Echoes – Bengaluru

Address- 44, 4th B Cross Road, Koramangala 5th Block, Bangalore

Phone number- 080 49652531 (Table booking isn’t available, it is First Come First Serve place)

Review on Nov 22, 2017- 

Very less often you come across a place which has a theme bigger in thought. Sure, many restaurants function based on a particular theme and they go all the way to get things done in that theme. But not all are special. Last year when a friend told about a place in New Delhi where we’re served by waiters who’re deaf and mute I was surprised. To prove to me that it is one of the good places to go for food, he took me 4 times in 7 months and we all took a liking to its theme and taste. I even met the team who started it and appreciated their efforts. I suggested them to open Echoes in Bengaluru too as people here would love it. He told me that they are planning to open one shortly in Koramangala.

Fast forward 8 months I get a phone call from a friend telling about this new place which serves awesome food and always crowded. Yes, it is Echoes. I took my friends for a lunch and they loved it. They have set up a nice place in Koramangala 5th block spacious enough to accommodate large crowd. Food is almost same as in Delhi but few changes in the menu. Here they have a place for musicians too, organizing fun weekends. Try their fiery chicken, Amsterdam fries, baked portions of pasta and burgers are all good. I personally recommend you to try Ferraro Rocher or Choco death shakes. Good food and beautiful ambiance are what we all expect from any place. These people have got it.

I want to specially mention their system to interact with differently abled waiters and staff. It is genuine and won’t cause you any troubles to order your food. After you get into your table they’ll give you menu, order notepad and pen. You just have to look through your menu and choose things to order. Then write down the code against each dish and quantity. Write your name and phone number and give to waiter. To call them you can just press the switches near each table. They will come and take your  notepad. Everything is done in noiseless way which i like here. Echoes is very deep meaning word for the way this restaurant works.

Prices won’t burn your pockets so feel free to take your loved ones here for a meal or just to visit. I’m sure they’ll love it

Wishing them good luck, will be visiting soon.

 

AB’s – Absolute Barbecues

Address- 100 Feet Road, 1st Phase, Near Jayadeva Flyover, 2nd Stage, BTM, Bangalore

Phone number- +91 8880488809 (Table booking recommended)

Review on Oct 12, 2017- 

AB’s is relatively new place in town which was dominated by another place with similar name !!
When my friend told me about it I initially thought it must be a mimic place of something else ! But boy was i wrong?
This cool place doesn’t show much from outside but you’ve to go in and be there to see and enjoy it. Very convenient to locate as it stands next to the main road in BTM layout coming from silk board and has signs written all over directing you inside. Staff are super friendly will help you find good seats. Since its a buffet feel free to ask them the process and they’ll explain to you. They have both veg and non veg starters to begin with but the coolness of the place comes later when you realize that they’ve a separate place for exotic foods !!
Yes, they’ve exotic food section where you’ll get shark, squid, octopus n what not ! The chef will help you choose and that particular exotic dish will come to your table properly cooked with right masala. We tasted many but liked shark and octopus mostly. After finishing you main course you can head over to their dessert section which has again something special for you. They’ve this option to choose your ice cream flavor which chef prepares specially for you.
Many restaurants serve food including exotic dishes but they wont make you feel special like this place. The feeling you experience here is worth your time and money. I suggest this over any BBQ places in Bangalore because of their customer service. Prices are similar to any other BBQ places but the satisfaction you get here is priceless. Don’t have second thought, just get in here and make yourself feel special. I’m definitely going back again.

Onesta Banashankari BDA

Address- 2469, 24th Cross, Opposite BDA Complex, 2nd Stage, Banashankari, Bangalore

Phone number- 080 33512961 (Table booking recommended)

