Situated near Colaba, this place offers a great ambiance. Fusion food with nice presentation. A must go place for food lovers
The ambience was very classy , perfect for a party. The staff was polite. Quantity of the food was sufficient enough. We loved the freakshakes, specially the brownie waffle one.
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145 is a popular restaurant & bar in South Mumbai. They had introduced Freakshake Festival for 2 weeks and I decided to visit this place. They serve some of the freakshakes throughout the year also. The ambiance of this place is outstanding and they play really good music.
Dine in Rating of 145, Kalaghoda:
Date: 7th June 2020
Time: 9:30pm
Please check the rating for each dish we ordered based on various factors:
1) Brownie Waffle Freakshake – Rs. 356
Quality – 4.5/5
Portion Size – 5/5
Taste – 4.5/5
Value for Money – 4.5/5
Overall – 4.5/5
2) Mint Milk Chocolate Chip Freakshake – Rs. 334
Quality – 4.5/5
Portion Size – 5/5
Taste – 4/5
Value for Money – 4/5
Overall – 4.5/5
Other Factors:
Ambiance: 3/5
Service: 3.5/5
We ordered their Brownie Freashake and the sheer size of it definitely freaked us out. This freakshake was made up on thick brownie shake, brownie piece, baked waffle, chocolate sauce, chocolate whipped cream, chocolate sticks, sprinklers & gems. I would love to never share such insane amount of happiness with anyone but this definitely needed to be shared by at least two people. Taste wise it was mildly sweet, insanely chocolate tasting drink and every sip & bite was absolutely soul satisfying. The entire drink had very strong presence of Brownie and this is one of the best freak shakes I have had in a long time. Next freakshake we tried was Mint Milk Chocolate Chip Freakshake which was again a huge tower of minty happiness. It was made from thick mint milkshake, chocolate pretzels, chocolate sticks, chocolate chips, whipped cream, gems & chocolate sauce. This shake was absolutely a perfect mix of Mint & Chocolate and felt like having an After Eight in the liquid form. The only change this shake needed was that the sweetness should have been less. The presentation of the shakes was very creative. Overall, I loved the insane Freakshakes that they serve here.
Hosted my birthday party here.. What a lovely night it was! Great ambience and courteous staffs.. Exquisite food/drinks range and great taste! Memorable experience..
Visited this amazing pub on a weekend during my visit in Mumbai! Loved the Vibes and the bar snacks ! Unfortunately I couldn’t click many pics, however it’s worth visiting with friends for a drink and some snacks and highly recommended .
The ambiance is very very amazing and the food looks good, smells good and tastes like heaven.
The place is nice to hangout with friends.They serve variety of cuisines.we tried KitKat shake it tastes nice the ambiance is nice and classy the bar area is amazing.
A super amazing place for brunch lunch or dinner. The special dishes like cone paw bhaji and the freak shakes are just mouth watering. The ambience is cool and the bar area is superb. The live tv matches and songs light up the entire environment. The staff is very polite and courteous.
Very wholesome restaurant with cool vibes in the decor and amazing ambiance this place is a nice visit with family or friends
we ordered -
loaded cheesy nachos -3/5
paneer chilly noodles -4/5
chocolate freakshake -5/5
staff is friendly
overall 4/5 for the experience nice visit
All the dishes were very tasty
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+4
Now that's what I call a FREAKSHAKE😍😋❤️
So just few days before lockdown I happened to visit 145 Kalaghoda and had an experience of Food coma😛 with this amazing KitKat Freakshake.
The KitKat Freakshake was topped with chocolate covered pretzels, Cheerios, chocolate whipped cream.
I assure you it tastes as good as it looks in this picture😍
I would suggest you to share this with someone as it would be too much for a single person.
It was so delicious , most recommended shake
The food was very delicious. Especially loved the shape of margarita pizza. Blur mojito was amazing🤤. Pav bhaji in cone was a very nice concept.
Nestled in the heart of Churchgate, this place is one of the highlights of Bombay. The ambience of the restaurant is perfect for all age groups. The have a variety of cuisines to hog on! We love this place, especially for their freak shakes. The extraordinary freak shakes are worth it, you should definitely try it. Apart from that, the food is also good. However, we do feel that the food quality can be a little improved. Over all, the place is a perfect hangout spot for parties and also casual dining. It is not too expensive on your pockets as well. And that's the reason we give it a 5!
We had a great time at this place
Enjoyed the evening
Went on a Wednesday evening
Played pool had great time
Ordered the starters here
Raan bao
Amazing taste
fish and chips
Was just ok
open shawarma
As always it’s the best when order
Chicken Biryani
Though having fun time and biryani does not goes
But was amazed with the taste and the flavours and spices
Desserts were just to good
the cheese cake was really good
And totally in love with the thick shake
Went there with a friend and was really impressed by the place. The art work just impresses you. Who knew, you could make an entire ceiling out of the stuff you see everyday. We ordered watermelon mango mojito, mushroom on toast and mushroom risotto. I must say, everything tasted amazing. I would specifically recommend the watermelon and mango mojito because that was just outstanding. Would like to go there soon again.
So, I was planning to visit this place for quite some time now. I really loved the ambience of the place and the ceiling art . The staff is really courteous and food is good. We ordered a mushroom risotto , hazel and kpk potatoes. The mushroom risotto was amazingly good and I would definitely recommend that. The kpk potatoes were well cooked and well blended. Really liked this place. If you are near church gate, do try this outlet.
The food was really good with decent price.
I tried the honey chicken wings, Nasi Goreng and the mutton chilli fry (Indian)
Trickled down with Watermelon and mango mojito.
Overall a really good experience
145 kala ghoda
Beautiful and spacious. Glad we went. The staff was friendly polite and quick with the service
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145 Kala Ghoda
145 has always been the best place to go when looking for some best cocktails and desserts with a great ambiance and good vibe. Having various outlets across Mumbai, we decided to visit their colaba outlet.
Let's see what we tried
Chicken hummus :
they had really fluffy and hot pitas served..with original , garlic hummus .. the spicy dukkha it's a spice they added in the hummus it was superb platter highly recommended
Chicken wings :
Popular Indo-chinese preparation of chicken wings with soya,chilli and green pepper.
