Reviews The Host

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Shikha Chaudhary
+5
One of the oldest family restaurants in CP , F block in Delhi. Visit it for old world charm, hospitality and superbly cooked meals. Serves Liquor too.
11 months ago
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Nidhi Bhardwaj
+4
I have been to this place about 2-3 times. I really love the ambience and the decor. The real highlight is actually the decor only. Easy to reach this place as it is in the centre of Delhi. The food is not so great, but the price is on the higher side. Maybe they can lower the prices, or, they can upgrade the food. Otherwise, it is a good choice to dine out.
Oct 02, 2019
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Hardik Jain
+5
Amazing food with amazing ambience also the staff was very helpful and the food was delicious with mouth watering flavors and the seating arrangements were vey amazing overall u should try once
Aug 09, 2019
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Shreya Thukral
+4
This place is a lengendary place in CP. I ordered Dal Makhani, Paneer and Mix veg with Tandoori Rotis and everything tasted delicious especially Paneer and Dal.
However, when it comes to service, the place needs to ensure that when too many people are seated on a single table they should be quick to make necessary arrangements in terms of providing the cutlery and required chairs.
Jun 26, 2019
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Chaitanya Kaul
+4
I visited this place recently and i am very much glad that i got to know about this place.
This is a great family restaurant which is located at a prime location.
The ambiance of the restaurant is decent and attractive and the staff was very polite and kind.
Here I ordered shahi paneer and dal majhani and butter naan.
The food was really delicious , it was really finger licking good.
My overall experience was amazing :)
Jun 25, 2019
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Inder Kohli
+5
Excellent ambience and food. Loved the Dal Makhani and Butter Chicken. Must visit in Connaught Place. Cold coffee was awesome too. Overall 5 stars..👍👍👍
Apr 09, 2019
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Pratyaksha Trivedi
+3.5
Visited The Host once as it is one of the oldest fine dining restaurants in Delhi and heard good reviews about it. Though it did not meet my expectations as the vegetarian food I ordered was not as per the expectations.
Mar 11, 2019
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Tanisha Jain
+4
Genuine, elegant placed in central Delhi area. Food is awesome in taste. Their North Indian and snacks, their Chinese food is delicious and tasty. Good for drinking as well. Like to recommend for families.
Mar 04, 2019
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Rishabh Chopra
+5
Great food great ambience great cocktails+mocktails.Love to go over here,all cuisines are good over here.Serving past 50 years that too in center of the city.
Feb 25, 2019
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Akshay Malhotra
+4
The HOST is known for its decor. The Host is a good place to have dinner with family, a-bit costly but definitely meeting up the expectations.The food has a great taste and ambience in North Indian , Chinese & Mughlai cuisines. Some of their specialities are Paneer Tikka,Dal Makhani, Paneer Lababdar, Butter Chicken ( sweet but Average),etc. They had some 30-45 mins of wait on a busy days but when you get a table inside you will have good time with the ones.
Dec 21, 2018
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Savar Malhotra
+4
Really good restaurant have gone with my grand father here to have tea and there famous toast. Must try there north Indian food it's brilliant and there soups are to die for
Dec 19, 2018
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Shrutika Taneja
+5
Fine dining restaurant for family and friends. Great food . Juicy butter chicken, chicken n prawns talumein soup as a starter, and crispy American chopsy has been my favourite over here . Love the ambience and hospitality.
Dec 13, 2018
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Yogesh
+4
Food and ambience are good, neat thing is it doesn't has loud music as is the case in many places nowadays, so this is ideal place if you are looking for a quite place where you can have discussion with friends or family. Prices are on a higher side.
Nov 23, 2018
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Shyam Mahar
+5
Went there last week with some of my friends we had some hot beverages only. it was great experience. very hygienic place. We like there Ambiance and service. Will definitely visit soon. Thanks team Host.... Keep it up... Cheers
Oct 18, 2018
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Kanak Rustagi
+4.5
The food tastes amazing here. The ambience is pretty gopd and the decor makes you go gaga. A perfect place to go to with your family. The average price per person would be Rs. 700-800.
Sep 24, 2018
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Saurabh Negi
+4
dated decor but old world charm. great service. indian food is good. chinese is average. Good experience but nothing that might pull me back again.
Sep 23, 2018
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Jatinn Devgun
+5
Butter chicken and peaceful atmosphere lover's, this is the place to have one of the bestest butter chicken. It was my brother's birthday last to last week when we came here for the dinner, though we are familiar with this restaurant, but we had the butter chicken for the first time here and it was lip smacking, chicken was sooo fresh. In bread's we ordered butter naan and tandoori roti, and believe me naan was very soft and not at all stretchy/tight like the one's you must had before, roti was very crisp in negative notes for me(as i dont like crisp roti). In veg main course we ordered dal makhani which is undoubtedly my forever order as it is the best after the one i had in Bukhara ITC Maurya.
We had the chicken platter, hot and sour soup veg, sweet corn chicken soup also in starter's. Platter had chicken malai tikka, chicken masala tikka, mutton and chicken seekh kabab, masala fish, and one more thing i forgot :( , everything in platter was succulent and something to make you crave for another call. Hot and sour soup veg was perfect, but sweet corn chicken soup was a disappointment as it was totally tasteless.

