Neatly tucked on 2nd Main
in Indiranagar is this restaurant which derives its name from an Anglo-Indian locality of Kolkata.
Needless to say, the cuisine on offer is Anglo-Indian and Park Street (the age
old restaurant street of Kolkata)-style Continental. Anglo-Indian fare is all
about fusion and with the interesting names, will appeal to the taste buds of
the experimental and the fun-loving. The red brick building also does justice
to the name since that is the typical kind of houses you find in Bow Barracks.
The interiors are also done up with red brick and painted plates as wall
hangings which give the place a warm and homely feel.
Once we entered, we were greeted warmly
and given a table of our choice. There are different floors for smoking and
non-smoking area, and we had chosen the former. For starters, we ordered Pork
Lasooni Kebab and Fish Cutlet accompanied with three Gingerade and one Virgin
Mojito. We did not have to wait too long before the food was served. Pork
Lasooni Kebab tastes like heaven with the right taste and texture and Pudina
Chutney to go with it. It is a must-have here and we order it everytime. Fish
Cutlet had three crispy cutlets with a filling of fish and cut into halves,
accompanied with a sweet chilly sauce. Both the drinks were good but I
preferred Virgin Mojito because of its strong refreshing mint flavor.
For main course, we ordered
a Rack of Lamb, Rib Eye Steak and two Fish with Peas Bon Femme. Rack of Lamb is
a dish of tender lamb chops with the right amount of spiciness balanced out
with mashed potato and boiled vegetables. However this might be a little
inconvenient to have in public because of the large number and size of bones in
it. Rib Eye Steak is made of beef meat taken from the rib, flavored with garlic
and served with mashed potato and boiled vegetables. Fish with Peas Bon Femme
is a grilled Bhekti dish spiced up with a lime and herb garlic butter sauce on
top served with boiled green peas. All the dishes were finger-licking good and the
quantity was perfect to leave just enough space in our tummies for some sweet endings.
We ordered a Lime and Honey Pannacotta and a Captain Morgan's Rich
Fruit Cake for desserts and the steward suggested a White Chocolate and Orange
Creme Brulee, which was the day's specialty. All the dishes were beautifully
served and delicious. The Pannacotta with a hint of lemon had a fresh taste and
the fruit cake just blew us away!
With the wholesome meal, our total bill
came to around Rs. 3,700 (for four), after a 15% discount on Amex card. I have
been to Bow Barracks several times and have always come out content and wanting
to go back again. So to sum it up, this is a must visit place if you want to
feel HAPPY after a good meal.
Ambience - 8/10
Staff - 9/10
Food Quality - 9/10
VFM - 7/10
Overall - 8.25/10
P.S. - Even though they have a bar, there is only wine on offer.
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