I dread eating out over the weekend these days. Don't get me wrong. I am not suffering from any bowel or digestion problems. I am simply tired of eating the kind of food that is dished out at the food courts of the malls - Indian, Chinese, Pizza or McDonald's. If these are the only options, I am better off eating at home.
So, in search of something different to eat, I went to Lemon Grass in Bandra West (at Turner Pali Road Junction). It is not a big place but the decor is decidedly different than the usual. Recently, in an Outlook Money article (yes, they do have articles that don't deal with vitamin M!), I had read that using old or weather-beaten furniture is the in-thing and had found the concept fascinating. The seating arrangement at Lemon grass came as a pleasant surprise - given that it consists of green chairs, benches and garden style tables (not old!). This, coupled with the heart-shaped cluster lights, gives the eatery a quaint and cozy look.
Though I had expected the Apple Lemonade to have a sharp taste, it made me wince when I took a sip. Of course, it goes without saying that when the outside temperature is enough to put the Sahara to shame, lemonade is nothing short of a Godsend, sharp taste or not. Devil's chicken lived up to its name because it was very tasty, in fact sinfully so. I wondered, perhaps for the 1000th time, just how in the world do these chefs manage to make the sauce cling so perfectly to the meat pieces.
So, in search of something different to eat, I went to Lemon Grass in Bandra West (at Turner Pali Road Junction). It is not a big place but the decor is decidedly different than the usual. Recently, in an Outlook Money article (yes, they do have articles that don't deal with vitamin M!), I had read that using old or weather-beaten furniture is the in-thing and had found the concept fascinating. The seating arrangement at Lemon grass came as a pleasant surprise - given that it consists of green chairs, benches and garden style tables (not old!). This, coupled with the heart-shaped cluster lights, gives the eatery a quaint and cozy look.
I was told that I must not leave without trying Devil's chicken. I was also told that I will not find that item on the menu. When the waiter came to take our order, I hesitantly asked him about the dish. He happily nodded. We also ordered chicken Phad Thai noodles (just to be safe, I guess!) and Apple Lemonades.
Though I had expected the Apple Lemonade to have a sharp taste, it made me wince when I took a sip. Of course, it goes without saying that when the outside temperature is enough to put the Sahara to shame, lemonade is nothing short of a Godsend, sharp taste or not. Devil's chicken lived up to its name because it was very tasty, in fact sinfully so. I wondered, perhaps for the 1000th time, just how in the world do these chefs manage to make the sauce cling so perfectly to the meat pieces.
The Phad Thai disappointed me a bit - perhaps because it was authetic and not tweaked for the Indian palette. I am one of those who get turned off when cooked meat gives a kind of meaty smell. That's what happened when the waiter served us the dish. Plus the noodles were somewhat oily or slippery. Otherwise, there was nothing wrong with the taste. I must confess though that I have eaten better chicken Phad Thai noodles.
As far as the wallet goes, the lemonade was a bit on the pricey side. But the rest of the two dishes were very reasonably priced. So, I will be going back there one of these days to sample some Malaysian and Sri Lankan dishes that are on offer. If you are planning the same, then I have to tell you something - Devil's Chicken appears as 'Bangkok Crispy Chicken' on the menu :-)
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