We started out with some drinks. We had two mocktails and one cocktail. They were exceptionally good. The first one we tried was Blue Ocean, a mocktail. It’s mint lemonade with some blue syrup. It was lip-smackingly good. The other one didn’t have a name. It’s their special mocktail to be added to the menu and we were the first one to try it. The drink was a blend of lemon, watermelon, and carrot. It was an unlikely combination so I was skeptical at first. Surprisingly, it was quite good. The cocktail we tried was called Lemon Drop. It’s a vodka based cocktail in a martini glass. It’s a refreshing drink for hot weather. You could definitely give it a try.
A good thing about their drinks is that fresh ingredients are used instead of flavored syrup. But the drawback is most of their cocktails and mocktails use seasonal fruits. So the drink might not be available all year round. For food, we tried Chicken Kimbap, Chicken Biryani and Pork Chop. Out of these, we liked Chicken Kimbap the most. It’s a little different from what you get at a Korean restaurant in terms of taste. But it was good. I didn’t quite like the kimchi they served along with their kimbap since it wasn’t technically kimchi, but rather a pickle with carrots and radishes. The flavor was that of a kimchi but it was missing the core ingredient, cabbage. But if you are to ignore technicalities and just go for the taste, this dish is absolutely delicious. The Pork Chop wasn’t bad either. Although I don’t particularly like fatty meat, I couldn’t say no to this dish. Even better, this dish was nutritionally well balanced. The pork was placed on top of mashed potatoes and stir fried veggies with pepper. The meat was a little dry for my liking. But all in all, the dish was filling and satisfying. I had the same issue with Chicken Biryani. Again, the meat was too dry for me. But the flavors were good. There are some people who don’t like dried fruits in their biryani. To those, I wouldn’t recommend this dish. You will get a bit of dried fruit in every bite. This dish comes with some salad, papad and raita on the side. The portion is enough for two people. More than the food, it’s the view and the vibe this place has to offer that draws in a lot of people. It’s the best place to grab some drinks, relax, and have a good evening with your friends and family. On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, it’s almost impossible to find a table. Unfortunately, since the place gets packed quickly, the restaurant doesn’t usually take reservations on these days. The best days to visit Gotama Rooftop Restaurant, I’d say, are on weekdays when the place is usually empty when you will be able to grab yourself a seat with a good view and enjoy the surroundings. Their specials:
- Chicken Biryani
- Chicken Kimbap
- Pork Chop