Loaded Nacho's
Nachos topped with beans,mayo and cheese
It was really heavy and cheesy, Nacho's were little oily not recommended
Pesto flat pasta
Flat pasta tossed in a basil based sauce with chilli and Olive in it,this one was the best here
Shakes :
FERRERO ROCHER MILKSHAKE :
It is one of the best in house drink I must say, It taste was as good as a ferrero rocher chocolate served with gems, chocolate balls and whipped cream.
Nice ambience. Good food and that too decently priced. One of the perfect places in colaba!
I recently visited to 145 Kala ghoda and it was good but staff could have been even better at service but food was good.
1- Greek pizza
2- Margherita Pizza
3- Pav bhaji corn
4- Chilli paneer
5- Vegan chocolate cake
6- Four layered chocolate bomb
It was good experience.
This place doesn’t need an introduction
Having a pool table
Great bar
well indeed being a Wednesday night the place was good occupied
As this we their 1st outlet where earlier never use to get s table to sit
Started off with
Raan Bao
The masala and the mutton quality was really good
Tasted well
5/5
Open shawarma
The presentation is really nice
They have 4 skewers
And a small pita underneath with mayo sauce and some pickle
Nice grilled chicken
4.5/5
Fish and chips
Was a bit disappointed with the fish and chips
As there was something wrong
Though the head staff came and explained but it was not a good experience
Chicken biryani
This was good
The masala was nice tasted good
Thick game of thrones shake
This was heaven
6/5
Totally recommended
huge glass shake
With great presentation
Cheese cake
Heaven 6/5
Highly recommended
this was the best cheese cake I have had lately
Really loved it
Over all amazing
145 is too good outlet located in fort near kala ghoda.interior design is very nice. Pool table facility provided. We have ordered
1 ) Chicken tikka cigara
2 ) Freak shake
3 ) Watermelon mojito
4 ) Lotus root chips
5 ) Butter chicken biryani
.Over all food quality is very nice.
Ambience 5*
Food 5*
Price 5*
Overall 5*
After a busy day in office we all office colleagues needed some refreshments so we been to 145 which was nearby our office this restaurant is perfect place for relief so had many things which are
Butter chicken biryani is very tasty.
Chicken tikka cigar is looking great in the box.
Chicken tandoori pizza is very huge and quality is best 👍💯.
Freak shake is awesome is very attractive.
Lotus root chips is new items 👍.
Every thing we had was tasty and delicious loved the ambience here and the staff were quite friendly happy to review thankyou
We were surprised to find a beautiful staircase leading to a very well decorated ambience. The staff was very polite and helpful in guiding for menu selection. White Zen, advised by one of the staff, tasted very smooth and a perfect beer! Avocado toast was super. Hummus plater was delicious.
They were projecting Tom and Jerry, so we, including my 8yr old daughter, had a fun time watching it with enjoying the delicacies.
Right adjacent to Rhythm House at Kaka Ghoda, this place is worth repeat.
145 Kala Ghoda (Fort)
The place where the young crowd is very eager to visit and enjoy the great shakes and food!!
We ordered a freakshake❤️
The freak shake was nicely designed and the look was awesome!!!
The freak shake is the best shake till date i have tasted!!
The ambiences is really good and there we are very relaxed!!
The best place for relaxation and place which is also great for the students to visit!!
Food-4/5
Looks-5/5
Ambience-5/5
Best and affordable place to visit 👍
An absolutely amazing place located in Churchgate. I loved the ambience as well as the setting and interiors of the place. The staff was very polite, friendly and courteous as well. The place had great music as well. My most favorite dish was the Truffled Mac n Cheese, it was absolutely amazing. Definitely a place every person should go once.
I'd recently visited this place with my friend and we had ordered Pomogranate and Peach Martini which was outstanding.
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145 kalaghoda is located in the prime location of Kalaghoda. It's easy to locate and is it at a 10 minutes walking distance from Churchgate Railway Station. The place is wide in space with different seatings and has a live bar. They've made two chandeliers near the bar section with tiny scraps like buckets, badminton rackets, shuttle corks, spoons, bowls, ping-pong balls, tea kettles and the like. They also have a snooker table which is charged according to the days of visit. The service is outstanding and this outlet has the largest variety of freakshakes compared to their other three outlets.
We'd ordered :
1. Pav Bhaji Cones - buttery pav bhaji served in freshly baked bread cones. Highly recommended!
2. Animal Style Fries - french fries topped with cheese, caramelized onions and street sauce.
3. Greek Pizza - pizza topped with black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, onions and feta cheese.
4. Veg Khow Suey - Burmese vegetable curry having a lovely presentation.
5. Pomegranate and Peach Martini - pomegranate and peach syrup mixed with vodka. Highly recommended!
6. Expresso Martini - expresso vodka mixed with a shot of expresso, hazelnut syrup and chocolate.
7. Four layered Choco Bomb - (top to bottom) white chocolate, red velvet, dark chocolate and brownies. Highly recommended!
8. Ferrero Rocher Freak shake - Game of Thrones styled with a droolworthy presentation and an incredible taste.
One of the best Cafe in town 145 has become my personal favorite and its my kala ghoda outlet visit. Out of mill,bandra,and andheri outlet the ambience of kala ghoda outlet is way too unique and amazing.
Very easy to locate,10-15 mins away from churchgate station ( walking distance )
Here we ordered :-
Oomph :- 5/5 ( Refreshing Cranberry Mocktail )
Mum-bhai - 5/5 ( Whiskey pineapple coke based Cocktail )
Chicken Chilli - 5/5 ( Tender Çhicken Lovely taste )
Jalapeno Poppers - 5/5 ( All time Favorite dish for this place best in town )
Nasi Goreng - 5/5 ( Half fry Egg, Chicken, Prawns and fried rice )
Chicken Tikka masala - 4/5 ( Served with parotha and kulcha could have better with naan Or roti )
And ended the meal with
Chocolate ganache - 5/5 ( Superb ! )
Overalll an amazing time to spend on your weekend or weekdays. Every 145 outlet has pool table too.
