Comments on Traveller's Tales: Pune Dining: New Updates

@Ravi: Thanks for sharing your experiences too. W...

2010-02-08T13:33:35.122+05:30

@Ravi: Thanks for sharing your experiences too. With another Courtyard coming up right next to Jehangir Hospital, I am curious to see if they replicate the restaurants too.

@Abhiskek: Welcome here!

Great review on the Marriott and I agree, they con...

2010-02-06T23:38:52.445+05:30

Great review on the Marriott and I agree, they continue with the good food and service tradition they have in the US and Mid East! Next stop, CM Hinjewadi it is :) Thanks for the tipoff!

Also, if you plan to hit the HRC again, see if you can get the VIP All Access card. You get VIP Seating preference, jump to the top of the waiting lists, preferred service as well as a waiver of the Cover Charge at all HRC Establishments globally (if it's applicable). Did I mention that you also get a 10% discount on the total F&B bill? ;) I got one for free when I was up at the New York City HRC, and yes, it feels good to be treated like a king. :P

We have been craving for good continental breakfas...

2009-09-12T11:32:13.868+05:30

We have been craving for good continental breakfast since moving here few months, MOMO is excellent option, clean, quite and friendly. Pancakes could have been little better though overall good experience. I think Kalyani Nagar /Koregaon has more options but I am stuck in Aundh. Thanks for sharing.

@Nikita: Interesting. Should try that sometimes. ...

2009-08-17T09:22:57.936+05:30

@Nikita: Interesting. Should try that sometimes. What kind of food do they serve?

For business dinners, also try Mezanine at Hinjewa...

2009-08-16T11:46:47.873+05:30

For business dinners, also try Mezanine at Hinjewadi. They have an Arabian Nights theme, and good food.

Also, the waiters take orders on PDAs!!! :)

seriously !

@vyshnavi: Welcome here and thank you.

2009-07-28T13:53:23.323+05:30

@vyshnavi: Welcome here and thank you.

Shantanu, thank you for the succulent blog on the ...

2009-07-28T13:21:58.456+05:30

Shantanu, thank you for the succulent blog on the food at Courtyard Marriott's MoMo Cafe!!

I understand. But keep it in mind. May be some day...

2009-07-24T13:35:37.830+05:30

I understand. But keep it in mind. May be some day we all should meet.

Regards,

Priyadarshan

@Harekrishnaji: Great idea. Only I have to be in ...

2009-07-24T10:37:33.736+05:30

@Harekrishnaji: Great idea. Only I have to be in town for this! With the amount of travel I do, most weekends when I am in Pune get spent at home.

Dear Shantanu, Few of us, bloggers in Mumbai go o...

2009-07-23T12:44:08.572+05:30

Dear Shantanu,

Few of us, bloggers in Mumbai go out periodically for lunch.

I feel we, (every sat/sun, I am in Pune) bloggers in Pune should also meet some other day and go out for gastronomical experience under your guidance.

@Ganesh: Yes, did hear about Sayaji, mostly becaus...

2009-07-21T07:22:19.155+05:30

@Ganesh: Yes, did hear about Sayaji, mostly because they send Audis to pick up their guests! I do think the Marriott is a great choice, especially for those who have a taste for some Continental food too (along with Indian).

@Harekrishnaji: Thanks for sharing your experiences here.

@Cuckoo: Thank you! @Harekrishnaji: Interesting....

2009-07-21T07:20:18.507+05:30

@Cuckoo: Thank you!

@Harekrishnaji: Interesting... Thanks for sharing.

@Meg: While I wasn't too critical during my only visit to Yellow Chilli, I have heard similar feedback (to yours) from others who ventured later.

I was in Malaka Spice on Sat. Nice as usual. Sun...

2009-07-20T22:34:51.804+05:30

I was in Malaka Spice on Sat. Nice as usual.

Sunday I visited Indus Kitchen at Shivaji PArk. I think it's the same group of Indus Kitchen in Pune. But I didn't like the place in Mumbai. The atmosphere, the ambience was disappoining and I walked out. My problem is I stay far away from all those good restauant's listed. Somnetimes the rickshaw fare is more than the Bill.

I was in Malaka Spice on Sat. Nice as usual. Sun...

2009-07-20T22:34:50.310+05:30

Sayaji (on the highway, a little towards the Bomba...

2009-07-20T16:43:47.769+05:30

Sayaji (on the highway, a little towards the Bombay side of the Hinjewadi flyover) has a buffet too, Not too far from the Marriott, so those disappointed by one can easily turn to the other. For my money, Sayaji is somewhat better than the Marriott.

The peppery lemon soup at Mainland China with fresh prawns is high on my list too. Simple and redolent with the smell of the sea...

Thanks for the update on Red Dragon - I've been to fabled Tangra once, and am looking forward to its Pune incarnation.

My family spent Christmas last year in Pune and we...

2009-07-19T10:16:55.125+05:30

My family spent Christmas last year in Pune and we visited Yellow Chilli, 'celeb chef' Sanjeev Kappors restaurant on recommendation of my aunt - and I hated the food. It was below substandard fare, but yes at modest prices as you mention. I was very dissapointed with the meal- was a total waste of an afternoon!

Monday I had gone to buffet in The Marine Plaza, M...

2009-07-18T16:48:25.720+05:30

Monday I had gone to buffet in The Marine Plaza, Mumbai,One of my favourite and this time I found out that they have improved a lot.

That's on my list now. btw have you tried Mahara...

2009-07-18T16:46:38.390+05:30

That's on my list now.

btw have you tried Maharashtrain Thali in Pune ?

Recently a friend has shifted to Pune. I have give...

2009-07-18T16:19:12.309+05:30

Recently a friend has shifted to Pune. I have given him link of your blog. :-)

@Vijayendra: The lunch buffet is Rs: 400 per perso...

2009-07-17T11:51:37.108+05:30

@Vijayendra: The lunch buffet is Rs: 400 per person. Yes, the al-fresco dining is predominantly sea-food based, but I haven't tried it yet.

@Chaitanya: That is not surprising. Given the low occupancy rates, most hotels are doing this even in upscale properties in the large metros.It is always safe to call earlier.

@Renny: Thank you.

@Deepti: I agree. Mainland is most people's choice for Chinese in Pune.

So many new choices .. I agree Mainlan china never...

2009-07-17T10:46:02.143+05:30

So many new choices .. I agree Mainlan china never disappoints .. one of my favorite places too .. have a great trip .. :)

What great restaurant and tasty service! Spinach a...

2009-07-16T22:37:19.507+05:30

What great restaurant and tasty service!
Spinach and Mushroom Cheesy Dip looks delicious!
Thanks for sharing :-)

Had a very bad experience at Courtyard Marriot las...

2009-07-16T22:28:40.219+05:30

Had a very bad experience at Courtyard Marriot last sunday. We went for dinner and they said the restaurant was closed for a private party. It's part of international chain of hotels u cant just close the restaurant. And we had to return empty handed

Finally a post on Pune. Wow. Thank you. Few questi...

2009-07-16T21:04:23.333+05:30

Finally a post on Pune. Wow. Thank you. Few questions:

1. What is the price range of the buffet at The Courtyard by Marriott?

2. Does the al-fresco open-air barbeque have fish/prawns?

Regards,
Vijayendra