About Cafe 9, Galleria Market, Gurgaon
Caffe 9 at outer circle, Connaught place is like a classic melody that has been going around for generations repeated by the folks you meet. Though it is not hip or trendy it has a timeless characteristic to carry it along. Pale washed walls with evergreen bamboo used as accents/divider. The chairs are comfortable and the feel of the restaurant is calm. It is a great place to have quiet time or to even celebrate special occasions with family. The staff is very efficient and serves you well. They try to help you with whatever questions you have. A huge point in their favour is the music. The restaurant conducts live gig by a duo who plays retro music and also takes requests. That is a refreshing change from western music you normally hear blaring from Caffe 9’s trendy neighbours.
One thing for which caffe 9 has acquired attention is its extensive menu. There is ongoing variety for appetizers, mains and desserts. The soups and mezze platter are what you come across first. The enticing section of starters display seafood, chicken and paneer cooked in diverse manners. Herb butter and mustard sauce is applied to add a peppery twist to the pomfret and salmon. Oriental part of the menu uses lemon basil, bean sauce and chilli for every kind of vegetable and chicken. Murg pashtoon and goght kali mirch makes a wonderful mains option. The choices of kebabs act as perfect munchers with the drinks. Draught beer, bourbon, gin, rum, aperitifs, the selection spoils you. Australian, Spanish, Californian, Italian, the wines list is global. Classic cocktails are mixed with experienced hands which sooths your mind. But the star of their wine list is a cocktail ‘earthquake’ which is a blend of tequila with fresh strawberries and orange bitter. This poison is what pulls you back each time besides the wide menu selection.
The restaurant has family dining area separate from the soundproof bar which is a blessing. You can relish your drink in peace catching up with old friends. The charges for two in a place as classy as this are not bad. Sixteen hundred is all it costs you. If you don’t want to struggle with the Connaught place traffic then this place is a wise choice.
