Tea in the university area is popular among the students. There is a new place called 'Tea-mood' near Memnagar Fire Station at Vijay Char Rasta. For Amdavadis who love to take half cup of tea at Kitley, many new expensive Tea-Coffee shops have started in the city. There are about ten outlets of Coffee Day. The craze for Cafe culture is increasing in the city. Many modern Cafes like Barista, Desert Night, Arabian Nights, Nirvan Lounge-9, Cafe Natrani, Mint Cafe etc are very well known in the city. There are many the me based cafes also.
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Aadhar 401, Iscon Arcade, Nr. Lal Bungalow,C.G. Rd, Ahd. Ph.:26461021. |
Agashiye House of M. G., Opp. Sidi Saiyed Mosque, Lal Darwaja, Ahd-1. Ph. :25506946/8281-82. |
Ame Gujarati Opp. Sindhu Bhavan Bodakdev, Off S. G. Highway, Ahd. Ph. : 29096822. |
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Atithi Mohini, Judges Bungalow Rd, Ahd:54. Ph.: 26858806,3291029. |
Gordhan Thal
Opp.Rajpath Club, Shapath Bldg, S. G. Highway, Ahd-55. Ph. : 66318506-8606. |
Pakvan
Nr. Judges Bunglow Rd, S. G. Highway, Ahd-54. Ph. :26873290. Ellisbridge, Ashram Rd, Ahd. Ph. : 26583350-51. |
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Rajwadu
B/h AmbajiTemple, Nr.Jivraj Toll Naka, Jivraj park, Ahd-7. Ph. : 26643845. |
Sasuji Dining Hall
Opp. Lal Bungalow,C .G. Rd, Ahd-9. Ph. :26405065-66. |
Shree Mangalya
R-3 Mall,Opp. Manav Mandir, Drive-in Rd, Ahd. Ph.: 30122288. |
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Vishala
Opp. Vasna Tollnaka, Vasna, Ahd-55. Ph. :26602422/0919. |
Dasa Prakash MarutiCrystal, S. G. Highway, Opp. Rajpath Club, Ahd-54. Ph. :26873333. |
Mysore Masala B/s Rajpath Club, S. G. Highway, Ahd. Ph. : 26861750 |
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Sankalp Gokul Complex, Drive-in Road, Ahd-52. Ph. :27499200 S. G. Highway, Ph. :26861999. Wide Angle Theatre. Ph. : 26922232. Samir Bldg, C. G. Rd. |
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Bandhan S. G. Highway, Ahd. |
Bricks Hotel Grand Bhagwati, S. G. Highway, Ahd. Ph. : 26841000/0741. |
Chawla's Advait Mall, Nr. Sandesh Press, Ahd-15. Ph. : 32941814 |
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Curry's Bwing, Shivalik Plaza, IIM Rd, Ahd: Ph. :32992424/2525. |
DinnerBell Akshar Arcade, Opp Memnagar Fire Station, Ahd - 52. Ph. : 65451506, 26466000. |
Goras Gota, S G Highway, Nr. Hathi Mandir, Ahd-55. Ph. : 02717- 241440/41. (m): 9426171155. |
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Gormoh Rudra Square Buld, Judges Bungalow Cross Rd, Bodakdev, Ahd-14. Ph. : 26878905/3655. |
Jungle Bhookh Wall Street Building, Opp. Oriental Club, Ellisbridge, Ahd-6. Ph. :26408200. |
Khyber Fortune Landmark Hotel, Usmanpura, Ashram Rd, Ahd-13. Ph.: 39884444. |
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Mirch Masala Sumel Complex, Opp. GNFC Tower, S. G. Highway, Ahd. Ph. : 26853200, 65222566. |
Tanduri Bytes Platinum Plaza, Judges Bunglow Rd, Ahd. Ph. :40040055. |
The Cooking Culture B/h Rajpath Club, Off S. G. Highway, Ahd-59. Ph. : 65499695. |
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The Gateway Hotel Ummed Nr. International Airport Rd, Ahd-382475. Ph. : 66661234. |
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Amritsar G/F, City Square Complex, Nr. Jhanvi Restaurant, University Rd, Ahd-15. Ph. : 65416702. |
Apple 9 Judges Bungalow Rd, Bodakdev, Ahd. |
