Tuesday, March 15, 2016

The Mighty Lunch @B-Cafe Shangri-La Bengaluru


 Bengaluru has truly redefined the all-you-can-eat dining experience over the years. While the prices at most buffets have gone up considerably over the past decade, the quality of food you'll find at a buffet has improved, too. In fact, most buffets actually serve up a fairly high-end dining experience these days.

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The Mighty Sunday Lunch at b Café Led by Executive Chef Antonio Tardi and Chef de Cuisine Rounak Kinger, extends the culinary spread to exhibit special delicacies showcased on theme counters like Arabic Shawarma, Chat on the cart, Taka Tak Tawa, Sushi and Sashimi, roast of the day, live tandoor grills, Mexican specialties, a variety of cheeses and cold cuts, and the freshest seafood on display. 

Focused on promoting the local produce with a number of premium meats and vegetables, the upgraded buffet offers Slow-Roasted Ribs and other roasted meats cooked to perfection at flame grill; authentic Asian delicacies and piping-hot dim sum at the live Noodle Station; and an extensive range of grilled and renowned local dishes, such as Chilli Crab and Sizzling Prawns alongside a large selection of shellfish, scallops and fresh fish at the Seafood Station. 

The open kitchen creates interaction between the guests and the chef because people can come to the kitchen and speak with the chef and order their choice of food that is then custom-made for them.

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Stay Fit Station
Featuring a large salad bar, this station will be a visual display of fresh garden products and mixed salads in oversized bowls.  Customers can now make their favourite salad from over 15 varieties of market-style salad leaves accompanied by over 20 kinds of condiments.

The salad and appetizer display resembles that of fruits and vegetables in a supermarket.  A strong vegetarian influence is predominant in the overall mix.  In addition, there is also a large selection of cheese and dried fruits. Furthermore, for breakfast, this section serves whole and freshly cut fruits, breakfast cheese, yoghurt and muesli.









Sushi and Sashimi
A large variety of handmade Sushi and Sashimi will be displayed at this station.  Sushi and Sashimi, featuring specialized items like California-Style Maki Rolls and Cones, are authentically prepared to order.







Excite
This live cooking station will produce Chinese and Asian specialties, such as Stir-Fried Noodles, Beijing Duck, Spiced Tofu, Dim Sum and special vegetarian dishes.  It will also feature Thai curries, vegetarian creations and side dishes. During breakfast, fresh buns and various types of dim sum will be served.




Noodles
This station will be the typical Asian noodle shop with a visual cold display of various vegetables like spring onions, bean sprouts, mushrooms, tofu and seasonal green vegetables, as well as fish balls, wontons and more.

Guests may choose their ingredients, type of noodle and meat, which the chef will then whip up into a delectable dish.  They may choose from a variety of noodles, such as glass, flat rice and rice vermicelli, as well as different soup stocks ranging from fish, pork, chicken, beef, vegetarian or laksa and spicy soups.


Fire
This Western food counter is fronted with induction plates to keep a wide variety of main courses, vegetarian preparations and starch dishes fresh.  Hot soups are served from a traditional cast-iron pot.

Freshly prepared pasta dishes and a selection of international hot dishes are also available.  Pastas, such as tagliatelle, fettuccine, ravioli, penne, conchiglie, fusilli and spaghetti, are prepared and served fresh with various toppings and ingredients.Various kebabs hang on a special display at the grill counter, which also offers other meats and vegetables.  A selection of condiments, mustard, pickles and relishes will also be available.









Incredible India
The Indian chef will demonstrate the technique and skill in preparing homemade items like Tandoori Spiced Chicken, shellfish, fish, lamb with freshly baked Indian breads and other typical tandoori dishes.  A selection of prepared curries and soups are also on offer. Furthermore, this station features an open gas burner producing breads like Roomali and Roti Canai Murtabak.









Sweet Boutique
This station offers an elaborate display of whole cakes and pastries.  It specially features a chocolate fountain and chocolate-making facilities, an action station featuring cotton candy, freshly baked waffles and made-to-order soufflé to complement the display. It also offers individual petite-portioned desserts freshly prepared at the buffet counter, along with hot local desserts and an ice cream counter.









