Aren’t you bored of the same-old same-old? Well, I am. Not that I don’t like a good Thai Curry or dig into Hakka Noodles every now and then, but it is also good to have options.
Bao is the latest rage in Pune and almost every Asian restaurant has them on the menu. But when Chef Paul Kinny brings something new to the table, you have got to try it. After the stupendous success of 212 Cafe, Chef Kinny has given Pune a new reason to visit Phoenix MarketCity.
ShizuSan is the chef’s latest offering that promises its patrons a taste of Asia. From the regular Chinese and Thai to the new and unexplored Vietnamese cuisine, ShizuSan promises to keep foodies from Pune interested in the Asian Bistro.
ShizuSan gives DimSum lovers many new options in both non vegetarian and vegetarian appetizers.
The Edemame DimSums with Wasabi and Truffle Oil bring a new twist to the old veggies Dimsums. The whole Edemame beans (fresh soya beans) along with the pea pure inside are a good balance of bite initially and melt in your mouth as you progress further.
For chicken lovers, ShizuSan’s Chicken Soup Dumplings are something that momo fans would love to try.
As opposed to the normal dumplings, these are filled with hot chicken broth and minced chicken flavored with Shiitake mushrooms. Make sure you puncture them before you gobble up the whole thing!
But the real reason you should visit ShizuSan and would go back again and again is to try the wide range of awesome Sushis.
ShizuSan offers both seafood based and vegetarian Sushis that you can’t have enough of. From Tuna Tartare Kimchi Roll to Asparagus Tempura to Sriracha Blush, you have something for everyone.
Most people rarely think of barbecue when it some to Asian food. At Shizusan you will get to taste the Asian style barbecue sauce when you try the BabyBack Ribs marinated with a secret spice rub.
And if you are like most, you will need a sip or two to down these amazing dishes and make room for more. From the assortment of mocktails, make sure you try the Orange Thai Thai. The description of Orange and Kaffir Lime was irresistible and the drink did not disappoint. If you ask me, this a must-try item on the drinks menu.
But you don’t have to be adventurous all the time or not everyone in your group needs to be. The staple Entrees like Pad Thai, and Curries too are equally good.
What’s new on the Entree menu is the Hot Stone Rice. The rice is served in a bowl made of lava stone and prepared in front of you, at your table. The hot stone bowl keeps the rice hot until the end and also give a surprise crunch as you dig into the rice.
Baos. Bao is a bread that is steamed instead of being baked. The fluffy Bao is then stuffed with an assortment of veggies or meat. Order the Pork Belly Bao for a sweet and slightly sour taste or you can rely of on the pulled chicken Bao made with an Asian barbecue sauce.
I know where I am going the next time I am at Phoenix Marketcity in Pune. If you are in the mood for some Asian food, make sure you meet ShizuSan and explore some Asian and Japanese cuisine.
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