Ala Liberty Veg Dining — Restaurant in Hyderabad

As a passionate food enthusiast, I am deeply disappointed to share my recent dining experience at a restaurant that shall remain unnamed. From start to finish, the lack of fresh ingredients and the overwhelmingly bland taste left me questioning why I even bothered stepping foot in the establishment.

The first sign of trouble was apparent as soon as I glanced at the menu. It was a typical assortment of dishes one might expect to find at any run-of-the-mill restaurant, but there was no mention of seasonal ingredients or any indication of a farm-to-table approach. Red flags went up as I realized this could mean only one thing - a lack of emphasis on the freshness of their offerings.

I reluctantly placed my order, hoping against hope that perhaps the kitchen staff would find some way to salvage the meal. Alas, that hope was short-lived. When the food finally arrived, it was painfully evident that the ingredients used were far from fresh. The vegetables looked tired and lifeless, as if they had been sitting in the back of the refrigerator for far too long.

The taste of the dishes was even more disappointing than the lack of freshness. Every single item on my plate had an indistinguishable, monotonous flavor that bordered on being tasteless. It seemed as though the chef had completely forgotten to season the dishes, leaving me wondering if they had lost their sense of taste altogether.

To add insult to injury, the presentation of the food was lackluster and unappetizing. The dishes lacked any artistic flair or attention to detail, making them appear more like cafeteria food than a restaurant's culinary creations.

Throughout the meal, the service was equally lackadaisical. It was apparent that the staff had little enthusiasm for their work, further dampening the overall dining experience. Empty water glasses were ignored, and it took an eternity for anyone to come to our table to inquire about our satisfaction.

In conclusion, I cannot in good conscience recommend this restaurant to anyone seeking a delightful dining experience. The lack of fresh ingredients and the consistently bland taste of the dishes left a lasting negative impression. As a food lover, I believe that quality ingredients and skilled preparation are the cornerstones of any memorable meal. Unfortunately, this restaurant failed on both counts, resulting in an unpalatable and forgettable experience. Save your time and money and explore other dining options that prioritize the importance of fresh,...

My 2nd time trying an all vegetarian buffet and this place to my utter disappointment could not live up to the price for the buffet. Mostly dismal taste and preparation barring a very few dishes. Salads were okay, and fresh. Golgappa was too plain. After Jalpaan got my hopes up for good Golgappa in Hyderabad, this place brought me back to the ground. Butter Garlic Rice did not have that necessary aroma associated with it. Singapore Noodles was cooked with rice noodles and it was the best of the Chinese dishes, nicely cooked. Cantonese Vegetables taste just fine but Veg Moussaka was largely underwhelming. Taste-wise the pizza was okay and it's good that they serve thin crust but you need to bake it more. The crust should be crunchy while you eat it and should not be very tough on the teeth. Both red sauce and white sauce pasta were dismal. Red sauce pasta only felt like you're eating tomato puree and white sauce pasta felt all milk and nothing else. Among the starters they served, Veg Manchurian was good. Paneer and Pineapple were okayish and the Bruschetta was disappointing. The trick at the buffet is not consume a lot of these dishes as it can be very filling and prevent you from trying other dishes. Main course saved the day for me. Veg Biryani, Dal Makhani, Paneer Khurchan and English Kumbh Makai complimented each other well. Properly cooked with all the necessary Indian spices together saved the day slightly for my disappointed soul. Desserts were a big disappointment aside from the ice-cream which was customizable. Ras Malai it felt as if had gone stale. Mango Shrikhand was sour, clearly they didn't have fresh mangoes or didn't get enough ripe ones. The pastries did not help repair the damage in any way either. All in all, having to wait for a good 20-25 mins. for a seat even after reserving it beforehand and having my friend treat us for a buffet costing 700 each, it was a highly dismal and underwhelming experience in terms of the food. It could be due to a Saturday rush also hence, won't give them anymore stick for that. But i really hope they improve the experience and make it price-worthy. Would not recommend this place presently, instead go to Jalpaan in Begumpet. 650 buffet per person with almost same variety but much...

Did someone say Ramen ?

Oh yes A'la Liberty did, with 8 different curated Ramen bowls picked from popular streets of Asian countries. A'la Liberty as a brand synonymous to pure Vegetarian (with jain options) food, the chefs have carefully crafted these Ramen bowls with freshest of vegetarian ingredients to give it a closest traditional touch. I have tried quite a few and I absolutely loved how the portion to pricing with quality is maintained. The good news is AlaLiberty is on dineout GIRF offering 50% discount with extra 15% when paid via HDFC credit card which means a bill of 1000 ₹ will drop down to 350 ₹. As a customer its absolute value for money & how it benefits the brand ? Well it helps to bring new customers and then its up to the brand on how they convert them to be a repeat customers with their food, service and experience .

Miso Ramen Bowl - Miso paste cooked in vegetable stock which makes the base, with soft chewy noodles along side, topped with bokchoy, shitake mushrooms, veg sticks, spring onions . I was expecting some bean sprouts but not complaints. Overall a wholesome bowl. This bowl of goodness is often referred to being gut friendly.

3rd Degree Ramen Bowl - As the name indicates its a spicy torture (with the spice from chillies and heat from peppercorns) to the most common palate. I can still take more spice though 🙈. Soft noodles served along with szechwan sauce, topped with bell peppers & birdseye chilli makes its perfect oohhh 😓 bowl 🥣 .

Korean Ramen Bowl - Yet another beautiful bowl of twisted noodles with Korean curry . Usually grilled or tossed mushrooms are topped but here its cooked along with curry. Topped with bell peppers, spinach, veg sticks .

Besides I tasted Burmese Ramen bowl too and is highly recommended.

Overall one of its kind Ramen feast and gets the #CEXYrecommends tag for the safety, hygine, ambience, service , food & experience. This is untill March 28th. Besides, their famous pure Vegetarian buffet is always there.

PS - My sincere request is to carry your own water bottle which cuts the plastic usage everytime you dine in . #SustainableLiving #ramen #feast #alaliberty #hyderabad #blogger #food #clickeatxploreyo #livecexy...