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.
Priyanka
Love the photography more than the food itself 😀
SR
how come we missed this restaurant? nice pictures.
harsha
oooh and look at that gorgeous beauty of a jalebi sitting in between the katoris ....i would have gone for it long b4 the hand washing !
harsha
nice review nags..i remember u had some review for u.s. eateries too..il check them out....
Kadhyaa...
Hey Nags..Lovely pics and good read..I did have food at Rajdhani twice and first time I really liked it a lot and there were too many varieties to eat and next I went to UB City in Bangalore and I felt the some of the items has been removed and the price tag was same exclusive of tax! and i felt its not worth it...(second Time) and agree with u on the pricing..
Zareena
I love rajdhani restaurant. We usually go to this restaurant (in Bangalore), when we feel like having vegetarian food.. :)There thaali is superb. I love the different items they serve.
Priyanka Agrawalla
I think the thick one u r talking abt is bati.. it is made of wheat flour and tht needs ghee to fry.
Just for an idea, u can see the link here - http://nishamadhulika.com/58-dal_bati_recipe.html
Vegetarian Zest
The thaali looks too tempting. I remember the last time we had such a thaali in Rangoli, Chennai. Can't wait to try Rajdhani, when we visit Chennai.
Priyanka Agrawalla
Wow! Wish I had known this when I was in chennai! 🙁
Abroad too?? u must have searched for singapore.. any branch ther?
notyet100
I have Fond memories of this place,,made me nostalgic,,,ya u right the thick thing tastes like Puran poli,specially with a dollop of ghee on top of it