Playboy Cafe, Gurgaon
Whenever you hear “Playboy”, it makes you think of larger than life nightlife, nightclubs, entertainment magazines, industries and bunnies. Today, Playboy is a well-known brand across the globe but it lacked its presence in India, until recently when a team of budding entrepreneurs of Delhi NCR region opened their gates and welcomed the brand in Gurgaon by opening a café named “Playboy Café”. The café is very easy to locate, as it stands tall, right next to the five star Doubletree by Hilton on Golf Course Road.
Concept of this place:
The Playboy Café has adopted the theme from Playboy entertainment magazine and mixed it with the Indian environs. This is a café that welcomes all age groups of people and serves food (includes breakfast) from 12 noon to midnight.
Ambience:
The Playboy Café is spread over three floors - Ground + 2 floors, with open rooftop (2nd floor) that is well connected by staircase and an internal elevator, giving its guests ample space to make themselves feel comfortable for all types of occasions. Across the floors, one can spot many playboy signature bunnies and the walls of the café are covered with the posters of playboy models and famous playboy personalities.
There is a huge bar on the Ground floor that stands right in the center of the floor. The bar steals the show as it is very well lit up with its focus on signature bunnies. The 1st floor looked more of a private space where a group of friends or family can chill together and the 2nd floor, the rooftop is a more of a fine dine arrangement.
Food, Drinks & Service
It’s a multi cuisine café for vegetarian and non-vegetarian that also serves alcohol. We had tried following items on the menu:
Drinks
• The Playboy LIIT – This is by far the mother of all Ice Teas. It is served in a big flask that is way more than sufficient for a person, even for two actually. Its was one of my favorites at the bar.
• Classy Character – This is Playboy’s signature cocktail made up of Gin, Elderflower Cordial, Honey, Mint, Cucumber,Apple Juice and crushed ice. It’s quite a smooth and refreshing cocktail that one can enjoy on a sunny afternoon.
• Beer Cocktail – Michelada: This belongs to the family of Mother Mary minus the pinch of salt on the rim of a glass. It tastes more of tomato juice than beer.
• Bunny Bubbles – It is one of the best Champagne Cocktails we had from the menu. It was made up of Whiskey, Raspberry Puree, Fresh Pressed Pomegranate Juice and Champagne. The bubbles feel like crystalline pearls on the palate, exploding with sharp flavors that stand out against a rich, smooth background of fruit.
Food:
• Blue Cheese Yogurt Kabab: If you are blue cheese fan then this is for you. Why do we say so, we say so because of the peculiar smell that blue cheese brings along with itself in any of its dishes. These kababs are made up of blue cheese, infused with prunes and stuffed with Yogurt. These kababs are served with Mint Mayo and are delectable.
• Nachos Topped with Garbanzo Beans & Feta and Pomegranate: A dish that can go with any drink. Alcohol, Good Company and The Playboy Café’s nachos, a perfect combination to enjoy your time at the Playboy Café. This is one of our favorites from the Bites section of the food menu.
• Fritto Misto: For non vegetarians who love sea food, the Playboy café brings you a perfect platter of Squid, Prawns and Fish that is dusted in Chef’s special flour and then served with Sweet Chilli Sauce & Garlic Aioli.
• Spinach & Corn Dimsum: These were the regular dimsums that disappointed us a bit as it was soggy and didn’t have a taste of spinach in it. Unfortunately, we would not recommend this one.
• Grilled New Zealand Rack of Lamb: Mouthwatering, isn’t it? Well this is one of the perfect main course options for the Non Vegetarians. This is made up of Herb crusted rack of lamb loaded with Rosemary and Red Wine Jus, served with Mashed Potato.
• Spaghetti Aglio e olio – If you want to enjoy some Italian vegetarian and non vegetarian food then you have some good options with the Playboy Café. They have Penne, Spaghetti, and Cappellaci. We tried Spaghetti Aglio e olio, it’s vegetarian spaghetti, tossed in olive oil with garlic, black pepper and served with cherry tomato and garlic breads. It was cooked perfectly and served with the right amount of sauce.
• The Signature Playboy Stacker: The list doesn’t end here. The Playboy Café offers Burgers and Wraps. We fell in love with its signature stacker that has crispy chicken breast, double smoked Sticky Bacon, Wild mushroom, aged cheddar cheese and Horseradish cream. It is truly something to die for.
• Tiramisu: After eating such delicious food how can you not end it with their signature Tiramisu? As far as taste goes, Tiramisu tastes the same everywhere but when it is eaten post a good dinner, it completes your evening.
Service:
• One thing that the Playboy Café needs to work on is its service. They need to be quicker on placed orders. We had to wait a lot for some of the dishes and drinks.