Basil Dwarkesh Complex, Nr. Klassic Gold Hotel, Navrangpura, Ahd-9. Ph. :26560054-55. |
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Cafe Landmark Fortune Hotel Landmark, Usmanpura Cross Rd, Ahd. Ph. : 39884444. |
Cafe Upper Crust Aarohi Complex, Opp. Maharaja Palace, Vijay Cross Rd, Ahd. Ph. : 27912778 / 3821. Nr. Vastrapur Lake, Ph. : 26850150. |
Enigma Nr. Girish Colddrink, Shital Varsha Arcade, C. G. Rd, Ahd-9. |
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Flames Prime Plaza, NFD Circle, Bodakdev, Ahd-54. Ph. : 26850354. |
Flavors Shivalik Arcade, Opp. Auda Garden, Nr. Anandnagar Cross Rd, Ahd-15. Ph. : 26933800/3400. |
Indus Cambay Sapphire,Jivraj Park Cross Rd, Ahd. Ph. :2682800l. |
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La Feasta 401, Crystal Arcade, C. G. Rd, Ahd. Ph. :30083025 |
La Fontaine Hotel Royal Highness, Nr. Sidi Saiyed Jali, Lal Darwaja; Ahd. Ph. :25507450/7982-83 |
La Vista Cama Hotel, Nr. Nehru Bridge, Khanpur Rd, Ahd-15. Ph. : 25601234 |
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Mayfair Gallops Mall, B/h Iscon Temple, Ahd. |
Narayani Nr. Apollo Hospitals, Nr. Indira Bridge, Bhat, Gandhinagar-382428. Ph. :23969201/80. |
Neelkanth Patang Nr. Chinubhai Tower, Nehru Bridge Corner, Ahd-9. Ph. :26586300/6800. |
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Orchid Fortune Landmark Hotel, Usmanpura, Ahd. Ph. : 39884444 |
Tomato's Maradia Plaza, C. G. Rd, Panchavati, Ahd. Ph. : 26461998/26566129. |
Wow 1/F, Rangoli Complex, Opp. V. S. Hospital, Ellisbridge, Ahd-7. Ph. : 26575808 / 26581059. |
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Kobe Sizzeler Surmount Complex, Opp. Iscon Mall, S. G. Highway, Ahd-54. Ph. : 26862473. |
Lounge 9 5, Shivalik Plaza, Opp, AMA, ATIRA Rd, Ahd. Ph. : 32980958. |
TC's- The Lounge GF, Akash Ganga, B/h Gujarat College, Next to Art Palace, Ellisbridge, Ahd. |
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Trist- The Lounge Nr. Rajpath Club, S. G. Highway, Ahd. Ph.:32994242. |
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Domino's Pizza 2,Sachet l, Off C G Rd, Ahd. Ph. : 26462636. Paldi. Ph. : 26638931. SG High, Ph. :26862444. Maninagar. Ph. :25460444. |
Cellad Eatery City Square Bldg, Nr. Jhanvi Restaurant, Gujarat Uni. Rd, Ahd-15. Ph. : 26305533. |
Mc Donalds Rudra Point, Nr. Fun Republic, SG Highway, Ahd . Ph. : 32917724. Himalaya Mali. Ph. : 32984844. Raipur. Ph. :32928548. |
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Pizza Hut G/F3, Shapath Bldg. Nr.Hotel Grand Bhagwati, S. G. Highway, Ahd. Ph. : 66308255 |
Subway Shri Krishna Complex, Navrangpura, Ahd-9. |
Uncle Sam's Pizza Nr. Swastik Cross Rd, C. G. Rd, Navrangpura, Ahd-9. Ph. : 26444555 |
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U.S. Pizza Shapath III, S. G. Highway, Ahd-54. |
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24 Carat Inder Residency Hotel, Opp Gujarat College, Ellisbridge, Ahd-6. Ph. : 26565222. |
Chills Frills Thrills 20, Municipal Market, C. G. Rd, Ahd. Ph. : 26861750. |
Choice Municipal Market, C. G. Rd, Ahd-9. Ph. : 26565450. |
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Ek One Uno SHG House Vijay Cross Rd, Ahd. Ph. : 26400772. |
Freeze Land Silicon Tower, Law Garden, Ahd. Ph. : 26402318 |
Havmor Stadium Complex, Navrangpura, Ahd-9. Ph. : 26403355. |
