Pan Asian cuisine is turning a new leaf by becoming more approachable to the diners. It has created a huge fan base for itself since it has become more widely known to the entire world for its aromatic depth and natural refreshing ingredients. The Pan Asian world has moved beyond Chinese fare and has stretched to include other fascinating cultures as well. The best example of this is one of Bengaluru’s most popular restaurant, ‘Hunan’. This charming Asian restaurant is a great place for friends to catch up over lip-smacking food and cheerful joyous ambience. The restaurant is part of New BEL Road circuit and is surrounded by a pack of trendy upmarket eateries similar to itself. The food is superb here so go at your leisure and take your time with it.
Hunan takes you on a rollercoaster ride of flavours across Asia through it’s vast, varied menu. Dishes are authentically prepared and hits all the right spots. Each course comes with multiple options for you to create your meal from. An abundance of seafood finds it’s way into the menu, a benefit for seafood lovers. Hunan does not serve alcohol. Compose your first course of, sesame cucumber salad, pork flower dumplings, chicken bao, edamame wontons, chili prawns with tamarind sauce, mu shu duck roll, crackling spinach with corn, duo of pork belly, lobster in spicy XO sauce and crunchy kung pao baby corn. Eat something more substantial for second course like, chicken in a Thai phrik sauce, tangy chili fish, stir-fried vegetables with cashews, braised hakka duck, red curried tofu with carrots, Burmese khow suey and shredded lamb in Hunan sauce.
If you get a chance to sample Hunan’s buffet, do not miss it. The restaurant expects you to dress smartly so swap your flip-flops for proper shoes. Prices are a little on the higher side. Hunan is a wonderful spot to take your family or your date to for a nice dinner. Unlike other Asian restaurants drowning in the sea of red Chinese lanterns and golden dragons, Hunan keeps it’s décor snowy and sleek. The entire restaurant is washed in shade of white, including the furniture. Dining style is semi-formal. Huge light installations in shape of Chinese letters covers the focal wall. Décor is modern, smart and attractive. They get busy often, reserve a table ahead.
Keywords: New BEL Road, Bengaluru, Family, Pan Asian, Seafood, Buffet, Medium Pricey, Modern, No Alcohol.
Summary: Hunan is the most common choice to dine on good Asian food in Bengaluru and is known for serving an excellent seafood fare drenched in authentic Asian flavours. Take your family to New BEL road, where Hunan is located.
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