Oriental Paradise
A panoramic view of the Defence Colony market is a treat for the connoisseur's eyes. There are restaurants he wants to enter in every direction. Since our connoisseur is into Oriental fare, he decides to walk into Aka Saka. He falls in love with the interior as soon as he lays his eyes on it. The place is ornately decorated and dimly lit by paper lanterns, and he slumps into a chair, only to be presented with a menu which seems never-ending. The menu covers three cuisines - Chinese, Japanese and Thai - and our friend places a large order. The steward serves him his chilled beer soon after he places his order, and life is good. The Talu Mein Soup arrives - and he licks his bowl clean. It has the right balance of herbs and broth and the noodles are a perfect textural addition. The Crispy Pork is a bit of a letdown to him, as he finds the seasoning a bit insufficient. He moves on to the main course, where he is served an over-generous helping of Fried Rice, Pork in Kung Pao Sauce, and Chicken in Thai Red Curry. The Pork satiates his carnivorous taste buds - the meat is charred to perfection. It is crispy on the outside and yet the meat inside offers no resistance. The Red Curry is just as amazing - the smoothness of the curry acts as a buffer to the spiciness and a mouthful feels like crests and troughs of goodness on the tongue. His hunger satisfied, the connoisseur leaves the restaurant with a lighter heart and a heavier stomach - pleased to have added to his list of favourite restaurants.
Ambience ★★★★
Service ★★★
Presentation ★★★★
Taste ★★★★
Service ★★★
Presentation ★★★★
Taste ★★★★
(Reviewed by Anubhab Dasgupta)
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