Machan Restaurant at Mallital in Nainital boasts a great location. Close to the Mall Road and the gorgeous Naini Lake, this restaurant is one of the most famous eateries in this hill station. My experiences here, however, did not match the expectations.
The view offered from the restaurant is compelling and you hope the food to justify the view. However, that is not the case. The eatery is not big in size, so you have to wait for sometime to get a seat during peak season. The service is prompt and the hygiene is also reasonably good.
The last time I was in Nainital, I had Pizza, Crispy Corn and Garlic Bread. All three of them were definitely below average. The portion size was adequate, however, the Pizza tasted dry at times. Crispy Corn should have been amply cooked. The Garlic Bread too lacked adequate toppings.I did not try their North Indian dishes, so cannot comment on them.
I also had a go at ice-cream and cold coffee. Both of them were well-made, however, the portion of ice-cream was smaller than expected. The noodles too tasted excellent. In fact, there was little difference between the taste of noodles here and some other eateries in Nainital.
The eatery’s location is one of its biggest USP. However, their food needs some improvement, especially the Chinese and non-North Indian items.