The Retro Dining Experience @ Woodstok | Indiranagar | Bangalore
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| Chicken & Bacon Steak |
Recently we brought to you all an Italian food experience followed by our experience at a new & funky pub so, how about something retro this time?
We sincerely believe that in the hustle and bustle of our
daily lives, we need to give ourselves a break and indulge in something not
belonging to our super modern era! On the same line, our recent experience at
Woodstok Restro-Cafe, Indiranagar fits this description.
From the outside, the establishment is shaded with loads of
greenery all around and inside you can see a lot of “wood”. They have 2 floors of spacious seating arrangement. They have outdoor seating on
the top floor which also acts as the smoking area and it is a peaceful and
romantic setting. Apart from this, they have private dining spaces and food
which is guaranteed to make you crave for more.
We also noticed that they are probably the only
establishment apart from HRC in which video and audio are in full sync. An
added bonus is that there is a lot of ambient lighting which results in better
photographs and lesser artificiality.
Now coming down to the food:
We tried the Bacon Wrapped Prawns, Prawns Peri Peri and
Chicken Quesadillas for starters and their Blueberry Pancakes from their all
day breakfast menu first.
The Bacon Wrapped Prawns were the best we have had till date
and the reason behind this was that the entire body of the prawns were wrapped
rather than just a small portion. The good old smokiness of bacon coupled with
the prawns tasted magical. The bacon added a slight chewiness which added to
the experience.
The Peri Peri Prawns were equally amazing. They were spicy,
well done and the flavours went through. Not to mention the diced peppers along
with the prawns tasted phenomenal!
At this point we understood that they do not compromise on
quality as well as quantity.
The Blueberry Pancakes attracted our attention and we
decided to give them a try (and we are glad we did!). The pancakes had the
right texture and had decent quantity of blueberries in them. The blueberry jam
was also excellent and the pairing was perfect. The presentation was beautiful!
The Quesadillas were decent and not too spiked. Hence, it did not have a sharp taste and requires some tweaking. It was balanced
and had good quantity of chicken. A little bit more cheese would have helped.
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| Blueberry Pancake |
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| Bacon Wrapped Prawns |
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| Peri Peri Prawns |
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| Chicken Quesadillas |
For drinks: we tried the Red Wine Cooler which was chilled
and very appetizing and a white wine based cocktail which paired well with the
steaks and had a citrusy flavour. The Tropical Kiwi was very refreshing.
So now for the main course:
We tried a seafood chowder soup, the signature London House
Woodstok Grill and the Chicken & Bacon Steak.
If you guys visit, this soup is a must try! It was creamy,
mildly sweet and full of minced seafood: squid& prawns mostly. The aroma of
seafood and the creaminess did wonders.
The London House Woodstok Grill is a combination of all
types of grilled meat: beef, chicken, bacon and ham. The sizzling sound along
with the sight of so much meat will make any meat lover jump with joy! It was
served with stir fried vegetables and mashed potatoes. All the meats were
grilled to perfection. The bacon and the beef were particularly fabulous. The
ham tasted good with the sauce and the chicken was succulent and
self-sufficient. The mashed potatoes tasted good and along with the vegetables
acted as a palate cleanser.
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| Red Wine Cooler & Tropical Kiwi |
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| Seafood Chowder |
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| London House Woodstok Grill |
Lastly, the Chicken & Bacon steak was another meaty
delight. A large chunk of grilled chicken and a bed of bacon on top: now that’s
enough to make us happy for a week! The mashed potatoes and veggies were
standard but the sauce and the meats were perfectly done and a big thumbs up!
Since we are human, we were full after having all this and
only desserts left: The Blueberry Cheesecake and the Pineapple pastry.
The Cheesecake was soft as a pillow with a layer of
blueberries. It melted in the mouth and everything was perfect about it. It had
a white chocolate garnish all around so presentation and taste both were spot
on. The pineapple pastry was standard.
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| Blueberry Cheesecake |
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| Pineapple Pastry |
The experience was even better thanks to the warm reception
and company of Mrs Anitha Kariappa who manages the restaurant.
Thanks to her, we tried a hot and spicy Pandi Curry (Coorgi Style Pork Curry)
which was absolutely delicious and mouth-watering!
So, that’s all from our side.
Woodstok also has a provision for working professionals to
work in their restaurant on weekdays till 19:30. They provide high speed Wi-Fi and
charge INR 5k a month which is fully redeemable in F&B.
Leaving that aside, they provide great value for money as
both quality and quantity of their food is very impressive. This along with
groovy music, prompt service and a retro feel makes Woodstok a must try!
Do let us know about your experience, in case you visit. We
might revisit soon as we are already craving for their Bacon Wrapped Prawns.
We’ll be back soon with something interesting ;) (No hints!)
Till then—stay tuned and bon apetit!
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