Let me start by sharing that the food was absolutely amazing, the Thai curry was the best one I'd had in over 5 years when I used to live in Vancouver which is known for its south East Asian influence.

Around 20-25 minutes after I ordered, and before my order had arrived,I was asked to move tables as apparently the table had been "reserved" for Chef Varun and his retreat guests. Now I do not understand why that waitress did not tell me this before I got seated, or why Chef Varun's retreat guests should be given preference over other paying customers in the first place. But hey, things happen and I'd have switched seats without any issues had there been another empty seats present. Instead , I was asked to:

1. Switch seats,
2. Share seats with someone With no remorse, an apparent rudeness, and a sense of entitlement - after I'd ordered a 400 rupee dish, and it was raining like cats and dogs outside so there was no option of leaving. Thankfully, when Varun came he was understanding and I did not have to move tables.

Next, I'd ordered a hot cacao at the beginning of my meal, to be brought in a little later. When my meal was over and the waiter came to clear the dish, I asked for the cacao again. He said it's being prepared. 20 minutes and still no sign of it. I ask again, he says it's being prepared and we'll bring it shortly. Almost 30 minutes passed and there was no sign of it, and I decided to leave the place. While paying, I asked the waiter you didn't bring my order, and I could literally not believe the words that came out of his mouth - sir I didn't take that order. Are you freaking kidding me?! And when I said what, he smilingly said "sir wo kisi aur ko de diya"(translation:sir I gave it to someone else) This takes the cake, and if two different waiters and waitresses behave this way, that too in the presence of Varun, it is definitely a red flag.

It was an absolute harrowing experience, what with the apparent shoving off, the careless attitude of the waiters, with stool and farts being discussed on the next table by Varun and his retreat guests(which, I understand are an important part of gut health and thus the discussion, but the lack of sensitivity displayed by Varun to discuss these things while someone is having their food on the next table is appalling and speaks to me about the tone of the place and I'm sure that I'm not the only one on whom this was inflicted upon). The only good thing was the food and for that I'm giving it 2 stars, but chef Varun should understand that when people come to cafes like this, they don't come to just have good food, but also a good experience, and sadly even though the food was good - I will not be returning or recommending this cafe to anyone.