Review on Sept 08, 2017- 

After a long gap of 6+ months I’m back in reviewing !
Well, where to start.? Onesta has been my favourite pizza place from the time they opened or I started liking their pizzas in Koramangala. They used to take some time to bring my pizza but luckily now that system is changed. Didn’t know that they’ve opened this outlet so close to my place so found it by accident. Place is very well located so you won’t have to open your Google maps n follow it. Just come to Banashankari BDA complex n look up n you’ll find their big board welcoming you. Lift wasn’t working had to climb 3 floor which isn’t bad. I think they should get it operated soon. It’s big space so you’ll find good seats easily. Waiters are very helpful to choose your dish so don’t hesitate. Just ask n pick your pizza. We went for wasabi chicken, pineapple chicken n pepperoni pizzas with chicken tenders peri peri thing. Starter was bit hard or maybe it’s supposed to be that way ! I don’t know. But it was good. We changed our pizzas after ordering n they helped us out by personally coming n enquiring about it twice. Ambient light colours and designs are nice for everyone. Music selection was going with food. I deducted 1 point because their pizzas are small in size which means for a good foodie like me have to order 2-3 pizzas for a meal. But it’s okay !
Their prices are very competitive so you won’t have to feel that burn to your pockets. It’s non AC restaurant so no high GST pricing. Overall it’s good place for anyone to hangout with friends or partner in evening or for lunch. I’m definitely going back again.

Odeon Social

Address- 23, 1st Floor, Odeon Building, Radial 5, D Block, Connaught Place, New Delhi

Phone numbers- 011 45652737, +91 7838090132 (Table booking recommended)

Review on Feb 18, 2017- 

Although have been to social in Bengaluru, this turned out to be a good place n guess I’ll be a regular here. Location is very easy n in fact you get to know things because they’re near to this place that shows its spread as identity. On a busy Sunday evening we were very doubtful whether we might get tables here but staff are miracle workers. They conjure up places to accommodate you without making you wait for long time. Don’t try to sit outside in the smoking zone because they don’t serve alcohol there.I had a cold so started with Hot shoddy n this magic potion really worked n I was feeling better by the time I came out so I must thank the mixologist, then went on to try a game of sling, followed by pacific rim, 3 red wine sangrias, longest long island iced tea in electric flavour, even though in no mood to eat tried their potato wraps and chicken fracha to munch. Place is very much spacious, special mention is that DJ who was brilliant today, prices aren’t high compared to other places in CP so can visit anytime one wishes. Also another important thing I observed n want to mention is that they’ve a lady bouncer kinda woman who takes care of female customers n it’s good move. Hope pubs in Bengaluru also realize the sensitivity of the issue and appoint some women. Overall extremely satisfied and would love to visit again. Keep going people those who made it happen

Lanterns Kitchen & Bar

Address- 163-164, Rajendra Bhawan, Near Rachna Picture Hall, Rajendra Place, New Delhi

Phone number- +91 9015447000 (Table booking recommended)

Review on Dec 20, 2016-

Place in checklist from almost 6 months now. Previously we had been there, they refused to allow us because we were wearing clogs !! Yes. This happened to us and many of my friends said- bhai hum yaha nahi aayenge phir se!
But I’m not like that because I’m a hardcore foodie and believe when we’re in their turf we should obey restaurants policy so that others can have good time.
Anyway place was pretty empty on a weekday so got our entry (we were dressed for it this time). They’ve this system of digital connection button stand through which you can summon waiter and demand your needs( don’t know whether that actually works as we had to raise our hands to get their attention). I felt this method very useful for differently abled so kudos to the team which thought about this option.
Place is small but well planned and set. Wooden walls and cosy chairs give you perfect pub feel with a small stage where frequent live music is organised. Bar is very widely expressed and menu is exhaustive.
Ordered few beers with chicken nachos, Afghani chicken and wok fish fry for starters. Mutton rahra was delicious and of proper portion with roomali roti which was bit thick. Everything were cooked perfectly n flavoured with right spices. Congrats for the wonderful chef. Prices won’t burn your pockets so you can always visit this place whenever you feel like reaching for good food and good music. Definitely going back again.

Public Affair

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Address- 67-68, Khan Market, New Delhi

Phone numbers- 011 43065200, 011 43065100 (Table booking recommended)

Review on Oct 15, 2016-

Interesting find in busy Khan market roads. Very well designed interiors which makes you feel comfortable. Chose rooftop n immediately regretted it. Although they’ve put some thought into designing it, I personally didn’t like the outdoor seating as much as interiors. Mixologist is darn good so don’t give a second thought about reaching to their cocktails first. I personally liked that absinthe one. Eclectic non vegetarian platter is truly eclectic. Snapper escabeche, must try Belgian pork belly which is slow cooked for 18hrs!! Chef is very good so have no complaints here. Staff are courteous n very helpful so feel free to settle down n talk to them n choose what you like. Afterall it’s the experience that matters n its a kind of place where you’ll want to go again. Prices are on par with Khan Market so needs no further explanation. I’ll go back again for some delicious food and exotic beverages.