Looking for a classic ambience family restaurant with a pleasant atmosphere to make yourself have your food in peace and with good service. Then this is the place to go.

(sorry no pictures were taken of the food)
Aug 29, 2018
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Savourtheflavor
+4
I've been going to this place since I was a kid. Butter Chicken, Hot & Sour Chicken Soup and Naan: my routine order every alternate saturday of the month! They were good old days when Embassy served softies and Volga and Host were like Manchester Derby! Honestly I loved Volga more but dad was a Host fan. I aged like fine wine? LOL I dint! But dad's tastes were always better than mine and it took me a while to openly admit the fact. Fish Fingers, to be precise gave me enough reason to make me loyal to Host.

Well, I gave up non vegetarian food a few years later but Host never failed to amaze me. From sizzlers to hakka noodles and vegetables in garlic sauce, from Tooty Fruity to Hawain Delight and from Cutlets to Samosas: everything was mind blowingly awesome. The frequency of my visits reduced as I grew up amidst OTBs and Boombox(s) but the flavour, the consistency and yes even the STAFF at Host did not change! The ambience ( with huge balloon like lights hanging from the ceiling) did not change. The menu, did not change.

Old is gold they say! If you dont believe me, visit the place during late afternoons and if you dont find a bunch of surd uncles sitting on the extreme right table, feel free to walk out. I've been seeing those shopkeeper uncles age like fine wine ( yeah they did) and enjoy their daily coffee at Host, without fail.

Give it a shot and if you're confused on what to eat, ask them whats fresh that specific day and it'll be the best!
Aug 17, 2018
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Siddharth Seth
+5
Nice ambiance. Food was really good. But I would suggest that they can have a little better staff. But overall a good evening spent with close ones.
Aug 09, 2018
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Arpit Sharma
+5
Finally made it to "The Host" after so much wait due to it being packed always. We got a small seat for 2 in this huge restaurant that too with the help of amazing staff. The best part of this place is their Staff. Managers and other staff members are more than happy to help you generously. I would give a 100/100 for the Staff. Ambience is amazing and calm but we were troubled by a family of 10-12 (Shouting amd screming). Food- we ordered the all time Punjabis fav- Dal makhni, paneer butter masala, naan and laccha parantha - Top class taste and waa served quickly after drinks. On drinks we had Bira blonde and Aristoff Vodka. Prices are sort of high but well deserved for such a service. Overall experience was excellent and I would not deduct a star due to the family issue as it was not the fault of the restaurant. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ROYAL DINEOUT..
Jun 17, 2018
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Rashi Rastogi
+5
Never had an idea this place existed in the heart of Connaught Place. I was absolutely in love with the place. It was a lunch date, I was completely surprised when I was escorted to this place. We ordered mughlai and chinese both with a shake. They have such a wide variety of options to choose from. The place was very quiet and peaceful. The food quantity was appropriate. This restaurant is a bit on the expensive side but worth every penny. Keep it up. Thanks for hosting us!
Highly recommended.
Jun 06, 2018
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Nidhi Bhardwaj
+5
Being there on a date... the date was good and also the food too :) The food is good. the ambience is great.. I will say ambience is better than food ;).. The food was really tasty and mouth watering... located in the heart of the city it is a must try for family dine outs.. the second time I visited here with my friends and they also enjoyed the food and the restro.. the staff is good and helpful...
May 15, 2018
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Alpita Gogoi
+5
Had this amazing Chinese Chicken Chopsuey last week (take away)


