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From Kohli Shooters to Dhoni Mr Cool: Restaurants gear up for IPL

IANS  |  New Delhi 

Are you one of those fanatics who can't wait to sit back, relax, grab a drink or two while cheering for your favourite team? As the (IPL) approaches, how about celebrating differently this season with drinks named after your favourite player, as many restaurants are adding to their menu.

Come Saturday, the IPL will see eight teams -- Chennai Super Kings, Daredevils, Kings XI Punjab, Knight Riders, Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers engaged in stiff competition for the silver.

To add more fun to the event, many restaurants across have come up with unique offerings.

Friction, a 'drinkery' located in Gurugram, has come up with IPL special Pitch platter that promises to pamper foodies and enthusiasts.

They are serving cocktails like Indian Straight driver, shooters, Run Machine Kohli, Dhoni Mr Kool, Hardik Googly, Dhobi Helicopter along with that include Caught out (beer battered fish finger with sauce), Spinner (homemade battered chicken fried strips with spicy mayo dip), Batting Order (chicken satay with peanut butter sauce), Sixer (marinated chicken morsels), Googly(cheese stuffed mushroom caps) and more.

"I feel is one sport that binds all together. So, we have introduced the specials that give people one more reason to cheer with near and dear ones. The most interesting thing we have done is that we have created is the Pitch platter that has a pitch of green cabbage, fish fingers as wickets and Arancini Balls," Tarun Hasija, founder of Friction, told IANS.

There's also which has come up with a special T20 Menu at its outlets in Delhi, Mumbai, and The menu celebrates the diverse flavours of in the true spirit of T20

From Maccher Chop to Nagarjuna Chilli Chicken Roll, from Prawn, Chilli Butter, Garlic to Butter Chicken Samosa and Chennai Pulled Pork Paniyaram, Rajasthan Dahi ke Pithore and Punjab's Sarson di Shammi - dig in to a special T20 tournament inspired small plates menu at the limit.

Mealodrama, a modern bistro based in the capital's Rajouri Garden area, has launched a special menu inspired from players for the semi-finals.

"The cricket-inspired menu includes dishes like Bring it on Pizza, Pizza platter, Raina Calmers, Knightriders Magic, Platter and more," said its founder

Even The Junkyard Cafe, which has a presence across India, has introduced the mocktails and cocktails like Beware of Indian players, Sixer Pack, Power Punch drink at their outlets.

"Along with the mocktails and cocktails, one can also enjoy the special dishes like Calmer Raina Zucchini, Healthy Pitch, Loaded pitch, Virat Specials," Umang Tewari, owner at The Junkyard Cafe, told IANS.

Brew Buddy, a dineout in Gurugram, has come up with League for IPL season. Want beer? Get it for just Rs 90. Want some vodka shots? That's just Rs 90 too. Your favourite cocktails? All for Rs 90.

Smoke on Water, located in Delhi, has come up with signature IPL dishes like the Daredevil Chicken Wings, Royal Challenger Pizza, Indians Vada Pao, Edens Kathi Roll and so on. Not to miss the IPL special cocktails- Free Hit, Doosra, Super Over and -- each one mixed in the right way serving its name's purpose.

TabulaBeach cafe, located in Khel Gaon here, has also curated some IPL-themed drinks like Pitch Report (mojito).

Also, to give you the real feel of the stadium while being at the eatery, the brand has got a waiting to paint your face with the colour of your favourite team. There will also be 'dholwalas'.

(Nivedita can be contacted at nivedita.s@ians.in)

--IANS

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First Published: Wed, April 04 2018. 15:24 IST
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