Scrumptious Japanese, Thai & Korean Food @Taiki-Bengaluru

Taiki is a modern Asian restaurant influenced by Japanese and Korean cuisine. It was founded by Krish Nayak and Apeksha Kamath under Vara Food Works, and started operations in December 2018 at Indiranagar in Bangalore, on 100 ft Road. 

The Pan-Asian menu brings together dishes from Japanese noodle bars, street food from Korea and Thailand and some amazing flavours from other parts of Asia. Besides food, the focus is on creating a great dining experience with cosy  ambience and efficient service. The word Taiki is derived from two words – ‘tai’ (great) and ‘Ki’ (brightness), which perfectly resonates with the setting. 

Ambience:

The restaurant features modernist Japanese architecture. Though it's housed in a narrow space of 10’x120’, the mirror walls and skylights give a sense of soothing space. The floor plan is minimalistic, warm and cozy. The interiors are a blend of modernism and contemporary features with neutral wall tones and art/light installations that convey class whilst staying current and vibrant. 

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Food:
The menu includes varied dishes from Asian countries with a special focus on Korean and Japanese cuisine. The signature dishes include the delicious Fiery Chicken Gimbap, Korean Fried Chicken, scrumptious Thai Curry & Jasmine Rice, Yaki Udon, Prawn Tempura, Jjigae - Korean Stew and many more.

Web links
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Taiki.Indiranagar/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taiki.india/?hl=en

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Litchi Twist

Litchi, Lime and Mint

Gyoza: Exotic Mushrooms

We ordered for half portion pan fried and other half steam cooked

 Gyoza: Chicken, Coriander and Sesame Oil,  Spicy Prawns

Half portion pan fried and other half steam cooked

 Honey Lime and Sake Shrimp

Glazed Shrimps in Japanese Rice Wine and Honey

 Buldak Fire Chilli Chicken with Cheese

Deep Fried Boneless Chicken Pieces in Korean Chilly Powder, Gochujang and soy and topped with cheese...

The chicken was moist but had strong smell from fermented chilli paste it was super tasty...

 Lamb Chops

Pan Fried Lamb with Korean Spices

Starters were excellent I liked the fermented chilly in dishes. My picks from starters were chicken and coriander gyoza, buldak chicken, honey lime prawns.

 Sushi: Nigiri Set

Egg, Salmon, Tofu, Tuna, Crab Stick

Quality of fish was good, must try platter.

 Litchi Wontons

Wontons with Bean Sprouts and Litchi

Very refreshing and a good palate cleanser 

 Sushi:Salmon Futomaki

Salmon, Grilled Asparagus

Very crunch and refreshing sushi roll, good quality salmon.

Sushi: Spring Avacado Uramaki

Avacado, Tobanjan, Shichimi Dust

Creamiest sushi rolls with avocado and cream cheese, recommend trying both the sushis.

 Crunch Roll: Crispy Fried Onion

Cream Cheese, Cucumber and Fried Onions

I liked the fried onion coating on the sushi, something new I've tasted...

 Soups: JJigae

Spicy Korean Stew with curdled soft tofu, mushrooms and gochujang chilly

 Soups: Monk Soup

Vegetables, Chicken Gyoza in Clear Broth with Garlic Shaving and Chives

 Katsu Curry

Crispy Panko coated Fried Chicken/Crumb Fried Chicken served with sticky white rice, aromatic curry sauce and kimchi or salad

 BIBIMBAP

Bowl of warm steam cooked rice with sauteed and seasoned vegetables, gochujang chilli, soya sauce, fried egg and grilled lamb

 Mango Bingsu

Mango Milk Ice Shaving topped with chunks of mango and scoop of vanilla ice cream garnished with almond slivers

Over all enjoyed the tasting. Top favorite dishes from the tasting was buldak chicken, Chicken Gyoza, Nigiri Platter, Crunch roll fried onion sushi, Lamb Chops, Bibimbap, Katsu Curry with rice and Mango Bingsu. 

Many dishes are halal they do not serve pork or beef. I was happy to see lot of vegetarian options, chefs are still curating jain options and vegan options. Excellent food I liked authentic ingredients used and simplicity in all dishes.