When foodies hear the word ‘Healthy’ with their meals, they try to run a mile away. Wondering why? It all stems from the belief that healthy food isn’t tasty. And, honestly, P and I also believed the same for the longest time. However, all this changed one fine evening when we visited AJA Chandigarh. A restaurant that promises to serve Fresh, Healthy and Grilled food, AJA Chandigarh has been around for quite some time.
However, this week was the first time we stepped inside this beautiful, minimalist cafe and well, guess what? We loved it and here’s all the dope from our quick coffee date for you!
AJA Chandigarh: Where Healthy And Deliciousness Collide!
Source: PrinkledP was all charged up after work one evening and asked me if I wanted to step out for a quick coffee date at a place we had never been to. It piqued my interest, and I told him, “I’ll go if you can find a cafe in Chandigarh that we’ve never visited.” He seemed up for the challenge, and in this pursuit, he found a restaurant in Chandigarh that we had never dared to visit even once. It was none other than AJA Chandigarh.
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Source: PrinkledWhile I was initially surprised by his choice, considering that he and I tend to shy away when someone even mentions the word ‘healthy,’ I tagged along. When we entered this cafe in Sector 9-C, Chandigarh, it felt like we had arrived at a place that celebrated nature. With indoor plants lining the tables, AJA Chandigarh certainly caught my attention. I was in awe of the greenery surrounding me and couldn’t help but admire their love for all things natural. As we found a comfortable seat, I started snapping away for the ‘gram and realized that it wasn’t just a green cafe but also a beautiful one.
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Source: PrinkledThe green ambience was well-balanced by the grey walls adorned with artwork that was simply too beautiful to miss. But what truly caught my attention was the wine wall. With a collection of carefully selected wines, AJA Chandigarh had an entire wall dedicated to this magical concoction. And just below it, a rack filled with healthy snacking options like protein bars, healthy chips, crisps, and more. I checked out the wine and snack collection and was mightily impressed by it.
Source: PrinkledWhen I returned to where P was seated, I told him that we would take a few snack options home. I saw the perplexed look he gave me and then proceeded to explore the menu…
Coffee and Conversations: A Perfect Date at AJA Chandigarh!
Source: PrinkledThat evening, P and I weren’t out for a meal. It had to be a quick coffee date, after which we had to meet a few friends. Hence, we skimmed through the menu to find treats in which we wanted to indulge. To my surprise, AJA Chandigarh’s menu had everything that appealed to me as a foodie, and P felt the same way. They had major dishes from Asian, Italian, Mexican, Continental, and Indian cuisines, all with a promise to keep them healthy, natural, and fresh.
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When it came to drinks, they also offered an array of choices. From smoothies and wellness juices to artisanal coffee, they had everything we would love to indulge in. We decided to order Vietnamese Iced Coffee and Tamarind Iced Tea, and instead of an appetizer, we opted for Penne Pink Sauce Pasta to nibble on.
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Source: PrinkledIn about 15 minutes, our drinks arrived, followed by the Pasta with lightly toasted brown garlic bread in another 5 minutes. To be honest, we hadn’t expected something healthy to be tasty. However, our stereotypical belief was completely shattered when we indulged in the delicious, aromatic, and mouthwatering pasta. A perfectly balanced sauce embraced the al dente wheat pasta like a warm hug, and it melted away in our mouths, leaving a delightful taste.
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Source: PrinkledThe Vietnamese Iced Coffee had a well-balanced flavour and complemented the Pasta perfectly. The Tamarind Iced Tea was refreshing and unlike anything we had ever tasted before, making it an ideal drink to beat the scorching summer heat. We highly recommend it to anyone who wants to enjoy a cold beverage without milk. For the next 30 minutes, we relished this deliciously healthy meal while engaging in endless chit-chat about various topics.
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And just like that, our quick coffee date turned out to be better than expected at a place we never thought we would come to appreciate. Honestly, as foodies who believed that healthy couldn’t be tasty, we urge you to give AJA Chandigarh a chance. It truly opened our eyes and might do the same for you. While we may not have tried many things there, we left the cafe with a promise to return and savour more of their goodness!
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