Black Pearl Review | Koramangala | Bangalore
15:13 |
| The Black Pearl Entrance |
Classic restaurants are always a favorite for every foodie,
but just like someone needs a palate cleanse after eating the same kind of food
again and again, classic settings need to be put aside and one should go for a
themed restaurant. We were dining out at many locations, but even though there
was a wow factor in the food the wow factor in the ambiance was missing. We
were planning to go to The Black Pearl in Koramangala, Bangalore for quite some
time but the plan was being delayed every time, until we got out hands on a
groupon and we couldn’t control the urge anymore!
It is located quite near to the Forum mall in Koramangala
and the surrounding area has full of establishments and food joints. We made
prior appointment for a buffet and we were spell bound at the decor of the
restaurant. The pirate theme was so mesmerizing that it captivated us instantly
and it felt as if we time traveled back to the pirate age. Model skulls
everywhere, pirate figures, ancient scary looking doors, and the entire restaurant
set up was that of a pirate ship with the entire crew dressed up as pirates and
sailors.
There were big spider webs made of ropes and the tables were held together using chains! Now enough about the decor, the pictures are self explanatory.
There were big spider webs made of ropes and the tables were held together using chains! Now enough about the decor, the pictures are self explanatory.
There was a BIG buffet spread with exotic meat live
counters. We were served two mocktails each—we had a mango shake, a litchi
mocktail, a chocolate mocktail and a fresh lime. The mango shake had a very
refreshing mango flavour with the right amount of sweetness and was very thick
in texture. The litchi mocktail had an enticing blue colour and was served with
lemon. This drink was very refreshing as well, but the litchi-lemon tanginess
made it the best appetizer. The other two drinks were taken just before the
main course.
The starters were kebabs and were very different from what
we normally have. The veg starters comprised Lebanese mushrooms, hare paneer
tikka, honey cinnamon pineapple, crispy corn and the best for last, Jamaican
crispy fried potato.
The Lebanese mushrooms were just wow! Tender, smoky flavour
and that typical mushroom aroma combined to give an absolute delight! The hare
paneer tikka is something you will get in any other buffet spread—nothing so
special. The crispy corn was very juicy, and it had a sweet taste keeping the
taste of the corn intact as well. The best thing about the corn is that, they
did not stick to our teeth :P!
Now coming to the best dishes—The Jamaican potato preparation had a perfect balance of the crispiness of the potato and a sweet curd flavour. It was finger licking good! The pineapple was a standout as it was true to its naming. The honey made the pineapple a little sticky but the juiciness was intact. The cinnamon seasoning gave it a great aroma and it was absolute yummy!
Now coming to the best dishes—The Jamaican potato preparation had a perfect balance of the crispiness of the potato and a sweet curd flavour. It was finger licking good! The pineapple was a standout as it was true to its naming. The honey made the pineapple a little sticky but the juiciness was intact. The cinnamon seasoning gave it a great aroma and it was absolute yummy!
After the veg starters we moved to the live counters, here we
tasted quail, rabbit and mixed sea food—prawns, octopus and squid.
This was the first time and we were quite nervous whether we
would throw up or not! :P
The quail and the rabbit were quite fibrous. Both of them
were dry dishes and were too bony. But the quail was less fibrous, a bit chewy
but soft overall. It was a different experience and was quite tasty truthfully
speaking. The rabbit meat was stiff, had a shredded texture and had a unique
taste.
As for the mixed sea food platter, it had a balance of
flavours—the sweetness of the prawns, the chewiness of the squid and the aroma.
The octopus was quite soft and did not have the fishy smell like the squid.
Overall it was a thrilling experience!
After this we had the non veg kebab starters which comprised
goan coastal prawns, chicken chutneywala, peshawari fish, mutton sesame sheekhs
and tangdi kebabs (chicken legs).
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| Non veg kebabs |
The prawn kebabs were extraordinary, sweet, grilled and the
goan spices and coconut aroma made it a wonder. The chicken kebab was soft, had
a different taste of spiced chutney but was not that good. The peshawari fish
was golden in colour, perfectly fried and was juicy and tender. It was lightly
spices and perfect in balance. The mutton sheekh kebabs were exceptionally soft
and the sesame seeds gave a good aroma and flavour. We had never experienced
mutton kebabs so juicy before! The tengdi kebabs had a smoky flavour and were
quite spicy. It was good, but nothing exceptional!
Before the main course we had the other two mocktails—the
chocolate mocktail and the fresh lime soda. The chocolate drink had the usual
great taste of rich chocolate. It had grated chocolate, chocolate sauce and
chocolate ice cream! The best trio a chocolate lover would want. The fresh lime
soda had a sweet and sour taste and it was very refreshing indeed! After each
sip there was a big burp and the feeling was splendid! :P
The main course was not very impressive. We were mostly full
by then and did not take much. We tasted some chicken biriyani, spinach corn
pasta, some fish (don’t remember the recipe) and the mutton preparation. The
fish and the mutton were properly cooked and soft. The mutton was very tasty,
well spiced and it was hot! The fish preparation had a schezwan touch and the
gravy was consistent and tasty. The biriyani was normal but the pasta was not
quite good. The aroma did not feel right and it made us feel uneasy.
The dessert spread was varied and had many items you won’t
find anywhere else. There were hot gulab jamuns, pirate’s chocolates, pirate’s
money bag, vanilla and bubble gum flavoured ice cream, rabdi with malpua, fresh
cut fruits, chocolate ganache balls, chocolate pastries and kheer.
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| Dessert spread |
The hot gulab jamuns were soft and evenly coloured. Except
for that they were quite normal. The pirate’s chocolates were biscuits in disc
shape covered in white and dark chocolate. They were very crunchy but very
heavy. The pirate’s money bag was a novel dessert item. It had caramel all over
and a ball in the middle which was full of coconut. The taste was bizarre but
very good. There was nothing special about the vanilla ice cream but the bubble
gum ice cream was quite fun to have. It was like swallowing a liquid boomer
mix! :P
The rabdi was very consistent, not too sweet and the malpua
along with it had the right amount of crispness. A good dish served in small
clay pots. The fruits acted as hydrants and were fresh. The chocolate ganache
balls were not too sweet and had a rich chocolate flavour. The only problem was
that it was sticky, but that’s the beauty! The kheer was standard and nothing
special to mention, but the pastries were soo soft! Bite sized pieces, topped
with chocolate rings they were something. Fresh cream, in the right amounts and
the flavour of the chocolate was just bang on!
After this, it was very difficult to move to be honest—an
excellent experience overall.
Now it’s time to score:
Food: - 4/5
Quantity: - Buffet! ;)
Service: - 3.5/5
Ambiance: - 5/5 (They are true to the theme!)
Variety: - 4/5
Hope you enjoy this review! Till next time—bon appétit!
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