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- 7 Reviews
- 1 First to review
- Been to 7 Places
- Burrping since Feb 18, 2007
- Burrping fromKoramangala, Bangalore
Reviews by smallsquirrel
Sep 07, 2007
Asha Plaza, 80 ft Road - 100 ft Road junction, 4th Block, Koramangala, Bangalore
Rated: Excellent
grazie mille, via milano!
All I can say is that I never felt so lucky to live so close to a restaurant! I am Italian, and so I am naturally difficult to please when it comes to Italian cuisine.
Via Milano is amazing!!!!!
First of all the decor and the service is impeccable. I went with my parents, my husband and our infant daughter. The staff did their best to seat us away from tables that were smoking, and made sure to check on us frequently. When my dad's beer tasted off (it was oxidized) they replaced it immediately, no questions asked.
Starters... I had the salad with shrimp and avocado.. it was amazingly good, fresh and the presentation was great. My husband had the mixed green salad with goat cheese, and it too was perfect... the greens were fresh and crisp and the goat cheese was flavorful.
Main courses... I had the ravioli, which are usually not my favorite but I wanted something light. These were lovely pillows of delicately flavored spinach and ricotta accompanied by a light tomato sauce. they were satisfying and tasted good. My husband really enjoyed his pasta with grilled vegetables, and my father had chicken saltimbocca, which he devoured happily.
The menu also boasts a number of meats, risotto, and pizzas... something for everyone's palate.
For dessert we had the semifreddo, and it was spectacular... nutty and served with a delicious chocolate sauce, the likes of which I have never had in India.
After dinner we talked a bit with the chef.. he is indeed from Italy... Friuli, to be exact... and we really enjoyed talking to him. He's a nice guy with a real passion for what he does.
Prices were reasonable... the salads/pastas were in the rs. 220 range, meats were priced just a bit higher. They also have a full service bar. For your money, I would rate Via Milano a notch above Fiorano, as it is a bit less expensive and the food is more flavorful than I have experienced at Fiorano of late.
Jul 01, 2007
No. 30, 80 Ft Road, 4th Block, Koramanagala, Bangalore
Rated: Average
uneven food quality, nice atmosphere
The first time I went to Umerkot about a year ago, I was bowled over. Every dish we ordered was impeccable.. the kebabs, the dum aloo, the lotus seeds, the biryani. All 4 of us that went were very impressed with the quality of the dishes, the attentiveness of the service, the ambiance, etc.
My husband and I went back a couple month later and sat and scratched our heads. Nothing seemed the same. The food was passable but not delicious, even though we ordered a few of the same dishes. The kebabs were dry and not very flavorful. And the service was slow.
A few weeks later I went with a group of girlfriends, and we had mixed reviews. Some of the dishes were great! The kebabs were back to being juicy, but one of the veg entrees came to use stone cold and had to be sent back to the kitchen.
And just for the record... I totally disagree with what the previous poster has said. Food education or not, people know what is delicious to them. If it doesn't taste good, who cares if it follows tradition?
Jun 25, 2007
2nd Floor, 12 CMH Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore
Rated: Excellent
one of the few 5 star joints in b'lore
Madhu Menon takes his food seriously. You only have to talk to him once to realize that. And his restaurant, Shiok, reflects his amazing food knowledge and his commitment to providing an authentic pan-asian culinary experience to his customers.
You won't find any gobi manchurian at this restaurant (and don't bother to ask for it either unless you want a stern rebuke!). The menu proudly displays a huge variety of authentic Thai, Vietnamese, Malaysian, and Chinese dishes of all kinds. There are soups, noodle dishes, curries and satays galore. All the dishes have astounding individual flavor, which is amazing when you consider the hundred and some items available. There is fish, prawns, crab, chicken and beef dishes on offer in a number of styles. There are also a huge number of veg options. Veg food is not simply an after thought here.
Everything I have had at this place has been delicious. The Tom Yam soup is spicy spicy spicy with succulent chunks of chicken in a flavorful lemongrass and chili broth with mushrooms. Any fish choice is a delight... always fresh and flaky, never overcooked. I once brought friends here from Scotland and they declared the fish the best they ever tasted in their lives! Thai curries are rich and piquant, bursting with flavor, and pad thai is a lovely option for something a little lighter but still interesting to eat and full of flavor.
Pay attention to the cocktail menu, and be sure to ask if you don't see what you want. The bartenders are good at putting something together to suit your tastes. Desserts are also great here... I recently had a lovely one with fresh mango surrounded by fresh coconut cream topped with chopped mint. DELICIOUS.
Service is great... you will never be left wondering where your waiter ran off to. If anything, they are over-attentive... a rarity in India.
The bar area is a great place to meet up with friends and have a snack and a drink, and the dining room could accommodate larger parties if you call ahead. Similarly, the bar area can be reserved for large parties if you work with Madhu ahead of time. I hosted a reception there once, and it went perfectly... world-class service, food and attention.
May 30, 2007
Museum Road, Behind Museum Road Post Office, Next To Raheja Chambers, Shanthala Nagar, Bangalore
Rated: Good
meat, meat, meat!
As an expat, this is where I go when I want a good burger or a steak. I have tried just about every other place in the city, and no one does it like The Only Place.
The steaks are grilled and come out to order. When you tell them medium rare, it comes out that way. And the cuts are flavorful and generous. For anyone who has a taste for beef, this is the place you should head. I have not messed around with any of the creamy or cheesy or BBQ sauces. I am a steak purist... I stick with the Delmonico or the Chateaubriand and I have never been disappointed.
My husband, however, grimaces every time I say I want to go there. Why? Their veg options, which center mostly around pasta dishes, are not so hot. They use the same tomato sauce for all of them, which is insipidly sweet and drenches overcooked pasta. He's tried them all, and we have both found them all to be pretty bad. He usually sticks to the veg patty now, and that is a passable option. He does LOVE the stuffed mushroom starters, though, and I have to agree that they are nice... garlicky and not overcooked.
If you are an expat, do not be fooled when the menu tells you they have genuine NY style cheesecake. It is not. It is still that mousse-like concoction that is truly Indian and doesn't resemble NY cheesecake in the slightest. If they marketed it differently I might like it. The pies are OK.... some might love them. I, personally, like tart pies so these are too sweet for me. But I can see where others would find them nice.
If you are here during thanksgiving DO NOT miss their spread. They do a great job, with freshly carved turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, all kinds of veggies and rolls and salads. And the best part is they even have cranberry sauce, too!
May 30, 2007
#88 Industrial Layout, JNC Road, Koramangala, 5th Block, Bangalore
Rated: Good
fun place!
I was impressed by sheer size of Brewhaha... a large space with a lot of tables, beanbags, places to lounge... and nothing seemed crowded or hurried. A perfect place to go and hang out with friends for a relaxed time.
The coffee I had was good, and the service was great.. something not easy to find in Bangalore which is full of coffee houses with indifferent service and mediocre coffee.
The food that I had was typical coffee house style. Simple sandwiches and pastries. I was not impressed or disappointed by them... they seemed pretty standard to me, but definitely a step above, say, Coffee Day's soggy and tasteless offerings.
The one thing I think they can change is the airflow. It was brutally hot in there when I went. Maybe install some vents in the ceiling? Something?