Trips to Pondy mean visiting places like Cafe Xtasi, Zuka, Baker Street etc but these are well explored now. So looking for something different for lunch, noticed this small Cafe serving everything from Parottas to Burgers to Steaks with rice and fresh juices at a very decent price. So we decided to try out this place last visit and loved it!
On reaching the location, honestly was underwhelmed with the size of the joint. It looked tiny with only a few tables inside. But then, never judge a restaurant by its looks as long as it serves great food, its cool. Ambiance was ordinary with a few tables n plastic chairs but neat. Seating for about 20 people at most with additional space upstairs.
The owner himself was at the cash table taking care of business and it was his family doing the cooking inside. Very homely setup and he suggested us to definitely try the beef dishes since that's what they were known for it seems. So we ordered 1 beef biriyani (rs 140), 1 beef curry (rs 140) for me along with a parotta set (rs 35), 1 Rice and chicken curry (rs 150). Ordered Mint Lime juices (rs 25) while waiting.
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| Neat but humble interiors |
The mint lime juice came soon and it was very freshly made. Could see it from the bright green from the ground mint. This place is known for this juice. Two of us ordered another glass.
The Beef biriyani and Parrota with beef curry came first and it was excellent.
Beef biriyani which I had a taste of was again lovely with lots of tender meat pieces and a mildly spicy flavor. The homely flavor (in a yummy way 
) in all the dishes was unmistakeable and seems to be focal point of this must try place. I could see the entire family helping with the cooking in the kitchen so that's not surprising.
) in all the dishes was unmistakeable and seems to be focal point of this must try place. I could see the entire family helping with the cooking in the kitchen so that's not surprising.
My parottas were some of the best I've had with that crunch n flakiness while the beef was very tender in the medium spicy curry. It didn't have any coconut oil flavor in it so probably not Kerala style.
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| They have Rice n meat curry combos like the above. |
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| Beef roast - the best dish of the lot! |
The best dish however was the Beef roast which was recommended and impressed us with the flavor and tenderness. Got over within a minute. Being Anglo Indians, they know how to prepare meat well. We had to order another serving to satisfy our cravings!
Service was excellent with water being served immediately and the owner was genial. Unfortunately this was the last meal in Pondy before heading back but next visit we would surely visit here first and try some of their other dishes like the beef burgers etc. And of course, many dishes here would be ideal "side-dishes" as well. 
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