Food at Shatabdi Express

cyberhippie · Dec 29th, 2006, 00:56

Granted Nick it's well published, I wonder though, how do ancient arts like the "making of rural fuel" influence things, think a little further and other arenas open up apart from infected foodstuffs!!

ploink · Dec 29th, 2006, 02:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by mangrove

Was the samosa cold?

Don't remember exactly, but I'm certain it wasn't steaming hot.
Such is life only!

mangrove · Dec 29th, 2006, 20:21

Eww - Gross! Tape worm

Any foods that are likely to be less cooked then others? For some reason I picture keemas cooked better & longer than chicken or a meat curry.

Think I may have to start a new thread... coming up with ideas but they are not directly related.

cyberhippie · Dec 29th, 2006, 22:38

With the exception of Tandoori food which might be a little rare, pretty much everything in Indians cuisine seems amply stewed to me!! If that doesn't kill the little buggers the chilli will!!

jerseyjoe · Dec 30th, 2006, 00:32

For a comparison of food on two different trains, see:

Overnight Train to Varanasi (from Delhi)
http://sprangleblog.com/?p=47

and compare that with the experience (including photos of meal service) on Overnight Train to Mumbai (Mathura to Mumbai)

http://sprangleblog.com/?p=58

mangrove · Dec 30th, 2006, 00:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyberhippie

With the exception of Tandoori food which might be a little rare, pretty much everything in Indians cuisine seems amply stewed to me!! If that doesn't kill the little buggers the chilli will!!

What! Tandoori food is not as 'well-done'? I always thought it would be scorched. You've seen 'pinkness' around the chicken bones?

cyberhippie · Dec 30th, 2006, 00:52

On the odd occasion yes but that's over a long period of eating in Indian restaurants!!

Most Tandoori food is "well cooked" Kebabs have never let me down, skewered chicken half or whole should be scrutinised before the enjoyment of wolfing it down!!

Funny thing is I'd choose a run of the mill "street Tandoori restaurant" over a "sit in restaurant" everytime. Why? Cause the guys who cook exclusively in a Tandoor know what they're doing. and the time needed to do it!

A Cook in a restaurant mighten have that experience!! I know that good Tandoori Chefs are sought after........there's a reason for that !!

In conclusion Lot's of Restaurants, lots of times, with lot's of meat, no Gardia, no flukes, no tape worm and only the mildest of dysentrys!

That's one man's experience and should be treated that way! No science involved but eating meat that is well cooked in India??? I really think the odds are on your side!!

Much of the meat you'll eat will be A LOT fresher than stuff you would eat at home!!

hellsbellsbaby · May 29th, 2009, 21:39

I realise this is a couple of years ago but I wanted to bring it back to now with a question ~
I'm going to be booking the Shatabdi Express , Delhi to Jaipur , chair cat , nay NEW views on the meals and what we're likely to get and if it's still very good ?

AusE · May 29th, 2009, 21:46

I have a question too r.e. fast train from Delhi to Ludhiana. My company assures me that this is the way to travel. Would be in 1AC carriage, just wondering what the general facilities etc are like on board, and also the likelihood of being hassled for a blond female westerner.(apart from the stations at ether end!)

I have travelled on Indian city trains before i.e. Bombay, but nothing semi-long-distance.

Thanks

wat · Jun 14th, 2009, 02:40

AusE,
Chances of being harassed is very less in the 1A compartment. And, I think train is the way to travel to Ludhiana. No need to worry, have a safe journey

smitasg · Oct 6th, 2009, 18:18

Hi All,

My latest experience with Shatabdi (chandigarh -delhi) and Rajdhani (delhi -howrah) Was Very nice. Especially the food (breakfast, evening snack ,dinner (veg -non-veg) at Rajdhani was clean, well packed , hot, good quantity and good to eat. I have seen the supervisors checking the meals before it was served to the passengers. Overall a very happy experience.

indracal · Oct 6th, 2009, 21:32

Hi Smita,

I plan to take the same route while my trip back from Himachal in Dec'09 week 1. My queries are as below:

Did you take the morning Shatabdi or the evening one from CDG to NDLS?
I understand majority of the Kalka-Delhi Shatabdi passengers board at CDG, did your experience say so as well?
Did you find any issue with storing the luggage? (depends on the luggage size and nos. obviously)
Last but not the least, did you travel Executive Chair Car (1A) or Chair Car of the Shatabdi section?

Many thanks in advance!

P.S. Would you like to meet fellow Kolkata IndiaMikers at an upcoming meetup on 24-Oct-09? See the Kolkata Meetup thread for more details.

Nattusbs · Oct 6th, 2009, 22:52

AUsE
I couldn't help but, make a comment on the phrase "1AC carriage". Would that be horse drawn or camel back? One hump or two hump? Just kidding, trying to make a lighter conversation since the word carriage seems so "oh, Victorian".

Anyway, no worries - since you posted in May and did not have any flames to post after that, it is safe to assume that all went well.

Do share the train journey experience.

