Az Bar by blueFROG offers real value for money
The Sunday brunch at Az Bar by blueFROG, Delhi, is real value for money and a great way to bond with the family.
The family is desperate to monopolise you on a Sunday and what better way to spend the first half of the day with them than by going for a brunch? The Az Bar by blueFROG Sunday brunch comes to Delhi after a long wait and has a tough act to live up to, given the fact that the Mumbai brunch is so sought after and well established. Located in a courtyard with a fine terrace and indoor seating as well, the mood is relaxed and non-uppity and perfect for unwinding after a hectic week at work.
The brunch with alcohol includes a couple of fun cocktails and a selection of wines, beers and other spirits. Not a very large list but sufficient to see you through the afternoon. Begin with the tapas which are laid out buffet-style indoors. There are a variety of salads that are exceptional. The corn and water chestnut salad was a cracker as was the sweet pork and pineapple salad.
You also have the staples like a tomatomozzarella, a couscous salad and an interesting rocket and orange combine that hit the spot. The best thing about the buffet menu is the variety of pork and beef tapas. In a city where hardly anyone serves beef, this is a welcome change. Give the mushroom pate a go as well; it has that delicious creaminess associated with foie gras and is absolutely addictive.
If you arrive for the brunch closer to breakfast, opt for the eggs Benedict which is a classic; the chef does quite a good rendition of this. Interestingly of the four mains, three are vegetarian options of which the mushroom risotto is a good bet. The grills though were a disappointment.
The dishes lacked colour, flavour and looked terribly uninspiring. The prawns were chewy but the pork, doused generously with bbq sauce was decent. End the meal at the dessert buffet. Like most dessert buffets, this one too had a 'mass produced' feel and most of the dishes bordered on average. The chocolate pudding is the only one really worth mentioning.
Having said that, the live music, fantastic location and reasonably priced brunch make it a real steal. Though the mains need sprucing, I would recommend tucking into the tapas with gusto. For those who like a few drinks in the sun, non-fussy food and laidback atmosphere, this is just the place.
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miniFROG pizza
Mushroom Risotto
Meal for two (with alcohol) Rs 3,600....(+91) 11 30800300
You also have the staples like a tomatomozzarella, a couscous salad and an interesting rocket and orange combine that hit the spot. The best thing about the buffet menu is the variety of pork and beef tapas. In a city where hardly anyone serves beef, this is a welcome change. Give the mushroom pate a go as well; it has that delicious creaminess associated with foie gras and is absolutely addictive.
If you arrive for the brunch closer to breakfast, opt for the eggs Benedict which is a classic; the chef does quite a good rendition of this. Interestingly of the four mains, three are vegetarian options of which the mushroom risotto is a good bet. The grills though were a disappointment.
Having said that, the live music, fantastic location and reasonably priced brunch make it a real steal. Though the mains need sprucing, I would recommend tucking into the tapas with gusto. For those who like a few drinks in the sun, non-fussy food and laidback atmosphere, this is just the place.
BT MORE RECOMMENDS
miniFROG pizza
Mushroom Risotto
Meal for two (with alcohol) Rs 3,600....(+91) 11 30800300
