The hottest restaurant in town ‘b café’ is a
destination for global cuisines
Shangri-La Hotel
needs no introduction. It is Asia Pacific's leading luxury hotel group and also
considered as one of the world’s finest hotel ownership and management
companies.
For people leaving
under the rock, let me raise the curtain for you. Last month, Shangri-La Hotel
opened its first property in the South of India, here in Namma Bengaluru.
Located in the
heart of the city, Palace road, Shangri-La Hotel, Bengaluru offer
diners an array of authentic cuisines in some of the most spectacular settings
in town.
Last week, I was
invited to experience the menu at B-café, an all-day dining restaurant at the
lobby level of Shangri-La Bengaluru. It is truly a destination for the best of
Indian, Asian & European cuisines, and a dynamic experience where the guest
literally dines with the chefs.
What catches your
attention when you visit any restaurant or hotel? Shining glasses? Colossal property?
Ambience? For me, it was the pleasant smile of the staffs that set my mood after
a tiring day. I feel that’s what makes or breaks any business, at Shangri-La
hospitality is the core strength.
Coming to the food,
it was different… different than what I have been eating at many restaurants. B
Café brings with itself freshness in the taste, presentation and experiment. Antonio
Tardi, Executive Chef at Shangri-La Bengaluru is the man behind the array of cuisines
at b Café. In an interview last month, Chef Tardi said “You name it and you get
it here, is the name of the game”. And that’s what I am talking about here.
So, Chef Tardi
along with Chef Rounak was all set to bowl us over with line-up of lip-smacking
food.
First thing on the
table was ‘Yonaha’s Sushi creations’ and they nailed the presentation with
four different sushi - Prawn Tempura sushi, cucumber and cream cheese sushi,
carrot nigiri, Asparagus maki roll neatly placed in a small bamboo casket, served
with soy sauce, pickled ginger and wasabi. All the four were very aptly cooked
with the right amount of tenderness and as fresh as it can get.
Next up was another
stunner – ‘Winter greens chef creation’. It was a baby beet, orange
segments, goat cheese and arugula salad tossed fresh with olive oil dressing
and shaved parmesan. The amalgamation of goat cheese, baby beet and orange is
something so powerful in terms of taste and visual appeal. The olive oil
dressing and shaved parmesan takes the dish to another level.
Up next on the
table was what I adore – ‘Dim Sum’ with an option of both veg and non-veg. Sometimes,
sticking to the basics is what gives you the best result. And that’s where
these dim sums where so good, nothing extraordinary yet so good.
And the next thing
on the table was something that would make anyone go weak on their knees, an
absolute knockout – ‘Orange and Campari Sorbet’. Don’t believe me? Well, just
see it below for yourself. A spoonful of the sorbet and it just melts in the
mouth. It will leave you with no choice but make the humming sound again and
again. But there is nothing to be embarrassed, when you eat something good,
this is bound to happen.
Next up was another
favourite of mine ‘Slow cooked lamb leg’. Trust me, when I love some food the
expectation is much higher and the chances of disappointment is greater than
liking it. But here the story was different. Ohh boy, it was so so good. The
lamb leg was stuffed with spinach and cheese, marinated with house spice mix of
herbs and served with baby vegetables and rosemary jus. Rule number one, if the
lam is not tender enough, it just spoils the fun for me and this was cooked to
perfection.
The last in the
main course, next up was ‘Zaffrani Murgh Dum Biryani’. It was served with mirchi
salan and raita, homemade garlic pickle, cabbage pickle, lotus stem pickle and
mango pickle. Must admit here, after a long time I came across a biryani which
was good enough to lick clean the plate. With just right amount of spice, not
at all over powering the taste of chicken or that beautiful mesmerising aroma
of basmati rice, this had a perfect balance. If you have been looking for some
nice biryani just like me, well you should definitely give a try here and I am
sure you will not be disappointed.
And and and you
just can’t leave the table without having a dessert (that’s a cardinal sin). So
up next on the table was ‘Dark Chocolate Fondant’ served with blue cheese and pear
ice cream. What should I say about this beauty? Well, see it for yourself and
get tempted. Bwaahhaaaa.
My first experience
at b Café and it delivered much more than I had expected. If you are looking to
experience a different taste with a touch of class, I would highly recommend
this place.
Feast your eyes
with some more stunning pictures.
Will see you again.
Until then - keep eating, keep licking and keep rocking.
Verdict: 4.5/5
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