Pop into Pop Tates!

So, the initial plan for last night was, The Bar Stock Exchange, only to find out the place is still under renovation and we ended up at to Pop tates in Kamla Mills. We reached there at around 11pm and although, it was a Saturday night we instantly got a table.

Ambiance wise the place is quite desperate and tries to scene American dining culture which pics all over the place, seating arrangements and what not. Over all it won't hurt your eyes but won't sooth either!

The discipline seemed strict as the waiter was very adamant on serving alcohol only if we had a 24+ id proof. Nevertheless, we settled for the night with Sangria, beer and a few pegs whiskey since one of my friend was 24. The service was very slow and no sooner that the alcohol arrived at the table the waiter stood there and kept watching everything we were doing.

For starters, we called for Salsa Prawns. They were tossed in Mexican spices and salsa. These were served in a small magnetic pan with a base of cabbage leaves. They were mind-blowing and worth the price. We also called for Mac and cheese which was served in a pan again along with three garlic breads. This was absolutely bland and not very well cooked, in spite of adding a good amount of chilly flakes and oregano it was still the worst I ever had. 

Next we called for Chicken satay, which was okay and not very great. We also ordered Chicken squares, which came in as big pieces of chicken that were deeply fried and spiced. Again, it wasn't well cooked and the chicken was very rubbery. 

For mains, we called for Fish-n-Chips. There were three pieces of Barca fish coated with bread crumbs, served with french fries and tartar sauce. It was finely cooked and the lemon juice sprinkled on top gave it a much better taste.

 

Sadly, my first time would be my last. The service is slow and the food as I said isn't that great. Pop in to Pop Tate's only if you wanna get sloshed without paying a bomb.

Until next time,
Samidha :')

Unwinding at BBC

Hello People,

As you'll know I haven't been able to shoot, visit places or post since a really long time due to long working hours, I have finally learnt to balance it! This weekend I rejuvenated myself with some good food at a good place amidst positive vibes. I visited the British Brewing Company in Palladium Mall for dinner on a Friday night. The ambiance is a little rustic, the craftsmanship of furniture, the eclectic art pieces on the wall, the lighting, the fireplace, the couches from 19th century royalty, and the DJ's music collection, everything comes together to create a stunning ambiance. This place has a big center bar which dispenses the quality and quantity drinks to the entire outlet.

I was super impressed by the technology indulged with hospitality. They gave us an iPad from which you need to place your order and the staff will come to verify the same. The menu has a huge variety right from titbits, sandwiches, rolls, pasta, sizzlers, pizzas and seeks! The waiters constantly kept filling our glasses as soon as they reached half level of the glass. The best part is, that their menu states the price of every item inclusive of the VAT. The food is cheap but the taste will drive you crazy!

I started off with Mumbai Potato and as the name suggests it's a potato preparation influenced by the cuisine of Mumbaikars. They were deep fried potato wedges tossed in dry masala made up of sliced onions, garlic and spices. The crunch of the wedges was perfectly accompanied with the spicy masala which made it a perfect combo to have with drinks. 

Followed by this dish was the Butterfly prawns. Tossed in spicy, tangy and a little sweet sauce along with vegetables the prawns had an extra touch of garlic and chillies! And since I'm more of a sea food lover the next thing I ordered was Fish fingers! They were breaded fish fillets fried to perfection with breadcrumbs giving a nice crunchy taste to the fish, served with tartar sauce.

I was already full only with these three items but I was very tempted by the sizzlers, and I could make some place for a little bit of it. I ordered the Ocean Life Sizzler which again has prawns marinated with herbs in hot garlic sauce. This was served with exotic vegetables and fries on the bed of rice. Only if, I hadn't eaten so much before this would I be able to finish the sizzler. 

Apart from the food, I also called for a Cranberry Mist which acted as a good palate cleanser in between the feast. It was a quite refreshing drink with a dominating flavor of cranberry along with a hint of lemon and dash of sugar.

It's definitely a must try place with your gang and do not forget to reserve your table in advance. Do mention your feedback in the comments section below and do not forget to follow me on Instagram for more pictures: instagram/twentysomethingtripped

Until next time,

Samidha :D