Paashh — Restaurant in Pune

Café Paash!

Café Paash is an Organic Cafe which is located in cosy lanes of Kalyaninagar. Most of the dishes served over here are prepared with organic raw material. The ambiance of this place is extremely pleasant; although I visited this place for dinner I feel that this place would look amazing in day time as well. The ground floor of the setup has home décor, lifestyle and sustainable fashion products whereas the upper section is the café area. The Menu is curated by Famous Chef Ajay Chopra and trust me it is very promising and will impress most of us.

Smoothies & Mocktails

Vegan [Rs 210]: Smoothie prepared from Papaya, Pineapple, flax seeds Banana and orange juice was thick and rich in taste, superb in taste!

Tamarind & Palm Jaggery Pannakam [Rs 125]: It was a perfect thirst quencher drink. Prepared from tamarind, palm jaggery and honey was thin in consistency and was excellent in taste. #Musthave

Soup

Sweet Peas Cappuccino [Rs 225]: Prepared from selected green peas which are procured from jaipur the soup was creamy and was very light. It had a foam just like we have it in cappuccino and was served in a coffee cup, it was exceptional in taste. #Delighted

Vegetable Consome with Beet Roof Ravioli [Rs 225]: Rich vegetable extract with assorted vegetables which are first roasted then strained through shitake mushrooms was served along with ravioli prepared from thin sheets of beet root which was filled with ricotta cheese and topped with orange zest, it was thin in consistency. Good in taste! #Recommended

Baby Beet and Citrus [Rs 325]: Beet roots roasted in orange juice were placed upon bed of quinoa tabbalouh along with yogurt based dip was superb in taste. The citrus flavor was not overpowering and was well balanced, it was sweet tangy in taste. Indeed a refreshing salad. #Highlyrecommended.

Green Peas Falafel [Rs 325]: Falafel prepared with green peas was served along with beet root tahini, sautéed green peas, edible flowers; the falafel had a crispy coating and was soft and moist from inside, excellent in taste. #Highlyrecommended

Pongal Rice Cake [Rs 345]: Rice cake topped with molagapodi, curry leaves and tomato chutney was prepared in gir cows desi ghee, it was a bit spicy in taste with small pieces of red chillies in it, the tomato chutney was also delicious. It was served hot and was exceptional in taste. One of the best preparations which I have had. #Exceptional.

Mains

Charred Pumpkin Kebabs [Rs 450]: I am sure most of us must have never heard about kebabs prepared by using pumpkins. A very unique and unusual preparation with miso glazed pumkin cubes which were served along with miso sauce, pumpkin sauce and cilantro pesto, the slightly spicy cilantro pesto helped it balance beautifully. Excellent preparation. #TooGood

Desserts

Guava and Avocado- honey Ice Cream & [Rs 150]: We tried these two freshly churned ice cream which were exceptional in taste, the guava drizzled with red chilli powder was the best guava ice cream which I have had and the avocado honey was again a very unique combination which was impressive. #Musthave

Chocolate Pumpkin Pudding [Rs 150]: Brownie base, pumpkin pudding with chocolate ganache was superb in taste. #Highlyrecommended

70% Single Origin Chocolate Bavarois [Rs 195]: Dark chocolate dome with orange coulie inside was also nicely done. #Recommended.

Lemon and Thyme cheesecake [Rs 125]: The Lemon and thyme cheesecake prepared from Philadelphia cheese was slightly sour and with balanced flavors of citrus and thyme in it, Rich and creamy cake with granola base was superb in taste. #Musthave

Overall: All dishes were excellent on presentation level; service was quick and the staff was polite, friendly and had complete information about the food that is served. It was a privilege to meet the Passionate and Energetic Chef Mr. Vikrant Naidu. Thanks a lot Chef Vikrant Naidu and Team Paash for hosting us for a...

Tranquil, soothing, peaceful and spectacular are the words that reverberate everytime you step into Paashh.. nestled in the quiet lanes of upscale Kalyani Nagar it is the brainchild of Vaishali Karad an entrepreneur and fashionista herself.. Paashh is a multi concept lifestyle store and organic cafe that promotes organic, eco-friendly, sustainability and farm to table concept.. The store has an exquisite collection of home decor and accessories, finest of crockeries and tableware ,clothing line Paashh that has dresses , sarees, accessories and lot more.. The perfect amalgamation of nature,food, life and style.. Cafe Paashh menu has been exclusively curated by MasterChef Ajay Chopra using organic ingredients that are sourced from local farmers to provide the unique freshness and flavours that accompanies every dish . I was invited to the preview of their new high tea menu curated by Master chef Ajay Chopra and the Master Baker Chef Vikrant Naidu.. Thank you so much Lavina for the personal invite to the event and the cake mixing ceremony.. What was on my plate...

