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Restaurant in Bannerghatta Main Road
Rated: Good
based on 4 reviews
Grasshopper
45, Kalena Agrahara, Bannerghatta Road, Bannerghatta Main Road, Bangalore
26593999, 9845452646
| Locality | Bannerghatta Main Road |
|---|---|
| Place Type | Restaurant |
| Food Type | Multi-cuisine |
| Timings | 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM |
| Price |
 Very Expensive
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first reviewed by Meenakshi
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Sep 01, 2008
Art of Fine Dining
The occasion of my husband's birthday demanded we go to a special place for a belated celebration for just the two of us. After much Web hunting for a 'Romantic restaurants' I chanced upon Grasshopper, a restaurant that is tucked away in a corner of Bangalore, far from the traffic infested roads.
This restaurant already has some very good reviews on the Web and what drew me to it was the fact that it has no menu but promises a 7-course meal fit for a food connoisseur. Also this place is exclusively available on reservation which means no waiting in queues and no crowd (At one time it can accommodate four tables of 5 people each).
This place is a good one hour drive to Bannerghatta from where I live but we didnt mind it all on a rainy Sunday afternoon with a cool breeze giving us company.
We were looking forward to the European style of fine-dining, something we hadnt experienced before. I must admit that neither my husband or myself are experts on fine dining but we are foodies and willing to try something new all the time.
Grasshopper is just a couple of Kms from IIMB, and close to a lake., table was in the verandah overlooking the small courtyard which had several shades of green. We didnt have to order anything, as the menu for the day ws already decided and the chef was just waiting for us to begin his art. We chose vegetarian and no alcohol, just a cool lemon soda and ginger-mint to go with the meals.
1. Starters came in first; we started with Aubergine with walnut paste on garlic bread. This was both smooth and crunchy, with a delicious dressing of Olive oil.
2. The second one prepared us for the exclusivity - Zucchini with cream cheese and steamed garlic. This had both visual and tasteful appeal. The cream was just rightly flavoured and went extremely well with the garlic which had lost its pungency after being steamed.
3. The third starter just blew my mind away - Beetroot with sesame seeds and blue cheese. "A taste that my tongue has never experienced before!" I exclaimed. I never thought they could do that with beetroot and cheese! It was indeed an awesome combination as the steamed beet was lightly sweet and blue cheese was strong and pungent... creating an assault on our taste buds that we throughly enjoyed.
The starters had really got us in the groove and we were eagre for the rest.
4. The salad arrived looking all green and fresh; served on a bed of salad cabbage were Basil and other hebs freshly plucked and roasted tomatoes and figs. I was a bit disappointed with the salad as I expected a veg salad to be a more delightful to taste. I felt like a cow chewing away the cud. What couldve saved it for me perhaps is Mayonaise or some sort of creamy salad dressing.
5. After overcoming the salad with a few nibbles, I went straight in for the first main dish - Sweet Red Pepper stuufed with Tofu and Asparagus. This looked interesting as the green and red combination looked very inviting. I found the tofu very home-made and loved the red pepper. Asparagus was however given in its naked form with no value-add, and I realised how bitter it can be at some bites.
6. The final main course was mushrooms with baby potatoes and a leek. No one can go wrong with this combination. This was well cooked, had a nice herby sauce and the quantity was good enough to make me go slow. I enjoyed the taste and wished I held a red wine to go with it. No compalints with this simple dish. The surprise element wa sthe the leek (i forget its name) which I hadnt tasted before.
7. Ah, the final climax of this event was the dessert. We were presented with five choices - lemon cheesecake, chocolate truffle, coffee icecream, lemongrass ice cream, and fig and almond ice cream. We both went instantly for the lemongrass icecream as we had tasted this before and totally fell in love with it. Expectedly this didnt disappoint us a bit. The ice cream came with shavings of lemongrass adding to the romanticism.
