Review: Just Bing'g'e - The extra g, Vashi, Navi Mumbai

 Well, haven't thought that Tuesday sunny afternoon is going to be so happening for me. I was invited to review the newly opened outlet of Just Bing'g'e, Vashi by Pooja Trehan Dhamecha, who runs Nuvo Foodies. Just Bing'g'e ( with extra g) is a beautifully decorated boutique restaurant. Its a cafe which offers  good ambiance, music and yummy food where you can have some good time with friends, family or even alone with your book. The decor of the restaurant is done very artfully with interestingly designed wall makes the place very attractive. This cozy place has a sitting arrangement for about 10 people. On my table, cute stuff were placed along with some books too.

Just Bing'g'e, co- founded by Hardik Patel and Amit Patel, has Chef Aditi Juneja and Chef Salil Fadnis who have curated the dishes on  the menu of Just Bing'g'e. This centrally located outlet is the second outlet of Just Bing'g'e, first being at Sanpada.

 So, I started the meal by placing the order for Raspberry coolers and Vol-Au-Vents as suggested by Pooja of Nuvofoodie.

Raspberry Cooler: I just love the colour of the drink. The drink was perfectly sweet and bubbling. It was very refreshing exactly what I needed in a sunny afternoon.

Vol-Au-vent: Vol-Au-vent listed in the lite bite section of the menu are basically cylindrical hollow puff pastry which is stuffed with mushrooms or chicken and topped with cheese. It was a perfect combination of crunchiness and soft stuffing. The mushroom were sauteed with garlic and was topped with cheese. So, with every bite, you enjoy the cheese and mushrooms along with the crunchy pastry. It is a must have and not to be missed.

 Just Bing'g'e have some amazing variety of sandwiches and salads. The salads are very innovative and so are the sandwiches. Next we ordered Chicken Herb Sandwich and the signature Le Pout salad which is available in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian variation.

Chicken Herb Sandwich: Out of the sandwiches and subs listed in the menu, we ordered Chicken Herb Sandwich. The chicken tikka pieces were very nicely mixed with mint salad combined together with cheese, cream and sauces in soft bread. The stuffing was so fulfilling that it oozes out as you take a bite. I wish they would have added more of chicken pieces to it, so it would have satisfied me more :) (chicken lover can't help :P) but overall loved it.

 Le Pout: Le pout the signature salad of Just Bing'g'e is something which is not to be missed at all. The crispy hot french fries mixed together with sauteed mushrooms and fresh lettuce and dressed with three different sauces. This amazing blend was so creamy and crispy that it won my heart in the first bite itself. Although its listed in the salad sections but definitely not recommended for the people on a serious diet. But yes, this unique combination was really amazing. Even if you are not a salad lover you must not fail to order it.

By this time, I was already full but was still willing to try some more salad from their extensive menu so we decided to give Chicken in Pisa a try. This was salad listed in the non-veg section in which chicken pieces are mixed with pasta and variety of sauces and cream added on top of it.

Chicken in Pisa: Chicken in Pisa was a good choice that we made and the same was suggested by the restaurant staff as well. The salad had chicken pieces mixed with pasta, olives, veggies and variety of sauces and mayo. The flavor of this salad was amazing. I loved it completely. Just a suggestion to increase the quantity of chicken into as it would have made it more amazing. ( for me, at least :P). Rest the salad was very nicely presented which definitely makes a good impression. This is going to be definitely in my order list next time I am visiting the place.

Overall I felt this cafe is a good addition to the list of cafes in Navi Mumbai to hangout and relish some exotic food which doesn't go very heavy on your pocket as the average meal for two would cost around Rs 400-500. I wish that they should expand the sitting space in near future so that you can go ahead with the complete gang itself without giving any second thoughts. 
My overall experience was great at Just bing'g'e and would definitely plan to binge there again and this time with my family.

 

Total Rating is 4/5

Thanks again Pooja @ Nuvofoodies for inviting me and introducing me to this new place.

My opinion and words are not biased and the review is totally based on my experience at the restaurant. But rightly said, “Food is subjective and everyone has own taste” so kindly exercise your own discretion, with the understanding that this is reviewer’s personal opinion.

Review: BOX 8 - Food for every kind of Hunger

After reading so much about this new food chain, I was really looking forward to giving them a try. But, I had to wait as they were not delivering in my area. So, the day I saw them listed in Kharghar area without a second thought I decided to order food from them. Since, they offer wide variety to choose from like sandwiches, wraps, all-in-one meal, biryanis, salads and now introduced pizza as well, I opted the all-in-one meal - Bhuna Kebab Meal. The meal was delivered promptly at my door steps with a very nice packing which flattered me completely. So, Yes! "Superb Delivery" - bang on! "Kickass Food"---- Hmm, lets find out !!

