A treat for Veggies!

Mint Masala surprisingly has not been reviewed kindly here but my first visit to the restaurant at Bashyam Circle, Sadashiv Nagar, Bangalore left me wanting for more. I tried out their Weekday Vegetarian Lunch Buffet moderately priced at Rs.225/- net aur main ungliyaan chaatthe reh gaya...

It all started with a yummy Banana Shake and Talumein Soup. Aloo Bajji, Soya Bean fritters and Barbacued and spiced Paneer formed the starters. The Papdi Chaat was the major attraction at the Salad Bar along with the Customary Green Salad and yummy Tossed Salad. Dahi Vada was a tad too sweet (probably the weakest link on the spread) but was more than compensated by the presence of yummy Singapore Noodles and spicy Biriyani. The Bhindi- Aloo curry was sumptous and the Gobi- Mutter curry in rich Pudina gravy was new to me. The Fetuccine was average at best and the curd rice and mixed raitha were good.

Gulab Jamun, Rajbhog, Vannila Cake and yummy Ice cream were waiting for us at the dessert counter and we had a gala time binging on them with a generous dose of hot chocolate syrup all over them. The rotis and kulchas are provided at your table on request and the ambience and service are average.

I particularly liked the frames adorning the wall- with pepper, cloves, cinnamon and the like neatly arranged within the frame. The variety of saunf (after mint) provided eases you out after the heavy meal though Mint Masala can restrict the amount of rose essence that they add to your finger bowl- the strong aroma almost gives you a headache!

That said a sumptuous 100% vegetarian lunch spread at an economic price should be attractive enough for any veggie foodie and if you are attracted, dont hesitate to step in...