With a name like Syn whatever I write about this place should be less. But when I just stopped over for some quick bite the impression it left me with was fabulous. This place has got to be one of the best in terms of the concept and quality of food that is served in any of star hotels.
Located in Taj Hotel, Syn is so energetic and so well made. Unlike most of the other restaurants in city where one does not complement the other, here the food, service and ambience all go hand in hand.
At Syn, indulgence is desirable and even encouraged and temptation is a way of life. Let the ambience have its way with you, as it flows from the open teppanyaki bar into the minimalistic dining area and island bar, hitting the plush couches of the lounge until it finally reveals the synergy of the tranquil lawns.
Syn is a confluence of Thai, Vietnamese and Japanese flavours in a magical setting. The interactive Sushi and Teppanyaki kitchen, a multi-faceted menu, a high-energy island bar, and, Synfresco - the adjoining al fresco dining area set against a stunning rock garden, make for a never before dining experience in a city known for its culinary traditions.
The teppanyaki counter whips up your favourites in scallops, lobster, sea bass, oyster, tofu, and a variety of exotic vegetables, the sushi menu offers a feast in tempuras, nigiri sushi and maki rolls. The rest of the menu includes treasures such as the pan seared scallops, duck liver foie gras, Thai style roast duck, Vietnamese rice-paper rolls, and of course, the ever popular Thai curries. Creative concoctions in artichoke, water chestnut, winged beans, silky bean curd, and palm hearts will win over the vegetarians.
You will be forced to wrap your tongue around the delicately wrapped sashimi moriawase (seafood platter) and try to retain its flavour as you sip on a Wasatini (Wasabi Martini).
At the Island Bar you can enjoy cocktails made with champagne and fresh-fruit purees. An array of detox cocktails, innovatively dubbed mocktails and fun elements like the super-sized drinking glasses big enough for ten, make for a lively evening. The variety of wines, aperitifs, spirits, single-malts and vodkas will surely make your visit to this unique place rocking!
The adding charm to recipes is the Vietnamese spring rolls, which make way for the Teriyaki garlic noodles tossed onto a plate as you gaze longingly at the live teppanyaki counter.
Vegetarians need not throw up at the thought of raw fish. Show moderation the door and try some Lotus Stem and crispy Water Chestnuts heavily doused in honey chilly and plum sauce.
At the end I was sinful enough to be criminal, and ended the night with the aptly named Synfull chocolate and Makroot cream. Though the prices are a bit on the higher side, I wasn't surprised as that is the thing you expect at a restro in star hotel. Ready for Syn!
—Anubha K. Singh
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