BHUNA KEBAB MEAL:

After getting impressed by the awesome packaging of the food, the next thing which impressed me was the quantity of the food. It was more than sufficient for me to finish it alone. The kebabs were perfectly cooked and rich in flavor. They were succulent and tasty, so I enjoyed having it. The rice was perfectly cooked and mixed with a spicy gravy which made it a complete meal. I especially liked the green chutney which was like a cherry on the cake as it made the meal spicier which I liked :)

So  after enjoying this meal, I posted the pictures on my Instagram handle @amchi.foodie and to my surprise, I won a complimentary meal from Box 8 under a photo sharing contest which was going on. So happy me :) got another chance to try the meal from Box8. This time, I ordered Chicken Overloaded Meal.

CHICKEN OVERLOADED MEAL: The meal was overloaded with chicken pieces as the name suggest. The meal had three variety of chicken tikkas combined in a meal with some masala curry. Well, I was happy with the quantity of the chicken in it but the gravy was a bit on the sweet side which didn't please my taste buds much :( So, I might skip this meal when ordering next.

MOONG DAAL HALWA: Served in a small box this moong daal halwa won my heart. I love desserts and this halwa was perfectly sweet not on higher or lower side( just as I like). So, moong daal halwa is on my favorites list.

ICE TEA:  Well, nothing great about the ice-tea. Therefore, I can be skipped if you don't need something to drink along with the food. As the drink was sugary I didn't find it very pleasing.

  And again few days back on a lazy day again thought of ordering from Box8, this time, it was wraps and salad.

CHAR- GRILLED SALAD: Oh Yes ! this one was good. If you love salads, give them a try. The grilled chicken pieces tossed with lots of vegetables - corn, jalapenos, olives, cabbage and some desi dressing which gave it a sweet and sour taste I loved it. If willing to start your meal in a healthier way do try the salad.

CHICKEN BHUNA WRAP: unlike the wraps you get in the market which have a lot of oil to make it crispier this one from Box 8 was different. This Chicken Bhuna Wrap had chicken pieces cooked in some spicy tikka masala. The wrap was filled with mustard sauce which gave it a very raw taste and the onion added for the crunch gave it a bitter taste. So, overall it was just okay not very appealing.

CHICKEN SEEKH KEBAB WRAP: Out of the two this wrap was the one which I enjoyed. The seekh kebab pieces were mixed with some spicy sauce which gave it a sweet and sour taste. And the seekh kebab pieces were well cooked so this one comes in 'order again list' :)

Overall my experience with Box 8 was satisfying. I love the compact food packaging and the timely delivery. The food is tasty and the options provided is extensive. And they offer value for money food.

Total Rating :4/5

My opinion and words are not biased and the review is totally based on my experience at the restaurant. But rightly said, “Food is subjective and everyone has own taste” so kindly exercise your own discretion, with the understanding that this is reviewer’s personal opinion. 

Restaurant Review: Bademiya - Colaba, Mumbai

                                                             Image Courtesy: Google

Bademiya is more than a restaurant, it has actually become a landmark of that area. One of the famous veg/non-veg restaurants of Mumbai, which actually started from a small street stall. It is one of those restaurants which are part of Mumbai's nightlife. I have been to Bademiya twice, one was at normal time around 8:30 pm so the place was crowded as expected, but the next visit was at 2:30 pm and to my surprise I was unable to park my car. The area was so full and everyone was there to taste the divine food offered at Bademiyan. Okay, so let's talk about the experience:

Ambiance: It is an open street kind of restaurant where people take the food from the counter and enjoy it in open. Now, they have arranged an area where they have put some chairs descent enough to sit and eat. Frankly, not at all fancy, but worth the food you actually taste.

Service: In both my visits, service was excellent. Right from the time you order food, it is served and at last when the person comes to offer you water to wash your hands (which touched me the most). The service was quick, the staff was courteous. Even, that late at night they were on their toes, smiling, running after orders which was really awesome. This kind of service lacks, even in most of the high end restaurants. So, I am very impressed with the service, they are really doing good work here.

Food: Ahhhh... Bademiya is one of those restaurants about which people say "Colaba gaye and Bademiya mein nahi khaya". I tried non-veg both the times. Kebabs always win my heart. They are just superb. So, I would highly recommend to try their kebabs. As they are well cooked, rich in flavor and full of taste. I tried chicken bunna which was disappointing, not at all up to the mark, so not my recommendation list. Rest, seekh kebab roll was a hit. Rumali rotis are good in size and fulfilling. I tried their Chicken Baida Roti, which his staff suggested us, it was nice crispy, big roti filled with minced chicken, but some garam masala was very prominent in taste which was not very pleasing  but it was ok overall.

Things I tried: Chicken Reshami Tikka, Seekh Kebab roll, Chicken Tikka, Seekh Kebab, Chicken Baida Roti, Chicken Bhunna and Rumali Roti.

Will I visit again: Yes

Total rating: 4/5

                                                    Chicken Reshami Tikka

                                                    Chicken Seekh Kebab Roll

                                                      Chicken Seekh Kebab Roll

                                           Chicken Bhunna and Rumali Roti

My opinion and words are not biased and the review is totally based on my experience at the restaurant. But rightly said, “Food is subjective and everyone has own taste” so kindly exercise your own discretion, with the understanding that this is reviewer’s personal opinion.