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Honest White House, Panchwati, Ahd-15. Ph. : 2644217l. Circle P Complex, Prahladnagar, Ahd-15. Ph. : 29296679. Nr. Sun N Step Club, Sola Road, Ahd. Ph. : 27451849. Corporate House, Judges Bungalow Rd, Ahd-54. Ph. :26858244. Antarix Complex, Panjrapol, Ahd. Parth Enterprise, Maninagar, Ahd-8. Ph. : 25461813. |
Real Sugar & Spice Mahalaxmi Shop Centre, Opp. Kaushambhi Flats, Ahd. Ph. :26650137. |
Seva Cafe 4th Flr, Shopper Plaza, Opp. Municipal Mkt, C. G. Road, Ahd-9. www.sevacafe.org |
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Swati Snacks Opp. Law Garden, Ellisbridge, Ahd-6. Ph. : 26405900. |
The Green House The House of MG, Opp.Sidi Saiyed Mosque, Lal Darwaja, Ahd-1. Ph. : 25506899. |
Wah Pizza & Bhel House 13, Municipal Market, Navrangpura, C. G. Rd, Ahd-9. Ph. :26467029. |
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Anurag Purohit Namkeen & Sweets 10, Municipal Mark, C. G. Rd, Navrangpura, Ahd. Ph. : 26465381. |
Bikanervala Nehrunagar Circle, Satellite Rd,Satellite, Ahd-15.(m): 9974059908. Ph. : 26303803. |
Das Farsan Products Opp. AMC, Danapith, Ahd. Ph. :22142163 |
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Das Farsan Products Opp. AMC, Danapith, Ahd. Ph. :22142163 |
Das Khaman House 2, Trade Centre, Stadium Rds, Ahd. Ph. : 65416472 |
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Gwalia Sweets Trade Centre, Stadium Five Rd, Navrangpura, Ahd. Ph. :26560113, 26431895. |
Jai Hind Sweets Stadium Cross Rd, Navrangpura, Ahd. Ph. : 26468686. |
Kandoi Bhogilal Mulchand 5715,Kandoi Pol, Manek Chowk, Ahd. Ph. : 22146243 Ashram Rd, Ph. :26581222,26586142 |
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Raipur Bhajiya House Raipur Darwaja, Ahd-1. Ph. :22148162. |
Rasmadhur 1, Sagun Place, Shivranjani Cross Rd, Ahd. Ph. :26763511. |
Rasranjan Navrangpura, Ahd-9. Ph. :26906611. |
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Asharfi Kulfi IceCream Pvt. Ltd. 22,23, Goyal Tower, Panjara Pole, Cross Rd, Ahd. (M): 9825067480,9925171444 |
Classic Ice cream 34, Chaitanya Society, Stadium Rd,Ahd. Ph. :26465876. |
Havmor Many outlets are found every where. |
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Natural Ice cream B/ s Crossword Book Store, Shri Krishna Centre, Mithakhali, Ahd. Ph. : 26403252. |
New Girish Cold Drinks Neptune Towers, Opp. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Rd, Ahd. Ph. :26584242. |
Patel Ice cream Ambuja House, Nr. H. L. Commerce College, Ishwar Bhuvan, Ahd. Ph. : 26426124,65210676. |
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Vadilal's Happinezz Many Outlets through out City |
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Barista Vijay Cross Rd, Ahd-9. Ph. : 40046886. |
Buddy Lee Above Lee Showroom, Swastik Cross Rd, C. G. Rd, Ahd-9. |
Cafe Coffee Day Crossword, Shri Krishna Centre, Mithakhali Six Rd, Ahd-9. Ashram Rd, Ph. : 65121105. Shyamal, Ph. :65120058. Panchvati, Ph. : 32934793. Judges Bung. Rd. Ph.: 64507900. Uni. Rd, Ph. : 32929435. S.G. Highway, Ph. : 65442612. Drive-in Rd, Ph. : 65442180. |
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Cafe J Gateway Hotels International Airport Circle, Ahd-382475. Ph. : 66661234. |
Cafe Piano Hotel Grand Bhagwati, S. G. Highway, Ahd. Ph. : 26841000/0741. |
Cambay Cafe Cambay Sapphire, Nr. Jivrajpark Overbridge, Ahd. Ph. : 26828001. |
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Mr Bean ATP Arcade, Law Garden, Ahd. Ph. : 65442720. |
24/7 All Day Dining The Metropole Hotel, Subhash Bridge Corner, Ahd-27. Ph. : 30130200. |
