Asado - Bandra's new haunt takes its name from a culinary cultural event that is popular both in Argentina and a number of South American countries. The word literally means roast or roasted, and if you are lucky to be a part of one while abroad, you can tuck into beef that's grilling slowly to perfection. Closer home though, Asado is focusing not only on grilled meats but also a mix of Latin American and Modern European delicacies. Here's an exclusive preview of some of the dishes on the menu.
Asado - Bandra's new haunt takes its name from a culinary cultural event that is popular both in Argentina and a number of South American countries. The word literally means roast or roasted, and if you are lucky to be a part of one while abroad, you can tuck into beef that's grilling slowly to perfection. Closer home though, Asado is focusing not only on grilled meats but also a mix of Latin American and Modern European delicacies. Here's an exclusive preview of some of the dishes on the menu.
Food
Love simple yet subtle flavours? Then the Cauliflower Pistachio and Gorgonzola Soup (Rs 325) will warm the cockles of your heart. The Gorgonzola perfectly complements the cauliflower, and we love the fact that there are no over-powering spices thrown in. The Mexican Seafood Soup (Rs 375) on the other hand is a striking contrast to the above. Prawns, squids and crabs, each with its own distinct flavour come together in unison in spicy broth that's ideal to keep you warm on a chilly winter night. The Grilled Seafood Salad (Rs 425) again was a refreshing light start to before the starters made it to our table. Prawns, lettuce, raw mango, sweet lime and beetroot came together in a tangy dressing that had us asking for more. For starters, we tried the Katafi Pastry Prawns with Creamy Ancho Corn Puree (Rs 475). The fried pastry was wrapped neatly with crispy fine noodles for that extra crunch. A great combination overall. The Cheese Jalapeno Dates and Sweet Potato empanada (Rs 350) however, was a letdown, as both the promised cheese and jalapeno marked their absence, a void that the sweetness of the dates could not fill. The second starter – the Argentenian Style Beef Empanada (Rs 375) was perfectly cooked and spiced. For the mains we tried The Fresh Artichoke and Lemon Mascarpone Rissotto (Rs 875) an interesting take on the popular Italian dish. The Caramelized Lemon Aglio Olio Penne (Rs 575) had too much going on. The taste of caramalized lemon was too overpowering and it had too many spices in it, something we don't normally associate with pasta. We wrapped up our meal with Churros with Chocolate Sauce (Rs 350), a perfect finish to our meal.
Ambience
Asado interiors are inviting. The space has been painted on to give you the look and feel of a quaint eatery on the streets of Latin America. It's casual chic meets fine dine.
Overall, it's a great place to catch up with friends, with an interesting mix of cuisines. We will be back to sample food cooked in two very different styles- one using the a lava stone grill and the other using the Sous Vide technique (whichinvolves cooking food in airtight plastic bags at a controlled temperature). Also, we were informed that Asado will be serving 20 different types of tequilla on the menu, giving us another reason to drop by.
AT: Asado, Monorama Chambers, Ground Floor, S V Road. Bandra West, next to Railway Colony, Bandra (W)
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