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Spice Caves Restaurant Review | Lucknow
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Hi Everyone,
I am a die-hard foodie so when I recently got an opportunity to visit one of the newly opened restaurants in Lucknow called SPICE CAVES I just couldn't help but say Yes.
Lets begin with the exteriors first... Spice Caves is an Indo-Chinese Themed Family Restaurant situated in the busy market of Patrakar Puram, Vivek Khand-4 , Gomti Nagar, Lucknow.
It`s the talk of the town these days more so for its interiors that are designed like a cave.
I spotted the restaurant sign board above the Samsung showroom and went on to explore it. From outside it didn`t look like it was much roomy but that perception of mine changed once I entered it.
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Spice Caves Restaurant Review | Lucknow |
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Spice Caves Restaurant Review | Lucknow |
The entrance door which leads upto the restaurant on the first floor via a staircase.
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Spice Caves Restaurant Review | Lucknow |
A beautiful cave-man like soldier statue in the middle of the staircase matching with the 'cave' theme of the restaurant.
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Spice Caves Restaurant Review | Lucknow |
On reaching the first floor I saw a beautiful mural on the wall matching with the sign board of the restaurant visible from the roadside.
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Spice Caves Restaurant Review | Lucknow
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The entrance door to the restaurant was a beautifully carved heavy wooden door. The door had dancing aborigine carvings again matching with the intriguing cave-man theme.
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Spice Caves Restaurant Review | Lucknow
On entering the restaurant, I was quite surprised to see that there was barely a table vacant. It was hustling and bustling with people, food and laughter yet the ambience was quite mellowed. The restaurant was fully air-conditioned and the temperature was faily cool and comfortable as compared to the extreme heat outside. This could be because of the restaurant interiors which resembled those of a cave with dense leafy creepers all over the walls and the roof. The murals on the walls were astonishingly beautiful...I was intrigued and started looking around to absorb the beauty.
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The false ceiling of the restaurant designed like the roof of a cave...
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Spice Caves Restaurant Review | Lucknow
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Beautiful thick n dense creepers on the walls and roof...
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On the extreme right hand side of the restaurant was a raised section with tables. It was somewhat secluded from the remaining restaurant being at a different level and on one corner. A table was reserved for me there but I moved on to explore a little more.
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Spice Caves Restaurant Review | Lucknow |
As I walked ahead I saw different areas in the restaurant...The restaurant has alleys and corners and as you walk ahead you can`t expect what`s coming next since you do not get a complete view of the restaurant from one point. So I spotted the cash-counter, the door to the kitchen, a lot more tables ...
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Spice Caves Restaurant Review | Lucknow
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Spice Caves Restaurant Review | Lucknow
I also saw a window with cartoony animal paintings on the wall inside...
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Spice Caves Restaurant Review | Lucknow
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I went further ahead to realize it was a recreation room for the kids...There were several toys in there and the children were busy enjoying them with their parents watching over...The room was designed keeping the Jungle-Book theme in mind!
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So after exploring the restaurant I headed back to my table. On my way back I also spotted a television set for guests who would like to catch up on the evening news or the match score.
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Spice Caves Restaurant Review | Lucknow
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That`s me sitting poisedly after having taken a guided tour of the restaurant ready to be served the delicacies.
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IndianBeautyReviewer at the Spice Caves Restaurant | Lucknow
First I was offered a damp towelette for wiping and freshening up my hands...
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Spice Caves Restaurant Review | Lucknow |
Then served was cold bottled water, assorted pickles n chutneys and the serviette was beautifully folded. What struck me most was the cutlery which was a blend of copper and modern textured silver.
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Spice Caves Restaurant Review | Lucknow |
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Spice Caves Restaurant Review | Lucknow |
The menu was offered and I chose a few dishes from the Chinese as well as the Indian categories. I was told that the complete menu of the restaurant is available on the zomato website in case one would like to pre-order or makeup one`s mind in advance what he/she would like to have once they reach the restaurant.
