Sunday Brunches are fun. I always look forward to those. But when the venue for the Sunday Brunch is Hemant Oberoi at BKC Mumbai, naturally the excitement is doubled.
As always, I was ushered in by name, made to be seated comfortably on a table of my choice and minutes later, was presented the menu. Cold foods were laid out on the buffet, which we were taken through painstakingly, while the hot foods were to be served at the table. Some pampering this! The spread looked inviting, presented with care and alluring to the core. One was clearly spoilt for choice.
The red radish flowerpots were aesthetic to look at and equally delicate in their flavours. The soil made out of black olive dust and morrels took me by surprise. The avocado carpaccio was melt in the mouth and the fennel salmon boasted of distinct flavours. We were off to a good start.
Our thyme and broccoli cappuccino arrived. Subtle flavours and a creamy texture enveloped my taste buds. The tortilla pizza was a pleasant surprise. Crispy, crunchy and palate-pleasing. Alok, serving us, was articulate, well-informed and explained each dish with aplomb, making our culinary journey even more enjoyable.
The Har Go with mustard hollandaise was unique and the almost pillowy-soft har go just disappeared in a jiffy, as I relished the flavours on my palate. As if I was not already spellbound by these flavours, the ravioli parmigiana and the truffled scrambled eggs wowed my palate further.
The leisurely pace of the brunch, where each course was served with sufficient gap, allowing one to savour each morsel, was a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Seductively spiced dishes, crunchy salads, creamy ravioli, which enliven your taste buds. That’s not all. The interesting bespoke twists are enough to tempt you. Few places are better suited to a luxurious Sunday Brunch than Hemant Oberoi. After all it is not everyday that you get to taste the food cooked by the maestro himself.
At Rs 2950 plus taxes for this top-notch quality food and flavours, with a glass of beer, this one is no-to-be-missed.
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