Whispering Bamboo Restaurant - Blue Diamond, Pune — Restaurant in Pune

This is a long pending review. Took my Parents out for a quiet dinner to Whispering Bamboos, oriental restaurant at the Taj Blue Diamond in October 2021.

Must say it is a serene place with Bamboo shoots interspersed into every nook and corner of the restaurant. In addition there are props and oriental decor with a cascade of waters.

They serve a very scrumptious Crispy Peking Duck- we ordered half a duck which comes with Chinese pancakes aka scallions, hoisin sauce and honey sauce with a side of Chinese pickled salad, similar to Khimchi or Xinqi.

Since I have a thing for Crispy Conjee Lamb, being our most preferred and widely ordered dish in Dubai, especially for my Parents, we didn't think twice. However it arrived too deep fried it almost burnt. They instantly and happily replaced it- which was perfect- crisp crunch and optimum seasoning.

Golden Fried King Prawns- One of their Chef's special dishes, it was crisp and the element of crunch was there but it was too oily- I could see oil oozing out from it.

Honey Glazed pork Ribs- another family weakness- it was nicely done, well plated very well flavoured. Ribs were soft and succulent and juicy.

For dessert we had Brownie with Ice-cream which is as per SOP. For drinks we had Virgin Mojitos, Virgin Pina Coladas and fresh lime soda. Service followed all...

Yummy and authentic Chinese food in Pune! A good place to relax and pleasant dining experience.

My recommendations for Vegetarians will be: Soup: Vegetable Spicy Lemon Coriander Soup Starters: Golden sweet corn five spice, Shredded potato chili and garlic, Crispy Chengdu Lotus Stem with pepper and salt, Water chestnuts with pepper and salt.

Main Course: In the main course Vegetable Stir Fried Rice, Crunchy Burnt Garlic rice is must have along with Vegetables Tossed Hakka Noodles & Veg Manchurian Gravy. You can have Lemon Ice Tea along with meals, it’s quite good and refreshing.

Staff is courteous and my overall experience is quite satisfactory! A must for Chinese...

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You create a welcoming atmosphere and your attentiveness ensures that our guests have an unforgettable experience, and it is this commitment that sets you apart.

Thank you for everything, Avinash ji. Taj is not the same...