Writing about Barbeque Nation is a seriously daunting task, because words do not do justice to the foodgasm this place brings to us. Every outlet, every time, there seems to be just nothing going wrong with the place.
After a lot of back and forth and finally landing to choosing (while lying that though we've been there before, it was always at the back of all our minds..always!) this place for a colleague's farewell lunch, I gave them a call for reservations for lunch. The only problem I probably have with the place, is the fact that they have only two slots for reservations, one at 12 noon and one at 2:30. The former is way too early and the latter is a little too late for an office lunch. The person taking the reservations, isn't too flexible either and calmly asks you to come and wait till you get a table if you want to come at 1. This is perhaps, the only little hiccup I see in the whole experience, else, once you enter and are seated, its a joyride to the finish.
Lunch includes a complimentary soft drink option which has some lime sodas, coke, sprite, fanta to pick from. Diet coke is however chargeable. The starters come in starting with a trickle and then coming down to some raw bombardment. First came in the Paneer tikka, some Barbequed Pineapple and capsicums, some Caribbean mushrooms. Then came in the ever so famous Cajun Spiced Potatoes. Though, I approach it serving by serving, I am completely sure by the end, I've devoured over 1/2 a kilo of just this one dish. Their signature dish - whatever you see or don't see on a menu, whatever food festival, just be 100% sure, Cajun Spiced Potatoes will be served. And rightfully and thankfully so.
The Mutter kebabs weren't too bad either, adequately spiced. The chef did come and chat us up about the variety, spice levels and any suggestions. Always feels good to speak to the person who actually dished up what is on your plate.
The mains looked interesting, with some Biryani which I always vouch for, but skipped today, thanks to a couple of extra servings of the starters. Also, I will appreciate the fact that they keep adding new things to the menu, such as a Rasgulle ki Sabzi today, delightfully delicate looking Rasgullas in a nice red gravy.
For desserts, they had a Black forest cake, some Apple Cheese cake, some Chocolate pastry, a Tiranga cake, Brownies, the Gulab Jamuns, some vanilla ice cream and fruits. Over the time, I've begun to separate the taste of BBQ's Jamuns from others' because there is something absolutely excellent about those single-spoon serving sized Jamuns, which seem like they've just been taken out of hot sugar syrup. Always fresh and melt in mouth.
The prices have seen a bit of an increase off late and are ~650 per person for lunch. They however, include a 4% service charge and that saves you the hassle of the arithmetic when the bill arrives. Service is good and helpful, but I have seen some more exceptional service at the Koramangala outlet over this one.
All in all, always a wonderful experience, one that never ever goes wrong, be it a Birthday celebration, a farewell, a welcome, or just one of those days when the sin of gluttony beckons!
http://www.zomato.com/review/Agkmn
After a lot of back and forth and finally landing to choosing (while lying that though we've been there before, it was always at the back of all our minds..always!) this place for a colleague's farewell lunch, I gave them a call for reservations for lunch. The only problem I probably have with the place, is the fact that they have only two slots for reservations, one at 12 noon and one at 2:30. The former is way too early and the latter is a little too late for an office lunch. The person taking the reservations, isn't too flexible either and calmly asks you to come and wait till you get a table if you want to come at 1. This is perhaps, the only little hiccup I see in the whole experience, else, once you enter and are seated, its a joyride to the finish.
Lunch includes a complimentary soft drink option which has some lime sodas, coke, sprite, fanta to pick from. Diet coke is however chargeable. The starters come in starting with a trickle and then coming down to some raw bombardment. First came in the Paneer tikka, some Barbequed Pineapple and capsicums, some Caribbean mushrooms. Then came in the ever so famous Cajun Spiced Potatoes. Though, I approach it serving by serving, I am completely sure by the end, I've devoured over 1/2 a kilo of just this one dish. Their signature dish - whatever you see or don't see on a menu, whatever food festival, just be 100% sure, Cajun Spiced Potatoes will be served. And rightfully and thankfully so.
The Mutter kebabs weren't too bad either, adequately spiced. The chef did come and chat us up about the variety, spice levels and any suggestions. Always feels good to speak to the person who actually dished up what is on your plate.
The mains looked interesting, with some Biryani which I always vouch for, but skipped today, thanks to a couple of extra servings of the starters. Also, I will appreciate the fact that they keep adding new things to the menu, such as a Rasgulle ki Sabzi today, delightfully delicate looking Rasgullas in a nice red gravy.
For desserts, they had a Black forest cake, some Apple Cheese cake, some Chocolate pastry, a Tiranga cake, Brownies, the Gulab Jamuns, some vanilla ice cream and fruits. Over the time, I've begun to separate the taste of BBQ's Jamuns from others' because there is something absolutely excellent about those single-spoon serving sized Jamuns, which seem like they've just been taken out of hot sugar syrup. Always fresh and melt in mouth.
The prices have seen a bit of an increase off late and are ~650 per person for lunch. They however, include a 4% service charge and that saves you the hassle of the arithmetic when the bill arrives. Service is good and helpful, but I have seen some more exceptional service at the Koramangala outlet over this one.
All in all, always a wonderful experience, one that never ever goes wrong, be it a Birthday celebration, a farewell, a welcome, or just one of those days when the sin of gluttony beckons!
http://www.zomato.com/review/Agkmn
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