Saappaturaami 8

The entire team including poor me was working at the office on Saturday and the only exciting thing I was looking forward to was my Saturday lunch with mummy-gaaru before my marathon meeting at work. So off we (Mum & I) drove all the way to Phoenix mills ('coz it was convenient for me to go to aabees after lunch) for a Saturday lunch at Copper Chimney.

I remember having had some great veggie food at Copper chimney,Bandra /Andheri almost a decade ago. So here I was looking forward to yummy saappadu.

Sodappal # 1

We walked in at around 12 noon and there was some sleepy young fellow who came down to take the order. Our friend seemed disinterested in answering our queries on various items on the menu.

Sodappal # 2

No sign of food for almost 20 minutes. Sleepy head tells us to wait for "five minutes madam"... Another ten minutes, I completely lost it with my small kudal eating big kudal. Black coat suit guy - (Manager!) apologises 'coz "gas leak hogaya hai". After five minutes, we get our food.

Sodappals # 3, 4 and 5

Subz kadai - The veggies were not cooked well. Brinjal and Potatoes? You'll see these kinda combos only in office canteens. I realise that the price hike has hit them badly but odd combo, sad cooking - simply not done!

Veg Biryani - One yeno taano dish with veggies and basmati rice 'put together'.

Methi Parathas - Quite nice... the only stuff that tasted good .

Dal - Mrs. Ganga Pawankumar (my cook!) makes better dal.

Amma quite enjoyed her lunch probably because it was a welcome change from the usual sadam, rice, kootu , curry at home... but, for me it was definitely pathetic .

More than just food, I look for good service in any restaurant. That was definitely missing in Copper Chimney, Phoenix mills, Lower Parel (w), Mumbai. If you are around Phoenix mills craving for some good veggie food, opt for Bombay...er Mumbai blues or Noodle bar.

Saappaturaami rating : 2 out of 5

Can't wait to post the next - Saappaturaami 9 is about our Sunday brunch..coming soon!
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