Brunch
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Koramangala
Sunday Brunch at the Hilton
Friday, February 10, 2017ruthdsouzap
If it’s a Sunday, it’s usually
brunch and if you choose to head out for it, then nothing can be more beckoning
than a poolside brunch. Hilton at the Embassy Golf Links introduces its
poolside Sunday brunch at the Ministry of Food and it will take you a good part
of your Sunday to get through it.
The brunch has quite a large
spread, split between the poolside and Salt Grill as well as Ministry of Food. Settle
down under one of the large umbrellas by the pool or dive straight in before
you head to the tables and begin nursing your cocktail. Or you could choose to
sit inside, in air conditioned settings.
The pool that really beckons
With a buffet set up right next to it! Perfect beginning to a Sunday
The bar whips up most of the classics
and we nursed a Cosmopolitan, a Mojito, following which we customized our
drinks and the bartender sportingly whipped it all up. A tad bit slow with the
drinks coming to the table, but then a full house and the demand for the good
drinks can tend to back things up a bit.
A view of the bar that was going full steam ahead
The first round of drinks that hit our table
The cheese and crackers
counter brings on the whole shebang and you can choose from a range of hard to soft
cheeses and everything in between. A choice of breads, crackers, dry fruits and
nuts and some grapes help you make up an enviable platter to sip on with your
sangria.
Everything Cheesy About This!
The grills offer a range of
meats with accompanying sauces and vegetables. What stood tall was the chicken
quiche, the roast chicken and the grilled pork. The spinach and corn tarts were
great as well. There is a vast selection of Indian starters, which will be
brought to your table on request. So from tandoori fish to vegetable kebabs, and
a range of meat starters you can be sure of something to nibble on all through
the afternoon.
One view of the grill station
The pasta station gives you
the usual options of white and red sauces with a choice of short-cut pastas.
The station is a vegetarian one primarily, but we asked for bacon to be added
and were obliged. The decorative colored spaghetti on display makes this
station something you spot right at the beginning.
I just loved this display. Too bad it was not for plating!
In between the eating,
drinking and merry-making you will be regaled by a magician who makes the
rounds. You also have a lovely duo belting out what are now classics for my
generation! Also present is a tarot card reader who can be frighteningly
accurate, or was that just the cards I happened to pick!
Don’t forget to explore the
spread set up on the inside. A collection of interesting cold cuts and salads
greets you first. The octopus salad was my pick as were the cuts. Don’t be
surprised when you see thick test tubes of watermelon gazpacho, which do need a
good shake before you down them. You then have the Asian and Indian sections to
browse through and do not miss the sizzling tava vegetables being made live. Try
the Khow Suey – there is a very generous hand with the galangal, lemon grass
and the coconut milk, making this a grand gravy. The lamb biryani too is light
on the spices, yet very flavorful. There is a chaat counter too, if you want
some of that roadside goodness too! Take a look at the pictures... sometimes that's all you need to tell a delicious story.
What you must not miss at this
spread is the watermelon jello shots doing the rounds – potent and delicious
these work perfect in between drinks. Not to mention the trays of shots that
are taken around as well.
The potently delicious jello shots!
The assorted shots doing the rounds
Desserts occupy a good amount of space and besides the plated sets is the nitrogen ice cream counter as well as the live jalebi and rabdi counter that will have many a happy soul at them.
Young guests are well entertained at a kiddie corner with staff looking after the younger ones. Older kids have a foosball table at their level, a library of books and board games as well. The children’s buffet has kiddie favorites.
Ministry of Food,
Hilton, Embassy Golf Links Business Park, Domlur
12.30pm to 4pm
Alcoholic Brunch: INR 1999 ++
Non-alcoholic Brunch: INR 1499 ++
Kids Brunch (5-12 yrs): INR 749 ++
