Friday, March 8, 2013

Prost to you mate ..

I have been eying this place ever since I saw the caption "PROST - Pouring soon" .
Prost means cheers in German is located at Koramangala 4 th block .Its a great place to hang out at .The interiors are very "garagy" .Yeah I know what you are thinking -->"Dude!That's not even a word " .I reckon I am a strong follower of Barneys if you know what I mean .So the place has a rustic feel .I loved that way they have labelled the restrooms .A ladies clutch and a mens wallet hanging on the doors ..Quite unique ! I haven't seen that around .
Food yes! I quite liked it .The starters were done well --:>"Prost style Prawns" and "Crab cakes Thai style" yummm! Strict Warning --> Do not order the "Calamari fritters".It was oily and quite sticky ..In short ,did not set well into my palette.But yes there were quite gracious when we told them so and offered to exchange it ...

They have 5 desserts on their menu but "Whiskey Decadence" is definitely the best .Just a perfect ending for a great dinner!Do give it a try .Just the kind of place where one likes to unwind after a tiring day.Great music as well and a perfect place for sports lovers.

My Verdict : 3.5

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Perfect for some romance with food.

Medici is located at Indiranagar 100 Ft Road .Cusine here is French and Italian derived .Its quiet and peaceful .Just the kind of place you want to go to on your first date ,be it any date .
We were seated where we had the view of the streets and being a rainy day ,it was quite beautiful with
the lush green trees around. There is'nt much crowd on weekdays so it would be a bad choice for you to visit Medici on one, if you are looking for a place with people buzzing around.

We wanted to try dishes that we had never tasted before .
The menu has a lot of options for vegeterians which is something I would call a huge positive considering
a lot of restraunts have limited options for vegeterians forcing them to go for the usuals.
Butter Braised Prawns and Anarcini were the starters that we had ordered .The prawns were so beautifully done .Quite a simple dish but tasted close to perfect .Seafood Pasta and Basa fish served with spinach was what we had decided on for main course.
Main course was fine .Though it had great flavours ,it had it's faults .The entire dish "Basa fish " was oozing with butter which made it quite heavy and not close to how light the dish should have been.

Desserts ordered "Baileys Parfait " and "Creme Brule'" were light.I would say for the desserts Cafe Noir' has done a better job in terms of the presentation ,Quantity and the justice done to the dessert by the chef and it's authenticity .


But having said that this is a nice quiet place which has good food and good service as well..

My veridct : 3 stars .

Friday, January 4, 2013

I would say low!

We were craving for Thai food and searching for a place at IndiraNagar and that is how we ended up at "High on Thai" .
To start with, the place has a "Thainess" to it.. The wooden floorings and the arrangemnts done were quite nice..Tulsi water was being served!
We were a group of 5 and settled to order for Seafood and Chicken .The order was
Stir fried squids with vegetables,
Penang Curry- Prawn,Phad Thai- Veg,Stir fried Prawn and herbs with vegetables and steamed rice.I being a fan of Thai cuisine was expecting a festive burst for my pallete but honestly was quite disappointed.The squid was tasteless and the sauce that it was served with was quite drab.The prawns were a better attempt than the squid .I would give them that but it was not close to how Thai would taste like.Yes! They did add peanuts in every dish but that just does not make the dish a hit !
The place is quite a rip off in terms of the prices..I would say highly overpriced..
I would anyday recommend AROY for the Bangaloreans looking out to have a great "Thai" dinner.
My Verdict: 2

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Silver Metro did not have a Silver Lining!

We went here on a team lunch on a Wednesday afternoon.The place is shaped in the the forma of a metro and is painted silver .Thus the name :)

Location:
The restaurant is situated in Madivala on the top floor of Total.  The place is a pick for team lunches as its easy on the budget .

Ambiance:
The place is quite normal nothing to go gaga on.It s quite average !

Quality of food:
Food was okay ! There were dishes that were good .But in total I would neither say it was terrific nor horrendous.

