Temptation Restaurant

Temptation Restaurant is a casual multi-cuisine restaurant on the first floor of Anand Complex on Kasturba Road in central Rajkot (postcode 360001), Gujarat, India. Its menu covers North Indian, Chinese and Continental dishes, a format common to mid-range city restaurants in Gujarat that must satisfy families and groups with differing tastes. The central Kasturba Road location puts it within reach of the main commercial districts of the city, making it a practical stop after shopping or business appointments.

Paneer lababdar, a rich tomato and cream gravy with cottage cheese, is the listed specialty and typical of the North Indian side of the menu. Veg hakka noodles represent the Indo-Chinese strand, a style of cooking that has been thoroughly adopted in Indian cities, with wok-tossed noodles, vegetables and soy sauce. The sizzler, a plate of grilled vegetables, rice and sauces served on a hot platter, is the Continental-leaning showpiece and arrives with audible sizzle at the table.

Being on an upper floor, the restaurant is set apart from street noise, and the atmosphere is that of a comfortable, mid-range family and group venue with a moderate noise level. There is no formal dress code. As Gujarat has prohibition, alcohol is not served; the drinks list centres on mocktails, soft drinks, lassi and tea.

Prices run about INR 500-900 for two (USD 5-9). The restaurant works on a walk-in basis, and while advance booking is not generally needed, weekend evenings are busy and a call ahead to +91 281 247 5010 is sensible for larger groups. Lunch and dinner are the main services.