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Review: Disappointing Experience at Rajput Restaurant, Shekta - Sambhaji Nagar I visited Rajput Restaurant at Shekta, Sambhaji Nagar, this evening expecting a decent highway-style dining experience. The restaurant's location near the BP petrol pump and its well-maintained seating area gives the initial impression of a traditional yet reasonably ambient dhaba setup. However, the experience was far from satisfactory. One of the main dishes served in the evening is khichdi, which I had specifically requested to be made non-spicy due to dietary preferences. Despite this, the dish came with visible green chillies, and the spice level was noticeable. More importantly, the khichdi itself was undercooked--grains were not fully baked, making it unpleasant to eat. This points to either a rushed preparation process or negligence in quality control. In addition to the food quality, the hygiene standards were deeply disappointing. There were flies hovering around the table area, creating an uncomfortable and unsanitary dining environment. The overall cleanliness of the dining space, particularly the college canteen-style open layout, seemed poorly maintained. For a place that markets itself as a vegetarian dhaba with decades of service, one would expect better upkeep. While the seating arrangements and exterior ambiance may initially impress visitors, they fall short when weighed against the lack of food quality, poor hygiene, and inattentive service. Even basic customer requests such as a less-spicy preparation were not honored, indicating a disregard for customer comfort and preferences. In conclusion, despite its longstanding reputation and decent infrastructure, Rajput Restaurant at Shekta does not meet the expectations of quality dining. I do not recommend this place for those seeking hygienic, flavorful, and customer-responsive meals. There are certainly better alternatives in and around Sambhaji Nagar that offer both better taste and cleaner environments.