In Search of Food

Decided to go to Davis, California, today. Wrong decision. 

Today, Sunday, is Easter Sunday. Religious holiday. Freeways were flooded with cars and traffic jam. Davis is 77 miles (124 km) from my home. Usually, it takes about one hour and 7 minutes. Today, it took more than 2 hours. 

There were 2 of us visiting a student in Davis. University of California is located there. It is a typical university town. That means 95% of the population is connected with the University. Students, Professors, Staff, etc. 

We were looking for a restaurant to eat lunch. Never try to eat out lunch on a religious holiday. Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas. Most of the restaurants will be closed, except of course fast-food joints like McDonald’s, Taco Bell. It also depends upon the franchisees. 

Mexican restaurant was the unanimous choice of all 3 of us. The local host said he knows a very good restaurant and we drove there. It was closed due to Easter Sunday. He said he knows another restaurant. This time I told him to call and enquire if they are open. He called and said they are open. We drove there. They are open but only for “take-out” and no sit-down lunch. 

There was a momos restaurant that was open nearby. But I vetoed it because I don’t like momos. 

We walked aimlessly for 15 minutes. Then I saw an Indian restaurant. I said we can go there. The other 2 guys were reluctant because they are not fond of Indian cuisine. The host even said he never heard of this restaurant.  I said at least we should try this restaurant. 

It was a all you can eat buffet. I usually avoid Buffet in Indian restaurants. They would advertise 14 items. At least 8 of them are different pickles, salad, raita, and papad. It was a pleasant surprise in this Indian restaurant. Buffett consisted of the following: 

Onion Pakoda, White Rice, Veggie Briyani, Chicken Briyani, 6 veggie dishes, 6 chicken dishes, naan, and gulab jamun. 

We came out satisfied. Went in expecting a 2 but came out with a 7.