Back here after a long time. Let me start of again with another exotic restaurant that I came across.
Phobidden Fruit is a Vietnamese restaurant that I have been frequenting for some time now. It is on 12th Main, Indiranagar. This area is fast becoming a hot favorite for specialty restaurants with many new ones opening up every other week.
The restaurant itself is small, with two levels and a seating capacity of probably around 40-50 at a time, which means that you might be in for a wait on busy weekends. The ambiance is decent, with an open air feel (probably because of the two levels and the use of indoor plants AND the lack of AC?) and a dash of oriental decor. The sparse wooden seating adds to a feel of Far East street food. The lower level is a bit crowded, with lesser number of tables. The upper level accessed via a winding staircase that is somewhat small for a tall guy. There are a couple of sunken booths here for a party seating, which offers some privacy for a group.
As the name indicates, Pho (Noodle Soup) is a specialty there. Apart from that the cuisine meanders from Vietnamese to the typical oriental fare that is found elsewhere and even some that are more European than Oriental. We sampled a starter that contained sauteed chicken and vegetables in a cabbage wrap. While the dish was delicious, it does not really stick to the oriental side of things. From a less puritanical view, they do have an interesting assortment of disher in the rice and noodles category. They also have a good starter called banh cuo, which is a Vietnamese version of momo's to put it simply (The fillings are different though the preparation is similar). One of my favorites was the Bun Bao soup that is a spicy, fiery, noodle soup, with beef. Though I have not really seen it featured in the other Vietnamese restaurants that I have visited so far, it is a good one to try out especially when you have a cold. It clears up your head pretty quickly, literally bringing tears to your eyes. Most of the soup noodles/ rice dishes are available in vegetable/chicken/beef, though Bun Bao is only available in beef. The Pho is above average (especially for that price) and the servings are generous. The additional plate of seasonings should be put into good use too. Unfortunately I never had the chance to have dessert there for two reasons - the selection doesn't look that inspiring and Corner House is a couple of minutes walk from there. :-)
Price-wise dinner for two could set you back around 1000, which is pretty decent for a specialty restaurant. You certainly won't have any complaints on the quantity and quality. Service is fast and they do let you customize your dish a bit if you ask them.
Phobidden Fruit is a Vietnamese restaurant that I have been frequenting for some time now. It is on 12th Main, Indiranagar. This area is fast becoming a hot favorite for specialty restaurants with many new ones opening up every other week.
The restaurant itself is small, with two levels and a seating capacity of probably around 40-50 at a time, which means that you might be in for a wait on busy weekends. The ambiance is decent, with an open air feel (probably because of the two levels and the use of indoor plants AND the lack of AC?) and a dash of oriental decor. The sparse wooden seating adds to a feel of Far East street food. The lower level is a bit crowded, with lesser number of tables. The upper level accessed via a winding staircase that is somewhat small for a tall guy. There are a couple of sunken booths here for a party seating, which offers some privacy for a group.
As the name indicates, Pho (Noodle Soup) is a specialty there. Apart from that the cuisine meanders from Vietnamese to the typical oriental fare that is found elsewhere and even some that are more European than Oriental. We sampled a starter that contained sauteed chicken and vegetables in a cabbage wrap. While the dish was delicious, it does not really stick to the oriental side of things. From a less puritanical view, they do have an interesting assortment of disher in the rice and noodles category. They also have a good starter called banh cuo, which is a Vietnamese version of momo's to put it simply (The fillings are different though the preparation is similar). One of my favorites was the Bun Bao soup that is a spicy, fiery, noodle soup, with beef. Though I have not really seen it featured in the other Vietnamese restaurants that I have visited so far, it is a good one to try out especially when you have a cold. It clears up your head pretty quickly, literally bringing tears to your eyes. Most of the soup noodles/ rice dishes are available in vegetable/chicken/beef, though Bun Bao is only available in beef. The Pho is above average (especially for that price) and the servings are generous. The additional plate of seasonings should be put into good use too. Unfortunately I never had the chance to have dessert there for two reasons - the selection doesn't look that inspiring and Corner House is a couple of minutes walk from there. :-)
Price-wise dinner for two could set you back around 1000, which is pretty decent for a specialty restaurant. You certainly won't have any complaints on the quantity and quality. Service is fast and they do let you customize your dish a bit if you ask them.
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