This place has altogether different vibes. Their signature dishes are worth trying . We had avocado toast, paneer pasanda pao, pav bhaji cones, KitKat shake. It's one of my favourite places
Oreo Freekshake was just mind blowing of all. It’s thickness, the overloaded chocolate and Nutella in it was the best. Presentation seemed to be so tempting as it is. Pav bhaji cones- the best and unique was to make the dish pav bhaji not look boring anymore and tasted yumm.. 👍🏻
This is a place that I'm quite sure doesn't even need an introduction ! This cafe has a pool table , a fully stocked bar and a great ambience with innovative dishes. Honestly these days you'd be hardpressed to find such a spacious cafe !
Staff is well aware of dishes and one could always ask for recommendations
Be sure to check it out!
In frame -
Avocado toast 🥑
Pav bhaji cones
Watermelon & mango mojito
Paneer pasanda Bao ( highly recommended)
Chocolate ganache
KitKat Freak shake
The food we had.
Starter
Stuffed cheese naan
Animals style fries
Drinks
Watermelon thirst
Jalapeño tequila
Main course
#1Paneer makhani biryani
Dessert
Ice cream Sunday (Highly recommended)
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What use to be Cheval next to LIV, the popular nightclub in Kala Ghoda, has now transformed itself into a fun, casual dining and bar space called 145, named after its lot number. The restaurant is split into three areas, two of which have their own bar and the third that is more of a private dining space. There is a pool table and even booth-like tables that add to its casual ambience. The food is a mix of popular dishes and street food with quirky names, but the most interesting part is that both the drinks and the food are far more inexpensive than the restaurant’s previous avatar. Captain Mushtag suggested us the good food.
As coming to the food we ordered.
Starter
Stuffed cheese naan
Crispy garlic naans stuffed with cheese and butter.
Animals style fries
French fries topped with cheese caramelised onion & our own secret sauce.
Drinks
Watermelon thirst
Fresh watermelon & basil shake with lime juice, house ginger juice & smirnoff vodka to get the perfect combination.
Jalapeño tequila
A variation of margarita with well balanced Spicy jalapeño. Green
Main course
#1Paneer makhani biryani
Long rice with spicy Paneer gravy.
Dessert
Ice cream Sunday (Highly recommended)
Full of ice-cream and lot of chocolate and chocolate sauce. Good in taste.
Overall it was an delightful experience. I will recommend this place to anyone who wants to spend good family time. I will visit here again.
145 Kala Ghoda is an absolutely wonderful place located in Churchgate. Beautiful interiors, wonderful atmosphere, it is just an amazing place to be in. I order a Truffle Mac n Cheese, Animal Jungle Fries, a Thai Green Curry with noodles and a 145 Special Cheesecake. The Mac n Cheese was without a doubt the best pasta I've ever had. The fries were really tasty and crispy. The curry and noodle combination was mind-blowing. The cheese was just so tasty, garnished with strawberries and kiwis, its taste was just out of this world. Definitely one the places everyone needs to visit.
Loved their ambience.
Perfect hangout place after work and it is packed on weekends.
Young and energetic crowd on weekends.
Their food presentation is their best point.
Really appreciate the help staff gave us in trying their new dishes which turned out to be tasty and wonderful.
Would definitely visit this place again.
Great efforts Team 145. 👍🏻👏🏻
Nikhil Sonawane (Social Ruffian)
+5
Every food lover knows this hotel, this place is so much hyped that i was curious to visit it. So finally i got time to visit Fort. Ambience was average but the place is pretty huge. Parking is also sorted here.
first thing which i order was the freakshake because that's what i have been told that this is the best you can ever get. It was worth the hype but the thing is it's to heavy to eat anything if you are having it. Red velvet freakshake was the one which i order & it was exceptionally good.
Prakash who was helping him with the menu gave me some excellent suggestions. I also had not so bada pav & pav bhaji cone. Bada pav was average but pav bhaji cone was amazing only thing was missing was onion & extra butter at side.
Overall it's a photogenic place & it is worth the hype. Food is good, quality is nice just little pricey but it's ok because it's situated in the hottest place of Mumbai. Must visit to try freakshake
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145 kala ghoda
One of the oldest and vintage restaurant located along the kala ghoda square always be's over and above par with the brand associated to. The name brings me an photogenic memory of brutal horse's running on the racing track destroying very thing which comes within its range. An absolute disaster all together.
The same goes with the restaurant.
An absolute vintage ambience in an around the building. Just admire the Beauty within.
The staff out here also comes within the flow. Doing justice to the same.
The food we had their.
1. Yuzu Sour.
One of the best cocktail I ever had. Having a base of muskmelon and cinnamon very nicely balance bringing all yeh flavours together I a sip.
2. Freak shake - kit kat
Absolutely mind-blowing and totally very much freak. The range of freak shake this restaurant is another level and also at a reasonable price. One must try.
3. Pav bhaji cone.
Very well cooked bhaji and soft and a bit crunchy cone came very well together. Reminded me of the pav bhaji my cooks at home.
4. Assorted Hummus plater.
Four varieties of hummus each being unique amongst all others. With warm pita bread tasted yumm.
5. Truffle Mac and cheese
A very well balanced creamy and not so very cheesy cooked pasta.
Overall had a very good experience beeing here.
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145 Kala Ghoda the name itself says about its location just 10 minutes walk from CST station. The outlet is a casual dining with huge Bar counter and some rustic decor with an amazing DJ remixes. They serve Morden Indian cuisine as well as global cuisine.
The place have different sections for bar tables lovers and fine dine lovers, also the staff here is very cooperativeand courteous towards their customers. Their serviceis aslo quiet good and fast as well as the hospitality served by their staff is recommendable.
Their menu have each and every kind of range from small plates American & mexican dishes to Modern Indian food with some Italian flavours too.
I specifically loved their Thickshakes menu, budget friendly Thickshakes, very well represented. We tried the 145's Mighty Oreo Shake, well mixed Oreo shake topped with mousse cream kitkat, Gems and many more chocolate stuffs. It's was a truly delight to have it.
We also tried their newly launched cocktail Yuzu Sour, well fusion of cinnamon, musk melon & Gordons. It's was a lit cocktail and would make one refresh and best after an exhaustive working day.
In food we had ordered some assorted hummus platter, the platter consists of plain - beet - tomato - masala flavoured hummus with soft and fluffy pita bread. All together it was a great dish for the start. And from the modern Indian cuisine we tried the something new and unique Pav Bhaji Cone, bread cone filled with buttery and freshly prepared bhaji having the essence of fresh vegetables infused.
