Having thoroughly enjoyed my previous visits to Effingut’s Koregaon Park outlet, I was looking forward to trying out their Camp location this time. We made a reservation through Swiggy Dineout for lunch and walked into a rather deserted bistro — a stark contrast to the lively, energetic vibe I’d come to associate with the brand.
We kicked things off with their Mango Cider and the Kolsch, both of which were served promptly and lived up to the usual Effingut standard. For food, we ordered the Loaded Nachos with Chicken and the Thecha Grilled Chicken. However, that’s where things began to go downhill.
The food took a surprisingly long time to arrive. After about 20–25 minutes, we saw the Thecha Chicken mistakenly placed at a table next to ours. Only when that group clarified they hadn’t ordered it did the server realize the dish was ours. When we asked about the nachos, we were told it would take “a couple more minutes,” which baffled us—how long does it take to assemble loaded nachos?
Eventually, the food arrived. The Thecha Chicken was fiery but lacked the layered, rustic punch that a true thecha should deliver. It was just heat, with no depth of flavour. To make matters worse, the chutney bowl had chipped paint flaking around its entire rim—hardly appetizing. The Nachos, too, were underwhelming and bland, with none of the zest or crunch you’d expect.
Having had great experiences at the Koregaon Park outlet, this visit to Camp felt like a letdown in every sense. From the sluggish service to the unimpressive food and chipped crockery, it simply didn’t live up to the Effingut name.
Not an experience I’d want to repeat unless this outlet seriously revamps its food quality and service.