So satisfyed with the quantity, also it tasted really really really good. I would love to visit again.
May 06, 2018
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Bhishma Choudhary
+3.5
This place is different from all the youth focussed joints in CP. the visiting gentry is mostly senior citizens. The waiters take their own time. Everybody knows everybody in here. The food here also tastes different from the most restaurants, but its good. The service took some time but the overall experience was ok.
May 02, 2018
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Devyani Aswal
+5
I was there for a casual lunch.
I ordered their popular Navrattan which was a mixed veggies dish with chappatis. Totally loved the preparation. It was throughout creamy and easy to gulp down. (I hadn't order anything to drink so I can tell!) The staff was friendly and accommodating. There wasn't much crowd and the ambience was smooth and fit for conversation. The noise levels were in check, even though it's the IPL season!

oh! and I paid INR 740 for a tummy fill of food!

Also, I loved the hospitality.
Apr 22, 2018
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Hey Foodie
+4.5
One of the legendary and the old style dine-in place; located in M Block, Inner circle of Connaught place. This place is highly recommended place and food will not disappoint you. Last weekend I was there for lunch. Staff was good and our visit was also good. Must try their Daal Makhani, Fish Tikka and in drinks their mocktails were really nice. Don’t forget to try Kulfi as desserts. Good place, Good Food with nice ambiance. 
Apr 15, 2018
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Ginni Arora
+5
This place located in F block of central circle of Connaught Place. I’m pretty much familiar with this place from long time from that time to now there are not much changes in hospitality, and this was my third visit to this place; obviously we pretty much like the food. The Décor is really nice and soothing, the menu was extensive and we tried different dishes. We like the mains very much especially daal makhni, bhuna murg and the veg pulao and Veg au gratin must try. Staff is courteous. Some places give you soothing calm experiences this one gives me the same. Although this bit old style pattern than the new style restaurant, but I like this place….
Apr 11, 2018
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Foodify
+4.5
The Host, serving authentic food from ages; but the very interesting part is that their serving is based on old style colonial way, so you should keep aside your expectation of modern food presentation or modern ambience; from menu pattern to serving pattern all are in old traditional way but the authenticity and preparations of food were good. The ambience is good with good number of comfortable seating. Service staff was good also. Some legendry place need not to explain much but few point I put up in this review is about the pattern so the people can enjoy their time here without comparing the new style restaurant even such comparison isn’t justified. Now on food, food quality was good. Try their Daal Makhni, Tikka and mocktails and shakes are also nice. Overall it was nice experience for me out there. Cheers!!
Apr 10, 2018
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That Veggie Blogger
+4
When asked about the most popular place in New Delhi, the answer will be Connaught Place by most of the people. It is not because it has ‘place’ in its name but because it has the answer to most of the questions. No matter what you are looking for, chances are, Connaught Place is going to be in every one’s list. This is why CP is a preferred destination for most.

It lies in the heart of New Delhi and considered as the center most point for everyone. No matter where you live, the meeting point accessible and suitable for all is Connaught Place only. And just like everyone else, I am also fond of this place. It takes hardly half an hour from my place and here I get numerous eating options, right from Indian to Continental.

It was a Sunday and I had planned to spend some quality time with my family members. I gave them an idea to go out for Lunch and everyone agreed with me on this. It was supposed to be a family get together so a place was to be selected which was ideal for family and away from loud music and general noise. This is where The Host came into play.

There are three legendary outlets in CP – The Embassy, United Coffee House and The Host. I chose the last one because of its Iconic status and the fact that I have heard a lot of good things about the place from my relatives and family friends. If you are coming via your own vehicle, then it is in F Block in the middle circle. The reach from Metro is also very smooth. Exit at Gate No 6 of Rajiv Chowk and this place is just 50 meters away.

