Modern Indian At Farzi Cafe...

Farzi Cafe is one of the pioneers when it comes to the world's perception of modern Indian cuisine. The brainchild of Zorawar Kalra, Farzi Cafe has left its mark on the culinary map of the globe with outlets across Dubai, London, and India - across Hyderabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Pune, and Mumbai.

With a flair for blending culinary expertise with modern aesthetics while abiding by cooking techniques, Farzi Cafe has managed to gain a thumbs up from critics and patrons alike. The newest Farzi Cafe outlet in Delhi has been established recently at WorldMark 3, Aerocity and I was keen to explore what new flavors Farzi had introduced Aerocity to.

Spread across two floors with chic interiors, natural lighting, outdoor seating, ambient music and a swanky bar to its credit, the ambiance at Farzi Aerocity scores brownie points.

The menu focuses on Modern Indian cuisine wherein there is a nice variety of dishes across the spectrum. The stewards are well-informed about all the preparations on the menu and service is quick.

Meals at Farzi Cafe are preceded by the amuse bouche - Dahi Shots served on a bed of fuming liquid nitrogen to act as a palate cleanser.

Begin the meal with the popular home-like Dal Chawal Arancini served on a bed of condiments and a rolled poppadom on top.

Follow it up with Masala Jackfruit Cigars that leave a tangy imprint on the palate served with mayo on the side in a Farzi Box.

Do not also miss the signature Tempura Fried Prawns topped with lemon chili foam, that is crispy yet smooth on the palate.

For a visit to the rustic local streets of Delhi whilst lounging at Farzi Cafe, try the Mini Raj Kachori that is a mouthful with its crispy okra salad on the side stealing the show.

From among the Kebabs, worth a mention are the melt-in-mouth Malai Badaam Broccoli with its creamy texture and crispy almond flakes and Achari Fish Tikka that is the perfect balance of firmness in layers yet smooth on the palate.

To go along with the appetizers is the signature mocktail at Farzi, Litchi Panna Desire. Given the summer vibes, the refreshing tanginess of mango is a win-win. An unpopular choice would be the Date Me, and as the name.

To mark the transition from Appetizers to Mains, Mango Sorbet is again served to refresh the palate.

Pizzas at Farzi Cafe are the classic thin-crust preparation and are a nice mix of crispy and cheesy, with that cheese pull forming for that insta-worthy capture.

Among the Mains, while Amritsari Chole with Puri puff reminds of the authentic Delhi-6 flavors, the Rajasthani Kadhi amped up with Ghee Pulao that has those long-grain rice and caramelized onions guarantee a gastronomical trip to the desert.

On the other hand, while Mushroom Do Pyaza served alongside Ajwain Parantha carries the subtleties of a home-cooked meal, the Summer Veg Kofta has a sweetened cardamom gravy served with Green Chili Parantha that balances the flavor profile well.

Desserts at Farzi Cafe are stellar, with Rasmalai Tres Leches being the showstopper of the meal as it is a layered dessert alternating between spongy Rasmalai and seasonal favorite Gajar Ka Halwa, and Lemon Tart which is a deconstructed version of the tangy dessert paired with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream topped with rainbow sprinkles.

The final sweet conclusion though comes in the form a refreshing Cotton Candy Pan Gujiya.

All in all, a meal at Farzi Cafe is a spectacle, both aesthetically and gastronomically. :)

Mango Mania At Farzi Cafe...

Summers are synonymous to the King of Fruits, i.e. Mangoes, and it comes as no surprises that many brands in the F&B space come up with seasonal menus celebrating the flavor and versatility of the fruit.

One such seasonal menu that is ongoing till this month's end and has been titled 'Mango Mania' is by Farzi Cafe across all its outlets.

I had planned a visit to Farzi Cafe last month, at the beginning of the festival to relish the mango oriented delicacies that they had to offer under the umbrella of the Mango Mania Festival.

As mango is a favorite for many including myself, I decided to figure out the variations that mango has been put through for the ongoing festival at Farzi.

Here's some of the 'mangolicious' delicacies you could choose to treat yourself to, the next time you visit Farzi Cafe.

Appetizers: 

Roasted Fish Tacos with Shredded Greens and Mango Salsa had an aesthetic presentation complete with pomegranate and microgreen garnish. One of the great dishes that we had.

Raw Mango and Mushroom Kulchas were the right kind of crisp on the outside and melt-in-mouth on the inside.

Tandoori River Sole had a unique flavor working in its favor, as the chargrilled fish was served alongside raw mango dip and Popped Amaranth grain.

Spiced Chicken Balls had the most aesthetic presentation on that platter coupled with a pleasant lingering taste on the palate.

Green Mango and Raw Papaya Salad was served with a dash of tamarind and garnish of peanuts.

Ginger and Aam Papad Prawns made for an interesting pair of core ingredients, and that made the dish turn out well.

Main Course: 

Both the dishes were prepared in a fantastic manner.

Andhra Fish Curry, Raw Mango and Steamed Rice

Pan Tossed Aubergines and Asparagus, Cherry Tomatoes and Mango Masala

Desserts: 

As always, Farzi wins it with their wonderful desserts that are a gift for the eyes as well as for the appetite. 

Vanilla Pod Cheese Cake served along with Aam Ras 

Mango & White Chocolate Popsicle 

All in all, I'm quite impressed by the way the Mango Mania Festival at Farzi Cafe panned out for me and am surely going to go back for my favorites once before the festival closes. :)