Taksim

Each city has its own flavour when it comes to its nightlife. Take a fill of what the city has to offer through the pubs to get an idea of what makes the city so unique. Delhi for instance is a city that likes its own pace. When it likes to party, it pauses and breaths hence the temporary reprieves created to give the tipplers a stopping place. Although bar-hoppers like their share of cosy closed in spaces but at times they head for the bars where they can unwind surrounded by nature. Al fresco bar-hopping is how Delhi parties. ‘Taksim’ offers tipplers exactly that, a relaxing yet stylish space backed by a charming outdoor section you can escape to for a breather. This fun restro-bar is tucked at Ansal Plaza Mall on Khel Gaon Marg.

A separate smoking section is there for the cig-addicts. While peppy live music plays in the background, start browsing through Taksim’s amazing bar menu which covers everything from wine to beer to whisky to gin to vodka to tequila. If you would like a smooth happy buzz then try Taksim’s delicious signature cocktails. With a demerara fig mojito or Taksim square, dig into their multi-cuisine menu that opens with, wasabi prawns, dahi ke sholey, mutton cutlet & crispy bacon pav, beyti kebab, palak patta ki milly filly chat, mushroom hargao, chello kebab, cottage cheese shawarma quesadilla, shish taouk, curried potato arnachini pav and kohliwada fish tikka. Don’t go home hungry rather feast on, fusion penne in makhani, roasted red snapper, Thai red curry, saffron baked veg, butter chicken, Pakistani Balti gosht, chicken lasagne and Szechwan chicken with fried rice.

Sip on a glass of wine before digging into Taksim’s final sweet course. Pamper your sweet tooth with, blueberry cheese cake, baklava, chocolate mud slide, banoffee pie and double dracker mousse. Taksim organises musical nights on particular days, reserve ahead. A spacious lounge area on upper level is ideal to seat 18 people, ideal for a small party. Chef Sanjay does a great job with the menu. Taksim is a sprawling restro-bar done up in a tasteful elegant way. Décor is taken pains with and are trendy looking. However, if weather permits sit in their charming terrace area which is dotted with pergolas. Taksim is only a medium priced place but is completely value for money.