Alos tried their Truffle mac & Cheese, macaroni well cooked with cheese and their inhouse sauces served in an excellently good quantity. It was the most satisfying dish of the day.
Overall the place is just a great place for hanging out with friendsand office parties, would love to visit it again and should give them a chance to serve you.
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145 located at Kala Ghoda is a great restobar serving Modern Indian, Mexican, American and Asian cuisine. On entering the restaurant, the relaxed atmosphere, the classy ambiance and the friendly staff makes you feel welcome. Our server Mr. Ashish was very courteous and helpful. Its a perfect destination for a get together with office colleagues, friends and family.
Coming to the food and drinks -
WATERMELON AND MANGO MOJITO - A tasty and refreshing mocktail. A must have here for the hot summer days.
JALAPENO TEQUILA - This cocktail is a variation of margarita which is enhanced with the spiciness of jalapeno. Enjoyed this.
BOTI KEBAB FRANKIE - Soft and well cooked pieces of boneless mutton in a delicious gravy wrapped in an egg roti. Enjoyed this to the last bite. Recommended.
BUTTER CHICKEN BAO - Soft and fluffy baos stuffed with rich and delicious butter chicken. Irresistible. A play of flavours. Highly recommended.
SALI BOTI BERRY PULAO - Loved the pulao which had the sweetness of cranberries. The Mutton Salli boti cooked in a rich apricot gravy complemented the rice. A real winning dish. Highly recommended.
COOKIE CRUMBLE ICE CREAM SUNDAE - This dessert has four scoops of ice cream and was topped with bourbon biscuits, oreo biscuits, malteasers, gems and kit kat. However the pieces of biscuits overpowered the taste of the ice cream.
We enjoyed our meal here and would recommend a visit to this restaurant.
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145 Kala Ghoda is a casual dining restobar serving Modern Indian American, Mexican and Asian cuisine.
The ambience is bright, classy and vibrant with an aesthetic decor. They have a well curated menu to cater to the taste buds of all clients. We visited this place for lunch and despite being a weak day was fairly full. The staff were courteous and the service was excellent.
Here's what we tried,:
JALAPENO TEQUILA: A cocktail variation of margarita with a spicy jalapeno flavour. Absolutely loved the drink. Highly recommended.
WATERMELON & MANGO MOJITO: A truly refreshing mojito with watermelon and mango juice. Highly recommended.
BUTTER CHICKEN BAO: The baos were soft and fluffy and the chicken pieces were cooked to perfection in a rich butter and tomato gravy. Delicious. Highly recommended.
BOTI KEBAB FRANKIE: Tender boneless mutton perfectly spiced and marinated to perfection, cooked in a clay oven and rolled in a butter-fried egg roti. Recommended.
SALI BOTI BERRY PULAO: The mutton was cooked to perfection in an apricot gravy and garnished with straw potatoes and served with cranberry pulao. Loved the sweet taste of the berry pulao. Highly recommended.
COOKIE CRUMBLE ICECREAM SUNDAE: A huge dessert consisting of 4 scoops of oreo icecream topped with bits of Kit-Kat, Bourbon, crushed oreo pieces, malteasers, gems and nutella glazed chocolate chip cookies. Found this desert OK as it was mainly filled with pieces of biscuits. Could give it a miss.
A great end to a very fulfilling meal. A visit to 145 is surely recommend. Will surely visit this outlet again.
kala ghoda 145-Ambience is pleasant with mild music and friendly staff also they have pool table and shisha /hooka pots.
#Mocktail/cocktail: both of them were amazing the expresso maritin just tasted like coffee falvour vodka just refreshing & the oomph was basically cranberry juice with fresh minty flavour to it.
#starters:
1) chicken chilli :mouth watering dish which had spicy and tender chicken with tossed onion and bell pepper in Chinese sauce.
2) butter chicken bao:The bao is kind of soft dough filled with butter chicken gravy amazing dish & quite heavy
#desserts:I can say there speciality are desserts we ordered the game of thrones (ferraro rocher freak shake)dessert it was so tasty that one could not resist without having it came with thick chocholate shake & cream with some chocolate & sprinkles on top...
Ambience:5/5
Quality:5/5
pocket friendly:5/5
Best music and the crowd is lovely! Loved the time I spent with friends and family ❤️
Brilliant experience! Tasty food!
Reasonable price and delicious food!!
My friend suggested this place and we had a great time with the pool and the service provided to us..
Bole toh 🤪
Pav bhaji khaane ka alag style paav bhaji cone mast taste aaya!!! Must try 😋😋
Do try their Four layered Chocolate Bomb 😍😍
Pool table was 150rs per frame and was quite big enough and the service is good.
I visited this Restaurant for night out was very fun over mumbai nights out. This place place was very easy to reach and also very luxurious too. We had fun for the night with the songs playing in the background we had chicken Frankie and chota shwarma was amazing and tasty staff was too good they help me with the menus best dish. Really like the restaurant and recommend very one to go .
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Was the pleasent Experience with the 145 KalaGhoda I just love the environment in it. Also there are the visits of superstars like Hardik Pandya and many fashion models comes for photography and just to chill at this place. Location of this restaurant is very delightful and very easy to reach, One of the best experience I had today. Food over here is amazingly tasty I ordered 2 cocktails which were fabulous in preparation and taste too. One was Japanese Dunkel it was mixture of beer and cordial scerup was very good, and another was Pine spice masala with mixture of rum and masala. Then we had Chota Shwarma and Chicken Frankie was really really delicious I recommend you to taste Chicken Frankie over here. I also ordered Kung Pow Noodels with chicken was really price worthy.
Love to be here and will Come here again Thank you 145 KalaGhoda for such a amazing experience. This hotel is highly Recommend.
Food that I Ordered:-
1. Japanese Dunkel ( Cocktail) 4/5
2. Pine Spice Masala (Cocktail)4/5
3. Chicken Cigar 5/5
4. Chicken Frankie 5/5
5. Chota Shwarma 4/5
6. Kung Pow Noodels 5/5.
145 Kala ghoda is a treat in itself. The ambience of the place is attractive and pleasant. We tried the Japanese dunkel cocktail that was a mix of beer and gin. The chicken tikka cigars were a nice starter that came along with mustard sauce. For the main course we had the nasi goreng which was spicy but good. The dessert was the highlight- four layer chocolate bomb. Not only do you get a good picture/ boomerang but even the layers of red velvet and chocolate were an amazing combination .
