We saw this restaurant tucked in one corner of the food court with this amazing looking thaali in the display window. My growling stomach urged me on for a try and I am so glad I agreed.
We went pretty late on a Saturday for lunch at the food court in EA Mall but it was jam packed. Maybe 2pm is not that late by Indian standards but since coming to Singapore I've gotten used to lunch at noon and my stomach was crying bloody murder by then.
The waiters were all Rajasthani or Gujarathi. They bring around this jug and a basin for you to wash your hands at your table before and after eating. He managed to pour the water in a slow trickle and it all escaped into the bottom of that basin. Smart!
Once we are done with washing our hands, the steady barrage of dishes follow. Yummy things keep appearing on your plate at lightning speed.
It was tough to take pictures with a 50mm lens in a crowded restaurant but this thing on top of the rotis, that small flat disk, was mindblowing. It tasted like a much thicker version of puran poli. It was hot and oozing out ghee. I am getting hungry as I type this and I just had my lunch so you can imagine!
The food was amazing. It could be because I am a novice at this cuisines but it tasted very homemade, and very authentic. The only time I had a better Rajasthani meal was at Chowki Dhaani in Jaipur but that doesn't count. This was in the heart of Chennai!
Priced at Rs 375 per thaali, its not a cheap meal. Its an unlimited thaali (except for sweets) with almost 30 items I think, so one round of every item is all most people will be able to manage. TH thought it was too expensive but then we seldom agree on these things so I will let you decide for yourselves. Definitely worth a visit.
Rajdhani Restaurant - Official Website
We visited the branch in EA Mall, same floor as the food court. I hear they have outlets all over India and abroad too.
Note: this is not a paid review. It's based on my experience of going there once for lunch and we paid for our own meal. Please check out the comments for some mixed reviews.
Sudeshna
I just love Rajdhani and the one at UB City, Bangalore is one of my favorite restaurants even though I'm not much of a non-veg-restaurant fan. The pics are compelling me give Rajdhani another visit. The simple porridge was so irresistible and so the mango pulp dessert.
garima
I think ur getting mixed up. Rajdhaani is a strictly Veg restaurant.
Noodlehead
oh! i LOVE the rajdhani thali. in fact, i make frequent trips to my husband's office only to eat this 😉 He gets it at a subsidized rate of 175 and there arent as many items but what is on the platter is WAY more than we can eat. I think I'm going to pay him a visit soon, now that my taste buds have been reminded of the taste!
Sangeetha
This place is indeed great! But I just wish the ambiance was much better for the quantity and quality of food they serve. A nice fine dining would be great instead of having it in malls which is extremely noisy and always crowded.
Saee Koranne-Khandekar
Yes, Rajdhani is good. But like I said, you must try the thaali at Friends Union Joshi CLub at Kalbadevi in Mumbai. Or Status. Or Samrat. Xan you tell I like my Gujju food? 😀
Smitha
I love the Rajdhani food too. Maybe its coz am a novice in the cuisine too. But at Bombay I wud find their outlets crowded all the time.. So I guess it has to be real good ..
Abt the price, same with me and the better half. He thinks its expensive , I dont.
Pooja Sooraj
its a yumm thali.. we have Rajdhani in dubai for a couple of years now..its around AED35/- (arnd the same amt as INR)depends on the day. Its like a blow once u have it.. heavy lunch. 🙂 utter satisfaction
Food is simply WOW. Service is worth a watch 🙂 🙂
The Mad Jammer
Wow, the pics look so inviting! Amazing review, never been here. But EA is new 🙂
Sukhesh
have tried Rajdhani at Bangalore (UB City). Food is great 🙂
First time when they brought the 'jug and basin' I was baffled as to what it is for 🙂
RAKS KITCHEN
Wow,super shots! Nice post nags 🙂
Nags
no such luck. there's no rajdhani restaurant thali in singapore yet.