Cheers

Nattusbs

indracal · Oct 6th, 2009, 22:59

Nattusbs - Carriage also means passenger car (a railcar where passengers ride) - just google it

- though it is an old-world word kind of, yes! As old as 1388

@Smita - many thanks to answer my queries!

smitasg · Oct 7th, 2009, 13:57

Hi indracal,

Answers to your queries
1. I took a morning Shatabdi ( 6.53 a.m) from CDg to NDLS.
2. You are right majority of the passengers board at CDG.
3. Yes there are issues of luggage storage. You will have to board the train quickest to get your share of space. There is space at the back seat but it would not be convinient.
4. I travelled by Chair Car.

thanks for the invitation of the Kolkata IndiaMikers meetup. I would be travelling to Pune though. Thanks again

May 29th, 2009, 21:46	#69
AusE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 227	I have a question too r.e. fast train from Delhi to Ludhiana. My company assures me that this is the way to travel. Would be in 1AC carriage, just wondering what the general facilities etc are like on board, and also the likelihood of being hassled for a blond female westerner.(apart from the stations at ether end!) I have travelled on Indian city trains before i.e. Bombay, but nothing semi-long-distance. Thanks Last edited by AusE : May 29th, 2009 at 21:47. Reason: addition

Oct 6th, 2009, 21:32	#72
indracal Wanderlust - but bills bug! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 514	Hi Smita, I plan to take the same route while my trip back from Himachal in Dec'09 week 1. My queries are as below: Did you take the morning Shatabdi or the evening one from CDG to NDLS? I understand majority of the Kalka-Delhi Shatabdi passengers board at CDG, did your experience say so as well? Did you find any issue with storing the luggage? (depends on the luggage size and nos. obviously) Last but not the least, did you travel Executive Chair Car (1A) or Chair Car of the Shatabdi section? Many thanks in advance! P.S. Would you like to meet fellow Kolkata IndiaMikers at an upcoming meetup on 24-Oct-09? See the Kolkata Meetup thread for more details. __________________ Did you wear the other person's shoe today?

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Dec 29th, 2006, 00:56	#61
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,009	Granted Nick it's well published, I wonder though, how do ancient arts like the "making of rural fuel" influence things, think a little further and other arenas open up apart from infected foodstuffs!!

Dec 29th, 2006, 20:21	#63
mangrove Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 292	Eww - Gross! Tape worm Any foods that are likely to be less cooked then others? For some reason I picture keemas cooked better & longer than chicken or a meat curry. Think I may have to start a new thread... coming up with ideas but they are not directly related.

Dec 29th, 2006, 22:38	#64
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,009	With the exception of Tandoori food which might be a little rare, pretty much everything in Indians cuisine seems amply stewed to me!! If that doesn't kill the little buggers the chilli will!!

Dec 30th, 2006, 00:32	#65
jerseyjoe Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Jersey City, NJ USA Posts: 31	For a comparison of food on two different trains, see: Overnight Train to Varanasi (from Delhi) http://sprangleblog.com/?p=47 and compare that with the experience (including photos of meal service) on Overnight Train to Mumbai (Mathura to Mumbai) http://sprangleblog.com/?p=58

Dec 30th, 2006, 00:52	#67
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,009	On the odd occasion yes but that's over a long period of eating in Indian restaurants!! Most Tandoori food is "well cooked" Kebabs have never let me down, skewered chicken half or whole should be scrutinised before the enjoyment of wolfing it down!! Funny thing is I'd choose a run of the mill "street Tandoori restaurant" over a "sit in restaurant" everytime. Why? Cause the guys who cook exclusively in a Tandoor know what they're doing. and the time needed to do it! A Cook in a restaurant mighten have that experience!! I know that good Tandoori Chefs are sought after........there's a reason for that !! In conclusion Lot's of Restaurants, lots of times, with lot's of meat, no Gardia, no flukes, no tape worm and only the mildest of dysentrys! That's one man's experience and should be treated that way! No science involved but eating meat that is well cooked in India??? I really think the odds are on your side!! Much of the meat you'll eat will be A LOT fresher than stuff you would eat at home!!

May 29th, 2009, 21:39	#68
hellsbellsbaby oh she of little faith . Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: land of fishermen , sobrasada & oranges Posts: 222	I realise this is a couple of years ago but I wanted to bring it back to now with a question ~ I'm going to be booking the Shatabdi Express , Delhi to Jaipur , chair cat , nay NEW views on the meals and what we're likely to get and if it's still very good ?

Jun 14th, 2009, 02:40	#70
wat Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: India Posts: 56	AusE, Chances of being harassed is very less in the 1A compartment. And, I think train is the way to travel to Ludhiana. No need to worry, have a safe journey

Oct 6th, 2009, 18:18	#71
smitasg Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 41	Hi All, My latest experience with Shatabdi (chandigarh -delhi) and Rajdhani (delhi -howrah) Was Very nice. Especially the food (breakfast, evening snack ,dinner (veg -non-veg) at Rajdhani was clean, well packed , hot, good quantity and good to eat. I have seen the supervisors checking the meals before it was served to the passengers. Overall a very happy experience.

Oct 6th, 2009, 22:52	#73
Nattusbs Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: IIT-Kharagpur Posts: 658	AUsE I couldn't help but, make a comment on the phrase "1AC carriage". Would that be horse drawn or camel back? One hump or two hump? Just kidding, trying to make a lighter conversation since the word carriage seems so "oh, Victorian". Anyway, no worries - since you posted in May and did not have any flames to post after that, it is safe to assume that all went well. Do share the train journey experience. Cheers Nattusbs

Oct 6th, 2009, 22:59	#74
indracal Wanderlust - but bills bug! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 514	Nattusbs - Carriage also means passenger car (a railcar where passengers ride) - just google it - though it is an old-world word kind of, yes! As old as 1388 @Smita - many thanks to answer my queries!

Oct 7th, 2009, 13:57	#75
smitasg Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 41	Hi indracal, Answers to your queries 1. I took a morning Shatabdi ( 6.53 a.m) from CDg to NDLS. 2. You are right majority of the passengers board at CDG. 3. Yes there are issues of luggage storage. You will have to board the train quickest to get your share of space. There is space at the back seat but it would not be convinient. 4. I travelled by Chair Car. thanks for the invitation of the Kolkata IndiaMikers meetup. I would be travelling to Pune though. Thanks again