145 kalaghoda also has a snooker pool table that you can try for a nominal rate. A lovely place for a night with friends. Good experience
Superb Ambiance!! The KitKat Shake was just way too Aweesssommeee!! ❤️ Enjoyeeedddd it !! Still the taste is in my mouth!! 💯 I really loved it!! ❤️ A very very chilled environment!! Probably one of the best places ever visited !!❤️ I would recommend everyone reading this review to visit this place !! The prices are also reasonable!! The services are too quick !! Cheers to the management!! 🍺🍺🙌
#pleasent ambience#,good music#best service#management#food is awesome...and a place which should be visited if you are in Mumbai........keep in mind 145 the name it iself defines the taste.... KALA GHODA.
Amazing place!!! Amazing food and great service by Mr Ashwin.
You judge a cafe or restaurant with 3 things. Food, Service and Ambience.
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145 has a 100/100 for all.
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Ambience: A traditional and classic ambience which makes you feel like you have entered a really experience place in 80's and trust me you'll get nostalgic after entering
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The Service: When you are into a royal food court you'll definitely need a royal treatment. So, the staff makes you feel the same. Very very quick service with a very humble attitude
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Finally the food, I tried cocktails, starters, main course and the desserts and I was wondering can I find out even a minute mistake in any one of it? I failed everytime.
The food was the new definition of perfection. My favorite dish among all was the butter chicken biryani, the mum-bhai cocktail, mutton chilly rey and cookie rough pizza
Post shopping at causeway headed to 145 for dinner was good experience .Food and drinks we had .Cookie dough freak shake 4.7/5 perfect for 2 ppl.Cucumber basil martini 4/5Virgin mojito 4.5/5 really refreshing Food Assorted hummus platters 4.5/5 liked it .Paneer pasanda Bao 4.7/5 we’re really good Cheese stuffed naan 4.8/5 really loved them cheese lover’s heaven. Quick service Good music Value for money .
145 Kala Ghoda is the place when you can't figure out where to eat (so pretty much everytime!). This cafe doesn't disappoint even if you are visiting for the hundredth time. The spacious tiled flooring and vibrant interiors add to its lively ambience. Pick out any dish from over five cuisines, and I am sure you'll love it. You should try the Thai curry rice and the khow suey, prepared with chosen ingredients. The food pairs perfectly with their drinks. The salted caramel milkshake, for instance, is the best in the town.
I wanted to visit 145 Kala Ghoda since a very long time and I happened to visit this time after the Kala Ghoda Fest. I so wanted to try their freakshakes. We ordered this giant Waffle Brownie Freak shake...and it was amazing!! Then we also ordered a pizza and loved it to bits!❤️😋
They have got a very unique décor which adds beautifully to the ambience. The service is also very friendly and quick.
Mumbai Foodwali highly recommends!!
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Taste - 4.8/5
Presentation - 4.9/5
Service- 4.7/5
Hygiene - 4.7/5
Ambience - 4.8/5
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After a long time could manage to make it back to 145 time.i visited was about 3-4 years back. Known for it perfect party sense and relaxing atmosphere had been for business dinner with officr colleagues.
Coming quick to food and drinks 🍹🍸🍞🍞
Cookie dough freak shake : if u dare to eat 1500 calorie at one go dare to order this a perfect sugar rush. A huge glass of thick shake 12 inch tall with all the toppings, perfect shake topped with wipped cream cookies chocolate sticks a complete paisa vasool . Recommended for 2 -3 ppl.
Cucumber basil Martini : was refreshing perfect punch of basil , 🍋 , cucumber.
Virgin mohito : perfect dilution for Ur heavy meal. Was refreshing. Fresh lemons and mint leaves well balanced not too sweet but a perfect accompaniment to your food.
Food basically tired there small plates which went really good and filling.
Paneer pasanda bao : really soft bread filled with tangy mild spicey panner filling with onions a perfect start for Ur hunger.
Assorted hummus platter : spicey dukkad hummus was really yumm and punch of red chilli gave it amazing taste , beetroot hummus mild on sweet side but tasted good. Traditional was best amongst all in plate mild flavored tasted really good.
Cheese stuffed naan : all the weight watchers plz be away from this stuffed cheese and butter naan looking at it can simply make u put on. Was really awesome. Yes once they are on Ur table plz hog once they turn cold u might not enjoy them to fullest.
Service 4.5/5
Food 4.6/5
Ambiance 4.5/5
Ambience and food is excellent. I ordered French fries, tandoori naan and freak shake all were excellent. Food quantity is sufficient to serve 3 people in 1 dish. And their freak shake is mind blowing.
One of the good places in south mumbai for dinner. We went on a Tuesday night and by 9:30pm every table was occupied. The serve amazing food with lovely ambience. Servers Sanjay and Rahul were patient and very helpful. They also have a pool table to chill by while you’re waiting for your food and otherwise. We ordered: Mocktails:Oomph: 8/10Hazel: 9/10 (sweeter side)Appetisers:Pav bhaji cone: must tryAvocado on toast : 7/10Paneer chilli : 8.5/10Mains:Spinach risotto: 9/10Amritsari chole with kulcha : 7.5/10Dessert:Vegan chocolate cake: 9/10Cookie crumble ice cream sundae: 8.5/10Overall a must visit for everyone who loves a variety of cuisines. And , 145 has multiple outlets for easy reach :)
Recently visited 145 Kala Ghoda, had a lovely experience over there. Shall surely visit again. The staff is very good and polite
Recently Visited 145 Cafe and Bar located in Kala Ghoda. The food was really good.
We ordered
Jalapeno Cheese Poppers
Chilli Chicken
Chicken Wings
For mains we ordered
Kind Pow Chicken Noodles
Butter Chicken Biryani
For Desserts we ordered
New york style cheesecake
Chocolate Ganache
We had a wonderful experience, shall visit again.
Karm was a wonderful, courteous server. He made my day by bringing iron man stick even tho I didn’t order that drink and popsicles on hella busy day!! I had a great time eating my favourite food in an amazing ambience after renowned Kala Ghoda Festival.
