Rice Bowl

This authentic Chinese restaurant opened in East Patel Nagar (West Delhi) in the beginning of this year. The company, FOODWORLD Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., has two other well-known restaurants in the capital that serve a similar cuisine (Lotus Pond and Bamboo Shoots) along with a catering service.

"We, at the request of our West Delhi clientele decided to open up a restaurant in this part of the city serving good Oriental Cuisine keeping in mind the convenience factor," says Sanjay Chadha (Director, Food World Hospitality).

The company's USP, according to him is, "Not having a run-of-the-mill menu for Chinese food. Our food has been customised keeping in mind the tastes that suit everyone."

The restaurant staff has a 5-star background, which is quite evident from the service and the food. Spread out on an area of 4,000 sq. feet, the bistro has a seating capacity for 116 people and is air-conditioned. The ambience is quite enticing with hues of orange, brown and pale yellows dominating the place. The bistro also has a private dining room for 24 on the first floor.

Other than Chinese, Thai even Indonesian dishes are served. This makes for an interesting menu since most of the dishes are a totally different experience from your regular run of the mill Chinese food. " A lot of the ingredients used in the food items we serve have to be imported from countries like Thailand, Singapore and Hong Kong to recreate the best possible flavor of the orient," says Chadha.

Although the food selections may sound rather exotic, they have been customised, keeping in mind the Indian palate. Mocktails like Ginger Ale, Hawaiian Cooler, Grand Slam and Ginger Currant are interesting accompaniments to the food since alcohol is not served here.

The price range of dishes varies from anything between Rs. 80/- to Rs. 195/- to Rs. 525/-. The restaurant also has a delivery service for a 3 km radius. Important: it is advisable to make a reservation beforehand.

Address: 26/5, East Patel Nagar, New Delhi - 11 00 08
Phone: 582 5353, 582 5300 Fax: 5764305

- Pritika Sethi