Call it stereotypically girly, but Asian is my favourite cuisine, ever since I was a 3 year old child who had first Punjabi Chinese noodles from a food van at Defence Colony, Delhi.
I know the debate over Chinese authenticity in India
never ends, but c’mon, even butter chicken in Mumbai doesn’t taste like the one
in Chandigarh, so how can we eat the ‘authentic’ version of a cuisine, which
isn’t even ours?

The ambiance is that of a typically dim-lit, golden hued
five-star restaurant, beautifully flanked by an al fresco entrance and a live
kitchen for company. While the prices are obviously
steep since it’s a luxury property, they are competitive, and in the case of
some dishes, economical, compared to some stand-alone Oriental chains.
We weren’t served alcohol, so wouldn’t say anything
about their selection of wines or pairing with food. But between the vegetarian
me and my non-vegetarian partner, we liked their Hot ‘n’ Sour vegetarian soup
and Chicken Lemon Coriander soup, respectively. Since there is a live kitchen
and a teppanyaki station, we hope to
see a lot more action happening at that counter, when we visit next. What
bowled us over were their Wok Crisp Mixed Vegetables in Sichuan Sauce and Tempura
Fried prawns. For those who love to experiment, the basil chilli ice-cream is definitely worth a try!
Where- Ground level, Hotel Sahara Star, Domestic Airport, Santacruz East, Mumbai
Rating- 3.5
Cost for two- Rs 2500 (excluding alcohol)
Would we go back- When someone from Korea or Japan
visits, yes
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