If you thought Konkan and Kolhapur are the only places that offer delicious non-vegetarian food,here are a few destinations in the city you can visit to get the real taste of Maharashtra Maratha SamratKarve RoadStarted recently,the place boasts of non-vegetarian thalis like the Special Mutton Thali (Rs 195),the Special Chicken Thali (Rs 185) or the Special Sea Food Thali (Rs 190). Speaking more about the food here,Siddhesh Gadiyar,co-owner of the restaurant says,We came up with the idea of serving the non-vegetarian thali because we wanted to experiment in this sector as there werent many restaurants in the city offering the same. So we decided to offer a plateful of non-vegetarian fare for food lovers. The recommended thali at Maratha Samrat would undoubtedly be the Special Mutton Thali,which comprises of Kheema Fry,Egg Masala,Mutton Biryani,Tambda and Pandhra Rassa,Chapattis,Mutton Pickle,Mutton cooked in a dark brown sauce and Fried Fish. Amongst other notable thalis that are on the offering here is the Fish Thali (comprising of a variety of fishes ranging from Prawns to Bangda) and is also highly recommended. MH-09,Baner RoadThis authentic Kolhapur cuisine restaurant offers four different varieties of thalis-two in chicken and two in mutton. The chicken thali comprises of Chicken Masala or Chicken Fry in white or red gravy made out of chicken stock. It is accompanied by Jowar Bhakri and various chutneys and pickles. Thecha,a traditional Maharashtrian accompaniment is a must-have and is a favourite of many patrons. People from far off places come to our restaurnt to try authentic Kolhapur cuisine known for its use of spicy ingredients, says Bhushit Rege,owner. The mutton thali consists of mutton masala or mutton fry,egg curry,rice and Bhakri or roti. Famous for its Solkadi (an appetizer),is a delight for non-vegetarian food lovers. Price: Chicken thali- Rs 100,Mutton thali- Rs 120,Special mutton thali Rs 135. Calcutta Boarding houseBalgandharv ChowkCalcutta Boarding House is famous for its fish thali. They have been serving the most authentic Bengali cuisine for over 40 years now. Their fish thali includes Fish fry available in Pomfret,Surmaior Bangdavariety. The chicken thali includes chicken masala,hald rice and chapattis. It also includes papad,pickles and solkadi. Price: Fish thali- rates differ according to the fish ordered. Chicken thali- Rs 110. Hotel Durga,Budhwar PethThis 53-year-old restaurant,one of the oldest in the city is the most famous for its deluxe mutton thali. It includes mutton masala,kheema,mutton biryani,mutton gravy and roti. S M Gaikwad,manager says,Hotel Durga also offers chicken thali with chicken gravy,chicken plate and chicken biryani. Solkadi and papad are also added to the thali. Price- Deluxe mutton thali- Rs 190. Hotel Konkan ExpressKothrudKonkan Express takes the thali fare to a new level. They offer over six varieties of thalis including chicken,mutton and seafood. Konkan Express promises to offer you a real taste of the coastal Maharashtra. The deluxe thali here includes mutton curry,sukhachicken and a fish fry of your choice. Their specialty dish is the sumptuous crab thali that includes crab curry,dry crab and roti,rice,salads. Price- Rs 120 onwards.
