Konark Restaurant- Nr. Chandni Chowk

Am going to keep this one short and simple. Konark Resorts, situated about 2 kms from Chandni Chowk towards Mulshi, opposite Ambrosia enterance, is one hot and spicy place. Although, did not get the oppurtunity to roam freely, since it was raining buckets, but still got a decent oppurtunity.It has a small display or private collection, as they call it, of a variety of parrots and parakeets. Really amazing place for kids to see these beautiful and colorful creatures. Also, there looked like an open space for kids to play, also a covered courtyard to hold games or meeting but was deserted and I could not explore much.Amusingly, they have a few private huts with a table and seating capacity of 6-8 for families wanting to have their own private party. Though, a bad idea in monsoons, as it will certainly get you drenched with showers.

The food, again, a typical combination of Chinese and Punjabi, Veg, Non-Veg and Alcohol. Sufficient seating arrangement for couples and families. Have had some chinese before and it was decent enough.This time, decided to to with regular desi food. For starters, ordered Tomato Soup ( Rs. 30) was typically sweet, looked like a lot of tomato ketchup had been used. Veg Seekh Kabab (Rs. 70) was served with shredded onions-radish-cabbage salad. Frankly, not appealing at all, too much spicy and well, could not make out what exactly it was tasting like.
For the main course, went ahead with a simple Dal Fry and Veg Lajawab( which the server had recommended as "medium-spicy"), Nans and Roomali Roti.Dal Fry was typical but I think, a bit more chillies been used than usual. Veg Lajawab, on the other had was one fiery red spicy dish. I am inclined to believe that it was by mistake than by intention. Nothing unusual about the dish but frankly it was spicy AND tasteless, both at the same time.
Nans were ok, but one of the Roomali was having black soot one one of the sides. looks like it was tossed too much high up in the air..! Anyway, returned it and the waiter asked if we wanted a replacement. but, till then, we were already done by now and filled up, so we declined. No rice and no desserts.

So, to sum up : A nice, decent place with quiet ambience. Courteous staff and decent service. A 5% discount was offered in lieu of the Roomali incident. As I mentioned, the Non- Veg chinese I had tried some time back was ok, so was disappointed by this experience. But, go in a leisurely afternoon to enjoy the place and the greenery, but mind you, the courtyard is not air-conditioned. So, try a typically mild Pune afternoon, rather than blazing sun of April-May. They offer corporate discount to some organizations.

A Veg meal for 4 should be about Rs. 300.