Coming to the place, you will know about the grandness of the place by the entry door. It is huge and built accordingly. This place is running since 1979 which is a remarkable feat considering that most of restaurants now disappear in 10 years. It has seating of around 135 people and spread over two different floors. True to its heritage, the décor is rustic and elegance can be spotted in every corner. We chose to seat in the ground floor near the gate.

Coming to food department, in starters, there was Paneer Tikka and Chili Potato. I am not that huge fan of Paneer Tikka but there was no Malai Chaap present so went ahead with it. It was one of the best I have had in a long time. They were so juicy and tasted incredibly well with the Mint Chutney. Highly Recommended. Chili Potato was lacking in Honey bit was crispy enough to be enjoyed.

Then came Gobhi Manchurian and Tandoori Mushroom. I was expecting something different from Gobhi Manchurian like round balls with grated Gobhi but instead there came whole pieces of Gobhi. Though, it was different than I expected but the taste was nonetheless good. Tandoori Mushroom were on the spicy side but were really good in taste. Recommended.

In drinks, there was The Host Special Shake and Mocktail along with Hawaiian Punch. The Special Shake was a mixture of different Ice Creams such as Vanilla, Strawberry, Butter Scotch and loaded with Ice Cream on the top. It was heavy and to the point. Recommended. They can improve the taste of their Mocktail. Special Mocktail as well as Hawaiian Punch were ordinary.

In main course, there was Dal Makhani, Paneer Tikka Masala, Veg Biryani and Vegetable Au Gratin. Their Dal Makhani is famous all over Delhi and rightly so. It is well cooked and the texture is simply great. Highly Recommended. Panner Tikka Masala was an able ally along with Veg Biryani. Vegetable Au Gratin was ordered to enjoy something Cheesy. It has a layer of Cheese on top along with finely chopped vegetables like Beans, Carrots, Peas etc mixed with White Sauce.

In Desserts, there was Hot Chocolate Fudge, Kulfi and Cassatta. Their Kulfi is really good. It has a rich flavor which is hardly seen nowadays. I even ordered a second one. Recommended. Hot Chocolate Fudge came with Vanilla Ice Cream with Cashews and Chocolate Sauce on top. The quantity was enough for one. Cassatta tasted like it came from outside and wasn’t homemade.

