Saileela Family Restaurant — Restaurant in Pune

Had seen this place on Insta reel with mention of Kala Masala mutton, hence went to try out. We reached by late 11.15 pm and this was still open. We ordered 1 mutton kala masala curry, 1 half malvani mutton handi to along with Indrayani rice and Tandoor Roti. This place serves Bhakri and Chapatti also but since we arrived late it was over. The atmosphere/ ambience was decent and 4-5 table mostly family were dinning. This place also offer Chicken and Mutton thali. Coming back to taste the Kala Masala mutton curry was good in taste however the quantity was less as compared to the price. At Rs 320 we had only 5 piece of mutton, that too mostly with heavy bone. Similarly with the malvani handi at Rs 400 it served only 6 pieces. Surprisingly we found the Malvani mutton and it's red rassa more promising than the black curry. Both the curries were good with mavani being the better one. Indrayani rice was decent ( was not that authentic Indrayani sticky rice) Regarding the quantity and bony pieces we spoke to the Owner called Sagar he said that they served this much quantity only and clarified for the bony pieces saying that since we were late, only Bony pieces were left. To compensate it he offered us a complimentary Solkadi. Overall good experience, food was good, willing to visit again but the restaurant seriously needs to work on quantity offered ( At Rs 400 , 6 pieces in handi doesn't sound...

Craving butter chicken and naan, we decided to try Sail Leela (we'd probably been there years ago). Both items were all they should be, even when we ate them at home some time later. The chicken was soft and fresh and the gravy was nice and spicy too. The naans were first class. I look forwards to trying out more dishes here. Service was quick and the food was also nicely and cleanly packed.

Since that day, we've had two more meals from there: a chicken curry and a mutton handi. All the naans are excellent from my point of view: they are properly cooked, tasty and taste good even when reheated at home.

The chicken curry was nice and homely and reminded me of tastes from long long ago.

The mutton handi was also good. Good meat pieces in a thick coating of a spicy sauce with green capsicum.

Service is quick and pleasant too!

We had another meal from there yesterday: a veg thali and a fish curry. The quality remains good. The veg thali had a dry cabbage fry (nice!), a chole dish (good!) and a kind of mixed dal (great!), two big rotis and some rice. It was homely and simple but tasty and the fish curry had fresh fish - the dishes can be a bit spicy if you're not used to that. But taste wise they are...

Disclaimer: This is NOT a paid review. Instead, it's an ode to a brilliant restaurant deserving of the recognition from ardent foodies like me.

This is a hidden gem in the bustling food universe of Pashan. I recently discovered it and I think it is the best thing to happen to my foodie palette. Despite being a very humble, yet clean non-airconditioned restaurant with just about 10 tables, the food that comes out of its kitchen is simply finger licking good. The quantities are ample and the flavors authentic.

I'll definitely recommend their thalis, moghlai as well as their Chinese. They have a vast menu, and the slightly longish wait time is worth the gastronomic experience after.

Agreed that you won't find the bells and whistles of the fine dining we're used to at Saffron, Tipzo and Shivanjali, but the simplistic ambience of Sai Leela coupled with its delicious and reasonably priced authentic cuisine will surely give you that dhaba wali feel.

If you live in a radius of 2 kilometres from this restaurant, they will deliver piping hot food right at your doorstep.

Do visit at least once, or order in, and you'll never want to eat from another restaurant in Pashan...