Blaasé — Restaurant in Punjab

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Ludhiana is an industrial town. The world knows it. Mostly acclaimed for the opulent lifestyle of the majority of its inhabitants, the town does have another side to it if you seek out the urban chic. Everyone seems to be romancing money. The first look of Blaase’ clearly hints that this place is created in direct response to the affluence surrounding it. Located in a prime commercial position, right in the heart of the city, on Pakhowal Road, the soon-to-be-opened restaurant caters to the town’s established richness and an appetite for the finer things in life. On a cosmetic level, it’s delightful. Gleaming with the nineties elegance, one can sink into those plump grey Chesterfields every day of the week. Think polished, poised and plush. Think Blaase’ ... which is slated to be the city’s biggest opening. But nothing that will distract the diner from the dinner.

As we step foot inside, we are greeted at the reception by a unfailingly courteous staff, the warm welcome providing the perfect entree’ to the experience. The courtesies are maintained for the rest of our evening. The signs are good. It’s evident that the emphasis is squarely on drip feeding us with delightful experiences that will be hard to forget. The evening sets dreamily, bringing the mystique alive and I begin to savour the moments, ready to fall in the world again. I am a seasoned bon viveur, always in search of some sparkle after all! The interiors are done handsomely- treated wood, high ceilings, cane laced fans, and an unstinting expanse of windows giving a panoramic view of the alfresco dining area. What’s not to love here. Sit at the wooden bar up front and enjoy a pre Prandial cocktail. OR assemble a meal from an array of absurdly good dishes OR pop in late if you wish to rub shoulders with the hyper conscious local millennial businessmen.. the who’s who!

It’s good to be reminded that one can savour a meal at a high end dining room without really breaking a bank. With Akshay Arora in the driving seat and Chef Sufiyaan taking the reins in the kitchen, expect a creative variation of some humble Mexican delicacies and some international classics. Gentrification comes to all food, sooner or later, as the once casual food veers towards a stylish makeover. The existing trend of high brow comfort food, often created by star chefs, shows no signs of subsiding. Yet we were inclined towards a bowl of super crisp truffle fries and a humble Mac and Cheese much more just because it provided the traditional comfort effortlessly. Addictive, both! Similarly the freshness of the Citrus salad was a perfect antidote to the warmth in the May air. A well done salad will always meet with my total approval. The spice rich Chicken Wings is something that one will go again for, just for the zing that it leaves on your tongue till long after you are done with it. The welcome recourse is to wash it down with semi large swigs of the Pineapple and Basil flavoured cocktail.

Curiosity and perfectionism have spurred this young team towards conceptual innovations. The duo neither seems to rest on previous laurels nor are intimidated by what others have achieved before.There is an undercurrent of a fanatical ambition that propels Akshay to claim his name in the field of culinary delights. At 23, his supreme gift may not be all the wisdom of this World, but his eloquence and drive is indisputably warm and inspiring. The boyish charm is a bonus. This got to be THE HOTTEST table in town. Even though the intention is NOT to beat the titans of the city’s dining establishments, it might just be a possibility.

Blaase’ is...

I recently had the pleasure of dining at a new restaurant in town with my friend. From the moment we stepped in, we were impressed by the unique ambiance of the place. The decor was unlike anything I had seen before, and the overall atmosphere was very welcoming. The waiters were friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal.

The food, however, left a bit to be desired. While the presentation was impressive, the taste was just average. Some of the dishes were quite bland, which was unexpected, and others lacked flavor. The portions were also quite small, which made the overall experience feel a bit pricey.

Despite the slightly disappointing food, the restaurant's ambiance and service more than made up for it. We had a great time chatting and enjoying the unique atmosphere. I would still recommend the restaurant, but perhaps not for a full meal. I would suggest sticking to appetizers and drinks, or trying one of their special events, which looked incredible.

Overall, it was a fun experience, and I would definitely return for a drink or to attend one of their events...

This was fourth attempt to book in advance and finally could book a table for two. Ambience is good and decor is good palms are arranged beautifully giving an experience of dining in the real garden.italian music was played which was too loud for me. Menu is not very extensive but has cuisines from every corner and non pocket friendly. One must be prepared to spend 1000-1200 per person. We ordered manchow soup 🍲 veg which was good. And followed by tandoori veg platter which had two types of paneer 1. Paneer malai tikka 2. Panner masala tikka 3. Mushroom malai Tikka which had stuffing of paneer and malai 4. Seekh kabab 5. Tandoori pineapple. For me it was paneer paneer and paneer......so not going to order nxt time. Taste was OK not extraordinary nxt order was vigin mojito and watermelon star anise. Taste wise both were extraordinary 👌 but had to struggle to sip out the drink with straw as chunks of watermelon kept blocking it and ultimately I had to eat out watermelon with fork. Staff was cooperative cleanliness was taken care of it was still a good experience would like to try their...