:)Salaam to every one:),
Instead of writing down individual and somewhat detailed reviews (restaurant-wise, like last year), I will try to summarize/cover 4~5 eateries within this single review and if got more time then will post another part/episode as well subject to visiting more (preferably new places).
This year, one thing is very obvious i.e. not only the weather is hot (at time scorching) so it's neither easy/possible (at least for me) nor advisable to overeat/stuff the food especially the BBQ/Meat and deep fried items to avoid food poising/indigestion etc which will definitely not only cause suffering you/your health but Roza as well, whereas more than 90% restaurants offer more or less the same menu; secondly quality of most of the eateries is deteriorating especially comparing to last year both in terms of menu and quality.
Lets me recap some of the latest visits/incidents.
Rock Bistro: Comparing RB to it's last year's performance/review, if I have to encompass it in one word then it's very simple ... PATHETIC. I will not recommend it to anyone any-more, not only they have curtailed the menu as compared to last year (whereas the charges have been revised in accordance with inflation and other factors having no other option and is understandable) but certain items (as per current menu) were missing as well in addition to quick vanishing (and never replenishing) of others and upon query, they will start beating about the bushes ... needless to reiterate, quality of almost all the items is very low.
Charges per head is PKR 1,050 (Inclusive Taxes).
Tahzeeb Restaurant (F-8): One of new entrants offering wide range of Iftar and Dinner Items, they are really offering assorted samosa and pakora etc (chicken and vegetables both) unlike many other eateries including the big names like Serena and Marriott etc who just mention/write assorted but inside all the items are stuffed with either potato or vegetables combo, I always fail to understand what is assorted in such scenario, may be some of those are fried in Oil and others in Ghee
OR some vegetables may be local and other imported (H). Anyway, in range of PKR 1,000, you can have 3 different types of Nestle Juices and Lassi in addition to Sherbet. Dinner menu is also vast having fish, tawa items apart from BBQ and other standard ones. Salads and Desserts are of-course there. If you are in mood of full desi in nice pleasant environment then Tahzeeb is a good choice.
Charges per head is PKR 1,050 (Inclusive Taxes).
Olive Garden: If one has to play safe then OG is one of the best/obvious choice(s). They are doing OK for so many years in a row. I think it is the only restaurant, which is offering Mutton Veal/Chop in range of PKR 1,000 in addition to standard Iftar and Dinner Items with acceptable range of desserts; green and black tea also available.
Charges per head is PKR 1,020 (Inclusive Taxes).
Tandoori: All standard items in plentiful quantity with good/growing crowd; acceptable range of desserts, green and black tea also available.
Charges per head is PKR 930 (Inclusive Taxes).
See you later.