Fancy places need fancy décor. Right? Wrong. Sometimes, a place can be fancy without going overboard on the décor. Which is what I found interesting about Zing at The Metropolitan Hotel and Spa. Minimalistic chic is how Zing has been designed.
The outdoorsy feel comes from the swimming pool and the backyard of the hotel that it overlooks. While this isn't where you would want to come if you have a romantic lunch or dinner in mind, it is just perfect for lunch with the girlfriends over gossip and cocktails. I would give it a thumbs up for business meetings too. The menu is more cafe than fine dining, even though they have a good selection of champagnes, wines, single malts and scotch.
The food on offer is a global platter — so you find everything from Indian to southeast Asian, Continental and more. In mood for Continental? Order some Fish N Chips and Surf N Turf along with lamb chops. Care for Indonesian or Thai? Dig into Nasi Lemak with Bamboo steamed vegetables and Phad Thai. There is Italian too if you so fancy.
The star on the menu though, is German. The classic German dish, Curry Wurst, has thankfully not given an Indian makeover here and retains its juicy nature. German sausages, a dash of tomato to add a zing to it and potato salad, this one kind of takes the cake if you decide to stick to Continental. Pair it with a Jack and Coke or Jim Beam — it is filling enough to become one whole meal.
Not fond of whiskey? Grab a Qutub Chinar (tall vodka, rum with rose and lemon) or a Sharabi Gola (gin and sweet vermouth with orange juice) from the bar. They are just as nice. The selection of tea and coffee is also quite interesting.
Non vegetarians will relish this place because most of the items on the menu are all about meat. However, leaf eaters can try out the Khaw Suey (recipe left) or Cottege Cheese Brochettes among others.
I settled for some Butterfly prawns which are batter fried and served with sweet chilli and garlic sauce with a chilled beer. It was fried yes, (I wasn't technically thinking of diet) but not oily enough to make it unhealthy.
The Zing Club (available in both vegetarian and non vegetarian versions) is quite a meal in itself too. Meat eaters can choose between chicken, turkey and eggs.
The desserts section has the usual suspects like brownies and cheesecakes, with a twist (imagine Star anise stewed cherry cheesecake and Kahlua flavoured opera with truffle and butter cream). Be careful of the ice cream though, it is served so chilled that your teeth would freeze.
But go to Zing if you care for a simple, fuss-free meal.
DETAIL
At: Zing, The Metropolitan Hotel and Spa, Bangla Sahib Road
Timings: All Day
Phone: 4250 0200
Meal for Two: Rs 3,500 (Approx Without Alcohol)
The outdoorsy feel comes from the swimming pool and the backyard of the hotel that it overlooks. While this isn't where you would want to come if you have a romantic lunch or dinner in mind, it is just perfect for lunch with the girlfriends over gossip and cocktails. I would give it a thumbs up for business meetings too. The menu is more cafe than fine dining, even though they have a good selection of champagnes, wines, single malts and scotch.
The food on offer is a global platter — so you find everything from Indian to southeast Asian, Continental and more. In mood for Continental? Order some Fish N Chips and Surf N Turf along with lamb chops. Care for Indonesian or Thai? Dig into Nasi Lemak with Bamboo steamed vegetables and Phad Thai. There is Italian too if you so fancy.
The star on the menu though, is German. The classic German dish, Curry Wurst, has thankfully not given an Indian makeover here and retains its juicy nature. German sausages, a dash of tomato to add a zing to it and potato salad, this one kind of takes the cake if you decide to stick to Continental. Pair it with a Jack and Coke or Jim Beam — it is filling enough to become one whole meal.
Not fond of whiskey? Grab a Qutub Chinar (tall vodka, rum with rose and lemon) or a Sharabi Gola (gin and sweet vermouth with orange juice) from the bar. They are just as nice. The selection of tea and coffee is also quite interesting.
Non vegetarians will relish this place because most of the items on the menu are all about meat. However, leaf eaters can try out the Khaw Suey (recipe left) or Cottege Cheese Brochettes among others.
I settled for some Butterfly prawns which are batter fried and served with sweet chilli and garlic sauce with a chilled beer. It was fried yes, (I wasn't technically thinking of diet) but not oily enough to make it unhealthy.
The Zing Club (available in both vegetarian and non vegetarian versions) is quite a meal in itself too. Meat eaters can choose between chicken, turkey and eggs.
The desserts section has the usual suspects like brownies and cheesecakes, with a twist (imagine Star anise stewed cherry cheesecake and Kahlua flavoured opera with truffle and butter cream). Be careful of the ice cream though, it is served so chilled that your teeth would freeze.
But go to Zing if you care for a simple, fuss-free meal.
DETAIL
At: Zing, The Metropolitan Hotel and Spa, Bangla Sahib Road
Timings: All Day
Phone: 4250 0200
Meal for Two: Rs 3,500 (Approx Without Alcohol)