Splice by Shahid Afridi

Visited: 2013
Location: College Road, Lahore, Pakistan
Ordered: South African Food

Overall: *****

Food: *****

Services: *****

Atmosphere: *****

Cost: $$$$$

This is newly opened restaurant in Lahore. Associated to Shahid Afridi who is one of the many owners.

We ordered African food. The food had great taste. However, it seems to be a place where one would just go once or twice for experiment. We were the only guests in whole restaurant. Atmosphere is setup nicely. Upper floor has a wall of fame with autographs from cricketers. 

It is very expensive place.

Andaaz Restaurant

Visited: 2012
Location: Fort Road, Lahore, Pakistan
Ordered: Bar-b-que

Overall: *****

Food: *****

Services: *****

Atmosphere: *****

Cost: $$$$$

This place is close to newly built food street in Lahore. Roof top restaurant with a fabulous view of Badshahi Mosque and Lahore Fort.

Food is great, service is exceptional, atmosphere eye-catching.

Place is very expensive.

Tour to Azad Kashmir, Banjosa Lake, Toli Peer

G7 was at Rawla Kot from 25th of the May 2012 to 28th May 2012. it was awsome. we selected the option of using public transport. by train we reached to pindi at 7. we could not find the Coaster to rawlakot because it set of by 4:45 am. so if you are planning to go there by public transport, try and select that time.

after reaching Rawla Kot which is a city under development, we did our lunch and set of for Banjosa Lake which is almost 4 hour drive from Rawla Kot and road is not too good.

we reached there by 4 and then went to the lake. its awsome. we all enjoyed. you will find it very good place.

food isnt that expensive as well as the travel expense.

next day we went to Toli Peer, its at the peak and a very good place too.. bellow are some of the images.

you will enjoy that place,

Say Copper Kettle ,if you love Steaks……

Copper Kettle, one of very old eatery serving great varieties of steaks, burgers and many more, is a leading place for steak lovers.

One of the thing that I love about this place is old Hollywood movie style hall, cow boy style waiters and great ambiance. It had been a while when I last visited this place.

This time I went with my friends. It was our first time here as G7…after sitting there was some talks about 2^nd meals so some were thinking that steaks would not be enough for their meal, yes one time Meal. J.

Everyone ordered steaks as that it was almost decided that we would go for steaks…I was a little disappointed to see that the menu is a little weak when it comes to beverages/soft drinks…it was almost the same list that I saw 4 years back..There were only few shakes and some soft drinks like coke etc. I ordered Blueberry shake that turn great in end.

When it came to dessert, it was double treat. Chocolate Browne with Vanilla Ice cream and you know no money…..They offered with steak order.
Overall, I had a pleasant experience at this old place; an ordinary lunch or dinner can become a memorable gastronomic experience at Copper Cattle.finally every was happy with food quality and quantity too.

Price

It is going to cost you around 1000 per person if you order steak.

Over All Rating

Food                      9.9/10

Service                 8/10

Ambience           9/10

Value                    9/10

Problems / Issues

Beverages…they need to come up with new ideas

VERANDA BISTRO ---- Ultimate Mediterranean Food

Well it is long time since I am in search of new and tasty in eatery options. Little fed up from some typical options.

A phone call from my friend gave me choice to fulfill this when he asked venue for today lunch. I took no time to mention “Veranda Bistro”, it is an upscale Mediterranean restaurant.

And my friends agreed on this luckily. Veranda Bistro is located in Gulberg 2 ,right behind the famous “Maria B” boutique. Entrance of  eatery is very impressive, nice and clean and well dressed management.

The simplistic, yet warm and charming decor create the perfect atmosphere for a pleasant meal with friends and family.

My friends were sitting in round shape table that was only option to sit more than 4 people together. Small tables were arranged. After initially discussion we ordered soup.

Whenever we come such places soup choice is very tricky. Normally our expectation about soup is very traditional. Three varieties were available for soup. I can recall following two names only right now.

These soups were served with very tasty garlic breads.

Wild Mushroom Soup

French Escargot Burgundy

After some time we moved towards buffet, I was almost surprised to see that Varity, fresh Organic Salads , baby lamb , steaks and lot more. It was totally different buffet menu.

