Peshawri -ITC Sonar

I will have to admit that given the price, I wasn't too happy with the overall experience. Food and drink approximately costs twice that in Oh Calcutta but the taste and presentation certainly takes a back seat .

The ambiance is nice and you get to feel happy that you are dining within the ITC compounds .But that's sort of it I guess. The food definitely wasn't bad quality wise; this is after all a very expensive meal we are talking about, but I really couldn't get the same sensation in my taste buds as I have had in cheaper but more popular Afghan joints in New York which are run by actual Afghani people. Even with presenting complimentary side dishes, I think Peshawari should definitely improve their game. In Oh Calcutta, you get a wide assortment of chutneys and raita the moment you are seated. Here it's just papad, onions and coriander paste. Nothing else.

With regards to drinks, I ordered two large Jack Daniels , pretty much the same thing I order in other restaurants from the bar as well. Here, I sort of felt that the drinks had a much weaker potency than in other joints. Unless you absolutely can't go without some poison for the day, I wouldn't recommend having drinks here.

Regarding the food, as I have said before, it is decent but just from a culinary standpoint, I couldn't discern anything unique. The chicken we particularly order tastes pretty much like the chicken you can get from any standard at a fraction of the price. The desserts were fine and the only saving grace I guess.

Also, one frustrating experience for me personally was having to deal with flies buzzing about occasionally on my table. It was so distracting to eat with them about.

In short, I would recommend a visit if only to gather the experience of getting to dine at ITC Sonar. I just won't vouch for the place as a gourmet.