Mad over Grill, Ahmedabad – A Flame-Kissed Affair with Flavours As someone who’s constantly exploring Ahmedabad’s ever-evolving food scene, I recently stumbled upon Mad over Grill, tucked into the city's culinary corners — and let me tell you, it turned out to be more than just another BBQ joint.
I visited the place during a family celebration, and what I thought would be a usual buffet experience turned into a rather memorable evening filled with good vibes, warm service, and some genuinely well-crafted food.
✨ Ambience: Cosy, Vibrant & Family-First
From the moment we stepped in, the vibe was inviting — think warm lighting, simple but chic interiors, and a buzz of conversations and clinks of cutlery. Perfect for birthdays, reunions, or even casual weekend dinners.
The highlight? A beautifully set-up birthday celebration with balloon décor and space to comfortably host the entire family, from toddlers to grandparents. The staff graciously accommodated our cake-cutting ceremony, which added a personal touch you don’t get everywhere.
🔥 Grill Section – The True Heart of the Place
Let’s get straight to the sizzle.
Char-Grilled Corn on the Cob – Smoky, sweet, and slightly charred to perfection. It had that satisfying crunch with every bite.
Paneer Tikka & Spiced Potato Cubes – The paneer was soft yet firm, marinated in a tangy tandoori masala that left a pleasant aftertaste. The potato was a sleeper hit – subtly spiced, smoky, and well-textured.
Accompanied Mint Chutney – Cool, zesty, and paired wonderfully with the grill items, adding freshness after the char.
🍝 Buffet Bites – East Meets West
This wasn’t your usual overloaded buffet. The selection felt curated, and here’s what stood out:
Yellow Hakka Noodles – A turmeric twist on the usual, mildly spiced and tossed with bell peppers. It gave off a homely, comforting feel.
Classic Stir-Fried Noodles – Smokier and more robust in flavor. This one leaned more Chinese-style with soy, ginger, and crisp veggies.
Red Sauce Pasta – A delightful surprise! The penne was perfectly al dente, coated in a tangy, tomato-rich sauce with just enough cheese and heat.
Green Pesto Pasta – While the sauce was creamy, it could’ve used a touch more seasoning. It looked vibrant but needed a slight flavor boost.
Dumplings in White Sauce – Unique and soft dumplings submerged in a creamy, béchamel-inspired sauce. A subtle dish, more comforting than bold.
The cake-cutting ceremony felt intimate and joyful, with the entire staff cooperating seamlessly. It’s always a win when a restaurant accommodates personal celebrations with a smile rather than a frown.
The atmosphere was filled with genuine laughter, claps, and sparkle — and as a food lover, it’s these little human moments that elevate a meal into a memory.
Mad over Grill isn’t just about barbecue; it’s about celebrating food and family. From its variety of Indo-continental fare to the warmth of its staff, it hits the right notes for a casual, happy outing.
While a few dishes could be elevated in terms of boldness and seasoning, the overall experience — especially the grill starters — makes it a worthy pitstop for foodies...
Read moreWent for dinner with family as it's new in area and with expectations of having good time...
Price was 500 per person.... When you pay 500 you expect nice food and service but to my surprise when you go for self service you will feel that you are at William John's Pizza no change in salads and starters even William John's is better than this as almost half of salad bowls were empty, whatever you like to eat you have to ask to refill service bowl and they bring very little refill which will not even suffice 4-5 person and again bowls are empty... Pathetic service.... Food quality is even below average...
As per name was expecting atleast barbeque will be good but it was even below average....
Chaat options are not recommend to try, no taste in any plates of chaat and even they make it like chutneys are too much expensive and only few drops are to be used.... Roadside Bombay bhelpuri wala will have better taste than this....
In main course you will have oily veg sabji sticky & soggy noodles/pastas like you are at cheap restaurants, in menu you are offered 5 different Indian breads in main course but at counter only butter roti is available....
No unlimited beverages are offered except single serve mocktail in 500 rs.
After having food none cared to serve icecream and as we spoiled our mood by having such food we left the place....
Overall waste of money and if you expect fabulous food after paying 500+tax than please don't visit... Visited for 1st and...
Read moreTo be honest, I found it not value for money spent. The outlet looks very huge and fancy but nothing extraordinary in overall experience. "Mad Over Grills" is the sub-brand by William John's Pizza. I would advise better to go for any William John's outlet and you will have the better experience. I felt the poor management. They are lacking allocation of tables if you are coming late. I saw that they allocated tables for someone who came later than us and we needed to wait for 15-20 minutes and in that time we faced the power loss - total darkness in the restaurant. Refill of empty items was very slow on the main buffet counter. We ordered 2 mocktails. The waiter is serving those 2 mocktails to my next table. Those people said they have not ordered it. Then I called them and he came to serve. They simply have no coordination of what a customer ordered and where to serve. Out of huge buffet menu, you will find only 30% items tasteful. The rest items lacks the taste. Pizza and garlic bread taste was very horrible. Only 3 of 5 barbecue starter was something which I can say up to mark as per my expectations. I would advise the management to focus on food quality over...
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