AKA

I'd never heard of AKA and came across this through zomato while browsing for a brunch venue. Located opposite the Nehru planetarium AKA is clearly a SoBo restaurant that serves classic continental cuisine. 

The large mirrors make the place look spacious while the bright, geometric patterned upholstery matches with the walls, giving the eatery an elegant vibe. It is brightly lit up and the varied colours in the décor, make it feel fun and vibrant.

I opted for the Chandon Sunday Brunch and it was quite a healthy treat. The Tapas & Salad spread as well as the Cheese & Charcuterie platter was superb and each one had its unique ingredients and flavours. 

 Watermelon Goast Cheese Olive Dust

 Beet & Ranch Salad

Chives Cream Cheese Blinis With Balsamic Pearls

The Hickory Flavoured Pumpkin Soup was creamy and mildly flavoured and a true healthy treat.

Blueberry Pancake with fresh cream which was freshly made and delicious. 

Among the appetizers I had the Spicy Fish Slivers and 

Pesto Chicken Skewers although they weren't much of a hit at my table.

Moving on to entrées, the Aglio Olio Capellini Verde was okay but slightly bland on the palate. 

The Barrel Chicken with lyonnaise potatoes and pepper infused jus was tender and succulent.  

Seared Filet Mignon with garlic mash and sautéed greens was delectable, with the meat being perfectly well done (upon request) and flavoursome.

There were a variety of desserts though the Chocolate Eclair overshadowed all others. Above all the serving staff as well as the restaurant manager are exceptionally attentive and on their toes catering to every table. Great job!!

Mockingbird Cafe and Bar

Mockingbird Cafe and Bar a literary book themed restaurant that is warmly lit, quiet and cozy.  The menu is not as inspiring as their taste in books. It offers a mix of European, Indian and Thai dishes though it’s also got stone-baked pizzas, sandwiches including a breakfast menu.

The walls are painted with quotes from novels and decorated with Hollywood movie posters. 

Fresh, moist and delicious Chocolate Chip Pancake , served with honey and maple syrup.

The Hazelnut Mousse is incredibly sinful so much that I polished it off in no time.

The seating is mostly made up of a series of high bar stools along with a few tables for larger groups, bean bags and a private attic seating that overlooks the entire restaurant. They have styled the place to appeal to book lovers and pop enthusiasts, giving it a youthful vibe.