The Olive’s Family Restaurant, a place I’ve passed numerous times on my way to the beach in Patnem, always seemed inviting, yet I only recently decided to visit.
Upon perusing the menu, I found it extensive, but the restaurant still had a promising vibe. To my surprise, the Wi-Fi was incredibly fast, hitting 100Mbps.
The seating was quite comfortable, featuring normal plastic chairs but with a pleasant leather cushion. The table height was slightly more than ideal, but still manageable. Power outlets were available, primarily located at a bar area overlooking the street, with an additional plug near the rooms.
Craving tandoori chicken, I opted for the butter garlic variant. Initially apprehensive about its simplicity, the dish turned out to be a delightful surprise.
The flavors of butter and garlic were pronounced, visibly dripping onto the plate. The accompanying salad, garnished with two lemon slices, was also enjoyable. Although it came with the popular green mint spicy dip, which isn’t to my personal taste, the dish itself was spot on.
Following that, I tried the dry fry chicken. This dish resembled the previous one, but the chicken had a panko-like dry fry texture. Unfortunately, it was somewhat lackluster, requiring the green mint sauce to compensate for its dryness. I wouldn’t recommend this particular dish.
For dessert, I chose ‘Hello to the Queen’. The dish arrived quickly but was visually unimpressive. The ice cream was melted and almost non existent.
Hoping to improve it, I requested extra ice cream, and they obligingly and without asking for extra charge added two more small scoops. This adjustment made the dessert significantly better, though it’s not something I’d order again as it was still lacking overall, minimal banana’s and no real hot chocolate.
Overall, The Olive’s Family Restaurant is an excellent spot for nomads, offering decent food, exceptional Wi-Fi, and comfortable seating. While some dishes were hit or miss, the overall experience encourages me to return and explore more of their Giant Menu.
Second Visit to the Olive's Family Restaurant
Date: 22/01/24, Time: 12:00
Returning to The Olive’s, I was reminded of its comfortable seating. Interestingly, at this hour, the place was empty and quiet, although the TV was on it was a good time for work.
The Wi-Fi was a bit less impressive, reaching 65Mbps. While not as high speed as last time, it felt very fast, which is what matters most.
I first opted for a combo meal – butter chicken with two butter naans, as the tandoori wasn’t operational at this time.
The butter gravy was exceptional, arguably the best I’ve experienced – rich, creamy, and bursting with flavor. The only drawback was the low quantity of chicken in the dish. However, the butter naan was equally good.
Eager to try more, I ordered the malai kofta with cheese garlic naan next. The naan was good, though the cheese was barely noticeable, overshadowed by the garlic.
But the malai kofta was a revelation. This place excels in Indian cuisine. The gravy was creamy, with a nice yellow hue and a subtle flavor.
The koftas, however, were the highlight: two large pieces stuffed generously with cheese, making them the best koftas I’ve ever had.
Once again, my visit to The Olive’s was a delightful experience.
Third visit to The Olive's
Today, I arranged a meeting at The Olive’s in Patnem, a convenient location for my colleague, as its great food with good internet.
I began with the crispy honey chicken, reminiscent of the delicious version I had at Casanova, while my friend opted for a fresh orange juice. The juice was notably refreshing, served cold, in a large glass—a detail I regret not capturing in a photo.
The crispy honey chicken was again delightful, although the sweetness of the chili sauce somewhat softened its crispiness. Nevertheless, it was very flavorful.
Next, I ordered a strawberry lassi, specifically requesting it cold. They exceeded my expectations, serving it slightly icy, which I thoroughly enjoyed.
The serving size was also impressively large, making it the second-best lassi I’ve had, following the one at Fern’s by Kate’s.
A few hours later, we ordered a half tandoori chicken and paneer butter masala with garlic cheese naan. The naan this time was thinner, with the cheese more pronounced.
The paneer butter masala was quite tasty, though not the best I’ve encountered. The tandoori chicken was juicy and well-prepared, if not particularly outstanding.
Despite previously ordering here, my friend wanted dessert, so we opted for the “Hello to the Queen.”
Unfortunately, this rendition fell short of expectations. The ice cream, oddly pink, was not the issue; rather, the absence of bananas and minimal chocolate detracted from the dessert.
Despite the dessert disappointment, the session was productive—a very good work session overall along with good food.
