What do you do
when you land in Chennai, and check-into a hotel - yeah, I know most will say
relax -- but what I say is FOOOOOD. And seriously, it doesn't matter
that I have, most of the times, have already had a snack and plane food.
So, this time, while checking in when the person presented me with a 15% discount for Azulia, I was like – really, a Mediterranean restaurant in Chennai hotel – with a 15% discount – how inviting that could be?
So, this time, while checking in when the person presented me with a 15% discount for Azulia, I was like – really, a Mediterranean restaurant in Chennai hotel – with a 15% discount – how inviting that could be?
So – I make a
stop at Azulia – with an intention of having a sandwich and sleep. And I
promise that was the intention, till I entered. Azulia has a very romantic
setting with the escort dressed in a red fancy outfit. She hands me what looks like a perfect Coffee
Book table, and I was like – wow.
So, I start
flipping the book, and realize that it is “the Menu”. It was very intelligently
laid out menu – with a number of dishes that can be overwhelming. However, each chapter is dedicated to a country in the Mediterranean region – briefly talking
about the region, and then type of cuisine – and then the dishes. So – clearly,
I was all settled in, and the sandwich thought was clearly out of the door.
I started with
Patata Harra – Lebanese spiced potatoes. These were fried potatoes with
herbs. It was definitely one of the bestest best fried potatoes with subtle
flavors, very finely chopped and fried red peppers, nice herbs and spices –
and a very crunchy taste.
They were something that one person could polish off in a few seconds.
They asked me if I needed an Apron before I start eating -
Then, to wash the
herb taste, they serve basil sorbet -- very
sweet for my taste, and strong – but OK. That was the only thing – by the way –
that I did not polish off.
And now came the
main course Pasta Verduras. I had requested a lot of vegetables with this
Pasta, and I was pleasantly surprised that they did adhere to the request.
Thought the Pasta did not look as good, but taste – that was definitely yawesome–
and the best was hidden vegetables ;). The spices, the mix, Pasta – everything was
nearly perfect.
Now – with my denims already bursting at
seams, the head chef came and convinced me for a “light” desert – Fruit Romanoff
– finely chopped fruits, in Grand Mariner, almond flakes and vanilla ice-cream.
Now, that was something “to –die-for”. It was amazing, and one of the best that
I had ever across the world.
All –in –all – it
was a very fine restaurant, yummiest food, amazing, pleasant service, and super
expensive food… but some place, where I can eat again, and again and again!!
