Rendenzvous with Satsang
January 15, 2011
The illuminated board of Satsang placed at the sideway of the entrance
Satsang, a Sanskrit word meaning ‘company of truth’, is truly a meeting place to flutter softly around with good dining in Puducherry. But, Satsang to me looked more like a melting pot of cultures. One can listen to, talk about, discuss and assimilate knowledge across culture. The restaurant is set in a covered backyard of a rambling colonial house. Even the terrace houses an airy shady dinning space. It serves French and Italian food and a good place for a casual salad lunch, dinner or breakfast with freshly baked bread, fruit, tea or coffee.
Lined up at rue Labourdonnais, we were lucky to find this little restaurant nestled comfortably among many look a-like dining joints. Its warm exterior, balcony housed with sheds, array of cane chairs with bold tables and menus impressed with Francaise, Italienne and Indienn cuisines surely had colonial touch.

A hanging lamp uplifting a relaxing atmosphere for evening dining

Red Sniper in prawn sauce

Steak in oyster sauce

Chicken with mashed potatoes
Well, I wish I could write more but I want each of you reading this column to visit once if Puducherry happens to you. Satsang remains nevertheless a pleasant point to drop-in for any thirsty traveller. Enjoy!
Address:
54,Rue Labourdonnais,, Pondicherry, Puducherry 605001
Contact info: 0413 222 5867 – 0413 222 6845 – 095 66 613300
Contribution and photography by : Sanjeeta Thapa
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