I haven’t done a chaat review for what feels like ages. What with the pandemic and lockdowns etc, things like eating chaat outside took a backseat. I must have passed Gangotree located at Highpoint, in Race course road a million times and yet I never felt like eating chaat there. I did try their outlet in Mantri mall and it dint meet my expectations. Had recently been in the area and though I’d give this a go.
The place, though has been around for ages, is tucked away amongst the offices and rather formal surroundings – bare, old, dimly lit, musty look and feel about it but don’t let that put you off. Before I get into what I ordered, I must mention this is not the kind of place where a group of friends can sit around and chat and laugh for hours. More like a “eat and be quick about it” kind of place. There is literally no seating except for a few plastic stools and hardly any space to sit. Don’t let THAT put you off either.
I started off with a dahi samosa, I hadn’t had a samosa in ages and let alone one with dahi. It was delicious. Just the right amount of spices, crisply crushed samosa and perfect blend with the curd and masalas. I could easily eat this daily. This was followed by the pani puri which was also good but usual. Topped this with a melt in the mouth sweet gulab jamun which balanced out the spicy fare. I did get ragda pattice as takeway and that was surprisingly filling and very tasty too. I can’t wait to try the rest of the menu!! Especially the bhel. And maybe one day their parathas which they serve with curd and pickle. They do have a collection of sweets but not a huge range and some savories to munch on – mostly a wide range of khakras. Service is fast. Prices are okay. What this place is badly in need of is good seating arrangements and a better view. I can’t say better location being high point IS a great location for eateries but there is something so cold about this chaat place over warm and welcoming food joints. A big minus for using plastic spoons, though the chaat plates, are biodegradable. They could do with switching to wooden spoons. They also do need to make themselves more visible, you know, put themselves out there I feel, to attract more crowd because the food here is worth visiting for at least once . I am definitely going back to try their other items.
Overall rating 3/5
Ratings for reviews:
1 – No! No! No!
2- Just about average.
3 –Good. Can give it a try.
4- Great!!
5 – Yes! Yes! Yes! And I’ll tell all about it.
Details: Gangotree, Highpoint near Chalukya Hotel, Race course road. Open from 9.30 am to 9.30 pm.
