Yeh neem ka ped chandan se kam nahi, Hamara Dhaba Taj se kam

Get ready for a desi rendezvous with a dhaba that vouches for an experience
as spectacular as the food it serves! Get taken in by an immersive décor that is
indicative of, and almost transports you to that familiar highway experience - nalka
chandeliers, nimbu-mirchi lights, vintage Bollywood posters, rustic interiors,
truck art elements and an actual truck at the Saket outlet that you can enjoy your
meal on – all enhanced with the masala of Bollywood music. Dhaba by Claridges
has many tricks up its sleeve, to both please you, and tug at your desi roots.
Yeh neem ka ped chandan se kam nahi,
Hamara Dhaba Taj se kam nahi
The iconic Dhaba at the Claridges steps out of the hotel premises, presenting the
quintessential dhaba experience now in a lighter, more fun ambience. The décor
is consciously kitsch, and dominated by various desi components. Soak in the lively
rural colour palette and quirky take on traditional motifs; be charmed by the oldschool lanterns and the gramophone; let old Bollywood blockbuster posters bring
back fond memories of the yesteryears {or stories you’ve heard from your parents
and grandparents}; or let the colourful patangs remind you of the kites you’ve cut
in your childhood. Dhaba by Claridges even has the traditional weighing machine
you last saw at a railway station, or that neighbourhood Diwali mela, except this one
dispenses your fortune! With table tops with vibrant art, and chairs upholstered like
charpayis, there’s enough to keep you entertained from the minute you sit down!
Dhaba by Claridges
Second Floor, DLF Place, Saket, New Delhi | First Floor, DLF Cyber Hub, DLF Cyber City, Gurgaon
Various such intriguing elements come together to successfully recreate the aura of a
dhaba, with the subtle influences of The Claridges. The ambience effortlessly infuses
the excitement and association usually felt when you stop on the highway for a meal; in
fact, it takes it up a fair few notches! And of course, nothing ‘desi’ is complete without
the latest Bollywood chartbusters. If you stick around long enough, you may also witness
the staff breaking into a dance when the song of the month comes on! Sit back and
enjoy the vibe of the archetypal rustic highway eatery, minus the Delhi belly of course,
courtesy the standards maintained by The Claridges, at surprisingly affordable prices.
Humare pyaare customer
Aapka Dhyaan Kidhar hai
Sharab ka theka idhar hai
If you’re raising a toast to, or are in this energetic and quirky ambience, Dhaba by
Claridges ensures that you do so with one of their eclectic, in-house specialty cocktails.
Don’t look for the bar; make your way to the ‘Theka!’ The well-stocked theka, apart from
IMFL and imported liquor, boasts of tharra {signature cocktails} with a desi twist. Choose
from Toofan, Gulabo, Narangi, Santari, and Basanti, and even Dhaba by Claridges’ very
own take on the much-loved Bloody Mary – the Laal Pari. What makes these tharras even
more authentic is that they come in actual pauva bottles! If you’re in the desi spirit, the
Dhaba by Claridges theka has got just the desi spirit to match your mood – gin based, vodka
based, bacardi based, spicy, sweet, or fruity - you name it! With a pauva bottle in hand,
the sign next to the Theka will certainly echo your sentiments - ‘Ek Ek Aur Ho Jaye?’!
Dhaba by Claridges
Second Floor, DLF Place, Saket, New Delhi | First Floor, DLF Cyber Hub, DLF Cyber City, Gurgaon
Dhaba Ka Khana Khao,
Tandrust Ho Jao
An offshoot of the iconic property at the Claridges, while ‘Dhaba by Claridges’
in itself might be only a few months old, it carries with it a legacy of 29 years of
experience and adulation from patrons and gourmands.
The menu has been interestingly separated into three parts; tawa, tandoor and patila,
and delivers nothing less than a spectrum of delightful and authentic Indian cuisine.
For a leisurely meal, choose from an assortment of scrumptious rustic dishes like the
signature Balti Meat, Dhaba Prawns, Veg Galouti, Amritsari Tawa Chaap, Dhaba Daal
and Amritsari Chhole. The restaurant also serves authentic desi snacks like Vada Pav,
Keema Pav, Pav Bhaji and Bun Omelet between 3pm and 7pm, for those looking
for a quick bite between meals. Even teetotallers are spoilt for choice, with an array
of popular ‘desi’ beverages like Ruhani Lassi, Aam Panna, Thandai, Aam Sutra and
cutting chai, complete in a charming cutting glass.
Dhaba by Claridges
Second Floor, DLF Place, Saket, New Delhi | First Floor, DLF Cyber Hub, DLF Cyber City, Gurgaon
Complete your meal with a Bailey’s Kulfi, Gajar ka Halwa or a Phirni. The finale a desi Paan made by the famous Panditji, whose shop outside The Claridges Hotel
is as iconic as the hotel itself.
Get your fortune from the weighing machine on your way out, and you’ll know that
‘Dhaba ka jadoo chal gaya‘!
meal for 2
Rs. 1,400 + taxes
phone
DLF Saket - 011 4175 0555, DLF Cyber Hub - 0124 490 0155
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email
DLF Saket - [email protected]
DLF Cyber Hub - [email protected]
Dhaba by Claridges
Second Floor, DLF Place, Saket, New Delhi | First Floor, DLF Cyber Hub, DLF Cyber City, Gurgaon