Having heard much about Sagar Gaire, a popular Bhopal-origin chain, from a friend who raved about its student popularity and affordable prices, I decided to give it a try. My friend specifically insisted I try their sandwich, which, along with their special soup, was said to make for a filling and budget-friendly lunch, often costing around ₹80. We visited on a Saturday at 8 PM and ordered a paneer cheese sandwich and their special soup. Unfortunately, the soup wasn't available. The sandwich took about 15 minutes to prepare, and it's worth noting that Sagar Gaire operates on a self-serve model. After receiving our order, we struggled a bit to find a place to sit, eventually settling for a table uncomfortably close to the restroom, which had a noticeable odor. My observations regarding hygiene were a bit concerning. The cook used a dirty cloth to wipe down his cooking station, then used the same cloth to clean his hands and even a cooking pan. While this level of hygiene might not be uncommon in some Indian restaurants, it's certainly not ideal. Despite these issues, the paneer cheese sandwich itself was quite good. It featured fried paneer mixed with a standard sauce, and at ₹150, it felt reasonably priced for the quantity. Overall, the menu appeared to offer good value. In conclusion, if you're not overly concerned about hygiene and your stomach is accustomed to diverse culinary experiences (as mine is, thanks to Indian government engineering college mess food!), then Sagar Gaire is certainly worth a try for its tasty and...
Read moreMy first ever visit to this or a Sagar Gaire restaurant.
The Ambience, Beauty, Cleanliness and Decor from outside to inside was breathtaking!
The Feng Shui of this outlet was amazingly cozy, relaxing, warm and welcoming! It felt I was in a foreign country.
The staff were wearing clean and nice uniforms. They were not serving, only eager to clean up the tables as soon as the guest ate.
Sagar Gaire is "A self-service restaurant". From ordering to pick-up. Pay when ordering, pick-up food in 5 to 10 mins.
The presentation of food was exceptional and unique.
The food was hot and tasted great!
My travel companion and I ordered:
Italian Pasta, Amritsari Kulcha, Rajma Chawal (basmati rice) and water bottle. The total bill was Rs 570 (see pics).
I love this place, I will look for their presence in other cities in Madhya Pradesh and beyond.
This was my first visit, certainly not the last.
Thank you for giving me the vast Sagar like or Oceanic experience of the Indian and international dishes under one roof!
Honest comment from a traveller on a journey from Home: Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies to Homeland: India since October...
Read moreI have never left a negative review in my life, I also think that you can expect some sort of standard when you go out to eat. Unfortunately, the standard at this restaurant was very poor. Where do I start? Having entered the restaurant all messy staff are so unprofessional just like fish market, they are shouting very loudly in the whole restaurant feels like fish market or a road-side dhaba. After that I ordered some dishes and rate them individual according to their own taste