Manan: Mr and Mrs Doctor

A night to remember

As they entered the "Spice Route" restaurant, they were mind-blown by the ambiance. The restaurant was fully decorated with soft, warm lighting from candles and lanterns, and filled with gentle, cool breezes that wafted through the space. The group was seated around a beautifully crafted wooden table, surrounded by lush greenery that added to the serene atmosphere. The aroma of spices and the soft glow of candles created a cozy, intimate setting that made them crave a relaxing dinner together.

Mukti: "Wow, this place is stunning! I love the ambiance."

Manik: "I know, right? It feels like we're in a luxurious spa or something."

Dev: "Glad you guys like it! I've been wanting to try this place out for ages."

Navya: "Thanks for suggesting it, Dev! This is definitely a hidden gem."

Nandini: "Yeah, thanks Dev! The atmosphere is incredible. You have great taste!"

Mukti: "Definitely. This is the perfect spot for a relaxing dinner. Thanks, Dev, for bringing us here!"

As they admired the ambiance, a friendly waiter approached their table, carrying a tray with five coconut shells.

Waiter: "Welcome to the Spice Route! To begin, I'd like to offer you our signature refreshing drink - fresh coconut water, served in its natural shell."

Mukti: "Ah, perfect! Just what we need after a long day."

Manik: "And it's packed with electrolytes, right? Coconut water is like nature's sports drink."

Dev: "Exactly! It's an excellent rehydrating agent, rich in potassium, sodium, and magnesium."

Navya: "I'm pretty sure it's also a good source of lauric acid, which has antimicrobial properties."

Nandini: (teasingly) "Oh wow, you guys are so cool! I bet you can recite the entire periodic table while sipping your coconut water!"

Mukti: (laughing) "Hey, someone's got to keep the nerd flag flying!"

Manik: (smiling) "Hey, it's all about staying hydrated...and showing off our med school knowledge!"

Waiter: "Now that you've enjoyed your coconut water, shall I take your order for starters? We have a variety of options to choose from."

Mukti: "Actually, we've already decided on the starters. For non-vegetarians, we'll have the Chicken Tikka and Fish Ajwain."

Manik: "Yeah, and make sure the Chicken Tikka is extra spicy."

Dev: "And don't forget the Garlic Naan to go with it."

Nandini: "Um, can I also add the Dahi Ke Kebab, Baingan Bharta, and Palak Paneer Tikka for me, please?"

Waiter: "Excellent choices! I'll go ahead and put those orders in for you. Would you like me to recommend some main courses to go along with your starters?"

Waiter: "Here are your starters! Enjoy!"

(The waiter places the starters on the table, and the group can't help but notice how delicious the non-vegetarian dishes look. Nandini looks up, noticing their gaze on her veg starters.)

Mukti: (whispering) "You know, I'm really tempted to try some of Nandini's veg starters."

Manik: (whispering back) "Shh, don't say that too loud! Nandini will tease us mercilessly."

Dev: (whispering) "But seriously, those veg dishes do look amazing."

Navya: (curious) "What's going on? Why are you all whispering?"