Started with organic salad with butter and olives….i can feel the great taste. I missed one option only, the Pink Smoked Salmon. That was out class option in my last visit here. But this time fish was there but it was different. The food was great and the desserts (Chocolate fudge cake) were even greater.

Soft Drinks

Overall I was not very impressed with juice served. L

Price

Price of the buffet is on higher side. It would cost you Rs. 1400 per person (including TAX, cold drink).

Over All Rating

Food                      9.9/10

Service                 8/10

Ambience           9/10

Value                    9/10

Problems / Issues

only  thing i slightly disliked was the mutton steak, It was not very well cooked. 2^nd big issue was payment , they put us on hold due to credit card unavailability. Finally we have to bring cash from near ATM. That was not usual but unfortunately happened today. Though they served complimentary green tea for this, nice gesture I should day.

Final word of advice--do NOT eat off the al a carte menu. eat only from the lunch buffet spread and you just might enjoy your experience.

Al Nakhal - Allure Your Taste Buds With Arabic Cuisine

Whenever we talk about eatery options in Lahore, mostly you will not find Al-Nahal in the list or you can say most discussed list. Mostly due to miss conception of its rate probably. But after couple of visits first with my family and now with my friends ,I believe this is the best indoor cabin environment with nitty curtains, Arabic food restaurant which serves best for your money.

We ,G7’s, after less discussion that is not tradition of our group decided to go for Al-Nakhal to celebrate the “Hushee” of our friend ,ZJ the man who initiated this blog. We reached there around 9pm. My friends were already occupied a cabin that was right in front of the main entrance of Al-Nakhal. This gave good idea of customers of eatery later on J.Our host gave order as he was honorable host for this beautiful night. He ordered following items.

1.       Al Nakhal special soup..it was 93-b soup mostly present in menus @ 430

2.       Grilled Lamb Legg (Served with rice)….it was good for two persons @ 1495Rs

3.       Mutton Kabhul Handi (Served with white sauce)@ 570

4.       Lebanese Tikka @ 495

5.       White wine (Pine Apple with white grapes) @ 170

6.       Blue Logon (Blue berries with Pine Apple) @ 170

Order was served in good spirit and we were impressed with the service. Soup was fantastic. At first look I was on doubt about the quality but it was great .I can’t write a lot about the quality and taste about roasted Lamb Legg. Simply outstanding. Taste of Handi’s were great too. Lubnani Tikka’s, ZJ liked that very much but others including me were looking merely satisfied with them. May be we were new to this Arabic taste. The way everyone got share of lamb Legg reminded me the marriages in my village. It forced to order once more J.

In last I can’t forget to mention the great taste of drinks. White wine and Blue Logon were awesome Especially blue Logon.

Over All Rating

Food                      9.3/10

Service                 9/10

Ambience           9/10

Value                    9/10

Problems / Issue

One thing that I can mention in first try the video display of nice Arabic songs was missing. May it is not worth to mention but one of our friend was crying for video of “Belly Dance” J

It is little congested, I mean I am not very fond of  small cabin sitting especially with my friends. We were laughing and chatting. People in other cabin may feel uncomfortable.

In short it is good option especially if you are looking for change. Prices are not on very high side especially if we talk other than roasted Legg.

Nairang

Visited: February 2012
Location: Jail Road, Lahore, Pakistan
Ordered: Black coffee

Overall: *****

Food: *****

Services: *****

Atmosphere: *****

Cost: $$$$$

This is a strange little place close to our office. We go to this place for a quick cup of coffee. This is part of art gallery and mostly people supposedly connected to ART are there. Their coffee is fine though.

Hot Spot

Visited: January 2012
Location: Ghaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan
Ordered: Cold coffee

Overall: *****

Food: *****

Services: *****

Atmosphere: *****

Cost: $$$$$

This is a nice place for time out. I think their cold coffee is best in town. We love to go there. This branch of Hot Spot is located in Gaddafi Stadium. They have a different decor with strange kind of wall paintings portraying imaginative film ads. Seating arrangement is also adequate with some seats located outside as well.

For a cup of coffee, this place is expensive.

