It was our anniversary, and we decided to visit the famed Soda Bottle Openerwala at Lavelle Road. Needless to say, we had heard a lot of good things about this place, and we didnt want to miss getting a first hand experience of it. Here's a quick review.
We reached the restaurant at around 2 pm. It was a weekday, but the place was almost full and buzzing with activity. We entered into a fascinating Parsi charm land, with old world wooden doors, wood and wrought iron railings, and antique furniture complete with loud music, and a ceiling decor of hanging lights and lamps. What was most eye-catching for my little kid was an overhead train that was chugging along dedicatedly all across the restaurant on its suspended tracks very close to the ceiling. The little one could just not lose his focus from the train, not to mention it was playfully interesting for us too. Here are a few decor pics.
We were already hungry, and I wanted to taste the Bombay style sandwich. Therefore, we ordered the famous Bombay Rasta Sandwich which was delectably mouthwatering. We were suggested the Masala Pepsi along with it, and I must say, the combination was piquantly appetizing. Since we were only two adults, we didnt order a whole lot of goodies to dig into, though their menu has a wide variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options to choose from.
For the main course, we ordered a mild Sali Chicken (hoping that the kid would eat too), plain parathas, and a Chicken Berry Pulao from their menu. The Sali Chicken was perfect with just the right hint of spices topped with fried crunchy potato juliennes. The boneless chicken was succulent, and the paratha was soft but crispy enough to give that slight crunch when popped into the mouth.
The Chicken Berry Pulao was a very unique mix of slightly spiced chicken blended with nuts and fragrant rice topped with caramelized onions and berries. Every bite was a burst of sweetness and spices combined, and we almost cleared off the pan to the last grain. We paired it with the Sali Chicken and to say the least, we loved what we ate.
The portions are good enough for two adults to share. While the kiddo still kept munching on the last piece of crispy paratha, we decided to try the Mawa Cake. It is the famous Parsi cake that unarguably melts in the mouth. Warm and delicately buttery, it was the perfect finish to the meal.
The stewards and the waiters at the restaurant were warm and hospitable. They described to us our shortlisted dishes while ordering so we could make the best choice for ourselves.
What also deserves a mention is that they have a huge collection of candies that were available when we were kids. I was surprised to get 'Poppins,' a colorful set of hard candies rolled together that used to be quite a favorite with kids.
We reached the restaurant at around 2 pm. It was a weekday, but the place was almost full and buzzing with activity. We entered into a fascinating Parsi charm land, with old world wooden doors, wood and wrought iron railings, and antique furniture complete with loud music, and a ceiling decor of hanging lights and lamps. What was most eye-catching for my little kid was an overhead train that was chugging along dedicatedly all across the restaurant on its suspended tracks very close to the ceiling. The little one could just not lose his focus from the train, not to mention it was playfully interesting for us too. Here are a few decor pics.
We were already hungry, and I wanted to taste the Bombay style sandwich. Therefore, we ordered the famous Bombay Rasta Sandwich which was delectably mouthwatering. We were suggested the Masala Pepsi along with it, and I must say, the combination was piquantly appetizing. Since we were only two adults, we didnt order a whole lot of goodies to dig into, though their menu has a wide variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options to choose from.
For the main course, we ordered a mild Sali Chicken (hoping that the kid would eat too), plain parathas, and a Chicken Berry Pulao from their menu. The Sali Chicken was perfect with just the right hint of spices topped with fried crunchy potato juliennes. The boneless chicken was succulent, and the paratha was soft but crispy enough to give that slight crunch when popped into the mouth.
The Chicken Berry Pulao was a very unique mix of slightly spiced chicken blended with nuts and fragrant rice topped with caramelized onions and berries. Every bite was a burst of sweetness and spices combined, and we almost cleared off the pan to the last grain. We paired it with the Sali Chicken and to say the least, we loved what we ate.
The portions are good enough for two adults to share. While the kiddo still kept munching on the last piece of crispy paratha, we decided to try the Mawa Cake. It is the famous Parsi cake that unarguably melts in the mouth. Warm and delicately buttery, it was the perfect finish to the meal.
The stewards and the waiters at the restaurant were warm and hospitable. They described to us our shortlisted dishes while ordering so we could make the best choice for ourselves.
What also deserves a mention is that they have a huge collection of candies that were available when we were kids. I was surprised to get 'Poppins,' a colorful set of hard candies rolled together that used to be quite a favorite with kids.
Overall, Im going to visit this place again soon.
This restaurant should definitely be on your must-visit list too!
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