Jan 16, 2009 05:57 PM
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(Updated Jul 29, 2010 06:31 PM)
Background
I have almost "hurt retired" from the food habit. I was leading a happy life with four chapatis with out oil, salads, two cup of tea with four Marie Biscuits a day. But again BBQ started their joint near home, how long can you keep you cool :-)
I was almost sure that I will choose a place on which I can write a review. So, I did the mouthpad and pestered MS team to upload the topic immediately. So sweet of them to act promptly. I dont want to wait as food festival is going on till January 18.
A bit about Barbeque Nation
The restaurant belong to the Sayaji Hotels Ltd., Mumbai.I remember, visiting the hotel in Mumbai in 2006 immediately after inauguration. Now they have restaurants in many cities like Delhi, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Jaipur etc. I wonder, why Pune is not figured in their website also!
Why so special?
One of the very few restaurants in the country which offers the customer the option of "live grill".Well, you have the option to make your food and add your flavour. Let me take you through the details.
Also, for those who are not familiar with the term Barbecue - " Its a process where in meat is cooked by the smoke of hardwood fire at low temperature (210 degree or less) for a long period and the doneness is determined by the tenderness of the meat"
So, ready to walk with me -In Pune, it is Off Nagar Road, after Yerwada and adjacent to Dass Electricals. The interior of the hotel resemble the European Country Dining experience with lot of wood and exposed brick walls.
We choose the right time -Till January 18, they are hosting "Barbeques of the world food festival"- which means, the starters served will be even more special. So, anyone who want to take chance, can rush.
Are you ready to play the role of a guest wearing the hat of a chef?
Why do you shy? In the middle of your table you have the live grill filled with red blazing coal where you can barbecue your starters.
Be ready to take tour across the globe.
Veggies - here is you go,skewered hors d'oeuvre grilled with sweet and spicy tapioca, Carolina Mustard Chilly Zucchini and pepper, cajun spiced potatoes, Panneer Malai Tikka and Tahini Mushrooms.
And Carnivourous creatures like me -take a ride through Yomen Caribbean barbeque chicken, Egyptian Lamb Kofta, Calypso Fish, Chermoula Prawns, Spicy Pataya Chicken Cakes and Peshwari Tangdi Kebabs.
Its unlimited and give you chance to add you signature taste to it.
Tips from Chef Sajit
My way of cooking will be completed with the careful array of marinades on your table with extra virgin olive oil with a bit of butter topping. Another tip - Dip this to Garlic Mayo. Now, it is ready to go to your mouth.
A word of caution - Please dont fill yourself with starters. Its the beginning. You need to shell out Rs.450/- plus tax, so please make use of the same.
Tour around
Do visit the live pasta counter where you can try Mexican Creamy Tortiall soup with some salads and be ready for your Main Course.
You have the Dum Ghosht Biryani, Crab Gassi, Nihari Gosht, Bharwan Shimla Mirch aur Tomoato along with famous Dale - e - Dum.
Be kind enough to spare some space for desert. Some one is waiting for you in the Desert Counter - German Cheese Cake, TIbet Cream Cheese Barfi, Fresh Fruits along with Maple Pie.
Plan for spending around 2 hours there, chew properly, dont take too much water while eating, make yourself fit for driving back to home! Also, very important - it is advisable to spend 45 minutes in tread mill next day.
Altogether, it is an amazing experience. Customer service is par excellence and the guys around will definitely help you to choose menu, tips regarding cooking etc. A strong recommendation from my side.
Courtesy -Preeti's journalistic view that helped me to choose right food.
