Gong, Balewadi High Street
20 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/pune·27 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 14 threads.
What people say, in short
Gong at Balewadi High Street is an Asian restaurant that many people recommend, with commenters praising its food, ambience and drinks, and several singling out the sushi. A couple of diners find it hit or miss, saying portions are small for the price or that items beyond sushi are average. A few warn it is overpriced or overrated, and two call the food outright bad or awful.
Address
Gong Modern Asian, Link Road, Shop No:-22/23, Balewadi High Street, Balewadi Rd, Laxman Nagar, Baner, Pune, Maharashtra 411045, India
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Sushi, Nasi goreng, Salmon nigiri
- Best for
- Dates
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
Lists it among good places at Balewadi High Street.
Lists Gong in BHS among top food places.
Good food, ambience and drinks, though pricey but worth it.
Calls Gong overrated and lists better alternatives.
Enjoyed the food but felt the quantity served was too small for what it costs.
Listed among recommendations for the birthday dinner.
Recommends the nasi goreng from Gong.
Listed as a tried and tested mid-range option.
Recommends Gong as a suggestion.
Hit and miss; sushi is really good but they disliked the ramen.
Suggests it among Balewadi High Street options.
Recommends it for Japanese food.
Recommended as a dinner option near the museum.
Found it pricier than typical Chinese spots but the food was really good.
Says it is good.
Listed under Asian recommendations.
Recommends the salmon nigiri from Gong.
Says Gong is awful.
Called a good option at Balewadi High Street.
Says it's costly and the taste doesn't justify it.
Lists it as a Japanese option.
Calls it bad outright.
Says it's just okay, overpriced, and adds a service charge.
Good Asian food with good ambience.
Names Gong among recommended Asian restaurants when asked for solo date spots.
Suggested it as a spot where you can get good food along with drinks.
Says the sushi is good.
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Last verified 17/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.