TRUFFLES - INDIRANAGAR

It was a choice between Truffles and a bar / resto in Indiranagar and I chose this because it is like two minutes away from where I stay. This place is sparkling clean though there was a strong smell of disinfectant that took some getting used to. I was there real early and they had just thrown their doors open. Within an hour it got filled up pretty fast mostly with young crowd.

They have an exhaustive menu of soups, salads, sides, sandwiches, burgers, wraps, combos, desserts and lots more, which I leisurely went through whilst hits from the 80’s on the likes of la isla bonita were playing in the background. The cakes on display were a visual treat!

I started off with fiery baby corn which was a lot like baby corn Manchurian dry, but very tasty. I was asked to try the all American veg burger. It’s been ages since I sank my teeth into a juicy burger so after reading reviews on Zomato, I decided to have one for lunch. The burger with veg/cheese patty was good, but not drool worthy or the kind I’d go back again and again for. It was served with crisps on the side. This is like a meal in itself and I had to parcel a portion of it so save your appetite if you plan to order burgers here.

The dessert, gooey mud cake was gooey, chocolatey with lemon curd and full though I was from the burger, I finished this one in record time!

Prices are reasonable and the bill comes in a glass cup. Cute idea that:) . Service is so – so.

The major minus in this place is the seating. The seats are close to each other and the partitions from one side of the tables to another is just at elbow level so if a group of people sit next to you, you can count the hair on their heads and hear every word they say! It’s that close and so lacks the much needed privacy. They really ought to do something about this and raise the partition between tables.

Would I go again? Yep, to try out their pastas and more desserts! I’d consider a takeaway though.

Overall rating: 3/5.

In pics: cake varieties on display, all American veg burger, gooey mud cake and fiery baby corn.

Ratings for reviews:

1 – No! No! No!
2- Just about average.
3 –Good. Can give it a try.
4- Great!!
5 – Yes! Yes! Yes! And I’ll tell all about it.

Details:

Address: Indiranagar 1st Stage, 100 feet Road, Bangalore
Contact: 080 49652148
Timings: 11am to 11pm

SALT - FORUM MALL KORAMANGALA

Interrupting the Indiranagar reviews for one about SALT in the Forum mall, Koramangala. I just couldn’t resist it.

Finally, a place I can give a 5/5 rating…what can I say…it was flawless. My friend and I decided on an impulse to go here for lunch after watching a movie at Forum. Despite it being a weekday, it was packed.

This place serves mainly Italian and Indian fusion food and has a rather exhaustive menu. Since I had already pigged out on a burger during the movie, I decided to stick to something light. Besides I’ve always been a starter and desserts person.

We ordered:

Olive Masala paniyaram…this is a meal in itself. Best paniyarams, crisp on the outside, soft and fluffy inside and delicious stuffing served with chutney, salad and sundal. Mouth watering!

SALT’s Dhaba salad – As the description goes, a super salad with watermelon, tomato, cucumber, cheese, peppers, olives, chickpeas, raw mango, masala papad (MASALA PAPAD IN A SALAD!!), and fresh exotic garden leaves in mustard vinaigrette dressing. Who’d think watermelon and chickpeas in the same bowl would taste so good?

Mango cheese cake – Served with a berry sorbet, my friend had this and relished every spoonful.

Filter coffee creme brulee – Heavenly! I’ve rarely come across a dessert that I dream about long after I’ve left the place:)

This place is on the pricey side so make sure the wallet is loaded. Service is efficient. I would have liked more salad options since I can live on it all day. There are just two versions for vegetarians but honestly, I can’t fault anything in this place.

Would I go there again? Most definitely! I’m hoping the experience will be repeated and I can’t wait to try all their other items on the menu.

What I wish: Oh for them to have an outlet in my area – Indiranagar:)

Overall rating: 5/5

Ratings for reviews:

1 – No! No! No!
2- Just about average.
3 –Good. Can give it a try.
4- Great!!
5 – Yes! Yes! Yes! And I’ll tell all about it.

The pictures say it all.

Details:

Address: 2nd Floor, Forum Mall, Koramangala 7th Block, Bangalore
Timings: 12 to 10:45 pm
Contact: 080 49653245