Restaurant Review: Bobachee - Global Kitchen, bar, terrace cafe

Chef and entrepreneur Yuvraj Kohli counts legacy restaurants – multi-cuisine spaces that have been around for almost three generations – as personal favourites. These served as an inspiration for his new concept, Bobachee, an anglicised name for bawarchi, an all-day diner that serves Indian and British inspired dishes from the pre and post-Partition era, popular picks from the 1980-90s and modern Asian and European treats for the new generation.

ATMOSPHERICS

In a steep real-estate market like Delhi where rentals have gone through the roof, owning the physical space for your restaurant is a huge help. The building where Bobachee is housed on South Extension main road used to be the Kohli family home and today, it is a sprawling commercial unit with an electronics store, a gym and now, this lavish new diner. You won’t miss Bobachee’s signage as you cross the bustling ring road. Indoors, it is an elaborate all-day diner with over 200-cover spread across two levels and alfresco seating. The terrace offers an unmatched view of the market and traffic passing by, while the inside is modern and tastefully done. White and beige theme dominates the colour palette with planters adding natural green hues across the outlet. The high ceiling and spacious seating add to the expansive look.

FOOD

Think of your favourite legacy family restaurants in Connaught Place or famous clubs of Delhi such as Gymkhana or Delhi Golf Club — where we’ve all loved to dine — to picture the menu offerings at Bobachee. Cream of tomato soup, Caesar salad, potato cutlets, sandwich, fish and chips, chicken pepper steak, chicken junglee maas and railway mutton curry are all there on the menu. With the reins in the hands of younger entrepreneurs, find contemporary favourites on the menu such as a full Oriental section with sushi (our picks: crunch vegetable ₹725 and prawn tempura ₹845) and dimsums (exotic vegetable and chilli oil crystal dumplings ₹535, chicken and bird eye chili gyoza ₹725 are worth a try). Also worth your while are Neapolitan pizza in thin crust (₹655 onwards), a selection of pasta (₹625 onwards) and Mezze platters (₹1,295 onwards). The cocktail and mocktail menu is decent and adds to the dining experience. The outlet is already a popular family dining spot in the area.

PLUS AND MINUS

The family owns and operates a few Moti Mahal Delux restaurants in the city and abroad. So, they are well-aware of what makes a family diner tick. Bobachee, though, is a whole new concept by their third generation.

TIMES FOOD GUIDE

Bobachee: Third floor, D Block, D-14, South Ex 2, Delhi 110049; Tel: +91 77019 77588;

Meal for two: ₹2,500; Timings: Noon – Midnight; Credit cards accepted, Alcohol served

RATING: ■ Food: 3.75 ■ Service: 3.25 ■ Décor: 3.75

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