Oozo is a newly opened tap room at Sakinaka, Andheri(East). This new establishment serves some different delicacies from several parts of the world. This place is not amongst one of those monotonous typical resto-bars. It is definitely a treat for all the Hookah Lovers.
So, here I was introduced to the bright spark- “Chef Saif” he is the chef consultant not only for Oozo but also for the places like : Little Door, Flip Bar & Kitchen, Fusion Kitchen and many more upcoming Restaurants.
AMBIENCE:
Oozo Bar & Diner is arranged with three different seating arrangements :
- Casual Dining area.
- Bar Area.
- Rooftop Terrace area.
The Lounge is interiored with some quirky, colourful designs. The Grand sofas and the dimmed lights can definitely make you fall in love with the place. The Best thing about this place is their different seating arrangements made according to your mood. the terrace area is the best area to sit at! A glass of Whiskey and some lip smacking food is all you need.
SERVICE :
All the Attendants were not much known to the dishes they were serving. The service was quick though.
Now let’s have a look at the noshes ordered for!
Food :
- Sambal Baby Potato: 3.5/5
- Royal Saffron Nachos:3.5/5
- Korean Cheese Nachos:4/5
- Feta Chili Mushrooms:5/5
- Rendang Cottage Cheese:3/5
- Locro De Zappalo:3.5/5
- Ghorme De Sabzi:3.5/5
- SAMBAL BABY POTATO
These tiny balls of happiness are nothing but baby potatoes sauteed in hot Sambal sauce which is made with a variety of Peppers. The sour, tangy taste of sugar and lemon had made it more enhancing.
BIGtip: Sambal is supposed to be really spicy and very impactful in taste. But, here they tasted a bit dull and unflavoured.
Budget: Rs. 190/-
Rating: 3.5/5
2. ROYAL SAFFRON NACHOS
Nachos has always been a good ideas to start of with your meal. This different new concept of Saffron with Nachos is something one should really try. A beautiful concept but missed at making eye pleasing 😦
BIGtip: The taste of Saffron was really less and could be barely sensed. Saffron should have been in a greater quantity to prove its name.
Budget: Rs.320
Rating: 3.5/5
3.KOREAN CHEESE NACHOS
Ever heard of Spinach flavoured tortilla chips? No right! well at Oozo you get various divergent types of dishes one can not think of. these tortilla chips were garnished with condiments like Gochujang ( A Sweet, Spicy and sour sauce) mixed with the cheesy dip. These tiny minced bits at the top is nothing but different types of cheese.
BIGtip: To enhance the taste of Spinach, the chips should have been made with more quantity of Spinach in it.
Budget: Rs.280/-
Rating: 4/5
4. FETA CHILI MUSHROOMS
A heavenly delight to fulfil all your mushroom cravings. This Feta Chili Mushroom is the best thing to ask for at Oozo. The Combination of Feta Cheese, Chili was just wonderful.
BIGtip: Nobody usually tends to eat raw Salad. the Salad given as complementary at the side should be sauteed. also, the presentation has to be improved.
Budget: Rs.240/-
Rating: 5/5
5.RENDANG COTTAGE CHEESE
A Thai flavoured Cottage Cheese mixed aptly with Thai Chili and Coconut Essence. As the name suggests, Rendang is a spicy dish originated from Indonesia. A perfect concoction of sweet, sour and spicy flavours could be felt on the buds. Keeping the savour of the dish aside, the quantity and presentation of the dish were really saddening.
BIGtip: Serving Salad with a starter is the best thing but, only if the Salad is not left raw and is sauteed well. Raw salad tends to be not eaten by us and hence it goes waste.,
Budget: Rs.280/-
Rating: 3/5
6. LOCRO DE ZAPPALO
Locro means stew and Zappalo means Red Pumpkin. A Peruvian dish cooked in sauteed vegetables with cream and pumpkin. Served with Parsley rice and Baby Potatoes. Definitely a filling meal for one.
Budget: Rs.310/-
Rating: 3.5/5
7. GHORME DE SABZI
A Persian Herby Stew served with Parsley Rice. this dish is made with a special concoction of spices called – ADIEH.
BIGtip- all the flavours were too strong to be differentiated from each other.
Budget: Rs.320/-
Rating: 3/5
Drinks :
- Krazy Current :
- Ying- Yang Martini :
- Cilantro Jalapeno Kick :
- Basil mojito :
- Choco Chip Cookie Shake :
- Pretzel Nutella Shake :
- Tipsy Glass :
- Flaming Lamborghini :
- Flaming Backdraft
- KRAZY CURRENT
Looks like Cocktail Right? well, this is actually a mocktail presented so deliciously that it gives a sense of sipping nothing but a cocktail. An amazing concoction of Black Current crush, Grape Juice served in a martini glass rimmed with black salt and pepper.
BIGtip: It could have been better with some soda water. The drink tasted a bit sweet instead of being Tangy.
Budget: Rs.190/-
Rating: 3.5/5
2. YING-YANG MARTINI( WITH AND W/O ALCOHOL)
A beautiful presentation of the drink in the form of a ying-yang. this masterpiece is available in Alcohol and Non-Alcoholic version. The Cocktail version of it is made of Kahlua(A Coffee Flavoured Liqueur) and Vanilla Flavoured Vodka. While the Mocktail version of it is very subtle. More than a sipping drink, it tasted like a shake. but, Amazing idea and presentation.
BIGtip: It could have been better if served cold. The thickness should be reduced as well.
Budget: Rs. 190/- and 450/-
Rating: 3.5/5
3. CILANTRO JALAPENO KICK
A luscious, stunning mocktail with a kicking flavour of Cilantro and Jalapeno. The peppery taste of Jalapeno had completely taken over the whole drink. to add more flavour to it, Pineapple crush was also used in order to enhance the sweetness and tanginess. Every slurp of it had that amazing fragment and the taste of each flavour.
Budget: Rs.210/-
Rating: 5/5
4. CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE SHAKE
A choco-chip freak shake! the best thing you can have at Oozo. This was the main highlight of the whole meal. Bits of cookies with vanilla ice cream and chocolate.
A MUST TRY!
Budget: Rs.430/-
Rating: 5/5
5. NUTELLA PRETZEL SHAKE
A sinful combination of Pretzel, Nutella and chocolate. Since the freak shakes are the new trend in the city, oozo has completely adapted it.
BIGtip: The Pretzels were not crisp and had turned soft.
A MUST TRY!
Budget: Rs.390/-
Rating: 4.5/5
6. TIPSY GLASS, FLAMING LAMBORGHINI AND FLAMING BACKDRAFT
These were some amazing flaming Cocktails to try at Oozo. These Cocktails had some crazy Concoction of Absinthe, Kahlua, Baileys and Tripple Sec. A complete mind blowing taste of cocktails.
Tipsy Glass: Rs.460/-
Flaming Backdraft: Rs.350/-
Flaming Lamborghini: Rs.590/-
FINAL VERDICT/ BIG TIP-
Definitely, a must visit place for all alcoholic and hookah lover.
Presentation and pricing of the dishes are what has to be worked on!
FOOD: 8/10
SERVICE:7/10
AMBIENCE:9/10
TOTAL:8/10
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