What was earlier Punjab Grill in Koramangala is now Punjab Bistro, with a brand new management and an upscaled menu and place. The husband and I visited yesterday, to check it out, and we were amply rewarded.
Here's a quick look at all that we sampled at Punjab Bistro:
Shikanjivi: We simply adored this Punjabi-style lemonade, which was just perfect. The tanginess, saltiness and sweetness was just right, the drink super refreshing and brilliant.
Aam Panna: The aam panna, a drink made with raw mangoes, was good, but not brilliant. It sort of paled in comparison to that brilliant Shikanjivi we had earlier.
Mast Guava: This drink, made with guava juice, spiced mildly, was absolutely awesome. It was a beautiful medley of flavours, very well made.
Dahi Ke Kebab: I love dahi ke kebab, but sadly, this one failed to please. It was too soft, too sweet, not the crispy kebabs with a soft, delicately spiced interior that we love. The berry sauce these kebabs were served with was just lovely, though.
Spinach Corn Quesadilla: The quesadillas were beautiful in taste, the filling a mix of delicious spinach and good-quality cheese. This comes highly recommended!
Chilgoza Paneer: This is another starter we loved to bits - soft, soft, soft cottage cheese stuffed with a mix of toasted pine nuts, dill leaves and cheese, marinated and grilled to perfection. It was so very well done, an absolute pleasure to eat. Quite a unique thing to find on a restaurant menu, too! Highly recommended!
Tikki Chole: Yet another starter that we adored! The aloo tikkis were perfectly done, served Delhi-style with assorted chutneys and fine sev. The taste was on spot, exactly what you would find on the streets of Old Delhi. Brilliant!
Firangi Subzi: For main course, one of the dishes we opted for was Firangi Subzi, a curry made with English vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers and baby corn, cooked in a cheesy gravy. This was very well made too, and tasted finger-lickingly delicious!
Dal Moradabadi: I loved, loved, loved this dish, a Moradabadi special made with split moong dal, garnished with tamarind chutney, coriander chutney, finely chopped onions and tomatoes and fried moong dal. It was an absolute delight! Oh, I could polish off a bowlful of this dal all on its own! Don't miss this dish at Punjab Bistro, I tell you!
Paneer Makhani: The Paneer Makhani, succulent pieces of cottage cheese cooked in a creamy orange gravy, was good, but it didn't quite measure up to the high expectations created by the Firangi Subzi and the Dal Moradabadi.
Chur Chur Paratha: We ordered some Chur Chur Paratha to go with the sabzis, a pillow-soft paratha with a delicate cheese and potato stuffing. Had piping hot, it was heavenly!
Spring Onion Kulcha: The kulcha came with a beautiful cheese-and-spring onion stuffing, soft as can be. It was absolutely delish!
The Great Indian Dessert: This one was stunning, as much in looks as in taste and range of textures. Rose- and paan-flavoured kulfi, served on a bed of basil seeds soaked in Roohafza, served with crumbled sohan papdi and motichoor laddoo, slivers of Karachi halwa, sprinkled with aam ras and rose syrup - quite interesting, right? I loved how the different tastes and textures melded together to create one lovely, delectable whole. Do try this out whenever you are in Punjab Bistro! Highly recommended!
Bistro Special Mille Feuille: This mille feuille, layered with perfectly soaked gulab jamun pieces, strawberries and cream was quite the beauty! It tasted good, though it is not something that we would order again.
The service staff was friendly, warm and courteous, the ambience classy, bright and welcoming. Valet parking is available.
Punjab Bistro has a good selection of dishes for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians, but I wish there could be more vegetarian options in the Soups and Rice Dishes sections.
Prices here are on the higher side. A meal for two would cost INR 1500-1800.
We will definitely be visiting Punjab Bistro again, to try out more of the delectable food on their menu!
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