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Prashant Rawat


Best Quirky Restaurants That Are More Of An Experience Than Just A Place To Eat!


Vibes galore! We know nothing beats a restaurant serving not just lip-smacking meals all-day but also having that extra *Oomph* for you and your buddies to live an experience like never before. This is why we’ve brought you some of the most incredible places in the town for you to go crazy with your gang. Here’s a list of places with some craziest quirks and ambience in Delhi NCR.

1. Diablo

Think: If a crazy art fan goes on to open a Middle Eastern restaurant, you’ll get an image of Diablo. Filled with incredible decor and lighting, what makes Diablo stand apart is its exhibition of mesmerising statues and setting inspired by the Gothic theme, creating a stunning scene to behold. You’ll just enter and keep gawking for a good minute before you start ordering their delicious Mediterranean cuisines and snazzy cocktails, so drop by soon!

Where | Diablo - Qutab Garden, H-05, 12, Kalka Das Marg, Mehrauli
Meal For Two | Rs 3,700
Timings | 12:00 Noon - 1:00 AM
Call Them | +91 9319 302 333
Skim Through Their Insta Feed |  https://www.instagram.com/diablodelhi/

2. Social Offline

Picture Credits: Sushant Abrin

If you live in Delhi NCR you must have heard the name of Social. You know the place where you work, chill and have fun. Yup, an office far away from an ‘office.’ Social allows you to just relax and bring your laptop, kick your feet and just let that creativity flow. They also are pretty active with cool-ass events every now and then. So, make sure you bring your gang and be a part of these chill scenes with their chilled beers.

Where | Social - DLF CyberHub, Hauz Khas & Other Outlets
Meal For Two | Rs 2,300
Timings | 12 Noon - 2:00 AM
Call Them | +91 7838 045 182 (Cyber Hub Outlet)
Skim Through Their Insta Feed | https://www.instagram.com/socialoffline/

3. Runway 1

Picture Credits: venus.kaur

The restaurant is exactly what it sounds like; A meal in an aeroplane! If you enjoy the feeling of relishing nummy delights on a plane or are simply just looking for a quirky interesting place for a date with bae, Runway 1 is a perfect spot for that. Their Pudina Paratha and Malai kofta are crowd-pleasers. The whole ambience is so unique and quirky that you’ll surely be baffled by it all. It’s also absolutely perfect for the ‘gram, so don’t forget to take tons of pictures when you head over!

Where | Runway 1 -  Metro Walk Mall, Rohini
Meal For Two | Rs 2,000
Timings | 11 AM - 11  PM
Call Them | +91 9582 530 717
Skim Through Their Insta Feed |  https://www.instagram.com/runway1official/

4. Orient Express

If you are bored of eating in the casual setting of a casual restaurant every day or you love the feel of Desi Trains, just turn to Orient Express restaurant at The Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi. Get ready to book your window-side table on a Shatabdi train as who doesn’t love spending a classy evening in a high-end restaurant and reminiscing about all the travelling they’ve done via trains? The whole atmosphere is sure to become very Bollywoodish, so drop by with bae and exchange stories of your first travel on a train!  

Where | Orient Express - Taj Palace Hotel, Chanakyapuri
Meal For Two | Rs 9,500
Timings | 7:00 PM - 12 Midnight
Call Them | +91 11 2611 0202
Skim Through Their Fb Feed | https://www.facebook.com/TajPalaceNewDelhi

5. The Piano Man Jazz Club

Think of it as Ryan Gosling’s club in La La Land, with Emma Stone sitting at the table glaring at him playing jazz - that’s the evening you are in for at The Piano Man Club but minus the intense chemistry. Their incredible live performances will just make your evening feel like a Hollywood classic and set you up for a mystical night. We are not saying it’s a perfect date spot but that’s exactly what we’re saying! *Wink*

Where | The Piano Man Club - Shop B 6, Safdarjung
Meal For Two | Rs 2,000
Timings | 1:00 PM - 12 Midnight
Call Them | +91 11 4131 5181
Skim Through Their Insta Feed | https://www.instagram.com/tpmcafes/

6. By The Bay

Delhiites and their longing for beaches are forever and so to let you at least enjoy some beautiful #beachyfeels while having dinner, By The Bay is your solution. Experience an unforgettable evening with your bae at this beautiful restaurant inspired by the Beach. Not only do you see the inspiration in the decor or their cute beach chairs but also in their food and drinks which are all designed in such a way to let you fully immerse in this experience. So, enjoy quality time near this close substitute till you save for that Goa trip with your gang. 

Where | By The Bay - 2522, First Floor, Hudson Lane, 
Meal For Two | Rs 1,400
Timings | 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM 
Call Them | +91 011 6610 4034
Skim Through Their Insta Feed | https://www.instagram.com/bythebay_delhi/

7. Food Bus Of India

Picture Credits: mala_swati_

Remember ‘em good old days when we used to gobble all kinds of snacks and chocolates in the back seat of the school bus while coming back home from school? What golden days they were! Well, now you can reminisce those beautiful memories by visiting this exquisite cafe which is actually a cafe built on a real bus. Yep, you heard it right! The Food Bus Of India is a super cool cafe that offers a unique dining experience and you’ve got to check this one out at least once. Also, while here, try their best dishes - Bombay Vada Pav, Pao Bhaji-Maska Marke, Delhi 6 Wali Thali and Baked Mac N Cheese. 

Where | Food Bus Of India - Lajpat Nagar, Vishwavidyalaya & Rajendra Place 
Timings | 12 Midnight – 4 AM &  6 AM  – 12 Midnight
Meal For Two | Rs 500
Call Them | +91 9899 933 041
Skim Through Their Insta Feed | https://www.instagram.com/foodbusofindia/

There you go, guys. So, plan a night with your loved ones and set yourself up for a night like never before!

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Prashant Rawat

I like to read, write, and rant about movies.

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