The setting of the place was just perfect as we watched the raindrops kiss the garden. There was no hurry to leave and make way for some other guests, there was no impatient waiter hurrying us with the bill, in fact we had to call him to get the bill! We spent a good three hours eating, and enjoying each other's company.
The meal lasted long after we had it and drove back home. We felt as if we had participated in an event specially created for us and still savouring it.
I am not going to spoil it by letting you know how much it cost us becoz frankly this experience was too good to be adjudged as pricy. I just want to recommend that if one is ever looking for fine-dining and to be treated exclusively, then visit Grasshopper.
To read other reviews by akivolam - visit http://malovika.blogspot.com/
Apr 29, 2008
Ambience over a good meal??
I was here almost 6 months back for my birthday dinner and I must say at first glance, this is a tiny haven tucked away in a corner creating your own private space for romance and leisurely time.The ambience is what strikes you the most, its a farmhouse/boutique that belongs to a couple who turned their porch and lawn into a seating area.Since this place is not well known and is well out of the city its a great place for a quiet birthday or anniversary with your loved one.We had a candlelit table under tall trees on quite a windy evening and I must say it was mesmerizing!The lady of the house spent some time socialising with us along with their pet labaradors which were so friendly and cuddly(thats surely a plus with me :)!)
Coming to the food, service is terribly slow as it is definitely fine dining but I must say very very raw food!I can handle probably a starter that was raw but course after course was all raw food and since I am a veggie,after a point I felt like a deer!There were 5 courses in all and it took a good 3 hours for all the courses to be served and about Rs.3000 off our wallets for 2 people.All in all I wouldnt go here for the food but for a quiet evening, its a great place to be!
Feb 28, 2007
For romance and memories
There are those usual restaurants where you go on the spur of the moment and then there are those like Grasshopper which are reserved for those really special occasions that require thought and planning. All I can say is that you will not be disappointed.
Grasshopper is housed in a beautiful farmhouse that combines a chic boutique with a fabulous European restaurant. It is located off Bannerghatta road, beyond IIM and Meenakshi Temple but needless to say, this off-beat location adds to the charm of being in a place far from all the madness and traffic. The minute you reach Grasshopper, you can feel the peace and quite.
You enter through the boutique which has all the charm of a Greenwich Village store a painted red door, exposed cement blocks, and lovely designer clothes and jewellery. I could not take my eyes off a ruffled, bohemian black dress it looked perfect, and pair of red sandals but all the stuff comes at a pretty steep (I am sure, very well-deserved) price. Jazz music plays in the background.
The outdoor dining area is situated amidst a lovely garden and accommodates about thirty people. You need to reserve a day in advance and there is no fixed menu the chef cooks up a seven-course spread so, when you get there, you dont have to take the trouble of ordering; each course appears in front of you. Do declare your preference regarding vegetarian, non-vegetarian, red meat and fish when you reserve. Of course, you have to trust the chef but I can assure you he knows his job and it shows the food is made from the freshest ingredients and tastes divine.
Elegant fresh flowers decorate the trendy circular tables (the furniture looks like it is from The Design Store) and if you are there for dinner, candlelight adds to the warmth and romance. There is a menu for drinks a select choice of white and red wines, and some other beverages. We selected the ginger lime vodka and it was absolutely perfect tangy, with just a hint of ginger. Then the meal began course after course of delicious food olive and mushroom crostini, figs and goat cheese with argula, a salad of the most luscious pears, walnuts and lettuce with parmesan cheese, poached seabass in lemon and tender veal with a side of perfectly cooked vegetables; and all this with a side of freshly baked bread. For dessert, we tried the chocolate truffle with kiwi and the fig and almond ice-cream both winners.
I went there for dinner - it was superb but I have a feeling that lunch in that gorgeous garden will be even better. Prices are a bit steep Rs.1000 per head, but the entire experience is well worth the cost. The place lets you savour your meal and the laidback, unhurried ambiance combined with the fabulous food allows you to linger and enjoy pleasant memories. Go there for the next celebratory occasion in your life or for a very romantic evening.