Burgundys At MRC

Burgundy was on my radar from the moment I heard of the names associated with it. After Tuscana and Kryptos, Burgundy was a long time coming. So we were invited over for lunch on Thursday, to get a feel of what this was all about. Frankly, for some odd reason, I had assumed that Burgundy was a Greek-Mediterranean joint, along the lines of Kryptos. But no, and I sure was surprised to know that it was Indian, Pan-Asian and European cuisine. What hits you first is the swankiness of the building it is located in. As I stepped into the plush lobby of the luxury "Somerset", I was guided promptly into Burgundy, which in itself looks hep n' tidy.

(Grilled Vegetable Pizza)

Vipin was kind enough to take time and join us; sharing with us valuable information about the restaurant, the kitchen, the food and the whole industry itself. We were offered soup, Roasted Garlic and Pumpkin and Chicken Tofu, both of which I passed, after seeing the large spread that cried out to us. I was delighted when the Pizza came. There were two types and both had quite a unique flavor which I had not tasted before. The crust was perfect and so was the oozing cheese. The Roast Chicken Pizza was a killer and I could swear that somewhere deep in between the crust, the cheese and the chicken, there was a Chinese flavor to it, in a good way though. I would normally pass on the Grilled Vegetable Pizza, but decided to try it, and no regrets. I wouldn't mind being veg for a few days if I could eat that throughout.

(Paneer Tikka)

The starters were Tandoori Vegetables, Paneer tikka, Chicken Tikka and Chicken Malai Tikka. The Malai tikka. The Malai Tikka was the pick of the lot, being juicy and full of subtle flavor, allowing it to almost melt in your mouth. The Chicken Tikka was leaning more towards the dry side and lacked the juiciness of the Malai Tikka. Now, Paneer is one dish that most chefs can screw up big time by overcooking it into a block of rubber. With that in mind I never considered the Paneer Tikka, until I noticed a few others pass their forks through it easier than a knife going through butter. It was soft, fluffy and cooked to perfection. One of the nicer Paneer Tikkas I have eaten.

(Pumpkin Salad)

(Shrimp Salad)

Since I am not a salad person, I didn't care much for the salad section, maybe except for the Shrimp Salad with a nice garlic based dressing. You can say that I fancied the Garlic dressing more then the shrimp itself. I must mention that there was also a Chat counter with the works, a counter for cold cuts, as well as a counter for dips such as Hummus, Baba Ganosh and few others. I really would have tried them if only I had more space in my tummy.

(Malabar Prawn)

One of the unique things I noticed, and later explained by Vipin was that almost all items were plated and served in smaller quantities. No large steel trays overflowing with food, but instead what you see are smaller quantities tastefully plated to grab your attention. I grabbed the Malabar Prawn, which was a let down for me. With seafood, especially prawn and calamari, there is a very thin line between under-cooking and over-cooking. The Prawns were quite dry and hard on the inside, making you not want to take another bite. There were however some excellent tasting Indian dishes. The Lamb Rogan Josh was to die for. It was one of the better ones I have eaten. That along with the Veg Biryani or even the soft Naan, was a killer combination, which is sure to leave you wanting another helping.

(Braised Fish in Vietnam Style)

The Vietnam Braised Fish was another unique try. You never know what taste is going to hit you until you bite into it. It had a very powerful ginger flavor, which was good and not overpowering enough to hide the flavor of the fish. It is served on a bed of fried rice noodles which adds the crunch to the whole experience. Worth a try. There were tons of vegetarian dishes which I skipped. On the Non-Veg side, I made sure I did not miss the Stir Fry Beef and the Beef Patties in Gravy, both of which were good, with the Stir Fry Beef being a notch ahead.

(Stuffed Chicken)

I save the best for last and for me, the best dish of the day was the Stuffed Chicken. I didn't quite get what the stuffing was, but it was quickly polished off. It is topped with a baby carrot that seemed to be glazed and roasted in honey, and all that served on a bed of caramelized sweet onions. I guarantee you that it will make you want to have one more.

(Banana Cake)

The dessert spread was average. Not the best I have had. Also having overeaten already, I decided to try the Banana Cake, Mango Mousse and the Malai Sandwich which was the winner in my books. One of the best Malai sweets I have eaten. The Black Forest Cake is passable and so was the Sacher tart. I don't think I could do justice to the Dessert menu, considering I was too full to try most of them.

Overall a good experience which I would surely recommend. Weekday Buffets are priced at 750 for Lunch and 975 for Dinner. Weeekends I was told it is 1200, but with a much larger spread. They also have an A La Carte if you prefer that. Burgundy is open all day and you can get any item on the menu, any time it is open.

Ambiance: 7/10

Taste: 7/10

Service: 9/10

Quantity: 7.5/10