1)Coconut Madeleine's--- the coconut almond madeleine's are luscious,light ,sponge cakes with perfect crispy edges ,mildly sweet ,very addictive that you will fall prey to it's tempation..

2)Onion jam and cheddar melt tartines--- Classic combination of creamy cheese mixed with caramelized onions..no one can resist these cheesy treats..they make a beautiful snack or hors d'oeuvre or can even be paired with a salad and converted into a meal..These are a #Musttry and wash them down with the great cups of coffee they serve..

3)Peach Cobbler---- Very summery ,juicy and jammy with just the right amount of golden brown and crispy factor..Very versatile and unfussy ..I am a bit old fashioned when it come to peach cobbler ..that dollop of ice cream would have taken it to another level.. #Highlyrecommended

4)English cucumber and truffle cheese sandwiches--- Are the traditional finger sandwiches for luncheons or teas..fresh herbs and truffle cheese makes the perfect spread and topped with fresh cucumber makes it a refreshing bite.. #Youwillloveit

5)Three layered olive tapenade with sweet ricotta and apricot jam ---the velvetty apricot and olive tepanade makes an elegant appetizer or a light snack.. #DeliciousToTheLastBite Take a bow Chef Vikrant Naidu you just nailed it. The high tea menu is just perfect for all the multiple occasions where we are confused about what to serve or when you don't want to eat something heavy..just right for the kitty parties, kids birthday parties , formal and informal meets ..all of these in the midst of their beautiful and green surroundings..Ample space to park your vehicle and they have valets too..

Address: Plot no E1,E2 Hiremath Park Next to Orange Ivy...

Do you like to eat healthy. But just eating healthy isn't enough. There should be some spice, some tangy flavors and some homemade twist to it.

Why Paash?

Location:- It's located in the quiet and peaceful lanes of Kalyani Nagar where one can enjoy their food peacefully with some view of nature. Easy to find and you'll know that it's paash.

Ambience:- Where should I start? Firstly, it's a huge bungalow type restaurant on the first floor which also has fashion and lifestyle accessories under the same roof. The way to entrance is only so beautiful that one will only sit there. The way to cafe is covered by the beautiful and handmade variety of home accessories sold by the paash itself. Right from entering the restaurant, the setup is so beautiful and the ambience is well balanced and we can say it compliments the food. So 5/5 for ambience. The Buddha Statue over there was our main photo clicking point 😛

Service:- I experienced one of the best service in my life. The staff was so quick and had the total knowledge of the menu. Well dressed and courteous. Polite and helpful. Never had a problem with what I ordered and was totally satisfied with the service. 5/5 for the service as well.

Food:- The main reason I was here, What should I say. As soon I got to know that the food here is all organic, I was stunned for a moment but when that Mango Basil Soup( Cold soup ) hit my pallette, I realised I am at the right place. I'll highlight the top dishes according to me which made me love healthy and organic food so:

•Mango Basil Cold Soup (Summer Menu) •Green Peas Falafel •Pongal Rice Cakes 😍 ( The tomato relish was yummy ) •Moringa and Rice 🤤 ( Not a sushi but looks like one ) •Golgappa ( Filled with quinoa & chickpeas but lip smacking )

Desserts •Apple and Pecan Nut Flan •Mango Ice Cream •Whole Wheat Choco Slice

The star of the day for me was the Golgappa which was surprisingly one of the best I've ever had. Pongal rice cakes just hit the right taste. Moringa and Rice , hatsoff to the creation. It might be organic and sounds very bland and tasteless but I was surprised and you'll be too. This place is a heaven for health concious people and those who love to try new and healthy food. Most of the ingredients are grown organically.

This place is a must try and their summer menu is again a great concept. Special thanks to Vikrant Naidu for such a tasty treat.

Recommended! A must visit in town.

Thanks for hosting! Hope...