Overall, I am fairly satisfied with my visit at The legendary Host. One of the best when it comes to Indian food but they can improve their drinks a bit. Recommended.
Apr 09, 2018
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Abhilash Banerjee
+4
The ambience is decorated conventionially and the entrance looks very organised. The first floor is pretty comfortable with spring sofa and then arrives the menu
They have separate menu for bar Chinese and Indian which is very appreciative. I asked for a mutton cutlet, paneer alampannna (very dramatic by the name)
the mutton cutlet was soft and and not spicy and paneer was well cooked
The restaurant is full with families which will definitely give you a homely felling , low volume of music and few Punjabi songs are played by a television which is quite cool. The restaurant makes a solid mark by the quality of food they serve and it is probably one of the few restaurant which can be called as value for money.
The only thing I disliked was the food arrived after 25 mins but u need to have patience for good food and they seem to serve fresh as well
Mar 31, 2018
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Rhea Sehgal
+5
Even from the time I wasn’t born, this place had been one of my parents’ favourites and now mine too.
Some personal favourite items are the Wonton Soup and the Mixed Veg Noodle Soup.
Chana Pindi of this place is one like which I’ve never had anywhere else.
It’s a must go place! Definitely!
Mar 14, 2018
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Ajay Sharma
+5
Perfect place if u plan a lunch or dinner with your family its a family restaurant so don’t expect for music like another cafe in cp and also best place for corporate meeting 👌👌👌👌
Feb 27, 2018
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CA Pritika Suri
+5
Nice ambience and hospitality. Must try paneer lababdar if you like white gravy N a bit sweet one..good quality food and hygienically very nice and neat. A must try out with family.
Jan 31, 2018
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Ibad Hanif
+3.5
Folks this is one of the must visit places in the Connaught Place area.
I would always say that there are 3 iconic places in the inner circle.
1. UCH
2. Embassy
3. The host.
All 3 are good in various aspects but the common things among them are.:-
1. Cona coffee served with whitener.
2. Snacks specially cutlets and pakoras.
3. Some Chinese dishes.
What’s my recommendations besides the above are as follows:-
1. Dal makhani
2. Butter chicken.
Both are stand out dishes and they actually make it out pretty well.
One can order any other Indian dish and would not be disappointed for sure.
The service well you need to be smart to get the right service cos the place has a lot of regulars and they do get preference.
Verdict.
If u wanna sit in isolation and enjoy the inner circle this is the place to be.
Jan 29, 2018
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Saumya Yadav
+5
I have been going to this place ever since I was in school. One of my father’s favourite places and the menu for both vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes is great. It’s the place which serves the best sizzlers.
Dec 29, 2017
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Deepak Mahajan
+4.5
The host is one of the best restaurants out there. Not only do they fullfill every single thing you are looking for in your food but the ambiance is amazing as well. Located in cannaught place it is very assesible to reach and an amazing place to have a great time. Must try chicken tangri and mutton.
Dec 20, 2017
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Gaurav Chauhan
+4
The host is in connaught place inner circle F-8 .. Interior was amazing.. Restaurant is divided in to ground and 1st floor. .. Music was playing in restaurant.... Not too much rush.. Try Dal makhni(lentil prepared from cream and butter) ,navratna (mouth watering mix veg dish) with kulcha(indian stuffed tandoori bread) .. It's delicious..overall experience is good and warm. .Good hospitality and service
Dec 05, 2017
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Shreya
+4
The host has the standard ye delicious food! All their preparations are flavorful and delicious. My oick from here were the garlic naan woth Kashmiri Dum aaloo. THey have good portion sizes too! A new thing I loved here was the Khasta roti which was very crisp and had pieces of fennel sprinkled on it.
Oct 29, 2017
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Debjyoti Mukherjee
+4
I've been here with my dad when he had a small reunion with his college buddies and I really liked the classy ambiance and service.
This is the place you can visit for either official meetings or casual ones, they can handle both well
Jun 14, 2017
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Dipti Bahuguna
+3.5
Till now I have visited this place 4-5 times and my experience was pretty good.

I went here yesterday with my family for some celebration and we all were satisfied with both food and service.

Despite reaching late ( after 10.30 at night) when they usually do not consider most of the orders, they provided us with excellent service.

