What Sam says about_____?: The Ancient Barbeque, Gurgaon - Better than Competition

Tuesday 24 February 2015

The Ancient Barbeque, Gurgaon - Better than Competition - 3.5/5

I have not been a big fan of Buffet only places like Barbecue Nation or Pirates of Grill, since one tends to over-eat the slightly above average food that these places serve. But the concept is quite phenomenal though. And in India, Quantity sells more than Quality. You get great value for your money spent and especially if you want to throw a party for friends and family its quite a great deal to let them have unlimited food at a meagre price in a splendid ambiance.

The Ancient Barbecue does not attempt to enter unfamiliar territory and implements the already tried and tested successful formulae of its competitors. Located on the 2^nd floor of the City centre in Sector 50 in Gurgaon, this place is literally huge. And mind you the place is mostly full. Either you visit for an early meal or make a prior reservation.

They have both indoor and al-fresco seating. The seating indoors is spread across a huge area, and I mean literally HUGE. Even though its called the “Ancient” Barbecue, not sure how the concept, ambiance or the food depicts the so called “Ancientness”. By that I certainly do not mean that the place is bad. Not the place is decent. Ambiance is pretty ok, and love the Al-fresco seating especially in winter afternoon’s. They set up the barbecue counter outside and the Chef prepares fresh Kebab’s in front of you and brings them sizzling hot to your table.

The buffet spread is huge. The variety in the main course buffet, salads and starters is immense. What I must complement them on is the variety of Salad’s. Very impressive and certainly better than competition. The starters are the usual ones on the barbecue – the fish tikka, the prawns, the chicken Tikka, the tandoori Mushrooms, pineapple, veggies etc and the non tandoor items – mayonnaise coated salsa potatoes, lotus stems, chilli chicken , paneer Tikka, Seekh kebab, tangdi Kebab or even Crispy Corn. All are decent in taste, but not exceptional. The mains in the buffet includes the biryani’s, Soups, veggies and meats. The desserts are the usual seasonal ones, pastries, ice creams and gulab jamuns. Only one dessert stood out which was Moong Dal halwa and even the Makki ki Roti Sarso ka saag.

Food is above average and does taste good. Service staff is very polite and efficient and ensure they attend to you and keep an eye on you if you need anything.

Their pricing is also better than competition and so is the variety in starters, salads and mains.

Overall the place does impress you with its decent food served in a decent ambiance and great service.

Will I visit again? Yes, I will.

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