Value for Money:
The Lunch buffets are priced at Rs 350 (Excluding tax).They have a great range of dishes that they provide for the money .A lot of variety for the price so I say Thumbs up in the Value for Money aspect of it.


In total ,A decent place ! A good option for corporate lunches!

My Verdict : 2.8



Saturday, November 24, 2012

Balle Balle In style !!

Punjab Grill is located at one of the busiest junctions in Bangalore Which is popularly know as Forum Junction.I do honestly feel the place is highly overrated but having said that these are my thoughts of the place .


Ambience:

Overall the place is posh .A mention to the the uniforms the staffs are dressed in.
They have a really nice waiting area where they serve you with Paan shots.

Quality of service:

I would say the women staff are not very welcoming enough .
Otherwise the staff are always busy catering to everyones needs with a smile .
Once the chef on being aware of how my friend was disappointed with a curry served the bunch of us with desserts on the house.

Taste :

My favorite dish here is the Chicken Kurkuri .*Drooling even now* Its a great dish .The way its plated up in 4 testube like dishes with a sauce at the bottom .It s outstanding .
Even otherwise the dishes are good .

One negative dish for me would be "Pakhore de Allowala Kadhi" It could be done better for sure.


Price:

The place is posh so yes the prices are high .Its on the highend side of the radar .
Though the service charges are just bewildering as they charge a humongous amount on taxes
which is bizzare as those are the taxes you would expect in a 5 star .

Punjab Grill is a place one should visit .It s ideal for family and friends.

My verdict : 3.5


Thursday, October 18, 2012

Bakasur - A visual Treat !

We were hungry and were looking for a place to eat on our way back from work near Bellandur Thats when we spotted this huge board-"Bakasur" .We were not confident as the place was new and we had never really heard about it.

Location :
Situated  in Bellandur .It s refreshing as the number of hotels on that stretch of road are minimal.
On the 4th floor of a building .We were quite surprised at how huge the place is. Its on the the terrace and is
very breezy .

Ambience:
There's soft music playing in the background .A lot of smiling staff waiting to happily serve to the needs of the guests .There were many people there as well .Many who were on Team dinners. There are numerous plantations so that's a positive for me.

Quality of food:
The food however was a disappointment as the place has built up a lot of expectations by the time food was served.The Dal Makhani was so -so .Prawns Tikki were a little undercooked for me.
The Methi subz masala was prepared well .It was a great match for the Palak Puris that I had ordered.
Oh yes! Do try the Palak Puris .It s sovery well done that it had a homely touch to it with a touch of Ajwain.
Having a sweet tooth I was looking forward to the ghee jalebi but I was not able to satisfy myself as it was sweet to the point where I had to leave it midway.Having said that The Jalebis were crisp as it should be .I would suggest it be a little less sweeter.

 It s a place which can be visited once .I am not sure if I would go back but if stuck in that area ,this place is a choice that I would make.


My verdict : 3

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Saviour for my lazy days !

I spotted my favorite Delivery place  on Zomato.Always rescues me on the days that I dont battle it out of bed .Chalo punjab has a very widespread menu .

Key aspects to be noted:

Delivery time :
within 15 - 20 minutes which is fast.

Quality of food:

Simple and Homely .Malai Kofta Harra Pyaz and Makai Kumb de Palak .
What I love is that on describing to them what you are in the mood to eat ,they suggest what would be best
and their choice always surprises me pleasantly because its noteworthy that they pay attention to the detail of your choices.It works for me .So you guys should try it as well.

Value for Money:

I would say its great .They serve a lot of quantity.Its always too much and I end up refrigerating the rest .

 I have never been here to eat .So I cannot vouch on how the space and ambience is which is why I am leaving it out for you to discover :)


But especially for those living in Koramangala ,If you are hungry and craving for North Indian the number
to dial is (080) 41105666.Let them bring a smile on to your faces and your pockets will be pinch less :)

My Verdict : 3.5 

*the rating is for delivery standards and not for eat out dinners or lunches :)