Loved the food of this place. A great place to hang out with your friends. We tried 🔹Fredos favourite 🔹Tandoori pizza 🔹Greek pizza 🔹 Paneer chilli 🔹KitKat freak shake 🔹 Chocolate twix shake
The food was amazing and delicious. It was a little bit costly but it was worth the money spend. Pasta was the most tasty among all the food we have ordered.
Will definitely recommend this place
So I recently visited this place
This desert is called the cookie dough pizza with Nutella icecream. Is is super yummy
Highly recommend 💕
The best place in town to experience amazing and variety of food cuisine. The place has beautiful and wonderful ambience and decor. The place is located at kalaghoda which is itself a cherry topping to it. The place has been beautifully designed with friendly and helpful staff. Overall an must go place to visit with your loved ones.
Freakshakes are their speciality and they have mind-blowing options for them as well
Thank you.
One of the amazing place in to visit in the town. The place has beautiful ambience and decor. The place is located in the heart of Mumbai i.e. at Kalaghoda. It’s one of the must go places in Mumbai. The place has variety of cuisine to try and the staff is quite friendly and helpful.
Coming to the food we tried:-
Appetisers:-
1. Chota Shawrma.
2. Tandoori Paneer Pizza.
3. Loaded Nachos.
Main course:-
1. Fettuccine Pesto
2. Kung Pao Noodles Tofu.
Drinks:-
1. Oomph.
2. Gin Kane.
Desserts:-
1. F.S Game of thrones Ferrero Rocher
2. Nutell pancakes.
Overall an must go place with your friends and family.
Thank you for hosting us.
145 Kala Ghoda
A famous cafe for its shakes and to make its place in people's mind just for its presentation.
I would like place to hangout .
I had been to this places a number of times.
Would love to list down below the dishes and desserts tried at this place:
1)Animal Fries -Absolutely tasty fries
2)Butter Chicken Bao - This is so yummy
3)Pav Bhaji Cones- Soft tender cones filled with pav bhaji
4)The hanging Sharwmas -
5)Oreo Shake - My most favourite
6)Nutella Shake
A must visit place for hangout with friends and family
Ambience 4.5/5
Food 4/5
Service 4/5
Overall Experience 4.5/5
Visiting Kalaghoda attending the Kalaghoda Arts Festival definitely makes me pay a visit to 145
We started with a round of some drinks 1 alcoholic and the other a Freakshake,They have soo many Freakshakes to select from,totally drooling.
Began with Mum-Bhai a drink made with Old Monk,Coke,Pineapple juice Totally loved it
For some Appetizers we tried Honey Sriracha Wings and Truffle Mac and cheese
Absolutely Loved the Mac and Cheese
For Mains We had Fettucine in Pesto Sauce,nice and creamy
Their Dessert I will Highly recommend to go and try it ASAP,Their Signature Cheesecake along with fresh seasonal fruits
I had an amazing dining experience at 145
Good Portion size too and absolutely flawless service
Do try and let me know about your experience
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145 is an amazing place to have some great food with great vibes. I had been to the Kamla Mills outlet and I just loved it.
So I decided to try out the original outlet which was this 145 Kala Ghoda and it's made me fall even more in love with this place.
Here everything is perfect right from the ambience to the service to the food everything is just super amazing and I would have no problem in recommending this place to anybody.
Services superfast and the staff is really amazing, and they helped us a lot in choosing what to order from the menu.
Coming to the food here is what we had-
1) Hazel:
Hazel is a delicious concoction of chocolate, almond, cream vanilla ice cream and coffee. It had a smooth kind of texture and tasted really delicious and wasn't overly sweet as well.
2) Magic Masala Potato Skin:
Started with this dish which had crispy potato skins tossed with their homemade masala and served with spiced mayo. It almost tasted like chips, this is the first time I mainly just had the potato skin. But it was super delicious!
3) Tandoori Pizza
This pizza is available in both veg and non veg options. I had it with paneer tikka, it was basically Tandoori Naan Pizza which was topped with a very delicious Paneer Tikka cubes and a lot of veggies along with a very delicious pizza sauce and some cheese as well. Loved it!
4) KitKat Freakshake
145 is kind of famous for the amazing freakshakes so of course I had to try one for myself. Out of the plethora of options available I just settled for the kitkat freakshake. Words won't do justice to this shake it definitely tasted as beautiful as it looked!
5) Cookie Crumble Icecream Sundae
This is hands down one of the best Sundae I've had in a long time. It had a whopping 5 scoops of Oreo ice cream topped with bits of Oreo, Bourbon, KitKat, gems, Maltesers and nutella glazed chocolate chip cookies. Totally in love with it!
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Date : 31-Jan-2020 at 2 PM
While there were preparations going on for the Kala Ghoda festival which was just around the place where this diner is.
This diner is on the 1st floor of a old depleted building very typical of the area where it is located.
The elevator that took me there had its own whims and refused to stop on level 1 , so had to walk down a level. Anyway better burn those calories before the beer that I was planning on :)
On entering the diner, found that it has got space and the decor is pretty good. Much of a relief from the external look & feel of the building.
Got a table pretty easily so that was a good start.
Picked a beer and sipped it away listening to the good music that was dished out and the bubbly customers around which added a 'whiz' to the environment.
Then decided to have a grilled chicken with veggies and a sweet potato mash. The meal was good but would have liked to bite upon a more tender piece of chicken. Liked the sweet potato mash and on second thought I believe I should have had ordered more of this mash as it went very well with the brown sauce.
The service was good, and I believe this would be more fun place for a dinner with friends and family. Well that is for another day.
The service here is just great. Must try the cocktails here. The food is equally good
Loved the ambience and vibe of the place in general. Had a great time!
Amazing food and ambience😍
145 khalaghodaspot with chill condition and flabbergasted magnificence
of decoratives with unconstrained lights all round. I for one
preferred how the bar table was orchestrated. It was way damn
excellent!
Scarcely any seatings are masterminded by the authentic seats
type ..prolonged and long all around structured and developed with
hard wood with delicate seating wipe. Extremely unwinding.
Going to the menu they had everything referenced unmistakably.
They give uncommon signs to the nourishment and an approval for
the solid nourishment they had. Their kitchen serves Indian,
Mexican, Italian, Asian nourishment whatever you want for
Had been here for brunch. Really like the food and drinks here. The ambience is also pretty chill!
