It is probably a line I should conclude with, but I'm gonna go ahead and say it first — Peiskos was an experience that is going to be etched as one of the best memories.
Travelling for a good one hour, towards the other end of the city, brought us to this unsuspectingly located restaurant. And from what I could make out, it is one of its kind in the area. Placed on one of the floors of a commercial building, right on the main road, the place offers ample parking, though a bit skewed. The board could be a tad hidden behind the trees, but it is difficult to miss the golden-yellow sign that announces the name.
When you step into the restaurant, you're taken aback by how beautifully it is done. Nothing is too flashy, and every bit reeks of elegance and thought put into design. Probably, looks equally pretty at night, but if I had to pick, I would definitely choose a time during the day, with dusk about to set in, to be comforted by the place.
An entire wall of the restaurant has been replaced by glass, to give you a view of the outside. No, it's not a cityscape that you see, but the nearby residential area, the road below, the huge trees — all pointing you to peace in chaos.
I can go on and on about the decor and theme, and that would still not cut it, so, I shall proceed to the food.
The owner, Prashant, was with us all through the session, where we tried the dishes from the trial menu. He took us through the process, and the thought process, behind all the dishes we ordered. He has a passion for the North-Indian food, which is evident in the way the flavours shine.
Without much of an ado, I'll list down all that we tried, and how it fared (please be prepared for a repetition of "it was so good", because, well, everything was).
1. Cheesy Garlic Bread and Veg Bruschetta. Loaded with a good amount of cheese, both the bread dishes were done to crispiness. As we pointed out then as well, the former could have done with a bit more of a garlic flavour, but was otherwise good.
2. Quattro Formaggio and Santa Maria de Pesto pizzas. To save appetite, we had these two combined into one, the good ol' half-and-half way. You could request for this, too, and have the best of both worlds, when you're unable to decide! Their taste was so on point, that you'd forget to add any kind of seasoning to it. I was a tiny bit skeptical about latter, but the pizza did not have a dominant pesto taste, and hence, could be tries by everyone.
3. Alfredo Veg Pasta. This was so good! It was creamy in the correct way, and, like the pizza, did not require any additional sprinkling.
[Sticking to authenticity, the restaurant does not put vegetables in Alfredo Pasta, but the same can be added in, upon request. We chose broccoli and mushrooms for ours.]
4. Galouti. I am referring to the vegetarian version of this Awadhi delicacy. Must try. How can I say that? Well, because the non-vegetarians were ignore their version, and reaching out for this one instead!
5. Dal Makhni and Tursh-e-Paneer. The Dal! ❤️ It transported me from Hyderabad to Delhi, in one bite. If you're someone who's looking for the kind of Dal Makhni that North-Indians rejoice, look no further! The Paneer dish is one of the fusion dishes of the place. It has a tender layer of paneer, wrapped around a chunk of Mozzarella, served in a Makhni Gravy! If you're up for experiments, this one sure will give you an easy foodgasm.
7. Olive and Butter Naan. While the olive naan was good, it was the butter one that stole my heart. I am firm believer of "If it ain't dripping butter, is it even a naan?", and their naan restored my faith.
8. Cold Coffee, Rose Lemonade, Blue Curacao. The place is still expanding their drinks menu, but the classic ones are there already. Blue Curacao was it's regular self. The cold coffee can be tweaked to suit your preference: strong or sweet. But Rose Lemonade is one thing you should definitely order. The sweetness of the rose isn't overpowering, to say the least. In fact, it is a mere hint of the freshness of rose that blends well with the lemonade, to provide you an instant relief on a hot afternoon.
9. Kulfi and Brownie. From the discussion on the table, some people like their brownie to be fudge-y, but I belong to the sect that prefers to have it crumbly. And this one, ticked the boxes of my brownie checklist — warm, soft, and of course, crumbly! Topped with an ice-cream scoop, and drizzled with chocolate sauce, this was a delectable eat. Coming to the humble star of the day, we had kulfi in two forms. One was the regular one, whereas another variation of it had kulfi set in orange peels, and served as crescents. The kulfi in itself was something that warms your heart with it's flavours. And the one served in orange peel, spared your palate from being overdosed with sweetness.
Yes, the costs lie in the fine-dine category, but the food shall justify the damages. The ambience, to put it simply, is what makes the dining experience here hit a home run!
TL; DR: Great setup, amazing food. Pick a table by the glass, order Dal Makhni, Butter Naan, Pizzas and Kulfi.
