Gangotree - Muscat

C and I were up to some shopping in Adayar and had to have dinner outside. I wanted something light on my tummy as well as our wallet and we started looking for options around. It had been a while since we went to Gangotree. I have always loved chaat and Gangotree is my all time. So, we decided to have a chaat dinner that night.<br/ <br/ Menu: 4/5 <br/ <br/ The menu is a chaat lovers paradise. You have all authentic varieties of chaat from Bombay, Delhi, Kolkata and other regions as well. Some unique dishes like katori chaat, raj kachori, jaal mudi, burger pav are part of their menu since many years, while other joints have started serving them very recently. In addition to chaat, they also have limited options of sandwiches, milkshakes and softy. They also have a very good variety of sweets and savories. <br/ <br/ Ambience: 3/5 <br/ <br/ The ambiance is plain with seating on one side and sweets, savory display and chaat preparation counter on the other side. The seating is comfortable, the place is well light and clean. The ambience is very simple yet functional and convenient.<br/ <br/ Taste: 5/5 <br/ <br/ The order: Rasamalai, Dahi Papdi Chaat, Channa Samosa, Burger Pav <br/ <br/ C loves anything made of Channa in Gangotree. This is the only place he eats any of the Channa chaat. Their channa is so tasty and brings an outburst of flavours. The green chutney, tamarind chutney, onions and sev make it even more crunchy and tasty. We loved this as always. The dahi in gangotree is outstanding. It is so thick, rich, creamy and tastes very fresh. The dahi papdi was ordered just to taste their dahi and we loved this one too. <br/ <br/ I had Burger pav for the first time in gangotree many years ago and I do not recollect this being served in any other restaurant/joint. This is pav bhaji masala filled in the burger bun and grilled with cheese and veggies. It was served piping hot and tasted yum! I am not a huge fan of milk sweets but C loves them. Rasamalai is always part of the order whenever we come here. Their rasamalai is very airy and spongy and tastes very fresh. Overall the food was lipsmacking, exactly how your chaat has to be. <br/ <br/ Service: 3/5<br/ <br/ <br/ There is only self-service. Usually the preparation is very quick, and your order is ready within few minutes once you hand over your bill in the preparation counter. You can always approach the staff if you need anything. The service is very straight forward, at the same time I have never had any complaints either. <br/ <br/ Value for money: 5/5<br/ <br/ <br/ For the full order including taxes, the bill summed up to Rs. 266 for two of us. This is a steal! A decent place to sit down and eat some authentic and hygienically prepared chaat without a pinch on your wallet. Our dinner was sorted at a price lesser than what we pay for food delivery apps and we were thoroughly satisfied and tummy full. <br/ <br/ My take: <br/ <br/ I cannot recollect how many times I have been here ever since my school days. Their pani poori, channa and dahi are simply outstanding and have been so consistent over the years. One of the best places in town to enjoy tasty and freshly prepared chaat on a budget. Gangotree is my all-time favorite and to go place when it comes to chaat. If you love chaat, you would have already tried this place by now and if not, this place is definitely worth a try!

The best pani puri in Chennai according to me at least. I like the plain masala puri here. The rose milk with ICE CREAM is just awesome. A must try.

Our all-time favourite place to order chats.<br/ <br/ We have tasted Dahi Puri, Dahi papri chat, Pav bhaji, kachori , paneer Kati roll and Gulab jamun from this place. Every item is so tasty and satisfied our taste buds.<br/ <br/ Favourites are Dahi puri, Pav bhaji and Gulab jamun.<br/ <br/ Prices are little bit high.<br/ <br/ One of the best chats in city.<br/ <br/

You can find me here everytime I crave Pani Puri and Chaat items. Their Pani Puri is the best! A bit on the expensive side but it tastes so good. Personally I feel their softy ice cream is amazing when compared to so many other places. Not a fan of their Chole Kulche.

Want to have chat, the first place that comes to mind is this one. Simply out of the world. They have awesomeeeeeeeeee pani Puri. Their pani is just too good that you would have how much ever they give mix of green and mita pani.. their green pani is kept in a clay pot that makes it cold though it is spicy. Masala paneer wrap is also good. They have this thing called as slush in selected outlets where you have broken ice with the flavoured juice on top. One must also try out their float (aerated drink with ice cream on top). Their chat items need no description. One must definitely not miss this place.