The latest addition to the food scene in Delhi NCR is a very loved Burmese restaurant from Fort in Mumbai- Burma Burma, opened now in Cyber
Hub, Gurgaon! This vegan destination that has an all-veg menu. Yes, you
read it right- Burma Burma serves only vegetarian,
but it still remains one of the most loved restaurants in Mumbai, and now in
Delhi too.
I’ve been to the one in Mumbai and have tried their curries,
rice and Khow Suey, never explored the other sections of the menu likes soups
and salads. Tried a lot at the Cyber Hub outlet, and oh my, I’m a complete fan
of the place all over again. They have a lot of new additions to the menu in
Delhi, and they’re all outstanding!
The place is done in very bright interiors, with the
highlight of the décor being huge bells hanging from the ceiling in the middle
of the restaurant. A lavish bar counter on one side for making mocktails (they
don’t serve liquor) with such cute artefacts on different shelves- brings out
the fun factor in the place and totally gives it a relaxed feel. Every table is
set with 4 dips and small kettle. The seating is a mix of sofas and cushioned
chairs- as vibrant and beautiful as they could keep it.
We started the meal with two soups- Samuza Hincho (Samosa Soup) and Tohu Hincho (Bean Curd Soup). I preferred the Samuza Soup. A very
pungent yummy taste with a kick in the end. Tomato based with a samosa dunked
inside the soup. The broth was really really delicious. The Bean Curd soup had
a thicker consistency with tofu small diced pieces of tofu.
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| Tea Leaf Salad |
Burma Burma has a salad sampler that everyone should
definitely order here! It’s better than ordering just one. Try all three and be
blown away! There are three salads in this- Raw Mango Salad, Tea Leaf Salad and
Sunflower Leaves & Crispy Wheat Flakes Salads. All three salads were
mind-blowing, hence I say order the platter. But the Tea Leaf Salad is my absolute favourite because I’ve never had
anything like this before. The dressing in the salad is made of parsley and tea
leaves churned together, with tomatoes, different kinds of lettuce, and a
slightly sour acidic flavour. The BEST salad on the menu! The Raw Mango Salad was not far behind.
Extremely fresh, this was a take on raw papaya but way more delicious than that
with onions and cabbage. Many on the table chose the Sunflower Leaves & Crispy Wheat Flakes Salad as their
favourite, and it was one creative salad I’ve had! Onions, cherry tomatoes,
green bell peppers, different leaves, wheat flakes for the crunch, and a
gorgeous presentation! One thing the salads had in common, which is very
essential too, was the freshness of the ingredients. You will simply love it!
In appetizers I tried their Tohu Mash with Palata, Brown Onion and Roasted Chilly Steamed Buns,
and BBQ Vegetables. The Tohu Mash is one of the most incredible vegetarian
dishes you will have- here at the restaurant, and anywhere else too. A mash, as
the name suggests, made of different veggies, very humble but very delicious,
served with palata which, for the ease of understanding, is a flaky Malabar parantha.
Absolutely kickass stuff- a must order here. A very filling dish too. The Brown Onion and Roasted Chilly Steamed Buns
are my favourite thing on the menu. The dish is self-explanatory, but you can’t
even imagine how good the caramelised onions inside taste. It’s a dish that can
melt in the mouth because of how soft the steamed buns are. It’s a burst of
flavours in the mouth, with spiciness of course. You can just not miss out on this!! The BBQ Vegetables are really flavourful
and soft, but if you’re torn up between ordering this or the other two appetizers,
you can let this pass.
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| Brown Onion and Roasted Chilly Steamed Buns |
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| Coconut Rice with Peanut Chutney |
Main course is quite a humble affaire! Coconut Rice with Peanut Chutney is a very subtly spiced dish- one
for those who want a light dish, not too heavy on the stomach. The Burmese Fried Rice with Spicy Veg Curry
is too good. It has a beautiful balance of flavours and the curry takes the
otherwise mildly spiced rice to a whole new level with its taste. The curry isn’t
heavy or spicy, it’s flavourful, it brings out the taste in the rice better. The
best and the most soul-satisfying main course for me was the Shwedagon Khowsuey which is famous in
the Shang region. It has a different take on the Oh No Khowsuey which is the
classic version of the dish at Burma Burma. Thicker in consistency, less soupy,
with thick coconut curry and tomato curry in it.
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| Shwedagon Khowsuey |
Desserts were a mixed reaction for me. The place does
complete justice to Burmese food and hence the desserts show the same honesty
in them. Tried four desserts out of which I loved two, but can pass the other
two. The two that I can pass are hardcore Thai stuff- Burmese Heart Cooler, which was a milk based dessert with coconut jellies in it. Came with a slice of cake. I’ve never developed the taste for it
even though I’ve tried it multiple times. Some people on the table polished off
2-3 portions of these, so you may like it too. Tagu Piyan was a coconut custard with blueberries inside it. The
custard had no taste, no flavour, no sweetness. The texture was undoubtedly beautiful.
The two desserts that I loved were the Durian
Icecream and Smokey Avocado and
Honey Icecream. Durian is a fruit that has such a pungent smell and taste
when in its raw form that it’s banned in a few countries. The version here was
a very mild version of Durian but oh my, what a superb taste! The Smokey
Avocado and Honey Icecream was even better than the Durian Icecream. Had
lemongrass smoke for a little drama element. Creamy yummy icecream flavoured
with such outstanding ingredients!
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| Smokey Avocado and Honey Icecream |
Burma Burma, for me, hands down has the best list of mocktails
in the city right now. Absolutely unparalleled stuff! Their drinks are
refreshing like you can’t even imagine. Not even one drink is excessively sweet-
it’s just right. Order any and you will love it. Burmese Blossom is a watermelon juice based drink with cranberry juice
too- a completely juice based drink. Oh
No Tamarind is the perfect choice for tamarind lovers, but also for people
who like a little sour element in their drink. So well balanced. The Kaffir Lime Cooler and Lemongrass Cooler both are on the same
level for me. So so refreshing! But my most favourite is the Pomegranate and Mandarin Spritzer.
Fresh ingredients muddled together and the best kind of spritzer you can get!
Burma Burma is also a tearoom, and their huge variety of
teas will excite you no end! Such exquisite flavours and such a cute
presentation. Tried their lavender based green tea and even if I’m just craving
some brilliant green tea, and in no mood for food, I will still cover the
distance from Delhi to Gurgaona and pay a visit to Burma Burma for their teas.
They’re that good! And that cute little timer for the tea to brew!
The presentation here is really good, the staff is
well-versed with the ingredients and menu and also well-equipped to help you
with their suggestions. The pricing is not at all expensive- you get value for
every buck that you pay. The place fills all the boxes that a mind-blowing
place should have, not forgetting that it’s a vegetarian place. You wouldn’t
miss your chicken and prawns even for a minute, the veg food will take you by
surprise and you will definitely come back for more. So no, the place is not
just for the vegetarians. One of the finest places that have opened up recently
and it’s already receiving praises from everyone. Must must try!
Address: Ground Floor, Shop 6, Building 8, Tower C, Cyber Hub, DLF Cyber City, Gurgaon
Contact: 01130806368
Timings: 12 Noon to 3:30PM, 7PM to 11PM
Disclaimer: The review was done on an invitation from the restaurant. All views expressed are unbiased in nature but readers are advised to exercise their own discretion.
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