~By invite.
Travelling for a good one hour, towards the other end of the city, brought us to this unsuspectingly located restaurant. And from what I could make out, it is one of its kind in the area. Placed on one of the floors of a commercial building, right on the main road, the place offers ample parking, though a bit skewed. The board could be a tad hidden behind the trees, but it is difficult to miss the golden-yellow sign that announces the name.
When you step into the restaurant, you're taken aback by how beautifully it is done. Nothing is too flashy, and every bit reeks of elegance and thought put into design. Probably, looks equally pretty at night, but if I had to pick, I would definitely choose a time during the day, with dusk about to set in, to be comforted by the place.
An entire wall of the restaurant has been replaced by glass, to give you a view of the outside. No, it's not a cityscape that you see, but the nearby residential area, the road below, the huge trees — all pointing you to peace in chaos.
I can go on and on about the decor and theme, and that would still not cut it, so, I shall proceed to the food.
The owner, Prashant, was with us all through the session, where we tried the dishes from the trial menu. He took us through the process, and the thought process, behind all the dishes we ordered. He has a passion for the North-Indian food, which is evident in the way the flavours shine.
Without much of an ado, I'll list down all that we tried, and how it fared (please be prepared for a repetition of "it was so good", because, well, everything was).
1. Cheesy Garlic Bread and Veg Bruschetta. Loaded with a good amount of cheese, both the bread dishes were done to crispiness. As we pointed out then as well, the former could have done with a bit more of a garlic flavour, but was otherwise good.
2. Quattro Formaggio and Santa Maria de Pesto pizzas. To save appetite, we had these two combined into one, the good ol' half-and-half way. You could request for this, too, and have the best of both worlds, when you're unable to decide! Their taste was so on point, that you'd forget to add any kind of seasoning to it. I was a tiny bit skeptical about latter, but the pizza did not have a dominant pesto taste, and hence, could be tries by everyone.
3. Alfredo Veg Pasta. This was so good! It was creamy in the correct way, and, like the pizza, did not require any additional sprinkling.
[Sticking to authenticity, the restaurant does not put vegetables in Alfredo Pasta, but the same can be added in, upon request. We chose broccoli and mushrooms for ours.]
4. Galouti. I am referring to the vegetarian version of this Awadhi delicacy. Must try. How can I say that? Well, because the non-vegetarians were ignore their version, and reaching out for this one instead!
5. Dal Makhni and Tursh-e-Paneer. The Dal! ❤️ It transported me from Hyderabad to Delhi, in one bite. If you're someone who's looking for the kind of Dal Makhni that North-Indians rejoice, look no further! The Paneer dish is one of the fusion dishes of the place. It has a tender layer of paneer, wrapped around a chunk of Mozzarella, served in a Makhni Gravy! If you're up for experiments, this one sure will give you an easy foodgasm.
7. Olive and Butter Naan. While the olive naan was good, it was the butter one that stole my heart. I am firm believer of "If it ain't dripping butter, is it even a naan?", and their naan restored my faith.
8. Cold Coffee, Rose Lemonade, Blue Curacao. The place is still expanding their drinks menu, but the classic ones are there already. Blue Curacao was it's regular self. The cold coffee can be tweaked to suit your preference: strong or sweet. But Rose Lemonade is one thing you should definitely order. The sweetness of the rose isn't overpowering, to say the least. In fact, it is a mere hint of the freshness of rose that blends well with the lemonade, to provide you an instant relief on a hot afternoon.
9. Kulfi and Brownie. From the discussion on the table, some people like their brownie to be fudge-y, but I belong to the sect that prefers to have it crumbly. And this one, ticked the boxes of my brownie checklist — warm, soft, and of course, crumbly! Topped with an ice-cream scoop, and drizzled with chocolate sauce, this was a delectable eat. Coming to the humble star of the day, we had kulfi in two forms. One was the regular one, whereas another variation of it had kulfi set in orange peels, and served as crescents. The kulfi in itself was something that warms your heart with it's flavours. And the one served in orange peel, spared your palate from being overdosed with sweetness.
Yes, the costs lie in the fine-dine category, but the food shall justify the damages. The ambience, to put it simply, is what makes the dining experience here hit a home run!
TL; DR: Great setup, amazing food. Pick a table by the glass, order Dal Makhni, Butter Naan, Pizzas and Kulfi.
~By invite.
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