Tucked into the Hyatt Regency Ludhiana, KitchenAt95 is the kind of place that makes you grateful for elastic waistbands. The buffet sprawls like an edible empire, offering everything from Indian curries to Oriental delights. Yet, as much as I promise myself a plate of something new every visit, I always end up chasing familiar faces, the kind of dishes you don’t easily find elsewhere, done here with effortless brilliance.
The place is just another notch in the belt of endless global buffets, you ask? Oh, but you’d be wrong. One evening, I ventured into uncharted territory and asked the chef to curate a Chinese dinner for our table. And let me tell you, move over, humdrum Chinese eateries of the city. The deep-fried fish fillet with golden garlic and spice salt is an ode to texture, perfectly crisp and so decadent. Dim sum lovers, take note: prawn hargao and chicken shao mai dumplings are little pockets of joy, tucked fresh together by their dedicated dim sum chef. They even make their own chilli and mustard sauces, the kind of small detail that separates good from great.
For me, carbs reign supreme, and their egg fried rice had my soul singing. Pair it all with a cucumber cocktail, and you’re golden.
In short, as far as service, taste, and execution go, KitchenAt95 feels like more than a restaurant, it’s a celebration of dining done right.