Bashir Dar-ul-Mahi

Visited: January 2012
Location: Ghaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan
Ordered: A lot of fried fish

Overall: *****

Food: *****

Services: *****

Atmosphere: *****

Cost: $$$$$

This is the real fish shop which used to be on Bahawalpur Road near Mozang Chungi. The only thing which is served in this restaurant is fried fish and it is very tasty. We went to this place on a partly rainy day so atmosphere was great. They have some cramped seating inside as well but open air was great on this day. Cool winter day with some rain drops and nice and fresh deep fried fish. Wow!!! The good thing about this place is that the fish is not over-cooked as is done in most of the other such outlets.

Service is as you can expect from street side restaurants :)

Nando's

Visited: January 2012
Location: MM Alam Road, Lahore, Pakistan
Ordered: Forgot the exact dish name

Overall: *****

Food: *****

Services: *****

Atmosphere: *****

Cost: $$$$$

This restaurant serves Portuguese menu. Their food quality is good. This is a good neat restaurant of international standards. Cost is bit on higher side. Their sausages are great.

Service is not at the level which is expected from this type of restaurants. Atmosphere is good with respect to decor etc but seating is cramped up. 

Everything in this restaurant is Peri Peri so remember that when you go there. 

And last but not least, this is one of the few restaurants which have a home on worldwide web. Click here to visit the site.

Hsin Kuang Chinese Restaurant, Lahore

Visited: January 2012
Location: Zahoor Elahi Road, Lahore, Pakistan
Ordered: Chicken Almond, Chicken Fried Rice

Overall: *****

Food: *****

Services: *****

Atmosphere: *****

Cost: $$$$$

This is the best Chinese Restaurant in Lahore. I think this was established in 1990s and still has the same great taste, may be same waiters too :) This fact and their casual approach to customers is the reason for a lower rating in service. 

With respect to food, this is a great place to be at. There is hardly a table available during peak hours and at dinner time, there is always some wait time.

They need to improve the level of service. The waiters need to be more active and responsive and should be willing to address customer requests.

The atmosphere or decor is good but this needs some change. It has started looking old now. They must bring some innovation into it. Some new look?

Gloria Jeans, Mall of Lahore, Lahore

Visited: January 2012
Location: Mall of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Ordered: Hot chocolate

Overall: *****

Food: *****

Services: *****

Atmosphere: *****

Cost: $$$$$

This branch of Gloria Jeans coffee shop is located on ground floor of Mall of Lahore in Lahore Cantt. We ordered hot chocolate. It was very tasty and all friends liked it very much. 

Environment is very good but they can make it better by providing a view to the mall as well. Currently, it is like sitting in the corridor.

Food Street, Fort Road, Lahore

Visited: January 2012
Location: Fort Road, Lahore, Pakistan
Ordered: Chicken tikka, Chick seekh kabab, Fish tikka

Overall: *****

Food: *****
Services: *****

Atmosphere: *****

Cost: $$$$$

Overall it was a disappointing experience. First of all, it is in 'that' part of the city where people really don't want to go. I am not sure what is the intended audience of this food street. The one in Gawalmandi (closed now) was a great experience and foreign visitors also went there to dine out. This one is really on the other side of the city and hard to reach driving our way through crowded Bhaatti gate area.

Anyway, there is too little space and it was crowded. Hard to find a table. One has to shoulder sniff on guests who are finishing off their food, hence giving an uncomfortable feeling to both. 

So, finally we were able to find a table after about an hour. During the wait time, we tried to go to Cuckoo's but they said they are also full and are accepting guests by appointment only (so they showed they are not part of this food street :-))

Service is poor. Actually poorer than one would expect at such a place. We had to call waiter multiple times to get menu card which was really a photocopy and he had just 1 copy which he was giving out to guests.

Food, yes this was the best part but still lacked the traditional street side touch of Lahore.

And by the time we started enjoying food or may be the environment as well, we saw people around our table waiting for us to get off so that they can sit in :)

Gourmet Grill, DHA, Lahore

Visited: January 2012
Location: Z Block, DHA, Lahore, Pakistan
Ordered: Chicken handi, Chicken tikka, Chicken seekh kabab, Gulab jaman, Firni (jota)

Overall: *****

Food: *****
Services: *****

Atmosphere: *****

Cost: $$$$$

Food is excellent as expected at Gourmet. Seating is too congested. Very little space in between the tables. Also, we had to wait for 45 minutes to get seated. Best part is service and I have experienced the same multiple times. The service manager suggests a very optimal quantity of food which is not a usual business with restaurants.