Steak for a break!

Last night I managed to take out time from my not so busy schedule and accompany my friends to a joint in the busy Pahar Ganj area of New Delhi. This was my second visit to the place after almost 2 years! The occasion – nothing out of the ordinary; just that all of us had had enough of our usual hang out places and with the winters setting in, really wanted to have some nice Steaks. And, this is one place which serves one of the best Steaks I have had in ages.

Now, one thing that people visiting this area have to be careful about is that if you are commuting in your own vehicle (size is of no consequence) and do not have a chauffeur, parking is an issue. The best option would be to park in Connaught Circus, popularly known as CP and either hire a rickshaw or an auto to bring you up to the market. Else, it’s going to be a bitch driving into this area and finding parking space.

This joint is located in the inner lanes of the busy Pahar Ganj area, which is frequented by a lot of international budget travelers, majorly of Israel & Russian origin. It is located on the roof-top of a presumably shady hotel in the area – Hotel Shelton. Now once there, one might wonder what is so great about this place; well to be frank, nothing really. Although have to give it to these guys that the place is quite well kept and very neat as compared to the rest of the places in the area.

The roof-top menu has a multitude of cuisines on offer – Continental, Israeli, Chinese and ofcourse Indian. But the best on the menu is a part of the Israeli cuisine – The Steaks and Sizzlers. Now the gang that I went with frequents this place more often than me and ends up having the same thing each time and leave stomach happy and much more to fit in it! And if one happens to start a conversation which has a mention of Steak in it, well, be rest assured you will get to hear of this place more often than you would like.

Now, the roof-top can easily accommodate about 30 – 40 people, in spaced out comfortable seating, is not really much affected by the ‘no-smoking ban in public places’ put into effect by the Government and is heaven for people who would like to check out the real feel of Delhi and chill out for a while. The food smells divine (atleast the Steaks do!) and the service is pretty much ok, if you are not in a hurry. The pricing, although increased from our last visit, are still very much affordable and lite on the pocket. Beef Steak @ Rs. 130 is killer, especially given the fact that it tastes heavenly. Although, they could look at serving some breads along with it; but then I’m not complaining.

We had ordered for some Pepper Steaks and the Cheese Rum Steak (all Buff, mind you. Although for the non-beef eaters there is always the option of chicken) and were in a bit of a hurry to have it. There were 2 reasons behind this, one, all of us were really hungry and the thought of the Steak was just too appetizing and second, one of us had a deadline to meet (to reach home!). And, as it always happens, when you are in a hurry, you never manage to finish what you intend to on time. Even though we were told that since there was not too much pressure on the Chef with other orders, we should get ours in no time, it did take about an hour for it to be served. But, it was Worth the wait!

It just took us 10 mins flat to polish off our respective delicacies and we left the place with plans of returning soon. It is a must visit for people who love Steaks and their food equally.

Hotel Shelton,

5043, Main Bazaar

Pahar Ganj, Opposite New Delhi Railway Station

New Delhi (ofcourse!)

Ph # - +91 – 11 – 23580575 / +91 – 9818492479