Awesome ambiance. The food was really awesome. The place was really comfortable and a wonderful meal that was perfectly served by our waiter. ❤️
Amazing drinks and beautiful ambience ❤️
Good crowd and the place seemed hygienic, Must Visit!!!!!
First time in 145 and YOU have to go! It’s the cutest little spot with amazing food 🍲. The Margherita 🍕 is to die for. IT WAS FIRE 🔥!! The service we received was so amazing and we will definitely be back again. They made us feel welcomed and gave us an amazing experience. 💜
It’s a great experience. The ambiance is very welcoming and charming. Amazing foods and services. Staff are extremely knowledgeable and make great recommendations.☺
I have to say, I enjoyed every single bite of the meal in 145. had a 3 course meal 🍴🍱, with a couple of shakes and juices 🍹.
Excellent food. Menu is extensive and seasonal to a particularly high standard. Definitely fine dining. It can be expensive but worth it. Highly recommended.
Had an extraordinary dining experience at 145 Kalaghoda in Fort, Mumbai! The restaurant's top-notch ambiance and warm hospitality created a memorable setting. Starspark and Hazel provided a refreshing start, while the Spaghetti and Chilli Paneer served as delectable starters. The Paneer Makhanwala Biryani for the main course sounds exquisite.
Vegetarian food was good, I think chicken chilli was not cooked properly, I felt that because of the taste. Pizza was delicious 😋 Must try.
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Recently visited 145 Kalaghoda which is located at Fort. This place has a vibrant atmosphere and amazing music. The ambience is superb and attractive with a comfortable seating arrangement. Coming to the food we ordered;-
Oomh : A very refreshing mocktail to start your evening. It is basically a blend of cranberry juice with fresh pear and spiked with ginger ale and lime. We also ordered Oreo Milkshake which was too yummy and very well presented
Loaded Nachos : Crispy fried nachos with authentic Mexican salsa and melted cheese. The quantity was sufficient and satisfying. These cheese loaded nachos were toothsome and are highly recommended.
Corn Tempura : It is a delicious dish made by deep-frying battered corn kernels. It's a crispy and flavorful snack that's perfect for munching on. Highly recommended.
Butter Chicken Bao : We also ordered Butter Chicken Bao and it turned out amazing. I just loved the texture as it was soft, spongy and too delicious. It was thick butter chicken and Sriracha sauce which was served between soft and spongy streamed bread.
Overall we had an amazing experience over here . It is the best place to spend some quality time with near and dear ones. The service was quick enough; the staff too is very courteous. Looking forward to visiting this place again.
Thank You !!
suraj pagare (Sam on demand)
+5
The 145 kala ghoda serves high-quality meals. I came here by chance with a friend, and we were hungry and thirsty, so we ordered freak shakes, pizza, nasi goreng rice, hummus chicken, and tacos. Everything was excellent in quality and taste.
This is the ideal location for family reunions and get-togethers. It's a fine dining establishment. They also have a pool table here, so we can play that while we eat.
The mood was pleasant and the ambiance was sober.
When I went there, a few workplace colleagues were celebrating and several foreigners were enjoying our Indian food at 145 Kala Ghoda, so that was a good sign for me.
Overall, I had a positive time here.
145 this place is the one of the finest place in fort, They are being in a very primary location and have classy ambience with great hospitality. The 145 team were so friendly and they are very known to the customer what they want to have with their own taste...
we had jalapeno poppers , veg loaded nachos , mushroom toast, and one more appetizers..
And in mains we have khow suey, Thai curry with plane rice , veg margerita pizza , veg paneer biryani
And in mocktails one was strawberry and mango mojito , also we had some of the milkshakes like oreo and rocher Ferrero..
all the items were too good, we enjoyed each of their dishes... and each one of them have their own special taste... we are enjoying each bite of them
thankyou for the wonderful experience
I Recently Visited 145 located at Kalaghoda . This place has really amazing vibes and the ambience was quite cool too .
Talking about the food it was really amazing we tried some of their best options from their menu .
What I tried :
Brownie Waffle Freakshake
Ferrero Rocher Milkshake
Chilli Chicken
Chipotle Chicken Tacos 🌮
Truffle Burrata Pizza 🍕
Thai Green Curry With Chicken 🍛
Everything was worth . I would definitely recommend this place to all 👍🏻
For anyone who's looking for a chill ambience, great music, screening & actually delicious food, you've found your place. 145 cafe + bar has an amazing variety to choose from, catering to your wide range of cravings.
On my visit there, all the items I ordered very very well made. I ordered :
🌮 STARTERS :
- chicken tikka siggar
- chipotle chicken tacos
MAINS :
🍕- chicken pizza
- penne arrabiata
🍸 BEVERAGES:
- star stunk mocktail
- ferrero rocher milkshake
The staff is polite, knowledgeable & suggestive. you should definitely add it to your next cafe hoping.
I visited this place with my friends and we had ordered Oomph mocktail, in Starters we had
Pav Bhaji Cone and Mushroom On Toast and in Main Course we had
Veg Green Thai Curry and for Desserts Brownie Waffle Freak Shake.
Ratings
Food 4.5/5
Hospitality 5/5
Ambiance 4.5/5
Overall experience 4/5
Today, I had the pleasure of visiting 145 Kala Ghoda, and I must express my genuine admiration for their exceptional service and the delightful ambiance. I wholeheartedly suggest indulging in their exquisite freakshake, which captivated both my taste buds and visual senses with its delectable presentation. Their mocktails were equally impressive, and every bite of their delicious food was a true delight. I wholeheartedly encourage you to make a point of experiencing this establishment soon, and let the charm of 145 Kala Ghoda enhance your day. ♥️
145 Kala Ghoda
Loved the Guac Sev Puri and the super crisp thin crust Greek Pizza
It's famous for its drinks but it definitely has a lot more to offer!
This place is as cool as a cucumber. The place is huge with an in-house pool table. We enjoyed our drinks along with playing pool and watching IPL match on live screening! It turns into a lit disco in later evening with DJ music and lights!
Food dishes were pretty unique and worth trying❤️ loved it so much. Highly recommended
I tried 145 kalaghoda with my friend and loved it totally. It has a lovely vibe and good music with very comfortable seating. I loved the ambience.very unique.
