What can I say that hasn’t already been said about this cult figure of a café? Sometimes a figure becomes so popular that even if there was another original or first-of-its-kind, this becomes it and then the question becomes which was the original big chill of these very popular set of three restaurants. Though I would never want one too close to home, lest I spend every waking moment in it, and as anyone would know there is no walking distance from the big chill because should you be so lucky that after eating here you could walk any more steps than that will take you out of the market, more power to you. The original big chill café was opened very near its current location at the Kailash Colony market where its oriental cousin now resides. Made popular by the coffee and deserts that became an instant rage with the college crowd due to the proximity to LSR college for women, this restaurant serves up a great array of Italian salads, pastas, grills, desserts and perhaps the best pizzas and home made ice-creams in the country. Following the great success of the first appearance of the franchise, another but smaller version was opened at Khan Market that took off so well that a much larger one almost instantly followed.
The food is often inventive, innovative and yet the classic dishes like Lasagne, Bolognese and Carbonara are done to perfection. The café walls are lined with framed posters of old and new cinema however I don’t think dining in the company of so many movie stars is what makes this experience really special. I think there probably is never a secret sauce to good food but just plain good and fresh ingredients and I think this restaurant will give you all of those on a tasty plate without burning a hole in your pocket. The staff and service is very courteous yet a bit reserved but never too judging when they see you drool. Choose from one of the main course dishes and I promise you won’t be disappointed though my favourites are the grilled chicken or fish with Piri Piri sauce. If you need to fill a big craving have the chicken in white or red wine sauce. All the portions are very filling but will always leave you enough room to have one of the many great shakes, ice creams, yoghurts or cakes available in the selection. Everyone does or will have a favourite dessert here however I couldn’t pick one so I picked two – the blueberry cheesecake and the chocolate oreo ice-cream! Besides double filling in them this is the best thing that those oreo cookies could be used for.
Also, don’t bother making a reservation because they have a strict first come first served policy but I assure you the average 40 minute wait is well worth it. Just bear in mind the smaller outlet in Khan Market does not have a pizza oven. Standing outside looking in waiting for your turn to order you realize why the last thing the place needs is a liquor license and have people waste countless precious seconds while you are left outside longing. The popularity of the franchise that is well demonstrated by the hundreds of thousands of followers on Orkut communities and Facebook groups. I would probably not make a career in marketing or advertising with my slogans but if I were to sum it up for The Big Chill, it would be “if it’s on the menu, it’s good”.
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