Some restaurants however well-known have their own area of expertise. While they might have a humbler outlook, they are known for what counts best – food. And North West Delhi is filled with them. This side of Delhi is sadly lacking on the trendy gastronomy front but it does have some fabulous places to save it from non-entity. Rohini’s claim to fame is a wonderful restaurant that may be not that fancy to look at but manages to pull in quite a crowd. Located at Ring Road Mall, Rohini is ‘Pikwik’, a sought after restaurant for families living in the vicinity. Regulars swear by its food and as it is owned by an Ex-Oberoi chef, food simply sings through. It’s an ideal place to take your family to if you are a connoisseur of Indian gastronomy.
Pikwik keeps a crowd-pleasing menu that features multiple cuisines, from North Indian to Chinese to Continental to Mughlai. Food is prepared beautifully beckoning you to come again and again to sample their delicious fare. As they have a full-fledged bar menu. Dabble into their cocktails range to complement your meal. One is bound to be impressed by their exhaustive length of menu. The variety is simply mind-blowing. Start instantly with the appetizers like, paneer malai tikka, drums of heaven, chilli cheese toast, palak patta chaat, five spice fish black bean dry, maas ke sule, hot & fiery chicken wings, mangsher chop and Indonesian chicken sate. Explore further with, sweet & sour chicken, paneer lababdar, chicken stroganoff, cappelini bologonaise, chicken tikka makhanwala, stir fried mushrooms in Szechwan sauce, navrattan korma, Goan fish curry, the oh my god burger and hand pulled lamb tacos.
After such breath-taking main course you may not have space left for desserts but do manage to sample a few, as Pikwik won’t disappoint you. Indulge in, bhaapa doi, falooda kulfi, brownie in a jar, gulab jamun, crème caramel and mango phirnee. The interiors of Pikwik may not be very stylish or fancy looking but they are striking in their own right. A black and white theme dominate the formally designed space and sharp edgy elements are added to elevate the décor. An LED lit ceiling, comfy black formal tables, cushioned walls and wide running windows comprises the décor at Pikwik. The place is pocket-friendly so don’t hesitate to splurge on food.
- Do not miss the 'Paan Flavored Milk Shot' they serve with the bill
- It has an extensive menu, ranging from North Indian to Chinese to shakes and smoothies
- Do try 'Dum Aloo' and 'Butter Chicken'