The owners also mentioned that the Playboy Café is planning to expand its offerings by introducing concepts like Stand Up Comedy, Live Bands etc. So we think, if you are around Gurgaon area and want to have a place to chill near Golf Course road then The Playboy Café is a must try.
Happy eating!
Concept of this place:
The Playboy Café has adopted the theme from Playboy entertainment magazine and mixed it with the Indian environs. This is a café that welcomes all age groups of people and serves food (includes breakfast) from 12 noon to midnight.
Ambience:
The Playboy Café is spread over three floors - Ground + 2 floors, with open rooftop (2nd floor) that is well connected by staircase and an internal elevator, giving its guests ample space to make themselves feel comfortable for all types of occasions. Across the floors, one can spot many playboy signature bunnies and the walls of the café are covered with the posters of playboy models and famous playboy personalities.
There is a huge bar on the Ground floor that stands right in the center of the floor. The bar steals the show as it is very well lit up with its focus on signature bunnies. The 1st floor looked more of a private space where a group of friends or family can chill together and the 2nd floor, the rooftop is a more of a fine dine arrangement.
Food, Drinks & Service
It’s a multi cuisine café for vegetarian and non-vegetarian that also serves alcohol. We had tried following items on the menu:
Drinks
• The Playboy LIIT – This is by far the mother of all Ice Teas. It is served in a big flask that is way more than sufficient for a person, even for two actually. Its was one of my favorites at the bar.
• Classy Character – This is Playboy’s signature cocktail made up of Gin, Elderflower Cordial, Honey, Mint, Cucumber,Apple Juice and crushed ice. It’s quite a smooth and refreshing cocktail that one can enjoy on a sunny afternoon.
• Beer Cocktail – Michelada: This belongs to the family of Mother Mary minus the pinch of salt on the rim of a glass. It tastes more of tomato juice than beer.
• Bunny Bubbles – It is one of the best Champagne Cocktails we had from the menu. It was made up of Whiskey, Raspberry Puree, Fresh Pressed Pomegranate Juice and Champagne. The bubbles feel like crystalline pearls on the palate, exploding with sharp flavors that stand out against a rich, smooth background of fruit.
Food:
• Blue Cheese Yogurt Kabab: If you are blue cheese fan then this is for you. Why do we say so, we say so because of the peculiar smell that blue cheese brings along with itself in any of its dishes. These kababs are made up of blue cheese, infused with prunes and stuffed with Yogurt. These kababs are served with Mint Mayo and are delectable.
• Nachos Topped with Garbanzo Beans & Feta and Pomegranate: A dish that can go with any drink. Alcohol, Good Company and The Playboy Café’s nachos, a perfect combination to enjoy your time at the Playboy Café. This is one of our favorites from the Bites section of the food menu.
• Fritto Misto: For non vegetarians who love sea food, the Playboy café brings you a perfect platter of Squid, Prawns and Fish that is dusted in Chef’s special flour and then served with Sweet Chilli Sauce & Garlic Aioli.
• Spinach & Corn Dimsum: These were the regular dimsums that disappointed us a bit as it was soggy and didn’t have a taste of spinach in it. Unfortunately, we would not recommend this one.
• Grilled New Zealand Rack of Lamb: Mouthwatering, isn’t it? Well this is one of the perfect main course options for the Non Vegetarians. This is made up of Herb crusted rack of lamb loaded with Rosemary and Red Wine Jus, served with Mashed Potato.
• Spaghetti Aglio e olio – If you want to enjoy some Italian vegetarian and non vegetarian food then you have some good options with the Playboy Café. They have Penne, Spaghetti, and Cappellaci. We tried Spaghetti Aglio e olio, it’s vegetarian spaghetti, tossed in olive oil with garlic, black pepper and served with cherry tomato and garlic breads. It was cooked perfectly and served with the right amount of sauce.
• The Signature Playboy Stacker: The list doesn’t end here. The Playboy Café offers Burgers and Wraps. We fell in love with its signature stacker that has crispy chicken breast, double smoked Sticky Bacon, Wild mushroom, aged cheddar cheese and Horseradish cream. It is truly something to die for.
• Tiramisu: After eating such delicious food how can you not end it with their signature Tiramisu? As far as taste goes, Tiramisu tastes the same everywhere but when it is eaten post a good dinner, it completes your evening.
Service:
• One thing that the Playboy Café needs to work on is its service. They need to be quicker on placed orders. We had to wait a lot for some of the dishes and drinks.
The owners also mentioned that the Playboy Café is planning to expand its offerings by introducing concepts like Stand Up Comedy, Live Bands etc. So we think, if you are around Gurgaon area and want to have a place to chill near Golf Course road then The Playboy Café is a must try.
Happy eating!
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