Pindi Review | HSR Layout | Bangalore
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| Watermelon Mojito |
Before we start writing this review and go in depth about
the details of the restaurant and their food, we want to make an honest
confession. We have had a dish which is very popular among all Indians, called
Butter Chicken or Murgh Makhani. We have tasted this dish on numerous occasions
from time to time, from a variety of restaurants across Bangalore & Kolkata
but nowhere have we found this kind of taste. The butter chicken preparation of
this restaurant is by far the best we have had and there are no doubts about
it!
This restaurant has its origins in Delhi and now they have
recently opened in Bangalore to give the people of Bangalore, a true taste of
North Indian Cuisine!
The restaurant which we are talking about is The Pindi which
is located in HSR layout quite near silk board. As the roots of this
establishment are in Delhi, they focus on only North Indian food.
They are currently operating on two floors: one of which is
air conditioned and hosts the buffet setup and the other is a splendid and romantic
rooftop. The wall decoration of the air conditioned floor tries to portray the
different faces of Delhi, whereas the terrace is decorated mainly with flower
pots.
The terrace setup is best enjoyed during dinner time and if
a cool breeze flows by, it is guaranteed to uplift your mood, help you
de-stress and enjoy the view! (And of course indulge in food which will make
your taste buds happy!) Another thing we loved about the terrace is the
filament bulbs hanging from the ceiling which are quite unique.
Ok now enough with the decor and let’s get down to business:
Their menu packs a lot of variety and contains items which everyone knows about
so, one can order without hesitation.
We tried two mocktails: the appletini and the watermelon
mojito.
If one is familiar with alcohol, especially vodka [to be
more specific magic moments green apple] and is trying to cut down on alcohol
but it is too difficult for him/her—try this appletini!!
Jokes apart, it did taste very similar. A very refreshing
taste of green apple combined with a tinge of lemon and it was very soothing.
It was a very balanced mocktail.
The mojito was even more balanced. The presentation of this
was very good and the taste was even better! The effect of the watermelon juice
was subdued by the lemon and the mint leaves giving a distinct taste of each
with every sip. Don’t believe us? Give it a shot and we are ready to welcome
you to the watermelon mojito lovers club! ;)
Next up, the starters! We tried the Shahi veg and non-veg
tandoori platters.
Both of the varieties were heavily marinated and the result
was mouth watering kebabs! On the veg side, the paneer kurkure was their
special dish and it was very special indeed. There was a big cube of paneer which
was quite soft and surrounded by crunchy and small fragments of roasted papad.
It was definitely something different and was very well implemented.
The tandoori gobi preparation was
also very tasty. It had whole flowers perfectly grilled and it was quite spicy.
With every bite we felt the tandoori flavour and we loved it. There was a
mushroom kebab in this platter which was probably the best of the lot. Smoky
mushrooms with stuffed paneer—not only was everything well cooked but also the
flavours were not compromised!
There was a potato preparation with stuffed paneer which
also tasted good mainly because of the tasty paneer stuffing. There was only
one disappointment in this platter which was the veg sheekh kebab. We found it
to be a little too dry and except for that a bit spicy. [although we did have the privilege of trying it again and this time it was much better: juicier and tastier!]
Now for the non veg platter which was full of surprises and
of course juicy meat and fish preparations. The mutton galoti kebab was the
best of the lot. The consistency was so fine that with every bite the mutton
simply disintegrated in our mouth. It was served with a piece of square
paratha. Except for this, the kebab was spicy and had the smoky essence of
mutton!
The tandoori chicken was also phenomenal, in terms of the
juiciness of the chicken as normally it tends to get a bit dry. The fish
preparation was equally extraordinary. The layers of fish were fine, juicy and
the surface was slightly burnt which gave the great taste a greater kick!
The sheekh kebab in this platter was also a letdown. The
kebab was soft and juicy, but there was an overpowering essence of cardamom
which made it not so pleasant to taste.
So, these were the highlights of the starters. Now let us
take you to wonderland!
For main course, we tried butter chicken and dal makhani
accompanied by garlic Naan and Hara dhaniya jeera pulao.
The representation of the items were classic and so was the
taste. The dal makhani was thick, had a rich buttery aroma and was full of
rajma and moong dal. The dish was topped off with a layer of cream which made
it an even more sinful affair. Taste wise it was quite impressive!
Now for the dish which won our trust: the butter chicken.
The dish consisted of soft, boneless chicken in rich, thick and buttery gravy
and with every morsel one can feel the richness of the cashews and the subtle
essence of butter. This was also topped off with some cream and it was a heavy
dish indeed! The dish was superiorly balanced and tasty and the aroma of Indian
herbs heightened the experience even more!
Regarding the garlic Naan, there is nothing to mention as it
was standard but the rice preparation deserves some praise. The fresh coriander
leaves and the cumin seeds were in the right balance and made the rice very
flavourful and fragrant.
Now that is almost it. The desserts consisted of gulab
jamuns which also had a distinct characteristic. They were super soft! We had
them hot and it was a perfect ending to a perfect dining experience!
The dinner became more special thanks to the excellent
service by the staff at Pindi, because they took care of us at every step.
The best part is that they serve everyone the same way, with
a smile on their face which is very important.
Overall, it was a remarkable evening. The ambiance, the
service and of course the food all contributed to the quality time we spent.
Now for the scores:
Food/Taste: - 4/5
Ambiance: - 4.5/5
Service: - 5/5
Quantity: - 4.25/5
This place is definitely worth a visit and we will be
revisiting soon enough!
Hope this review helps out a fellow foodie in search of
great North Indian delicacies!
Till next time—bon appétit! J
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