Hi foodies, today I’ll be doing a food review of a fairly new fast-food restaurant near Balliwala Chowk, Kanwali Road. They are well known for their cozy seating, serving size, elaborate menu, and pizza.
Come, let’s take a closer look!
Location
166 Raj Market, Kanwali Rd, opp. Nath Palace, Shakti Enclave, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. 248001
The fast-food restaurant is located along the main Kanwali road, near the UPCL building.
Since it is pretty close to the main road, there is just enough parking space for 3 to 4 two-wheelers in front of the restaurant, but unfortunately, there isn’t enough parking space available for four-wheelers.
Service Options
Dine-in – Takeaway – Delivery
Timings
Mon–Sun: 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM & 12:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Cuisines Offered
VEG & NON-VEG
Pizza, Fast Food, Beverages, and Chinese
Average Cost For 2 (Exclusive of Taxes & Other Charges)
Rs.350/- approx.
Zomato Rating
Menu
Ambience
The ambiance of the restaurant was super vibrant, extremely colorful, clean, and well-organized. The restaurant was designed very tastefully and it showed in the overall upkeep of the place.
The use of colorful wallpapers, lively music, and ambient lighting in the restaurant’s dining area added some needed color and soul to the overall feel of the place, with the use of premium-looking seating options further adding to it.
Quality Of Food (Taste, Service & Presentation)
The service of the restaurant was quite good. My server for the day, who was also part cashier and chef, was a very warm and courteous lady. She was in the restaurant’s red uniform and was more than happy to provide me with answers to the many queries I had regarding the food and the ambiance.
I also found out later that the kitchen was being handled by the owner himself, who was the head chef. It was always great to see passionate restaurant owners add their personal touch to their businesses. The dishes I ordered took 10 minutes each to arrive at my table, which I think was quite good for a fast-food outlet.
Dishes Ordered
I ordered their highly-rated Veg Mexicano pizza, Barbeque chicken wings, and a glass of Mint mojito.
Veg Mexicano Pizza
The pizza was portioned into four slices and served in a stylish wooden pizza pan. From the surface, it looked quite simplistic, but it tasted super fresh and was delicious, much better than I thought it would be.
The crust at the edges was puffed but not too dense and the base was super soft and moist. They were quite generous with their toppings which included onions, capsicum, jalapenos, and tomatoes.
The fresh pieces of onions and capsicum gave a nice crunch to the dish, whereas the jalapenos and tomatoes gave the pizza a tangy flavor. The pizza sauce applied to the pizza base was quite tasty and didn’t make the base soggy in any way.
A reasonably thick layer of cheese was layered over the pizza, which was slightly charred at the edges, giving off a smoky and cheesy flavor.
Mint Mojito
The mint mojito was served chilled in a glass, with some ice cubes, and was garnished with some finely chopped mint leaves and a slice of lemon. It was fizzy, sweet, lemony, and had a nice flavor of mint running through it. It was a very refreshing drink and went well with my meal.
Barbeque Chicken Wings
And finally came the barbeque wings. Five pieces of barbeque wings were served on a white plastic plate along with a small dollop of fresh coleslaw in the middle. The presentation was a bit clumsy as a few smear marks of barbeque sauce could be seen on the plate.
The barbeque chicken wings came coated in a glossy layer of barbeque sauce and were tangy, sticky, juicy, and finger-licking good. Although the wings were quite tasty, I found them to be a little bit underdone. They were cooked but were still quite pink in the middle and the barbeque sauce didn’t have enough of the roasted, smoky flavor. A few more minutes in the oven or on the grill, in my opinion, would have cooked them through and would have given the barbeque sauce a smoky, charred texture, which would have enhanced the taste of the dish and made it much, much better.
The coleslaw which came along with the wings was creamy and delicious and acted as a great accompaniment to the entire dish. I wish there was more of it as it went really well with the barbeque wings.
[More to follow…]
To Eat or Not?
To Eat, without a doubt.
With its colorful and cozy ambiance, great food, courteous service staff, and economical pricing, I feel this is a great place to spend time with your friends, family, and partners.
I found this place to be a great option for people looking either for a quick bite or to have something more elaborate. The ambience was good and hygienic and their dishes were priced economically. Moreover, the food was tasty, and presented well, and their portion sizes were quite filling too.
They can definitely improve upon a few things like the cooking of their barbeque chicken wings and adding more colorful elements on the outside of the restaurant to help it stand out.
Overall, I was quite satisfied with my visit to this fast-food restaurant, and I already have my eyes on a couple of other interesting dishes on their menu which I would like to try on my next visit.
FOOD CRITIC ANMOL RATING
Ambience
Quality Of Food
Value For Money
And that’s it, folks! Thanks for reading and I’ll see you again later with another amazing food review tailored just for you! If you have any feedback or suggestions regarding this review, feel free to contact me anytime!
Take care & Happy eating!