I tried their paneer pasanda bao and truffle scrambled eggs. I loved them both. Good presentation and taste both.
I tried their Nutella cupcake freakshake whcih was really huge and had cupcake and chocolate cream on top. It's a great choice for people who love chocolate.
I also tried their watermelon mango mojito which was yummy and refreshing. It had lime and fresh watermelon juice in it. I also had their arrabbiata pasta with veggies. Customisation available. All items were really good.
Staff was very helpful and friendly.
Overall had a wonderful time.
Would recommend you to try this place whenever you in fort.
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145 Kala Ghoda, is a cafe and bar just right at Kala Ghoda, Fort.
It's perfect place to hangout with your friends or family over a good classic starter or a pizza along with some mocktail or their freak shakes or some booze.
The portion size are huge and reasonably price.
The place gives u happy vibes, decor is fabulous, they have friendly good staff.
The menu has really good options from Indian food to Global food, baos, pizza, healthy sandwiches.. the options are wide.
They also have separate Jain menu.
We personally enjoyed their loaded Nachos which is one of their signature dish as well.
We also tried Mushroom on toast which was simple yet very tasty, the mushroom was made so creamy and cheesy.
Loved the fresh crunchy toast.
And lastly we called for Khow Suey which again very delicious and comforting.
We thoroughly enjoyed their freak shake, it was huge and thick, creamy, super chilled and chocolate heaven literally.
Loved it.
In mocktail we tried Watermelon and mago mojito which was also good refreshing.
They have some really good desserts, I personally love their cookie dough pizza with Nutella and icecream.
We definitely had good time here over lovely food and drinks.
One of the most ambient and coolest place in town to chill with friends & family.
They have a pool table for all of you who love the game out there .
Let's take you on our savoury tale out here .
Hummus Pita Spiced Veg
Crunchy exotic veggies in pesto sauce topped over sliky smooth and delightful hummus .
Paneer Pasanda Bao:
Immaculately spiced and flavorful soft cottage cheese cubes within super soft bao .
Mushroom Bunny Chow
Creamy , Flavoursome & Definitely a must try for all you mushroom lovers out there .
Green Thai Curry with Rice :
Spicy mix within flavour Thai curry and fresh veggies. Went supremely well with hot aromatic rice .
Oomph is a not to miss mocktail whenever out here.
Brownie Waffle Freak Shake .
This place is known for their shakes . Must go for this one for sure if you are planning to endeavour on their shakes .
Overall a memorable experience and will definitely visit the place soon.
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I had the pleasure of experiencing the wonderful ambiance at 145 Kala Ghoda yesterday. The atmosphere was truly delightful, and the ambiance exudes a remarkable coolness. The staff members were not only friendly but also incredibly cooperative, enhancing the overall experience.
The mocktails and freakshake I indulged in were exceptional. Among them, the freakshake was particularly outstanding, beautifully presented and offering a truly high-quality taste. Starting off with the chicken tikka cigar and honey sriracha chicken was a treat for the taste buds - both dishes were irresistibly tempting and incredibly delicious.
Adding to the gastronomic journey, I savored the chicken pizza and chota shawarma, both of which left me completely satisfied with their delectable flavors. This place is a definite must-visit, especially when in the company of your loved ones. ♥️
I recently had the immense pleasure of savoring 145 slices of the Signature Cheesecake, and I can confidently say that it was a gastronomic experience like no other. This extraordinary dessert has redefined my perception of cheesecakes, leaving me utterly speechless.
The Signature Cheesecake is a masterpiece of culinary artistry. From the very first bite, it becomes apparent that this dessert is not just a cheesecake; it is a heavenly creation that transcends the boundaries of taste and texture.
Texture-wise, it is nothing short of perfection. The cheesecake's consistency is so velvety and smooth that it practically melts in your mouth. Every forkful is a journey into a creamy, dreamy wonderland. The crust, fir
desifoodiegirl Purnima
+5
145 kala Ghoda is a great place to go for a coffee or a meal. The cafe is located in a beautiful old building in the heart of Kala Ghoda, and the atmosphere is very relaxed and inviting. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the food is delicious. I highly recommend the chicken tikka masala and the butter chicken.
I also love the fact that 145 Kala Ghoda is a great place to people-watch. The cafe is always busy with people from all walks of life, and it's a great place to soak up the atmosphere of Kala Ghoda.
Overall, I highly recommend 145 Kala Ghoda to anyone looking for a great place to eat, drink, and people-watch in Mumbai.
The ambience is decent and pretty . The food here is AMAZING !!!!! . I loveeedddd the nachos , nachos is a musttt musttt try and i even tried their Greek pizza which was a little dry for me , so it was okay i would recommend try a different pizza and we tired their freakshake which was good if u r a chocolate lover u should definitely go for it
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The 145 have Four Restaurant in Mumbai....
Which I was visited in Kala ghoda Outlet.
The Restaurant was very Class. I tried here some delicious and Mouthwatering Dishes here.....
IN STARTERS:
The jalpeno poper was outstanding in a taste and the Cheese was Melting in the jalpeno poper and it was looking very good.The taste was fantastic and the presentation of a jalpeno poper was good.
STUFFED CHEESE NAAN : The Stuffed Cheese Naan was Fantastic in a taste and I tried these Starters first time and it was amazing in a taste and the Naan was stuffing with Cheese and Garlic.
IN MAIN COURSE :
WILD MUSHROOM TRUFFLE PIZZA : The Pizza was Ten inch and the Mushroom was very soft and Tasty will eating and it was thick pizza, it was very Crunchy and tasty.
KUNG POW NOODLES WITH PANNER : The Noodles was outstanding in a taste and it was good presentation of a Noodles and the quantity of a Noodles was good
IN SHAKE :
FERRERO ROCHER MILKSHAKE : The Milkshake was Outstanding in a taste and the presentation of a shake was fantastic and the Shake was thick and very sweet will Drinking. Must Try.
KITKAT MILKSHAKE : The KitKat Milkshake was also good . KitKat shake they given in a jar and the quantity of these Shake was good , presentation also was Superb .
The Starters,Main Course and Desert was fantastic here and it was excellent experience I got in 145.
Thanks To the Team of 145 Kala ghoda
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