Food anatomization : Lunch in a cafe , Mocha, Koregaon Park - Pune
Mocha, mocha.....
A cafe tucked in the ground floor on the busy lanes of Koregaon Park is Mocha.
KOREGAON PARK, PUNE
Cosy interiors with an interesting entrance made to like that of a cargo truck and ceilings given a tin shed finish were ample to give one an illusion of being in a cargo truck.
With a fine yet fancy lighting, the ambiance is definitely eye catchy. π
Loved the garden wooden comfy chairs and textured marble tops. The decor was fancy with little nuances added to bring life.π
Although, as we entered - we literally had to hunt for someone to find us a table for 6 people. The place is small, it is kind of hard to miss a group of 6 guests entering in. π Never the less!
As we settled, we set off with the HONEY CHILI LOTUS STEM FRIES - crispy lotus stem and potato fries sauteed in honey-chili sauce dressing. This was spread over a bed of fried noodles and adorned with sesame seeds over the top.
It was a deep fried delicacy - although the quantity of lotus stem was minimal compared to the fries.
I enjoyed the lotus stem in the sweet tangy flavour - but I am not sure I enjoyed the potato fries in the same flavours π
Each of the dips had a distinct taste - although a more of olive oil indulgence would have been satisfying.
The fatayer with spinach filling was surprisingly good is also a middle eastern speciality.
The awesamosas were slightly undone.π
BERRY BLAST - ask them to prepare it with less ice, and it is then you can enjoy the adequate taste of the blended wholesome berries - straw, rasp and blue!! π
Ideally, the mocktails should have been the first thing to be served on the table - or at least along with our starters - but OK, I can live with it - I didn't have to get another one, to pull me through the mains. π
The FARM PIZZA - recommended by our server. This was the perfect thin crust pizza, cheese-licious with heavy servings of veggies - mushroom, corn, assorted bell pepper, onions, black olives, jalapenos - in short everything that I would love in my pizza.π
Sprinkle the oregano and chilli flakes - and enjoy! π
2 bites into it - and I was surely left appeased.π
Bon AppΓ©tit!!
P.S. All the above photos have been clicked by me.
A cafe tucked in the ground floor on the busy lanes of Koregaon Park is Mocha.
ADDRESS:
POWER PLAZA, LG 4/5, LANE 7KOREGAON PARK, PUNE
Cosy interiors with an interesting entrance made to like that of a cargo truck and ceilings given a tin shed finish were ample to give one an illusion of being in a cargo truck.
With a fine yet fancy lighting, the ambiance is definitely eye catchy. π
Loved the garden wooden comfy chairs and textured marble tops. The decor was fancy with little nuances added to bring life.π
It was a deep fried delicacy - although the quantity of lotus stem was minimal compared to the fries.
I enjoyed the lotus stem in the sweet tangy flavour - but I am not sure I enjoyed the potato fries in the same flavours π
Next to be rushed in was the JALAPENOS HUSH PUPPIES - spicy with oodles of cheese coated in a panko crispy coating with tiny miny bits of corn in it.
The hot cheese and the spicy-ness from the jalapenos - made a cool, oops hot combo.π Cheesyyy...π
The hot cheese and the spicy-ness from the jalapenos - made a cool, oops hot combo.π Cheesyyy...π
I was waiting to try my hands on the MEZZE PLATTER - a platter full of goodness - and the plating masha-allah!! 8 pieces of pita bread served with mutable ,tzatziki , hummus.
Served along were the falafal, the vinegar dipped salad with awesamosas, fatayer and lavash - a platter so fulfilling.πEach of the dips had a distinct taste - although a more of olive oil indulgence would have been satisfying.
The fatayer with spinach filling was surprisingly good is also a middle eastern speciality.
The awesamosas were slightly undone.π
Ideally, the mocktails should have been the first thing to be served on the table - or at least along with our starters - but OK, I can live with it - I didn't have to get another one, to pull me through the mains. π
Sprinkle the oregano and chilli flakes - and enjoy! π
The PENNE SPICY ARRABIATA - a super spicy, creamy penne pasta serving in a thick tomato sauce with the added goodness of cherry tomatoes and broccoli.
The pasta had bits of crumbled cheese in it, which I totally relished. πIt was served with 2 plain garlic bread.
The pasta had bits of crumbled cheese in it, which I totally relished. πIt was served with 2 plain garlic bread.
The FOUR LAYERED CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE - a decadent dessert with such arresting colors from each of the layers. Rich, delicate with a heavy texture - it blended so well, it had an impeccable taste.
The fruity flavors flowing along with that of chocolate amplified the overall taste of the cheesecake.
Surprisingly, the non-vegetarians failed to make a mark - my friends were not very amused with the dishes. But they were quick to cancel the dish, they did offer to get a replacement dish - but nah!π
The service was good. And our server was helpful with recommendation. π
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P.S. All the above photos have been clicked by me.
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