Pirates of Grill

Address- C-12, Vishal Enclave, Main Nazafgarh Road, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi

Phone numbers- 011 30806527 (Table booking recommended)

Review on July 30, 2016-

One of the best places I’ve been in New Delhi so far in my short span of stay here. Decided this place for a celebration but I had my doubts about food because of bad reviews of similarly sounding place in bengaluru. Very well lit ambiance with good stuff who cater to your needs. They take extra care about orders n even chef prepared a starter based on our requests. Typically what strikes foodies when we goto buffets are their over the head prices for drinks which sometimes makes people to drink less ! But here it was all priced well so you’ll feel like to go to your full extent to savour good food with good drinks. Awesome chicken starters , well cooked crispy fish with prawns and sheikh kebab was yummy. Widespread menu for main courses and desserts. Very convenient for families, friends in groups, couples to have good experience of BBQ based cuisine. They also have music nights which wasn’t there when we went there. Maybe it be there next time. Definitely worth going back for some good times.

Pind Balluchi

Address- 13, Regal Building, Connaught Place, New Delhi

Phone numbers- +91 9650494994, +91 8010202020 (Table booking recommended)

Review on June 03, 2016- 

Tried my first restaurant in New Delhi with this place and certainly I feel good about it. Heard much about it so tried it for dinner with friends. If you don’t have reservations then maybe it will take sometime to get seats here so plan it properly. Pretty nice setting and easily located towards the main road. Ambiance is good and waiter was good. Helped us patiently to understand their menu and order accordingly. Tried their murgh tikka, rahra meat curry with rumali rotis. Chicken was cooked well and spices were deliciously mixed. Prices are bit towards higher side bit its totally worth it. Definitely going back again soon so try rest of their menu.

Skyye

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Address- Uber Level, 16th Floor, UB City, Vittal Mallya Road, Lavelle Road, Bangalore

Phone numbers- 080 49090000, +91 7760888899 (Table booking recommended)

Review on May 28, 2016- 

Another bucket-list checked with this place. There are only two places where you want to be to enjoy amazing view of bengaluru and skyye is one among them. Although I was invited here by friends from many years hadn’t been able to, until now. Place is on the 16th floor of ub city with security people crawling from lift till you reach your tables. They have reservation system so please do it before visiting to get good tables. Before it gets dark you can enjoy the awesome view of bengaluru and wonder why we’ve destroyed our city of green ! Once it gets dark the floor will be lit and music hits you well to make you want to dance. They have some card thing to promote membership which confuses some people. Tried their Twilight bikinis, slurring Weissman in beginning and then went for kamikaze shots and red wine sangria. Appetizers were less to offer but prawn tempura with Thai basil sauce and peri peri basted chicken with blue cheese dip were perfect so I guess they’ve a point in limiting food menu and giving extensive drinks menu. Wanted to finish it up with some main course and we were suggested to try Massan lamb curry with steamed rice and it was just perfect the way it should be. Lamb was cooked well and that grated coconut added delicious flavour. We wanted to spend some time there but we were disappointed by rain which came when we were in between our food. Maintenance, service, drinks and food were all good. Prices are bit high but that’s expected and justified. Going back again sometime when there are more crowd to enjoy the dance floor and more.

Smoke House Deli

Address-  52 & 53, Ground Floor, Lavelle Road, Bangalore

Phone number- 080 40515151 (Table booking recommended)

Review on May 26, 2016- 

Another bucket-list place checked. Decided suddenly so paid a hurried visit but after going there decided to take some time with their flavours n menu and enjoy the place. I cant think of other place which can serve more variety of European dishes than this place in Bengaluru except for premium hotels. Very thoughtful design of white and black and staff are super friendly. Tried their Duet of chicken skewers, lamb kibbeh+quesso and French fries for starters with sangria and martinis. Then tried their German wurstel and sautéed onions, cheesy Alfredo penne with smoked chicken for main course. We wanted to eat more but our max capacity was reached that day. Prices are bit towards higher side but totally worth it. Good place and warm ambiance. Definitely going back to try their breakfast menu.