The wonderful flavours of the Chinese cuisine attract a number of guests. Spend a nice time here and share perfectly cooked butter chicken, chicken biryani and kebabs with your friends. Most users mention that the staff is competent. If you want to enjoy good service, you should visit this restaurant. Prices are found democratic here. You will appreciate the terrific decor and spectacular ambiance of SWOT Restaurant.
The place is not really spacious but the way they have worked on the seating space is incredible. They have tables for two, four and eight. The tables are aligned systematically. Both the walls of the restaurant has frames put up. Dim lights make the ambience really cosy and warm. I love such places. The service is prompt taking the crowd into consideration. I don’t know about the rates because it was an invite for me.
The main dish I have liked here is BAHUBALI CHICKEN BIRYANI. The name itself resembles it is in a huge quantity. Also I have liked aalo tikka which has been filled with peas & spices.
Reviewing Arabian food or such places is pure bliss. And I am glad I was invited. I had the following on my tasting session.
1. BAHUBALI CHICKEN BIRYANI
2. ARABIC SALAD
3. PAYASHORBA
4. CHICKEN SHANGAI SOUP
5. AALO TIKKI
6. ARABIAN BIRYANI
7. LOUKOMADES
RATING:- AMBIANCE:-4/5
FOOD:- 3.9/5
SERVICE:- 4/5
Apparently, SWOT is the hard-work and perseverance of an NRI who while studying Finance in a reputed University visited Egypt and the idea of opening up a Restaurant hit to him then. After carrying a lot of analysis using the principles of SWOT, he decided to dedicate this Restaurant to the technique which helped him to accomplish his wish.
Below is my humble attempt to review the Restaurant in SWOT style. :-)
#Strengths – The food served here can be regarded as their greatest strength. The cuisines ranges to Tandoori Starters to North Indian Main Course and little bit of Chinese Starters to few Italian Main Course. Tandoori Broccoli was one of the finest I had, nicely marinated and rich in taste. Veg Toast was equally good with the dominating flavour of garlic much to my liking. I was warned about Paneer Dodhiya Kebab by one my peer but it was absolutely lip-smacking though quite heavy and loaded with cream. On the Main Course front, initially their signature Paneer Pasanda was served and it was excessively sweet for my palate. Upon requesting, its replacement Sabzi ki Shan turned out to be true to its name. Crunchy vegetables in a potpourri of spicy tomato-onion-cashew gravy. Singapore Fried Rice was just about average. Desserts were limited to Icecreams and Gulab Jamoon which I skipped.
#Weakness – Not just this Restaurant but majority of establishments suffer from staff issues. Here too, I could notice this as an area of improvement. The setting and placement of this outlet could be attributed to its biggest weakness. Management mentioned to us that soon it’s going to be shifted to an easily accessible location. Lack of proper Desserts menu too could be considered as a weakness.
#Opportunities – Introduction of Lebanese and Arabic cuisine to its existing menu on a newer location could be the biggest opportunity. During frequent chats, I was informed that they are soon going to execute their plans. Would be definitely waiting for this to happen. They also serve couple of cost-friendly combos and deliver too via Swiggy, etc.
#Threats – The major threat here could be making their diner’s visit them back in the current scenario where plethora of Restaurants are coming up. The pricing is ok, food is delicious and with slight improvement in cooking style along with maintaining the consistency and enhancement in their service vertical, this can be easily addressed.
On a final verdict, Malai Broccoli and Sabz ki Shaan are must try at SWOT. Be little attentive in locating it, it’s situated in the lane sandwiched between Hyderabad Times Café and TV5 Office.