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For drinks I ordered a good old Mojito with mint leaves, lime juice, crushed ice with soda and sprite. It is one of my favorite mocktails and is a great summer refreshment.
Mojito : Price 145 INR/-
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Spice Caves Restaurant Review | Lucknow |
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Spice Caves Restaurant Review | Lucknow |
I mentioned to the connoisseur that my favorite cuisine was Chinese so in starters he suggested me to try Crispy Mushroom with Baby Corn. It was so delicious and I am happy I ordered it. It had fried mushroom and baby corn pieces in salt and pepper sauteed in chinese sauce. So very yum.
Crispy Mushroom with Baby Corn : Price 145 INR/-
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Spice Caves Restaurant Review | Lucknow |
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Spice Caves Restaurant Review | Lucknow |
Then it was time for main course ... I ordered one dish from Indian and one from Chinese category. I also ordered two kinds of Indian Breads. I skipped the rice that day as I had already had lots of rice to my heart`s content during lunch that day. Also, I only ordered vegetarian dishes since I am one.
Mushroom Kaleji Chef Special : Price 265 INR/-
Mushrooms cooked in a special gravy with traditional spices
This was a delightful rich dish loaded with mouth watering mushrooms in a creamy gravy with a hearty mix of spices. anyone who loves mushrooms would go head-over-heels for it just like I did.
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Spice Caves Restaurant Review | Lucknow
Chilly Paneer : Price 265 INR/-
Cube Cottage Cheese in Chilly Sauce
A good old chinese chilly paneer has always been my favorite. I like a little extra gravy/sauce in my dishes and that is what I was served. I am more used to a much spicier and redder looking chilly paneer and to my liking it was a little bland. I would have preferred a spicier version of this dish but nevertheless I still enjoyed it. The cottage cheese pieces were fresh and had the perfect soft rubbery texture.
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Stuffed Nan : Price 95 INR/-
Indian bread stuffed with vegetables
The stuffed nan was super soft and succulent. It was stuffed to its utmost capacity which made it amazing. I enjoyed it thoroughly.
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Spice Caves Restaurant Review | Lucknow |
Tandoori Roti : Price 35 INR/-
Indian bread cooked in tandoor
I ordered Tandoori Roti without any butter/ghee yet the roti was super soft and the dough tasted very fresh. It has bits of fresh finely chopped coriander which was giving it a lovely taste. They were baked to perfection.
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Spice Caves Restaurant Review | Lucknow |
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Spice Caves Restaurant Review | Lucknow |
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Spice Caves Restaurant Review | Lucknow |
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Spice Caves Restaurant Review | Lucknow |
After a hearty meal its was time for dessert. A fabulous meal is never complete without a mouth watering dessert. There wern`t many choices in dessert unfortunately, but a good old sundae icecream in a cup is not only a lovely sight but a perfect sweet ending to a mouth watering meal. Children and adults both love this non-fussy dessert.
Icecream Sundae : Price 75 INR/-
Vanilla Icecream, Strawberry Icecream, Chocolate Icecream, Butter Scotch Icecream, Nuts, Fruits
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Spice Caves Restaurant Review | Lucknow |
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Spice Caves Restaurant Review | Lucknow |
Thats me again enjoying the sundae after savouring the delicious meal.
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Spice Caves Restaurant Review | Lucknow |
After thoroughly enjoying my dessert I thought the lovely night had come to an end but to my surprise I was offered a Pan Shot which was a Pan flovored creamy milky drink which contained Pan (betel leaf), and other digestive spices. I have only ever had it in Spice Caves and never before. It was so yummy and I appreciated it so much that I was offered another one by the connoisseur. This is a must try if you ever visit Spice Caves.
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Spice Caves Restaurant Review | Lucknow |
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Spice Caves Restaurant Review | Lucknow |
I would like to thank the team of Spice Caves, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow who were so warm and welcoming. Their food and hospitality was amazing and I truly felt like royalty. It was an experience to remember. I would definately urge you all to visit the restaurant to experience the taste and ambience yourselves. I am sure it would be wonderful !
C U Soon :X