An Elegant Elephant

Critic´s Review

• Food: 3 / 5
• Service: 3 / 5
• Decor: 3 / 5

-By Suresh Hinduja

A perfect venue for your meetings, events and celebrations in Koramangala.nnDECOR: 3nThis terrace top restaurant is located just off the Sony world junction at Koramangala. Airy, bright and cheerful with Indian motifs and brass lights, the restaurant also has 2 air-conditioned sections - Begum and Badshah which can be reserved for private events. A stone carved fountain is located near the buffet area.nnFOOD: 3nA complimentary jal jeera drink topped with boondi is offered to all and serves to whet your appetite. Recommended here is the palak chaat @ 110 - crisp fritters of spinach leaves topped with dahi and mint chutney.nnVegetarians may order the delicious tiranga paneer @ 195- stuffed with three chutneys, miloni tarkari@ 175, bhindi do pyaza @ 145 and the aloo gobi also @ 145. Potli kebabs @ 205 are stuffed with dry fruits and chicken mince. The whole tandoori murgh @ 345 can be shared and is made well. Most of the kebabs are served in miniature 'tandoors' at your table for a final whiff of smoke. Breads include tandoori roti @ 35, butter naan@ 55 and an unusual range of roomali rotis @ 55 — plain, mint, methi, makhani and palak. Freshly made jalebis @ 75 and phirnis@ 125 are the popular desserts here. Buffets can be customised for team meetings and parties and are priced at 375 -425 depending on number of people and menu options.nnSERVICE: 3nCan be slow on busy days when the restaurant is busy with banquets.nnPlus MinusnThe miniature tandoors are a nice touch. Menu is large and interesting, the restaurant would do well to have a blackboard displaying the day's specials.