Missing mom-cooked food in hostel? Mama's Boui cafe at Delhi University is waiting for you

North campus area of Delhi University is witness to numerous of cafes and pubs opening doors and closing down in few months. However the one we went recently will stand the test of time. The assurance of such claim is guaranteed by the café’s pricing of the dishes and ambience. Being a students’ area, pricing is always the driving force behind success of these cafés.

After a horrible Uber ride, we reached Mama’s Buoi. The spelling of the name being too trendy keeping the students in mind, we had a tough time figuring out it on Google Map. And let’s tell you in the beginning; it’s not exactly where Google Map points. It’s some 300 metres ahead. If the Map says you have reached, don’t trust it and keep moving ahead and take a left turn. Almost 200 metre ahead, you will find Mama’s Buoi on left.

As you enter the place, you will be welcomed by the high pitched music playing by. And once you settle yourself, be assured, you will be having one of the best meals in Delhi’s northern part. This café serve incredible Seesha or hookah starting at Rs 499. Try from Farzi, Ek Number and Panga.

Décor is reminiscent of your hostel days. Most of the props here are from a student’s life. However the other part is like any other regular pub in South or West Delhi. There’s a terrace seating facility as well. If you get a place, prefer seating on the top terrace and enjoy the beauty of the fragmentally lit city.

For starters we ordered Mezzeh platter, Ghost burgers, Hunan fish and Crispy Conjee Lamb. The succulent lamb meat melts in mouth. You need to try the Ghost Burgers at your own risk. The patty is wet with Ghost chilli sauce and gives you a high with every bite.
The Wild Pizza is a mid-courser. The fully loaded pizza with chunks of meat gives you a mouthful of flavour. Adding to it is the magic of thin crust, my personal favourite.

For the main course, we stuck to traditional. The fish and chips were regular. The basa fillet used in it had nothing wow factor in it. However the steak was uniquely delicious. It was evident that lamb steak cooked in pepper and mushroom sauce has an Indian hand behind. Smoky Sizzlers was another value addition. When you get a non veg sizzler for Rs 359, you know it’s going to be legendary. And yes it was.
We ended the long gastronomic sojourn with a combination of rich chocolate cake and vanilla lovingly named ‘Death by chocolate.’