Express Avenue’s food court has filled up so very quickly with names of big restaurants lining up and the much famous Rajdhani chain have opened a joint in here. The brand Rajdhani has been in existence for over five decades and it is renowned for its commitment to its authentic and hygienic food serving delicious Rajasthani and Gujarati thali. Well, if you have been in Mumbai, a thali is not something that will get you on a high. But, for those people who have been munching enough rice and who feel it’s getting monotonous, here is the good news. We now have a buzzing place in Chennai that serves only thali. Welcome to Rajdhani!!
The Rajdhani is powered to cook-work with fifteen cooks and a Maharaj (they don’t call themselves ‘Main Chefs’) heads the kitchen team. And to top it, a board at the entrance proudly beamed that Rajdhani serves about 72 rotating menus round the year. This warrants that no menu is served or repeats for a second time in the year. Tells a tale.. aint it ?.
Once I stepped in with a friend of mine, the much familiar smell of Gujarati Dahi Kadi and Kichidi greeted me. And according to me, they outsmart any other food joint with their brisk and quick service. You have to give them full marks for their hospitality and their unique service techniques. How about experiencing a rajasthani traditional hand wash right at your table for an instance?.. And indeed, their décor is exceedingly classical and blends perfectly with the theme.
The moment I took a seat in one corner of the restaurant, my bowl was filled at an amazing speed with dokla, Gujarati tindoli, Moong masala, phulkas, rotis, kadi, dhal, chawal, papad and what not! It was all done in a split second and this quick was not that very quick to digest! Almost many of us do have some qualms or the other about a haphazard or a lack of quick service. But here is a place in complete contrast, waiting to serve its customers with young friendly waiters right from the word go. Since thali is the main attraction here, it rightly deserves its place of pride in the menu. And in keeping with the spirit of their young and not so obese customers, the food is made with a generous dose of ghee and spice to gorge on.
The Restaurant has absolutely stumped me with their choice of rasgulla, kheer and pineapple halwa while a full thali gets over with a glass of buttermilk to wash it all down.
I really should say, The Rajdhani knocked me out with some excellent North-Indian food and courtesy! But, I also should mention that The Rajdhani has certainly borrowed Pizza Hut’s tradition of ringing the bell on your way out for which the eager waiters scream aa jao(come again) in unison.
Though the restaurant peps you up with a variety of Guju-Raju thali dishes its Main Chef, Mr. M.G.Maharaj recommends Gujarati Parampudi, Dahi Vada and the typical rajasthani Dhal Bhatia churma as the restaurant’s hot favourites! So, want to gorge on authenticated unlimited thali ?.. Steer your vehicle towards The Rajdhani, No 49 & 50 L, 3rd Floor, Express Avenue Food Court, Royapettah, Chennai. Give them a ring @ 28464422, 28464433, 9176787707!
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