I was
scrounging for recommendations for a pre-wedding lunch and EVERYONE said I must try N Grill. So I did.
LOOKS LIKE
My compliments to the interior designer.
The interiors are an exciting melding of high ceiling-ed, chandeliered
warehouse chic with well chosen dabs of warm wood accents to keep things cosy.
The table placement is generous giving each table enough room to spread out
comfortably. The outdoor area is a highlight with lots of green and unexpected South
east Asian statue figures is uber zen stylish.
The greatest accomplishment of this designer is exercising
restraint in embellishment to allow this restaurant to do triple duty as bar,
brunch spot and party venue.
TASTES LIKE
Unfortunately this restraint doesn’t translate to the
menu which is a mish mash of cuisines. Gnocchi, risottos, grills, salads, south
east Asian tidbits and even a New Orleans Blackened Fish compete for your
attention. Due to the nature of our experience we didn’t end up ordering main
course but the Figs and Cheese (Wine Soaked
Dried Figs tossed with Pesto Marinated Buffalo Mozzarella) was to die for.
A dainty, pretty bite sized appetizer.
We paired these with refreshing Tender Coconut Martinis, light and adorably contained in a coconut.
I wish our meal had ended here though. The subsequent Caprioska was pale and lusterless as were the Chilli and Lychee Martinis.
The rest of our time was an unfortunate, antagonistic
tango where we ordered things, were disappointed, returned whatever it was and
got a replacement which we were too tired to complain about.
We asked for a Mezze
Platter (Pita, Hummus, Baba Ganoush,
Cucumber Garlic Yogurt, Falafel and Roasted Peppers) thinking our more
adventurous choices might be the problem and a safer option might pan out. This
strategy did not work either. The mezze was the most mediocre I have ever had.
Dry store bought pita with not enough hummus and a collection of insipid dips.
We didn’t have the heart to try again with a main
course so we shifted to dessert. The Tres
Leche (Angel Food Cake with Three Milk and Hazelnut Sauce) was sponge cake
in sweet milk with Nutella. The Trio of Brulee was so awful it (also) had to be
sent back – crusty, dry, bitter and chemically tasting this was an unacceptable
offering from a restaurant of this kind. As my boss once said there has to be a
standard you can’t let yourself fall below. NA Grill you’re better than this.
The tango started again and our Trio of Brulee was
replaced with a Pannacotta with Berry Coulee, clearly a star dessert, we saw
many other tables ordering it. Skimpy with the coulee and too sweet for my
taste but the Pannacotta did come in a sunshine golden cage of spun sugar that
was a nice touch.
FEELS LIKE
The staff was very helpful and duly apologetic about
the disasters the kitchen and bar were so regularly churning out but without support from the kitchen, no amount of niceness from the staff is going to help keep the place afloat.
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Should you go: For the prettiness, the celeb spotting or a
first date when you know you won’t be eating much.
Vegetarian Options: Yes
Liquor License: Yes
Smoking Area: Yes
Address: 788, Road 36, Near Croma, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad
Phone: 040 64644141, 040 64644242
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