Situated in the F block of cp, this place is surely recommended for family dining.
May 24, 2017
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Aditya Tiwari
+4
probably the only affordable-luxury-sophesticated-dining in Central Delhi District where food quantity is quite substantial vis-a-vis Luxury pricing xD ................................................... (coz it said that 'ur review shud be atleast 140 character long :p ....... so no 'brief' reviewing xD )
Mar 29, 2017
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Tushar Sachdev
+4
The host is located in C.P . Basically the restaurant is serving North Indian food. The staff is very polite. Prices are moderate. I tried chicken tikka it was damn damn tasty. Overall a place must try.
Jan 07, 2017
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Manisha
+3.5
One of my all time comfy food outlet. Dal makhani is amazing. Love the silence around with traditional glimpse of service. Paneer lababdar With extra spice is a good to have dish. Do not order lime soda- you can get it better elsewhere.
Nov 26, 2016
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Ankita Jain (The Tummylicious)
+3.5
This was one place we were regular at for family dinners. A quite place serving delicious food, what else do you need. But with time the quality of food and service has gone down. The staff doesn't take the place seriously. Really disappointed.
Nov 21, 2016
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Sunita Sehdev
+5
The same environment which was 20yrs back... interior design is same.. food is authentic... rotis were of pure whole wheat...thin and crispy as usually people like with chicken... Vegetarian food is also flavourful..There is paanwala outside The Host... known by the name Panditji...We had fire pan.. whosoever goes there please have that pan..you will love it.
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prachi jain
+4
Food is good overall . I had ordered tomato soup , veg sizzler , spring roll , dal makhani and paneer tikka masala . Didn’t like the spring roll . Rest of all was nice . Veg sizzler and paneer tikka masala was very yummy . I didn’t like the service too much . There is seating at first floor also so I took the seat upstairs I think that service is not good upstairs and if you take the seat below you will get good service. From upstairs ambience is nice that’s why I had took the seat there . Forgot to take the photos of other dishes that’s why posted only two . Breads was soft .
5
Gopi Vietnam
+5
Had lunch there on 27th May. Three of us accidentally bumped into this restaurant but glad we did. Nice lay out, clean and good ambiance. Wait staff were attentive and food was good. Presentation was good, service was quick and satisfactory lunch. Would recommend to all wanting good food with quite ambiance, in-spite of the hustle/bustle surrounding Connaught Place
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Hum or Tum
+5
very decent restaurant for family dinner. Food was delicious specially butter masala and honey chilli potatos. Highly recommended this place...
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dillisheharwali
+5
I Visited This Place On This Independence Day To Celebrate It With My Family. We Ordered Veg Wonton Fried, Chilli Paneer & Yellow Dal Fry With Garlic Naan In Main Course. They Serve Chinese, North Indian, Mughlai, Fast Food, Sea Food & Beverages. This Place Is Located At F-8, Inner Circle, Cannaught Place, New Delhi. Veg Wonton Fried: These Were So Yummy And Tempting. These Were Filled With Veggies And Cabbage. They Served It With Red Chilli Chutney. Their Red Chilli Chutney Was So Spicy And Yummy. I Really Loved Their Veg Wonton Fried. Highly Recommended. Taste: 5/5 Chilli Paneer: It Was Also Yummy And Tasty. Must Try. Taste: 5/5 Yellow Dal Fry With Garlic Naan: In Main Course, I Tried Yellow Dal Fry With Garlic Naan Served With Onion & Achaar. Their Yellow Dal Fry Was Amazing And Tempting. Must Try. Garlic Naan Was So Soft. Taste: 5/5 About The Ambience: Ambience Was So Beautiful. Interior Was Amazing. They Have 2 Floors For Sitting, Ground & First Floor. Seatings Were Comfortable. And It Had A Royal Look. Ambience: 5/5 About The Service: Service Was Quite Slow. They Have To Improve Their Service. Staff Was So Polite & Courteous. Service: 4/5 Overall A Good Place To Hangout With Friends And Family. Price Was Quite High But Food Was So Tasty. I Had A Great Experience. Do Visit This Place.
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Ishika Khurana
+4
A very decent restaurant for family dinners...chinese is good but their chowmine wasn't that appropriate or say yum. It was kinda regular wrt to the taste. But all over at the wcale of 10 i would like to give 7.5
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Maheshwar Kumar
+5
The highlight of the restaurant is definitely its ambiance and service quality. They have probably one of the best food-service i have seen in a long long time, The guy was courteous beyond compare even in a full restaurant and was always willing to give attention to the customer whenever needed. The food is also quite good and very fulfilling for the price. The paratha is better than the naan or tandoori roti if you do try it. The paneer butter masala is just awesome and a must-try if you like north Indian food
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Krati Gupta
+4
I really did not like the food very much. I Ordered Veg Hot n Sour Soup. But, it was a bit salty. Also, crispy veggies Salt n pepper, it has mainly the cauliflower and mushroom in it. The veggies were too much coated with cornflour that the actual taste of the veggies was not there.
5
Minol Amin
+5
Great ambience, good food . Their bar menu is quite limited and they don’t have half of drinks in menu
5
Manav Chauhan
+5
It was amazing place and the quality of food is very amazing. This is the very amazing place for the family and cooperatives lunch or dinner . This place also provides you hotel accommodation which is clean and comfortable and convenient.
5
Mohammad Naz Rahmani
+5
Located in New Delhi's Connaught Place, The Host offers a top-notch dining experience. With a focus on excellent taste and hygiene, it's an ideal destination to enjoy a meal and explore the city's lively food scene in a clean and inviting environment.
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Rajesh Panse
+4
Nice place for small get together. Reunion with friends n family Centrally air-conditioned Located in Connaught Place Good Food & variety of drinks available They have space at upper lounge of restaurant with good sitting capacity, Food lovers may enjoy dinning here, Few moments shared with my friends
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