{"id":15769,"date":"2023-10-19T13:38:08","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T13:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/bangalores-eccentric-jail-themed-restaurant-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2023-10-19T13:38:08","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T13:38:08","slug":"bangalores-eccentric-jail-themed-restaurant-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/bangalores-eccentric-jail-themed-restaurant-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"Bangalore&#8217;s eccentric jail-themed restaurant | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\">\n<p>Initially established in Jayanagar in 2016, Central Jail Restaurant relaunched to the Hosur Sarjapura Road (HSR) Layout last year. True to its name, the unconventional dining establishment emulates life behind bars, complete with its heavy iron rods and dimly lit prison cells, save for an ambitious menu that is unlike any jail\u2019s kitchen.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>From the more mainstream vegetarian gravies and noodle consortments to signature delicacies such as \u201cPartner in Crime,\u201d \u201cRed Alert\u201d and \u201cDSP Special,\u201d wittily catalogued under the \u201cJail Menu\u201d selections, the Bangalore eatery makes good on its promise of an immersive meal. According to reviews on food websites and blogs, the restaurant has been received with enthusiasm by Bangalore\u2019s food lovers.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i.tribune.com.pk\/media\/images\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-10-19-at-2-41-32-PM-(1)1697709722-3\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-10-19-at-2-41-32-PM-(1)1697709722-3.jpeg\" style=\"height:undefinedpx; width:undefinedpx\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI had the tomato soup at Central Jail and it was really good. Service was very fast and the container and packaging was really good. Highly recommend for quick bites and fast food,\u201d commented one customer. The waiting staff dresses like prison wardens to serve patrons their wide array of global cuisines in cheap metal flatware.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i.tribune.com.pk\/media\/images\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-10-19-at-2-41-32-PM1697709722-5\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-10-19-at-2-41-32-PM1697709722-5.jpeg\" style=\"height:undefinedpx; width:undefinedpx\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The restaurant also offers jail props such as handcuffs and pillbox hats for people to don for pictures. Customers can choose to dine in the somber prison cells behind bars or the tables arranged outside for the more claustrophobic public.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i.tribune.com.pk\/media\/images\/366718684_17946338507673697_2205256010448272478_n1697709723-6\/366718684_17946338507673697_2205256010448272478_n1697709723-6.jpg\" style=\"height:undefinedpx; width:undefinedpx\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In a video review shared by Central Jail Restaurant\u2019s official Instagram account, another customer toured the dining facility and complimented its ambiance. The post\u2019s caption read, \u201cAmbiance is properly-themed and you would definitely get jail vibes inside. Entire place is designed like a prison and even the staff will be in a jail attire to serve food for customers which is actually Instagrammable.\u201d Considering this positive reception, Central Jail Restaurant is a provocative exercise in mining the ordinary horrors of crime and violence to bring a unique culinary adventure.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async defer crossorigin=\"anonymous\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&#038;version=v5.0&#038;appId=419051588770002&#038;autoLogAppEvents=1\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Initially established in Jayanagar in 2016, Central Jail Restaurant relaunched to the Hosur Sarjapura Road (HSR) Layout last year. True to its name, the unconventional dining establishment emulates life behind bars, complete with its heavy iron rods and dimly lit prison cells, save for an ambitious menu that is unlike any jail\u2019s kitchen. 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