Royal Resort (Sikar)

The Oasis

Royal Resort, on the Bikaner-Jaipur highway, is the perfect place to stop for lunch during the 6-hour drive. The weary traveler gets to stretch his /her legs, use the washroom, buy some knick-knacks for the journey ahead, and finally settle down to eat in the a dark but welcoming room that looks more like a domestic dining room than a restaurant. The thali, as in most other places in Rajasthan, is what you ought to try here as well. The rice, for one, is extremely good, though one may attribute it to the quality of the basmati rather than the cooking. The dal is quite palatable and the aloo gobi equally reminiscent of home food in its degree of spiciness, though a lot of regular journeymen on this route will tell you that the quality of food has deteriorated over time. One unusual thing is the inflexibility of the stewards towards some adjustments in the thali. For instance, you must have either 5 rotis or a lot of rice; and the optimal combination of 2 rotis and one bowl of rice is agreed upon after a lot of reluctance from the maitre d’. However, it must be said that the meal does not fail to satisfy the hungry motorist and provide him the right fuel to resume his journey.

Ambience                ★★★
Service                    ★★★
Presentation            ★★★
Taste                      ★★★