Maini's Green Leaf

At the risk of bankrupting yourself post a lavish dinner in New Delhi, one can dine at those pocket-friendly eateries located in the city to save yourself a bundle. Although a handful few there are some very good affordable restaurants in the city, which can give you a luxurious feast without burning a hole in your pocket. If you reside on Delhi-Ghaziabad border or into either city then drive towards Kaushambi where you will find ‘Maini’s Green Leaf’ located at Metro Station. This smart family restaurant is an excellent place to enjoy a hefty meal within budget in the company of family or friends. One might assume that being a budget-friendly restaurant the décor may be lacking at Maini’s Green Leaf but it isn’t so.

A pleasing likeable selection of North Indian and Chinese dishes sums up the menu of Maini’s Green Leaf. Bear in mind that this place is purely vegetarian, no meat in sight. While this might be a disappointing fact for carnivores, vegetarians however rejoice in the news. Jains are welcome here to enjoy a leisurely vegetarian meal for affordable prices. Also no alcohol is served. Make do with soup. Dive into their vast menu through the appetizers such as, chaap tikka, akhrot & subz ki seekh, dragon roll, dahi ke sholey, crispy honey chilly potato, hara bhara kebab, stuffed soya chaap and bharwan aloo Firdausi. Main course is heady selection of, chaap tikka masala, veg sweet & sour, mushroom khumb hara pyaz, Japanese paneer satay, assorted vegetables in hot garlic sauce, paneer makhani, desi pasta, vegetable kung pao, malai kofta, chilly paneer gravy and dhingri shabnam.

Pick a bowl of fried rice/noodles or a basket of flatbread to mop up the gravies. Papad pyaz parantha is a unique take of the chef, do try it. A pair of diners can try their ‘meal for 2’ deal. Their interiors are pleasing and classically designed to stand the test of time. Soft beige furnishings works beautifully against dark wood highlights and the spaciousness across two dining floors gives an added advantage of space. Décor is attractive, classic and elegant. It’s a surprise to learn that Maini’s Green Leaf is so affordable and pocket-friendly. Here, you have a chance to dine luxuriously on a lavish eclectic menu in a charming setting for reasonable prices. We call that a win-win situation.