Where dining is not just about eating

When I heard the name of this new eatery in town, I first thought that it would be another restaurant that would serve you regular barbeques on a hotplate with some onion rings, tomatoes and coriander leaves for garnishing. I never thought that Station BBQ had so much to offer within just one dining period.[break]

Located along Herman’s Bakery in Pulchowk, Station BBQ is one of the few restaurants in Patan where the focus is not just on food but a proper dining experience which meets expectations.

As I walked in, the first thing that caught my eye was the kitchen placed in front of the main entrance. Inside a wall-size glass window, everything that goes inside the kitchen is visible to the diners. What can be more assuring than you getting to know how and where your meal is being prepared, as healthy dining is topmost priority for most people.

No matter how delicious your delicacy is, an eatery without proper hospitality is like a party without anybody to celebrate with. Station BBQ, fortunately, is rich in hospitality and its cuisine too. As the waiters smile at you and seat you comfortably to place your order, you feel as if you are at home while your loved ones prepare anything you want to have for dinner.

The open space of the restaurant, right after the entrance, is creatively taken care of by the tables that actually define the whole theme of Station BBQ. The whole joy of dining becomes a recreational activity when the business of cooking and eating turns out to be teamwork. It is therefore at Station BBQ where you just do not eat for the sake of eating, but also indulge in making your own BBQ. Perhaps, it’s not the ordinary barbeque served with the typecast garnishing like in any other barbeque corners around the capital that sets this place apart.

If it’s truly for the love of barbeques, undoubtedly Station BBQ has wholesome goodies to offer. Starting from Australian Lamb Chops to T-bone Steak, Jumbo Prawns, tofu, mushroom and potato slices, you have many options to put on the chargrill and cook yourself.

The tables at the courtyard of the restaurant is carefully made to place the barbeque grill in the middle from below, and you get fresh barbeque materials marinated for over a day to bring you the real juicy taste of the barbeque varieties. In addition, for those vegetarians who think that barbeques are only for the carnivores, you will be proved wrong as you can indulge in your favorites like Paneer BBQ, Tofu BBQ and Potato BBQ. And for the flesh lovers, from sausages to salami, lambs and steaks, Chef Tara Rayamajhi brings you the finest spices marinated into these barbeque items.

For non-barbeque goers, the inner lounge is designed in a neo-classic décor with the theme of earth and wood. The imagination of three friends – Raju Pradhan, Kapil Amatya, and Mahesh Kansakar, every corner of Station BBQ is sensitively taken care of. Be it the bar that has bamboo sticks on its ceiling, the lights, the couches, or the piano room suitable for a cozy moment with your loved one, each setup is given equal importance to make your dining experience an unforgettable one. And if you are more than five, the family room can house at least ten people to dine the weekend away.

It’s time to try something that you normally don’t get in most eateries in town. So, how about indulging yourself with delicacies like Singaporean Chicken with Sweet and Sour Sauce, Crudités Dips, Hot Prawn Box rolled in Bacon and served with Radish Sauce, Pork Vindaloo, Five Colored Chicken, Focaccio Sandwich and Waldorf Salad?

After all, it’s just Rs 2,000 that you need for two to meet all your cravings. So, while you’re planning to go out for an exotic dinner this weekend, we’re sure that you’re no longer wondering about where to go. Go cook your barbeque yourself and celebrate the joy of eating at Station BBQ!

The writer is the Program Officer at the Indian Culture Center.