Restaurant Review | Incognito | Baner Balewadi Link Road | Balewadi

Restaurant Review | Incognito | Balewadi | Pune

Recently I heard from many people, especially foodies that ‘Baner is going to be the next big hub of Pune after Koregaon Park’. As I live nearby I keep searching for new food joints in Baner area and after making few rounds from Baner to Balewadi I realized there are actually plenty of food joints but not many good restaurants. So I used to wonder where these people visit and why I can’t find such places!

Luckily one or two weeks back I came to know from another foodie friend that my beloved Incognito has opened their second branch and that is also in Balewadi. My players are answered, finally!!!

Ambiance:

I’m pretty regular to their original branch in the phoenix city mall and I keep visiting the place just for the sake of good food with classic ambiance. This new Balewadi outlet is nothing less than that one if not more. In fact I personally liked this outlet more. The place is calm and peaceful, less crowded (as it has just opened) and best thing is the view from the window. We hardly get to see a landscape from any eatery in Pune. So it is definitely a plus for me. One and only disturbing thing is the place and surrounding is full of flies, no idea why!

Food:

Beverages

No liquor or alcoholic drinks as they’ve not started serving yet. Mocktails are same as phoenix city mall though I dint try one here. Please do start pouring cocktails and alcohol ASAP. Its hot summer days here and we need them now!

Phuket Style Fried Chicken

Breaded and deep fried chicken strips were served with spicy peanut relish. Crunchy breadcrumb coat was well seasoned with juicy chicken tender inside. And the creamy peanut sauce is salty, spicy which tasted so good with the crispy chicken pieces. But the serving size is too little for two; may be it is good to go as single serving.

Hot Thai Beef Chilly

Personally I love spicy beef chili fry but never tried with Asian flavor before. So I was kind of keen to taste this once I checked the item name on the table. Yes, it is not their permanent item; you can find it out on the menu card they’ve provided on your table. This beef chilly is mildly spicy, saucy with loads of peppers and onion. Thin strips of beef were finely cooked and very well balanced sauce was delicious; not too spicy not too sour but a harmony of Asian flavors. Don’t miss this if you are a beef lover.

Classic Moroccan Chermoula Grilled Prawn

Chermoula is a brilliant addition to the seafood in Moroccan cuisine. Incognito’s this mildly spicy marinade has loads of coriander leaves which cause the fresh green color. Chermoula soaked prawns were soft and cooked perfectly, not rubbery at all. Naan were served in strips which added an international touch to the whole dish. Pillowy naan was surprisingly soft which is hard to find in Pune’s any standard Indian restaurant. And the whole dish tasted great with the red pepper relish and green salad.

Service:

I guess staffs are new here as I noticed one of them was bit nervous though he was quick and polite. Only the Moroccan dish took little longer time than usual to arrive on the table and I’m assuming the three different preparations in the palate is the reason behind it.