The Noida Guide: 9 Places To Dine In Sector-18

Okay so Noida might not be everyone’s first choice to eat, shop or do much. But let’s face it, sometimes it’s alright to not be spoilt for choice than battle Delhi traffic. And let’s not under-estimate the town, all right? They do have an eight-lane highway and the quickest way to get to The Taj Mahal!

Here are 9 restaurants in Noida’s shopping hub, Sector-18 where you can guarantee your palate some great food!

1. R.E.D

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Nestled in a 5-star corner of Radisson Blu, R.E.D is Noida’s most exquisite and fancy restaurant complete with delicious Pan-Asian food. The place welcomes you with a pleasing and warm ambience, which goes up a notch when you bite into their Thai, Japanese and Chinese specials.

2. The Great Kabab Factory

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The flag-bearer of kebabs, biryani and all thing rich and regal, The Great Kabab Factory is every desi foodie’s go-to place for top-notch kebabs. Unlike most grill and kebab joints, the place does up equally delicious vegetarian dishes like tandoori pineapple, hariyali, and etcetera.

3. Mainland China

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Mainland China is synonymous with Chinese food that is on point, and Noida couldn’t agree more! The place offers decadent Chinese specialties seeped with traditional sauces and spices. Do try their Duckmeat and Chines Cabbage Thick Soup, Exotic Vegetables in Chili Basil sauce and, of course, the succulent dumplings.

4. Mumbai Matinee

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Essentially a casual dining café, Mumbai Matinee is a delight for a food-loving Bollywood maniac. The place boasts of a colorful décor complete with tons of movie posters and relics. The menu consists of Italian, Mexican and North Indian bites and finger foods that add the to upbeat ambience.

5. Smoked Biryani House

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As the name suggests, the Smoked Biryani House specializes in a variety of Hyderabadi vegetarian and non-vegetarian biryanis. Along with the aromatic rice preparation, the place also serves up delicious accompaniments like curries, starters and desserts.

6. Desi Vibes

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Think Mughlai and North Indian favorites, think Desi Vibes. The place specializes in a wide range of North Indian delicacies and does each one of them exceptionally well. From Punjabi, to Rajasthani to Mughlai the place does it all. Do try their Dahi ke Kebab, Galafi Seekh and Murgh Peshawari.

7. Metro Dhaba

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Located right outside the Sector-18 Metro Station, the Metro Dhaba is a humble and simple place with par excellence food. The ‘dhaba’ specializes in North Indian, Mughlai and desi Chinese grubs; doing a great job with each. There is also a section dedicated to quick bites like pasta, pizza sandwiches and burgers that you can binge on.

8. Our Story Bistro & Tea Room

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This fancy café and bakery in Sector-18 totally nails it with the chic and delicate décor and lip smacking food. The menu is loaded with Italian Continental and baked goods. It’s the perfect place to hangout and chit chat with friends over a tall glass of malted shake and snacks.

9. Burbee’s Café

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Yet another cool café in the vicinity, Burbee’s is famous for its awesome burgers and chilled out ambience. Visit the place for impeccable American, Chines and Italian bites.

There you have it, 9 new reasons to not look down upon Noida – apart from the two newly opened gigantic malls. Also, they have a waterpark.

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