Parsi cuisine is one of India’s unsung heroes, yet to discover fame and as much popularity as other more visible cuisines. The cuisine is known for its old-fashioned homely touch and its simplicity that makes it so memorable to us. Parsi cuisine has generally escaped notice but few years ago it gained fire and became talk of the town due to a hot new restaurant that made us fall in love with Parsi cuisine all over again. Splashed across the tabloids for its quirky décor and comforting Parsi menu, ‘SodaBottleOpenerWala’ garnered accolades almost immediately. Since its opening in Khan Market, the chain of restaurants has spread across Delhi in short span of time, each outlet just as brilliant as the other. The recent addition to the list is the one in DLF Mall of India in Sector 18, Noida.
As we said before, Parsi cuisine is the heart and soul of SodaBottleOpenerWala, it’s every inch a loving tribute to this wonderful heritage. The best part is that it’s all so affordable. You can have a delectable Parsi feast for very nominal prices. We suggest you to indulge freely and lavishly. Pick raspberry soda from their Irani bar to accompany your starters. Tuck into, chilli cheese pav, chicken baida roti, tareli machi, Parsi style jumbo prawn, vada pav, bhuna chicken sandwich, chicken cutlis pav, crispy corn & bhel, eggs kejriwal, mutton keema puff and chicken farcha. Go deeper with main course featuring, paatra ni macchi, paneer sanju baba, bambaiyya chicken biryani, breach candy awesome okra, salli mutton, vegetable berry pulao, dhansak, bharuchi paneer akuri, squid & prawn patio, tarela rainbow trout, goan choriz pav, Goan mushroom curry and khattu meethu pumpkin.
Look around you and admire your surroundings before ordering desserts to make some space. Take in the delightful décor emphasising traditional Parsi heritage through brightly painted walls, covered with vintage family photographs, old advertisements and furnishings pieces. SodaBottleOpenerWala resembles a cluttered much beloved drawing room of an old Irani couple. Find joy in that old gramophone and that age old telephone tucked into that corner. Food comes in innovative display of tiffin boxes, old milk bottles, cake pan and skillets. Dig into traditional lagan nu custer, super tasty pumpkin flan, mixed berry trifle or chocolate peanut butter cheesecake before heading home with a smile on your face.
- The menu has a few more add-ons from its Gurgaon familia!
- The vegetarian berry pulao is actually tastier than the non-vegetarian version
- There is an option of wheat bran pav for the health conscious