The Experience @ Salt-Indian Restaurant Bar & Grill | Koramangala| Bangalore
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| Salt Rasmalai |
We have come across some serious restaurant nomenclatures in
our span of food & travel blogging and this time we will talk about a
restaurant whose name is an ingredient which is fundamental to all food items.
Before that, let’s talk about the serious nomenclatures:
some are ‘serious’ly funny whereas some are ‘serious’ly impressive & or
amazing, while some are quite common and now comes the most important category:
are you ‘serious’ly kidding me? We did not mention any examples specifically
not to insult/praise the choices of the people behind. Do think about the names
you know of and ponder/laugh out loud!
Now, enough with the fun and continuing from where we left
off in the beginning: so the fundamental element in food is salt and the
restaurant we were recently invited to is none other than Salt-Indian
Restaurant Bar & Grill.
For people residing in Bangalore, everyone knows Forum mall
and this is located inside it on the second level and overlooks the busy roads.
Although it is located in a mall, it is very spacious with comfortable seating
arrangements and serves rich, flavourful and sensational Indian food.
We received a warm welcome from Chef Bala who runs the show
at Salt and after running similar shows in Taj Coromandel before and many other
establishments all over the globe he decided to start one of his own. So, Salt
is his brainchild and he sure takes care of it!
We did not try a lot of items here as all the items were
heavy, well presented and absolutely mouth-watering. It’s high time we proceed
with the food:
For drinks we tried the Bellini and a Salt Signature
Cocktail called the Dilkush. The Bellini was standard with a hint of strawberry
syrup but the Dilkush was something special. It is a Kulfi based vodka drink
with Baileys Irish Cream and vanilla ice cream and it was a sweet and strong
symphony. The creaminess, the sweetness and the kick of the vodka were all in
sync and beautifully balanced. The Kulfi was the captain of the cocktail.
For the food, we started off with an Amuse Bouche which paved
the way for spicier preparations.
Letting the starters loose: The Paneer 3 ways, Saffron
Chicken Tikka, Pardha Jhinga Kebab, Galouti Kebab and a special Punjabi Chicken
Tangri Kebab.
To be honest, one needs to try them to experience what they
offer as there were no negatives in these. The Paneer 3 ways consisted of huge
chunks of paneer marinated and prepared in 3 different ways on a tandoor of
course. The 3 variants were the BBQ paneer, cilantro paneer and the Figs
Stuffed Paneer Tikka. They have different spice levels and the flavours
complemented well. The BBQ paneer had a tangy & spicy combination whereas
the cilantro was all green with the freshness of coriander and herbs. The Fig
Stuffed preparation was slightly on the sweeter and it was a balanced
extravaganza!
The Saffron Chicken Tikka was super rich with huge chunks of
boneless chicken. The chicken was very soft and juicy with a rich yellow
colour. This has a lot of calories as the chicken is marinated with loads of
cheese, spices, herbs and saffron. The taste is unparalleled.
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| Dilkush |
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| Amuse Bouche: Olive spiced Paniyaram & Sabz Kurkure |
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| Paneer 3 way |
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| Saffron Chicken Tikka |
The Pardha Jhinga Kebab was all about big prawns wrapped
around a roomali and roasted to perfection. The sweetness of the prawns
complemented well with the mustard present along the lining of the roomali.
The Galouti Kebab was worth the wait: The smoky & minced
cakes of lamb were just heavenly and were presented in the traditional way on a
saffron tawa paratha. It is definitely one of the best Galouti Kebabs in town.
The special Chicken Tangri was a chef recommendation from
their special weekend Punjabi menu and was very different. The chicken legs
were grilled to perfection like it should be but that was not all: it was
stuffed with a mixture of ginger, minced chicken and nuts which added to the
experience.
Now that’s all from the starters which receive a big thumbs
up from our side: outstanding stuff!
We were quite full after this so we did not try much of the
main course, so the Saffron Nuttie Pulao along with the Alleppey Scallops and
the Prawn Curry was all that we had.
The Pulao had good colour, with caramelized onions and
roasted nuts which added a good crunch to it. The Alleppey Scallops and the
Prawns had the same method of preparation.
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| Pardha Jhinga Kebab |
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| Galouti Kebab |
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| Tangri Kebab |
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| Saffron Nuttie Pulao |
The essence of raw mango and curry
leaves were predominant in both and the scallops and prawns were well done. The
characteristic flavours of the two brought in minor differences in the dish but
both were homely, flavourful and delicious! We also tried a Grilled Pomfret
preparation which was as per expectations.
Their dessert items are also unique and we tried a few
fusion concepts. We tried the Salt special Rasmalai, Jamoon Tiramisu and Salt’s
Éclair and Chefs special Elaneer Payasam.
The Rasmalai had an amazing presentation. A scoop of vanilla
ice cream on top of a submerged layer of Rasmalai was certainly unexpected. The
Rasmalai was soft, spongy and the entire combination was spot on.
The Jamun Tiramisu was a fusion from Salt and was better
than most we have come across. The Jamuns were soft and the consistency of the
Tiramisu was perfect. Normally Tiramisus give off a feeling that they have been
refrigerated, but not this one.
The éclairs were also delightful. They were soft with creamy
cashew praline and again with a very appetizing presentation. The Elaneer
Payasam was the lightest & simplest of them all apart from being
delightful. It was a little sweeter than what we like but little can be
managed!
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| Prawn Curry |
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| Tandoori Grilled Pomfret |
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| Jamun Tiramisu |
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| Salt's Eclair |
So that’s our experience of Salt: rich, flavourful and
fulfilling.
At first the pricing might feel a little over the top but
after experiencing the quantity and quality of the food, we can say it is worth
it!
Do let us know about your experience in case you visit.
We’ll be back soon with another great place to eat.
Till then—stay tuned and bon apetit!
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ReplyDeleteThe experience at Salt Indian Restaurant Bar & Grill in Koramangala, Bangalore, was exceptional! Delicious food, vibrant ambiance, and impeccable service. Highly recommended.Top Of India.
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