Chaayos - Runwal Greens, Mulund
What happens when you take the Tapri Chaiwali experience to a whole new level? Something with good interiors and a twist in approach to the chai making altogether? Well, I got a chance to review this Chaiwali place Chaayos on Saturday night.
The ambience is vibrant with bright lights an vibrant furniture. We chose to sit at the table near the counter. Placed order for a Gur Wali Chai, Desi Cold Coffee, Shahi Chai, Bun Omelette, Chicken Kheema Cutlet, Palak Patta Crispies & Kulhad Butter Chicken Kulcha. Gur Wali Chai: Was good with Gur (Jaggery) infused in the tea which gave it a different taste than your normal chai.
Desi Cold Coffee: Was creamier than the cold coffee's I have had with lots of ice.
Bun Omelette: I liked this one as it was an omelette placed on the bun split in half with red chilly mayo and topped with onions and chilly flakes. One bite and you will just fall in love with it.
Chicken Kheema Cutlet: This is served with Red Chilly Mayo and I liked the mayo more than the cutlet. The cutlet was just warm but was spicy. It would have been really good if the cutlets could be hot while it is served.
Shahi Chai: This is chai multiplied by sweetness but rich creamier and topped with the goodness of crushed almonds. It is too viscous in texture so will suggest taking this as a dessert.
Palak Patta Crispies: Palak leaves fried as a pakoda and topped with sev and imli chutney along with some jalapenos. Yummy in taste.
Kulhad Butter Chicken Kulcha: Have you ever eaten Butter Chicken in a Kulhad. Well if not, do try this one out. The mediumly spiced chicken gravy is creamy and is served with super soft Kulchas. You will end up licking the fingers because that's how you will be eating and everytime put a kulcha to coat it with the chicken gravy you will end up licking your fingers. I personally felt the gravy had a strong cardamom flavor. But still, it was worth it.
Highly recommend: Bun Omelette, Kulhad Butter Chicken Kulcha & Shahi Chai. My report card for Chaayos, Mulund: Ambience: 4.5 Food: 4.5 Service: 4.5 Location: 4.0