Fine dining takes a little more effort nowadays, as diners have gotten used to the pomp and show of the dining appeal. It’s no longer a simple affair of going out and getting food. It has become a whole experience. As the trend is nowadays, most restaurants are putting out fun gimmicks to draw the patrons in. There is one eatery that goes all out to impress it’s diners, through food and setting a splendid ambience to dazzle their senses. When we feel like having a good time, we take ourselves to ‘The Smoke Factory’, a funky looking food joint known for serving superb lip-smacking food in a lovely ambience. This gastropub is picture-perfect for families and office goers, dropping by post work for a gratifying meal. Pinpoint it at Gardens Galleria Mall, Sector 38, Noida.

Making a clever move, The Smoke Factory skips the unnecessary gastronomic hoopla and settle for what it knows best. The chef combines three cornerstones of Indian gastronomic market – North Indian, Chinese, Italian – in a vast varied menu, presenting quite a pleasing display for their diners. Those part of a big group can get a beer bucket. Non-drinkers can settle for a mocktail or a smoothie. Wash down a couple of nibbles with your drink while you unwind. Great pick-me ups are, Thai red curry chicken tikka, paneer biryani arancini, Mexican chicken taco, quesadillas farm fresh vegetables, lemon fish and mezze platter. Satisfy your appetite further with a plethora of mains such as, tandoori chicken tikka makhan lal, pasta rose sauce, classic veg burger, smokey paneer pizza, peri peri chicken steak, mix vegetable bahar, spaghetti aglio olio con pepperoncini and sole fillet.

One can see the innovativeness of the chef throughout the menu, up to the desserts section. Any sugarholic would be excited to try, roohafza rasmalai, chocolate walnut brownie, duo of chocolate gulab jamun, dirty chocolate crumble and gulab jamun. While you enjoy your meal, soothing live music plays in the background wrapping you in a cocoon of pleasure. Step outside in their charming outdoor section to soak up the breeze. Interiors are a juxtaposition of funk, earthiness and eccentricity. Quirky wall arts and striking design elements are used to define the space. A sprawling wood-heavy room is lifted up by the clever use of cycles on the ceiling, wig wearing skeleton and modern lamps. To gain amazing discounts book a table through EazyDiner.