WHEN WAS the last time you savoured Paneer Gatta, Dal Batti choomra , Kandi Kulfi or enjoyed traditional folk dances like ghoomar and thali, while sitting on a charpoy over Masala doodh , even as artisans were busy applying mehendi on customers palms.
Seems like a scene straight out a village that has still retained the old world charm, doesn’t it? Recreating the complete village atmosphere, ‘Village – the soul of India’ a restaurant at Teen Haath Naka, in Thane, claims to be the real face of rural India.
This restaurant not only gives you value for money and also entertainment but at the same time, its ambience is family friendly.
Different tastes of India are brought on the platter like Makai Vatana Patra Muthiya, (corn and green peas muthiya) , Karela kaju kishmis (bitter gourd made in cashew nuts and raisin gravy), Hot kesar jalebis, Coconut sheera and Kanpuri ragda chaat. The menu here is available on rotation and changes on a daily basis taking care to show case the specialties of each region, while retaining the authenticity of the flavours and traditional values. Besides the food, village artisans offer toys and other handicrafts that serve as memorabilia. Dressed in their fineries, folk dancers perform nautanki, Kutchi ghodi and other traditional dances. Customers also get a peep into a bio- scope and join in when the garba begins. Astrology buffs can also consult the tarot card readers or astrologers. This restaurant is quite affordable besides it gives the whole family a chance to relax in a warm and homely atmosphere. So the next time if you are in a mood to eat traditional delicacies, then ‘Village’ is the place to visit.