The Central Park Hotel,
Smoke on the Water,
Bund Garden Road, near Inox,
020-40104000 (7pm-11pm)
At last I found a place that supports my belief (as mentioned in early reviews) that the taste of a restaurant’s food is inversely proportional to the number of items listed in the menu. This means that with fewer items on the menu, you can be assured that each will taste good.
I found such a place after visiting dozens of other places. And I cannot resist talking about it right from the start. All of my earlier reviews mentioned one dislike or another, but to my surprise, and quite unexpectedly, this place does not have anything negative to write about! Simply put,
the food of Central Park’s Smoke on the Water is impressive. Though the menu is limited, there is enough variety. The bar is well stocked, wines are plentiful, as are the cocktails and mocktails.
We started off with Rawas Tikka Peri Peri and Paneer Tikka. The tikkas were served on a small
barbecue, with live coals beneath that ensured the tikka remained hot till the end. The fish and
the paneer were both very succulent, fresh and had perfectly balanced spices. The peri peri sauce is spicy and blended well with the rawas. Next we called for the Tawa Vegetables
served with Roti Mini Basket along with Dal Makhani! Again, very impressive as this costs only Rs 300, and the quantity was more than enough for two people. Of course, it tasted great
too! The makhani had a mixture of two or more types of lentils, but I’m not complaining!
Finally, with desserts, I thought I would get a chance to complain. According
to my experience, this is usually the weakest area of most restaurants. We ordered Fresh Fruit
Brochette and Crème Brule. Both were fantastic! What’s worth a mention is the sugar in the Crème Brule that’s caramelized right in front of you. The service is prompt and staff well-informed as is expected from a hotel of this class. Located by the pool, the ambience is just perfect for a couple to spend the evening. For me, what matters most is the taste of the food taste, and I returned extremely satisfied!
MY OVERALL RATING: 8/10
Smoke on the Water,
Bund Garden Road, near Inox,
020-40104000 (7pm-11pm)
At last I found a place that supports my belief (as mentioned in early reviews) that the taste of a restaurant’s food is inversely proportional to the number of items listed in the menu. This means that with fewer items on the menu, you can be assured that each will taste good.
I found such a place after visiting dozens of other places. And I cannot resist talking about it right from the start. All of my earlier reviews mentioned one dislike or another, but to my surprise, and quite unexpectedly, this place does not have anything negative to write about! Simply put,
the food of Central Park’s Smoke on the Water is impressive. Though the menu is limited, there is enough variety. The bar is well stocked, wines are plentiful, as are the cocktails and mocktails.
We started off with Rawas Tikka Peri Peri and Paneer Tikka. The tikkas were served on a small
barbecue, with live coals beneath that ensured the tikka remained hot till the end. The fish and
the paneer were both very succulent, fresh and had perfectly balanced spices. The peri peri sauce is spicy and blended well with the rawas. Next we called for the Tawa Vegetables
served with Roti Mini Basket along with Dal Makhani! Again, very impressive as this costs only Rs 300, and the quantity was more than enough for two people. Of course, it tasted great
too! The makhani had a mixture of two or more types of lentils, but I’m not complaining!
Finally, with desserts, I thought I would get a chance to complain. According
to my experience, this is usually the weakest area of most restaurants. We ordered Fresh Fruit
Brochette and Crème Brule. Both were fantastic! What’s worth a mention is the sugar in the Crème Brule that’s caramelized right in front of you. The service is prompt and staff well-informed as is expected from a hotel of this class. Located by the pool, the ambience is just perfect for a couple to spend the evening. For me, what matters most is the taste of the food taste, and I returned extremely satisfied!
MY OVERALL RATING: 8/10
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