People from the suburbs can finally stop cribbing about the long drive to Colaba for a taste of Cafe Royal?s drool worthy sizzlers. Tanya Fonseca isn?t impressed but is tempted to give it another shot.
Mall food courts are places usually associated with a mix of kiosks and restaurants that you sift through before picking one that will satiate your appetite the fastest. So, we can safely say we were pleasantly surprised to spot Cafe Royal on the far side of the Phoenix Marketcity food court. There?s a meal, we thought, we wouldn?t mind waiting for.
Step in and familiar d?cor, friendly staff and Jack Johnson?s mellow musical sounds welcome you warmly.? That?s where the comparison ends. Instead of the fun crowded English pub-like atmosphere, we found ourselves in a quiet restaurant with few patrons. This could probably be because the mall itself still is not functioning at full capacity.
This did not stop us from sliding into the nearest tan colored booth and leafing through the menu quickly. We didn?t order any alcohol, but we didn?t miss it either, while sipping on some ginger ale as we waited for the food to arrive.
Open all day long, this outlet stays close to the original menu, which features a mix of soups, sandwiches and assorted appetisers as well as multiple sections of main course options. The Cream of Feta and Spinach soup was light and tinctured with salty bits of feta. The Olive Prawns with Creamy Mushroom Sauce that followed it was full of surprises. The prawns were fresh and seasoned well and the sauce was light and creamy with two types of mushrooms. The highlight of the dish though, was the glazed and mildly herbed vegetables that we would have happily gobbled down even on a full stomach. However, the accompanying red wine rice and brine soaked olives skewered between the prawns could be omitted entirely.
The Persian Delight disappointed us on multiple levels. The lamb kebabs that arrived majestically placed on top of a bed of assorted vegetables were severely over spiced and salty with a few bits of sinew. The rice was charred at the bottom and the potato wedges soggy. While we would like to think that the star anise jus was the redeeming feature, it only intensified the already over-spiced disaster.
After that, we were glad to see so many options in the dessert section, but refused to stick a spoon into the bowl full of soft pink lychee with ice cream, when we noticed a strand of short black hair garnishing the dessert. While the staff was incredibly apologetic, we recommend you wait a bit before trying out this one. For now, go there for relaxed atmosphere and perhaps a drink or two.
Meal for two: Rs. 1500 + Taxes (without alcohol)
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