Over all experience...the food was high-quality and the staff was very attentive and friendly. It's also in a very light and open setting with lots of windows so it makes for a very pleasant environment. 

What is the Buffet Priced at??
The Mighty Lunch is priced at INR 2299 + taxes with unlimited soft beverages and INR 3399 + taxes with unlimited selected spirits and wines.

B Cafe - Shangri-La Hotel Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato 

CULINARY ADVENTURE WITH CHEF JOLLY #NH48 PART 5 MANGALORE


Our next leg of the journey started by waking up at around 4 am getting ready and rushing out to catch a glimpse of fishermen community at mangaluru's port bunder. 

Mangalore (or Mangaluru) is an Arabian Sea port and a major commercial center. Popularly known by the name Bunder. The port is located towards south of Mangalore, the port opens by 5 am trawler boats line up one by one, fresh catch is auctioned to local restaurant owners and dealers supplying to other states...this is a sight so electrifying cant be explained. 

The port was used to ferry goods and passengers to Lakshadweep island and Middle East countries. Now fishing has become main activity of this harbor. 







We were trilled to see the bustling activity at the port and fish market. After breakfast we headed back to our hotel room to fresh up. Chef Jolly and team had spotted an island where they wanted to camp and host a cook off...the team of chefs were geared up to cook some scrumptious seafood for us. 

Our crew was ferried to this remote magical island and we enjoyed camping there the cook off started with grilled prawns, pomfret in green masala and anjal fry. Inspired by the cook off I created my own concoctions...

Kane Fish Fry 






We enjoyed the cook off and relaxed a bit before heading back to the city. One cannot leave mangaluru without trying some gadbad icecream. All of us headed to pabbas a popular destination for magaloreans. Gadbad is 3 different flavored icecream served in a tall tumbler with fruits and jelly. This treat was much needed  as it was super humid...


Gadbad Icecream...

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Chef Jolly and team suggested we must try authentic shetty food for Dinner...Our next stop was tandoor express. They serve authentic mangalorean cuisine...

Tandoor express is a proper bar come restaurant food is simply amazing Owner Vadi Shenoy and team made me feel so comfortable and enjoy the meal

Must try dishes here are mutton ghee roast, chicken sukka, kori gassi and neer dosa's the flavour and taste is so amazing...

Mutton Ghee Roast...

Kori Gassi...

Kori Rotti...

Neer Dosa...

Chicken Sukka...

Tandoor Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato 

After tasting food at tandoor express I was so inspired to recreate some dishes and serve them to my family and friends...

Mutton Ghee Roast Recipe...

Kori Rotti Recipe...

Finally a groupie with Chef Jolly, Bloggers Nikhil Pai and Collin from 3 hungry men and Vadi Shenoy...

After a wonderful evening we headed back to our rooms watched some movies...I called it a night and went to bed...Part 6 I will post all about coorg...

CULINARY ADVENTURE WITH CHEF JOLLY #NH48 PART 4 UDUPI


We were back on road from mangalore to udupi the drive was smooth and took us 1 hour and 20 minutes to reach our destination. Udupi district of Karnataka state in India lies on the shore of the Arabian sea. 

We visited Swamy bhat's house in udupi.  Swamy bhat owns a very large catering unit locals know him for his authentic udupi brahmin cuisine be it marriage, festivals or house warming ceremony food has to be cooked by swamy bhat...


Udupi brahmin community have a very strict and restricted vegetarian diet they are very particular about fresh produce. A particular variety of brinjal (eggplant) that is grown only in  udupi is called Mattu Gulla. The brinjal grown here is light green in colour and is spherical, unlike the usual purple-coloured variety. The first brinjal harvested is offered to Lord Krishna at Krishna Matha, Udupi. The seeds for growing this type of brinjal is said to be given by Shri Vadiraja swamiji.


Swamy Bhat and his family already had a feast ready for us. This meal was epic a full course marriage meal. The meal consisted of a pumpkin curry, egg plant sambar, udupi rasam, thondakkai palya, cabbage kottu, jack fruit curry, obbatu and more...

Udupi Tea Biscuit 

The traditional meal was served on a banana leaf...


After an epic meal we headed back to mangalore booked a room for the night and wanted to see the big catch in bunder mangalore. Part 5 I will be posting more about bunder mangalore...