In a brave effort, Quote Bar and Lounge recently opened right opposite the popular pub chain, Monkey Bar, in Connaught Place. While the latter had almost no trouble breaking even owing to its massive publicity, popularity and brand presence, the former is still trying to find its footing.
And that’s quite alright, says 24-year-old Arjun Singh Khurana, its owner. He is wise beyond his years, his attitude reflects confidence, and his thoughts are objective. “It may sound strange at first, but this restaurant is actually dedicated to my younger brother who appreciates food like nobody else I know. Once the word is out and the business picks up, he can initiate himself into its working,” says Khurana.
Open till 1 am, Quote is essentially an ideal ground for laid-back conversations, with comfort food and drinks providing the extra cushioning. With a tagline that reads Eat.Drink.Lounge.Repeat., Khurana is extra careful about not allowing it to become a night club, filled with screaming teenagers. “For some reason, a lot of people are under the impression that the place is a night club. Therefore, I am trying very hard to re-instate that Quote is a family restaurant that welcomes anybody fancying upbeat music, spacious dining and exemplary food,” says the owner.
Every aspect has been given careful consideration, but, the food, he says, will prove to be the main talking point. Khurana recommends the burgers at the restaurant with full fervour. “Try any of them, and I am sure you’ll fall in love,” says the lad, who owing to multiple travels, knows his food well. Besides that, one could choose from a host of bar bites, soups, salads, mains and more. Some of the things that could be great orders are the Tandoori Soy Tikka and the Chicken Fajita. Chocolate Mouse will certainly be one of the best you’ve ever tried.
Quote justifies everything except its name, we thought. Khurana explaination that the name is representative of the conversations people have and remember the next day as quotes was a lost logic. The good thing, however, is that everything else seemed to be in place.