GerryOlds2TheReturnofGerry Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 From the Junoon team, in the former Ssam Bar space on 13th and 2nd. Some solid dishes (the green chili chicken RS highlighted in his review was nicely spiced), and kudos for having brains on the menu. I'll walk a few blocks over to Foxface Natural when I'm in the mood for goat, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
small h Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 I like the look of that menu, and I'm going to go with a couple of friends and check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
small h Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 I tried four dishes and two cocktails, and liked about half of it. The menu is divided into "half ticket" (aka appetizers) and "full ticket" (three guesses), but everything was pretty much the same size. The mains each come with a bread, which I suppose makes them a little bigger. I started with a "stinging vesper," which was very nice, but not stinging at all - just a regular ol' vesper. Second drink was the mezcal-based "pipli," a bit more exciting due to its candied pepper garnish. My companion, who has spent considerable time in India, consulted at length with the server, who advised against the appetizer she had her eye on because it involved yogurt, and according to him you're not supposed to drink alcohol and eat yogurt at the same time (this is a new one on me). So we ended up the dabeli, a little spiced potato sandwich, which was just okay, not too exciting. Our second appetizer, the kachori kadi bhujje, was much better - described simply as "stuffed onion kachori, tempered buttermilk," it had a delicate gravy offset by some chopped raw onion, which, improbably, worked very well. I had my eye on the ros omelet, which was indeed very good, some prawns in an assertive red sauce with a thin omelet buried underneath. Unfortunately, this was served with pao, the same bread as in our first appetizer, and my least favorite Indian bread, since it's just a dinner roll, basically. Our other main was the atari paneer. My companion was doubtful about this, but the server was pushing it, so we got it, and it was fine, nothing special, and slightly redeemed by the butter naan that came with it. I think if we didn't already have two other very saucy dishes, we might have appreciated it more. So! judicious ordering will get you a good meal, and don't listen to the waitstaff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 I must say, I rarely drink alcohol and eat yogurt at the same time. Which is just as well as I usually eat yogurt for breakfast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
small h Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 I bet I would like a salt lassi with a shot of rum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerryOlds2TheReturnofGerry Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 1 hour ago, small h said: I bet I would like a salt lassi with a shot of rum. Sadly, you won't be able to try that here. My friend tried to rock the Jazba and her salt lassi request was denied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
small h Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Damn! Well, it's not like I can't throw this together myself. I wonder why they said no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneakeater Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Because you don't mix yoghurt with alcohol (they think). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
small h Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 But I don't think Gerry's friend wanted her salt lassi adult-ed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orik Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 1 hour ago, Sneakeater said: Because you don't mix yoghurt with alcohol (they think). Seems to be a major concern https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.quora.com/What-happens-when-you-eat-yogurt-after-drinking-beer-alcohol&ved=2ahUKEwiOx4rakbiEAxWukIkEHTtpCUkQFnoECDkQAQ&sqi=2&usg=AOvVaw1QddtHFyIz5FrlVbJsTsWQ Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
small h Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 So no wine and cheese either, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneakeater Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 (edited) Next thing @GerryOlds2TheReturnofGerry's friend will be trying to put grated cheese on fish. Edited February 19 by Sneakeater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orik Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 3 hours ago, small h said: So no wine and cheese either, I guess. I wonder if clarified milk cocktails are acceptable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
small h Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Does clarifying get rid of the lactic acid? That seems to be the issue. Maybe yogurt made with almond milk is the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orik Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 There's almost no lactic acid in milk to begin with. Yogurt usually contains about 1% lactic acid which I'm sure is a major concern for your liver as it's busy processing that 15% alcohol drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
small h Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 So what you're saying is that this "rule" is bullshit. My liver has myriad concerns and is not taking calls right now, but please leave a message, and it will get back to you at its earliest opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orik Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Yes, I can think of many things that make the liver work hard (like sugar and beef), but yogurt just isn't very high on the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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