Independence Brewing Company has recently introduced a new menu. This menu consists some beautiful cocktails and super delicious starters and mains. This entire menu which has Indian as well as continental preparations is a must try. FoodProwl team was invited here for a food tasting.
Cocktails: We were served some amazing fruity cocktails.
Ouzo Effect was the best among all those cocktails. This one had Jim Beam, Sambuca, Fresh apple, mint and lime with lots of crushed ice. Lono’s Makahiki was the second best. It had Bacardi, Old Monk, Cinnamon, Kiwi crush, fresh apple, mint and soda. The Beetroot Project which had Eristoff, Beetroot Juice, Kokum crush, Worcestershire sauce, tobacco and smokey and sinful torched bacon put on top. Really interesting. Blushing Lady had Smirnoff orange, captain morgan, cranberry juice, orange bitters and egg white. Black Hole was made up of Bacardi, Agave Nectar, activated charcoal, fresh pineapple and lime.
Food:
Starters:
There was not a single starter that I can say can be given a miss. Those were simply superb.
Gunpowder Button Idli: Small idlis fried in ghee with gunpowder, curry leaves and red chilies. Served with a spicy coconut chutney. All vegetarians are sure to love this one.
Stir Fried Chicken Liver in Green Masala: Chicken liver in smooth and spicy green masala. If you are not a liver lover, this dish might get you started liking it.
Bohri Style Smoked Mutton Kheema Samosas: Star the meal. Superbly flavored Mutton kheema in a coating which was crispy from outside and just soft inside. Served with pudina chutney, these golden fried samosas were not oily at all. I am still drooling over these.
Chicken and Prawns Dumplings in Sichuan Chilly Sauce: The sauce was super spicy and perfectly complimented dumplings.
Pulled Pork Tacos: I got to taste soft shell tacos after edges. Shredded pork was juicy and nicely spiced. Make sure you eat these tacos as soon as served as the juices from meat might make the soft tortillas soggy. Do try it with salsa served in side.
Masala Fry Calamari: A nice appetizer to go with your drinks.
Dry Rub Cajun Wings: The coating on these wings was dry but flavorful.
Salads-
Quinoa and Soba Noodle Salads: These healthy salads were looking nice. Nice presentation and good portion size.
Mains:
Grilled Fish Burger: 3 thin fillets of Bhetki grilled and put between slightly toasted buns with lettuce, onions and lots of tartar sauce. It was served with house salad, house fries and lots of tartar sauce on the side. An unconventional but tasty burger.
Achari Paneer Sandwich: It looked good but I found it little salty. It was again served with house salad, house fries on the side.
Four Cheese Pizza: A thin base spread with a tomato sauce and topped with lots of cheese. A simple pizza which had 4 types of cheeses. One of them was blue cheese which gave it a distinctive taste. Do give this one a try for it’s blue cheese flavor.
Spaghetti Carbonara Pasta: Outstanding pasta. Al Dante spaghetti tossed in a cheese sauce of coating consistency with hearty portion of bacon bits. It is served with garlic bread.
Soya Pork Chilly Chops: Pork chops in a delightful soya-based sauce. Pork was perfectly cooked and falling off bones. Pork lovers, this one is surely for you.
Independence Butter Chicken: Tandoori boneless chicken chunks in tangy tomato-based gravy with lot of cream giving it a nice thick texture. Served with parathas. Loved this Indian main course.
Classic Lamb Stew: Tender lamb in tangy sauce having fresh vegetables. served with a potato mash.
Nasi Goreng: Beautifully presented rice dish with chicken satay and egg.
Desserts:
We had Coffee and Coconut Pudding and Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate Tart for desserts both were good. Chocolate souffle is anyway our all time favorite here.
PC: Anupam Potdar
As I said earlier, this entire menu is a must try. Please do visit this place. You won’t be disappointed at all.
Rating: 4.5/5
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