FIRST IMPRESSIONS
A modern alfresco restaurant. I particularly liked how the deck and terrace
eating area had different furnishings from the main eating area. The soft lighting, and foliage gave the whole
place a romantic ambiance. However, I was
apprehensive as to how close the tables were. Imagining on a busy night one
would feel the close proximity of guests on the next tables infringing.
STAFF
All staff and chefs
were well-presented. Chefs all looked immaculate in their whites and hats.
Front of house looked dapper in either a white or blue shirt with black
trousers, until they turned around and I saw the stripes down their backs. This
made me smile, thinking how they looked like convicts.
Be it drink or food
waiters they were articulate in English as they were with their humour.
SERVICE
Raj welcomingly greeted
us at the entrance, showing us to a table on the terrace.
He introduced us to
our waiter Norman.
Norman was very
attentive and gracious. He was
professional in his duties, as well as relaxed and friendly in entering in
casual conversation and the odd bit of witticism which was great. Proving how comfortable
he was at his job and interacting with guests.
menus given and
asked if we would to order drinks.
Drinks served
quickly and efficiently by Raj the drinks waiter.
Complimentary poppadum’s
and coriander dip.
When ready to order
food Norman was there promptly, taking our order.
Asked how spicy Mr R
would like his chicken and how I would like my steak cooked,and then repeated
back the order.
I asked for salad
instead of rice, Norman said this was not a problem and when my meal arrived it
wasn’t.
While waiting for
food Norman came and asked if we needed more drinks.
Food arrived 25
minutes after ordering.
Table check on food,
and enquiring if we needed any more drinks.
HYGIENE
The restaurant, bar
and reception areas were spotless. Having an open kitchen that too was spick
and span, though I did doubt the position being right on the roadside and had
to consider how hygienic, environmentally that was with passing traffic fumes,
dust, passers-by peering over to main grill, or the cow that pooped on the
pavement!
Toilets – Well I
never got to experience those as both toilets had no light. There was a cleaner
outside who apologised that there were no lightbulbs but I could use the torch
on his phone.
FOOD
HALF TANDORRI CHCKEN SERVED WITH CHIPS AND SALAD RUPEES 270/ £3.34
/₽ 235.18 /€ 3.94 /$4.18
Good size portion of
chicken. Unquestionably half, with more meat than bone. Well cooked and med
spicy just as Mr R requested. Standard slaw, adequate amount of chips for the
price.
PEPPER STEAK- A TENEDER PIECE OF PURE BEEF FILLET GRILLED TO
PERFECTION SERVED WITH RICE, SAUTÉED VEG, CHIPS/JACKET POTATO/MASH AND PEPPER
SAUCE. RUPESS 410/£5.07 /₽357.13 /€5.98/$6.35
I
was very impressed to see the ticket on my steak saying what I ordered. Was my
steak med- rare? Oh yes, it was just as it said on the label. A tender, juicy
fillet.
Personally, I can’t understand
why restaurants serve rice and a choice of potato. In spite of this the salad I
ordered to replace the rice was actually a slaw but was fresh and full of flavour.
The sautéed veg certainly had not seen a frying pan least of all butter. They
had just been boiled and lacked taste by no seasoning. I have to say more raw
than al dente. As for the pepper sauce, where do I start? Basically it was
warmed milk with a bitter taste of corn flour that had not been allowed to cook
through. As for black pepper, well there was no peppercorns just a shaking of powdered pepper. I am sorry to say it was awful. My other criticism
would be mayo on the jacket potato. Not that I mind that, but not everyone
likes mayo, or they may have a dietary condition that they can’t eat eggs! Let’s
stick to what it should be a portion of butter on the side.
THE SCORES:
FIRST IMPRESSIONS 4/5
AMBIENCE 5/5
STAFF 5/5
SERVICE 5/5
HYGIENE Bar/ restaurant/reception 5/5 Wash rooms 0/5
FOOD
Chicken Tandoori 5/5 Steak 5/5 Pepper sauce 0/5 Salad 5/5 sautéed veg 1/5
OVERALL SCORE 3.64 Red Hot chillies
WOULD I GO AGAIN?
Yes, there were a few glitches with my meal, but I would
like to give Angaara the benefit of the doubt with a second visit.
ANGARRA GRILL &
BBQ at HOTEL SILVER SANDS SUNSHINE
Tel +91 832 664 7601
Website http://silversandshotels.com/
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