My husband and I were running around the city today doing errands and looking at maternity hospitals (more to come on that) and we realized we were past due for lunch. We tried to go to Mast Kalandar in Kormamangala cause we’ve been wanting to try it out, but apparently that closes between 3:30 and 7 PM. So we decided on a whim to visit Railroad.
We walked in and it seemed pleasant enough. Bright interiors, brand new…. so we thought “why not?” I was not in the mood for Chinese, but we were both very hungry and sick of driving.
The menu seemed varied enough, with balanced veg and non-veg options for soups, starters and main courses. We split a veg dimsum, my husband got a veg hotpot, I got kung pow chicken, and we split a side of rice.
As we were waiting for the meal to come, we noticed a sign on the wall saying something to the effect of “everything served in food grade microwave-safe boxes”
EH?
We realized exactly what that meant when our nuclear-hot, but half-rubbery/half crispy dumsum arrived in one plain while microwave dish. Yes, that’s right folks… all the food at Railroad is cooked in the microwave. eeeeeeewwww. The dimsum had good flavor and the vinegary but spicy dipping sauce was tasty and gingery, but neither of us could get past the horrible texture of the wrappers that had been destroyed by the microwaving. And they give you only 6 small pieces for rs. 50.
The main course was not much better. My kung pow chicken was in a flavorless, starchy gravy and contained 6-7 small chunks of equally tasteless chicken…. with a few cashews strewn on top for decoration. My husband’s hot pot was full of nice veggies… carrots, gourd, capsicum, corn, etc. but he said the gravy was too salty. The portions were fairly small, and let me tell you…. I really don’t expect to pay nearly 300 rupees for 2 small sodas, one starter, two meager (MICROWAVED) entrees and a small portion of steamed rice.
My advice, don’t even think about pulling into this station. Go to Yo! China…. which although not the best in Chinese fare is quick, tasty, cheap… and not microwaved!
Hi, I have read you reviews quite a lot and am interested to know if you can provide me with either the website or email address of Herbs and Spices. I do not live in Bangaloer, but require it for a purpose. If you are in possession of it, then please send it to me.