Azure, the all-day dining restaurant at Grand Mercure Surya Palace Vadodara , is a true foodie indulgence of luxurious interiors and a warm welcoming ambiance. The restaurant is famous for the great variety of lavish spread it offers. The chefs were very friendly and they interacting with the guests and helping them order their food. Out of this lavish spread even I had some of my personal favorites that I would like to share it with you all.
Food Talks at Azure
We started our meal with Chicken Tikka which had a great smokey taste. Following it was the Tandoori Prawns which also combined with the mint sauce provided lip smacking flavours. The vegetarians were fond of a preparation which involved grilled cottage cheese with a decent stuffing of dry fruits. For the mains we opted for the buffet as it looked really appetising. The authentic Gujarati Kadhi and steamed rice was the star of the day for me. The mutton biryani and chinese section added more value to our experience.
The dinner is a traditional Gujrati affair for us as the executive chef prepared a customised Gujrati Thai for us. The dinner kicks off with massive Gujrati thaali that takes your breath away. The items that impress the most are the Dhokla, White kadhi and Kathi methi daal. The Khati Methi does not drown out the flavour of the pulses with the ghee while the tanginess is available through the flavours of Tamarind and sweetness of jaggery balances it well. But it’s the Trio of Khicdhi, White kadhi and kachumbar that does tremendous wonders. It sets your palate on journey exactly the way that Gujrati food should. Its robust, bold and not too sweet, a perfect representation of the people of Gujarat.
The next meal is the huge breakfast spread. The things that really sit out on the menu are the fluffy idli and crunchy dosa and masala cheese omelette that rocks you back with flavour, some fluffy waffles and some sinful bakery items. There is a multigrain croissant, some flavourful raspberry Danish pastries along with a collection of doughnuts. Azure takes care of all your gastronomical needs under one roof along with some excellent service to boost
