Sudaka is the new resto-bar in town having a zingy vibe about it. While every other place tries to showcase itself as different from the other, Sudaka brings to itself the South American influence as it's predominant theme. It's inherently visible as when you immediately walk in you would notice the Latin American phrase "Carpe Diem" which means "Seize the Day" and "Quam Minimum Credula Postero" that denotes "Put Very Little Trust in Tomorrow". And as you walk up along the stairs to the pub, you can't but notice the splendor of South America through portraits hung up highlighting its monuments, architectural edifices and glimpses of it's culture and tradition.
Once you're inside you get the quintessential pub feel screaming right in front of you. It has a darkish touch to it but at the same time you will appreciate the bright color shades with especially hues of purple engulfing the surroundings. The space is quite vast and well spread out with the bar counter at one end and sufficient seating capacity with good amount of distance from one table to another and it feels like an idyllic pub for large sets of people to congregate and have a ball of a time. The DJ spot towards the end is pretty funky with scores of instruments and inscribed musical notations at the backdrop. The South American trait comes to the fore via it's miniatures, quotes, portraits depicting postal stamps and other variegated influences. It doesn't seem to be overdone one bit and the whole setting just about feels perfect and a big thumbs up on both the decor and overall ambiance front.
We were invited for an on the house meal to savor some of their signature drinks and food. Our sojourn started with a bunch of mocktails and cocktails of which a majority were greeted with grim reaction. One of them had an overdose of alcohol in it, another had a heavy sweetened syrupy taste to it. However the one with the chilli's on them was fairly enjoyable. I wouldn't want to be too critical here as people at a bar usually go for the tried and tested drinks based on the taste they've acquired and anything off the hook may not be much to the liking.
On the starter section we were given 3 options for veg and the one which morphed all the competition and stole the show were the Breaded Humitas (Veg Empanada) which was simply ravishing. They were small patties with a pasty mix of cheese and corn which went jocularly well with a herbed sauce with fritters of basil. All of us were bowled over by this one that made us repeat this several times over. Quite contrary to the encomiums showered on the former, the other starter - Chilli Tamali ended up being a damp squib. Just didn't gel well with any of us. It was even difficult to eat and added to that was loaded with spice in abundance. The only saving grace was the dollop of beetroot sauce helping mildly on the presentation angle. We also got a crack at the peri peri potato wedges which came along with a thick creamy dip which seemed pretty decent to have along with your drinks.
The main course side was more of hit(s) than missed. The item which stood apart from the rest were the Pesto Spaghetti which was quite delightful with a strong creamy pesto base, a tinge of oregano and puddles of parmesan cheese grated over giving a lovely flavorful taste. The Lasagne looked a bombshell from the outside and on the inside it showed the calibre it was made of with a bunch of veggies underneath the layer of sheets. It surely was an absorbing Lasagne and lived up on both presentation and taste. We also got to have a risotto dish which somehow did not stick well with me and a Pasta Arabiata with Penne which was passable but nothing really to rave about.
And of course we had to end it all with a scoop of desserts. I can't exactly relate to how they all tasted but the soft lime cake which came along with a scoop of ice-cream and crumbled pieces of chocolate was delectable. We also got to savor a chocolate based one and pancakes which were all pretty good and nothing really to pinpoint at.
The service was amiable and the items were brought to the table right in the nick of time. The chef was also very sweet to personally explain about their special dishes and they were very willing to take feedback which points towards the right direction. Parking isn't a hassle as it is located inside the Legends Hotel with valet parking conveniently available for four wheelers and sufficient space for parking two-wheelers. The pricing at a cursory glance looks a touch on the higher side which will be a pinch. Introduction of combo's can help somewhat. Also I felt, they should be having a little more options on the starter veg side which seems a bit limited.
Overall Sudaka has embarked on a positive start. There is a lot to like about the place and it already has the makings of a uber cool up-market resto pub perfect to spend some quality easy time. They are still new in the market and once they ameliorate the nitty-gritty areas, looks well on course to drive towards a smooth journey forward.
Once you're inside you get the quintessential pub feel screaming right in front of you. It has a darkish touch to it but at the same time you will appreciate the bright color shades with especially hues of purple engulfing the surroundings. The space is quite vast and well spread out with the bar counter at one end and sufficient seating capacity with good amount of distance from one table to another and it feels like an idyllic pub for large sets of people to congregate and have a ball of a time. The DJ spot towards the end is pretty funky with scores of instruments and inscribed musical notations at the backdrop. The South American trait comes to the fore via it's miniatures, quotes, portraits depicting postal stamps and other variegated influences. It doesn't seem to be overdone one bit and the whole setting just about feels perfect and a big thumbs up on both the decor and overall ambiance front.
We were invited for an on the house meal to savor some of their signature drinks and food. Our sojourn started with a bunch of mocktails and cocktails of which a majority were greeted with grim reaction. One of them had an overdose of alcohol in it, another had a heavy sweetened syrupy taste to it. However the one with the chilli's on them was fairly enjoyable. I wouldn't want to be too critical here as people at a bar usually go for the tried and tested drinks based on the taste they've acquired and anything off the hook may not be much to the liking.
On the starter section we were given 3 options for veg and the one which morphed all the competition and stole the show were the Breaded Humitas (Veg Empanada) which was simply ravishing. They were small patties with a pasty mix of cheese and corn which went jocularly well with a herbed sauce with fritters of basil. All of us were bowled over by this one that made us repeat this several times over. Quite contrary to the encomiums showered on the former, the other starter - Chilli Tamali ended up being a damp squib. Just didn't gel well with any of us. It was even difficult to eat and added to that was loaded with spice in abundance. The only saving grace was the dollop of beetroot sauce helping mildly on the presentation angle. We also got a crack at the peri peri potato wedges which came along with a thick creamy dip which seemed pretty decent to have along with your drinks.
The main course side was more of hit(s) than missed. The item which stood apart from the rest were the Pesto Spaghetti which was quite delightful with a strong creamy pesto base, a tinge of oregano and puddles of parmesan cheese grated over giving a lovely flavorful taste. The Lasagne looked a bombshell from the outside and on the inside it showed the calibre it was made of with a bunch of veggies underneath the layer of sheets. It surely was an absorbing Lasagne and lived up on both presentation and taste. We also got to have a risotto dish which somehow did not stick well with me and a Pasta Arabiata with Penne which was passable but nothing really to rave about.
And of course we had to end it all with a scoop of desserts. I can't exactly relate to how they all tasted but the soft lime cake which came along with a scoop of ice-cream and crumbled pieces of chocolate was delectable. We also got to savor a chocolate based one and pancakes which were all pretty good and nothing really to pinpoint at.
The service was amiable and the items were brought to the table right in the nick of time. The chef was also very sweet to personally explain about their special dishes and they were very willing to take feedback which points towards the right direction. Parking isn't a hassle as it is located inside the Legends Hotel with valet parking conveniently available for four wheelers and sufficient space for parking two-wheelers. The pricing at a cursory glance looks a touch on the higher side which will be a pinch. Introduction of combo's can help somewhat. Also I felt, they should be having a little more options on the starter veg side which seems a bit limited.
Overall Sudaka has embarked on a positive start. There is a lot to like about the place and it already has the makings of a uber cool up-market resto pub perfect to spend some quality easy time. They are still new in the market and once they ameliorate the nitty-gritty areas, looks well on course to drive towards a smooth journey forward.
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