On the Rocks, Jodhpur.

On the Rocks, Jodhpur. 

Anuj loves food. 

When visiting new places, when 'googling', along with places of attractions, etc, he also googles for 'best chaat in ( place to be visited)', etc.

Another good source is the driver of the local taxi you have hired for the duration of the trip.

From these sources, for Jodhpur, we got Shahi for Samosa, Surya for Kaochri, Chaturbhuj for Gulabjamun, Janta for Ghaver, Gypsy for Rajasthani Thali, and On the Rocks for Lal Mas (Red Mutton). 

Believe you me, we tried everything, and it seemed that the sources were not lying. 

Now it was the turn of  'On the Rocks'  for Lal Mas.

Located in a single-story block of about 10 odd shops with a frontage of only about 10 feet, sandwiched between Kanchhi Jewellers and GS Art and Craft shops,  'On the Rocks' did not look impressive at all. Looks were deceptive. Like an iceberg, it showed much less than what it hid. 

Once you enter, first sight to greet you is an impressive artificial 10 odd feet waterfall from the wall built of big rough rock blocks. The  Pintails, the Red Stone Cafe, and the Tipsy Buffalo Bar, in fact, the whole place is built using only big blocks of rock. Maybe the reason for its name. 

Thereafter, the property is fairly large. An open courtyard large enough to accommodate 15 to 20 tables, accommodating four diners. It serves as an open-air dining hall. There are a large number of huge 20 years plus- old trees and other plants and giving shade and a very good, close-to-nature ambience to this open-air dining hall. Sounds of bird calls and Chirping of birds further added to this close-to-nature feel. Only after a little while, you realise that these bird sounds are recordings. Lowering the volume may extend the make-believe close to nature feel. 

During the time of our visit, mid-November, it was very pleasant, and we decided to enjoy our lal-mas in the open dining hall.  

For starters, we had Mixed Non-Veg Platter and Bruschetta. For the meal we had, Jeera Rice, Tandoor Roti, Dal Tadka, Chicken Curry, and of course the Lal Mas. 

The starters were quite good, and so was the rest of the food. Lal- Mas deserved and stood up to its fame. 

 The service was good.

                                                       On the Rocks, Kaya, still in her photo shoot dress.                                                                                                                                                           

Kaya, her photo-shoot dress.at On the Rocks. Jodhpur.

The waterfall. On the Rocks. Jodhpur.

The Water Fall. On the Rocks. Jodhpur.

On the Rocks. Jodhpur.

Indoor dining hall.

Tipsy Buffalo, the bar. On the Rocks. Jodhpur.

Open air dining hall, On the Rocks. Jodhpur.

Open air dining hall, On the Rocks. Jodhpur.

Bruschetta. On the Rocks. Jodhpur.

Mixed Non Veg Platter. 

Dal Tadka and Chicken. On the Rocks. Jodhpur.

The Lal mas, 

Tandori Roti

Jeera Rice.