Mercure Hyderabad KCP is launching its Thai cuisine. Without any delay, we reached the hotel to give our readers a detailed review of how our experience went both with the food and the hotel.
SHIKHA DUGGAL
Everyone who visits the Mercure Hyderabad KCP atop Banjara Hills Main Road is able to see some of the well-known sites in the city. The importance of location was recently brought home to me by the boss, who joined me for supper at their rooftop terrace restaurant. “It’s nice to remember where we live,” she remarked, looking up from her plate and out a neighbouring floor-to-ceiling window that captured the private portrait.
Thai food is now deservedly well-known throughout the world. As I come from a desi household, I always assumed that my culinary options would be limited to desi cuisine due to the strong influence of Chinese and Tandoori cuisine. It gratified me to be proven mistaken. It was similar to finding a new colour — something you could not have predicted before.
While there are undoubtedly similarities to other Asian cuisines, the way the sweet and sour flavours were blended was quite exceptional. Panang curry chicken and the unexpectedly fiery delight of thung thong are two of my all-time favorites. Delicious! The curry, which was made substantial with chicken, vegetables, and fresh basil, was brimming with rich, creamy flavour from the curry paste and coconut milk. And those crunchy Thai dumplings! There was minced mutton stuffed in those little dumplings. It is advised to have them with a side of sweet chilli sauce! While the crust of it tasted a little bitter, the stuffing and the overall dumpling, dipped in the sauce tasted yum.
Additionally, lemongrass and lime leaves are staples of their food, which is what I felt. By balancing the components of the palate, Thais can get the most out of almost any item, even an egg plant. Actually, the teriyaki chicken was excellent as well. To truly be able to claim that you have eaten Thai cuisine, you must attempt each one. Lightly stir-fried and drenched in the gorgeously fragrant homemade teriyaki sauce, it seemed good. I detected a tinge of garlic, which gave the teriyaki chicken a unique flavour and made it quite addicting!
When we talk about Thai food, how can we miss the sea delicacies? The shrimp and the fish (pompret) had all the flavours to satisfy one’s taste buds. The pomfret was perfectly cooked, neither raw nor too soft, the meat was tender and juicy.
The chef was skillfully combining a range of flavours in an open kitchen, demonstrating a culinary art form. Fruits and vegetables were expertly carved in this unique art form! The inventiveness created a dining experience unlike any other by pleasing both the eyes and the palate. Even the salad. The secret element in the larb gai salad was fresh mint, which went really well with the minced chicken. It’s not addicting, but this dish was delicious at least. I got addicted to Thai food after a satisfying dinner. I was craving more. Numerous taste buds were awakened by the thrilling and invigorating symphony of flavors and scents. Some of the foods were appealing, even with their funk.
Everyone who visits the Mercure Hyderabad KCP atop Banjara Hills Main Road is able to see some of the well-known sites in the city. The importance of location was recently brought home to me by the boss, who joined me for supper at their rooftop terrace restaurant. “It’s nice to remember where we live,” she remarked, looking up from her plate and out a neighbouring floor-to-ceiling window that captured the private portrait.
Thai food is now deservedly well-known throughout the world. As I come from a desi household, I always assumed that my culinary options would be limited to desi cuisine due to the strong influence of Chinese and Tandoori cuisine. It gratified me to be proven mistaken. It was similar to finding a new colour — something you could not have predicted before.
While there are undoubtedly similarities to other Asian cuisines, the way the sweet and sour flavours were blended was quite exceptional. Panang curry chicken and the unexpectedly fiery delight of thung thong are two of my all-time favorites. Delicious! The curry, which was made substantial with chicken, vegetables, and fresh basil, was brimming with rich, creamy flavour from the curry paste and coconut milk. And those crunchy Thai dumplings! There was minced mutton stuffed in those little dumplings. It is advised to have them with a side of sweet chilli sauce! While the crust of it tasted a little bitter, the stuffing and the overall dumpling, dipped in the sauce tasted yum.
Additionally, lemongrass and lime leaves are staples of their food, which is what I felt. By balancing the components of the palate, Thais can get the most out of almost any item, even an egg plant. Actually, the teriyaki chicken was excellent as well. To truly be able to claim that you have eaten Thai cuisine, you must attempt each one. Lightly stir-fried and drenched in the gorgeously fragrant homemade teriyaki sauce, it seemed good. I detected a tinge of garlic, which gave the teriyaki chicken a unique flavour and made it quite addicting!
When we talk about Thai food, how can we miss the sea delicacies? The shrimp and the fish (pompret) had all the flavours to satisfy one’s taste buds. The pomfret was perfectly cooked, neither raw nor too soft, the meat was tender and juicy.
The chef was skillfully combining a range of flavours in an open kitchen, demonstrating a culinary art form. Fruits and vegetables were expertly carved in this unique art form! The inventiveness created a dining experience unlike any other by pleasing both the eyes and the palate. Even the salad. The secret element in the larb gai salad was fresh mint, which went really well with the minced chicken. It’s not addicting, but this dish was delicious at least. I got addicted to Thai food after a satisfying dinner. I was craving more. Numerous taste buds were awakened by the thrilling and invigorating symphony of flavors and scents. Some of the foods were appealing, even with their funk.
Location: Banjara Hills Main Road, Somajiguda.
Price: Rs. 3000 plus taxes for two.
Our recommendations: Panang curry chicken and teriyaki.
Verdict: Immerse yourself in a thai-inspired twist at Mercure.
