When i first heard the word A CAPPELLA maybe the word was derived from CLAPPIng. How stupid like no other i searched in google the word is derived from Italian meaning " in chapel or choir style" music notes. Would anyone believe there is an A CAPPELLA on the Arabian Sea?? Sing by the Sea and enjoy Food, Drinks and Desserts in MUsical style. Located at the heart and tip of PalM Island hear the shores of the sea while munching the tempted bites. Can it get any better? Interiors speak volumes of the beach and ocean rustic desigining. Neon lights are spread around every corner of the A CAPPELLA and the vision of CHEF PARITOSH SHARMA come alive. Kitchen is open style where the live effects of eating is done right. Drinks and cooking are under the same roof working in harmony, discipline and trust. Bar related drinks yet Chef was kind enough to serve non-alcoholic designed by the bar tender Sherin. Lets talk about the food DRINKS
LYCHEE, RHUBARB & APPLE JUICE - LETS BE honest i thought this juice could be on the sour side yet its was not. Lychee and Apple juice are on the sweeeter notes but Rhubarb is the tartiest one hence the expectation. Loved this combination juice and a Must try.
SEASONAL BERRIES, LEMONADE & ROSEMARY - Berries in any form is the juiciest flavorsome among the fruits. Berries mixed with any fruit its base note is very intact. To prove that this juice had lemonade everyone know how strong the flavor of lemon yet berries cut them and stood out. Rosemary just dip into the juice and Slurp it up. To be Noted all the drinks served in dramatic containers OUT OF THE BOX style APPETIZERS
PANI PURI CHAMPENOISE - Cold version pani puri. No fuss pani puri had it on the go. Why? Puris already had the necessary ingredients all we had to do is pour the tamarind and mint flavored water brought in test tube tumbler. Kick to the appetizers done solid.
BEEF SLIDERS - bEING this crazy fan of burgers since young i know when a good burger is distinctive. One such is the beef sliders stuffed in heavenly goodness. Slider had mushrooms, cheesy and crispy onions with one bite enticed up. A must try.
VEGETARIAN SLIDERS - hAVE one bite of this can never tell whether it was a vegan sliders. It has a taste like vada pav but this one is more EPIC with bomb flavors.
JAPAN LAMB CHOPS - tANDDORI lamb chops seared with shichimi soy and miso dip. Lamb chops were so tender and highly palatable with the added bonus of the soy on moderate spice level. Miso dip is the extra bonus with peanut at every lick of dip. A must try and star of the night.
BABY TANDOOR CHICKEN - bABY tandoori chicken like one of the tender and exquisite chicken marinated with spice piquant. Along were the freshly pickle veggies and mint chutney. What a combo and JUST YUMMM. Another must try.
MAIN COURSES
CRAB - KARI - How in the world did they get the Beautiful red crab structure stand?dESHELLED mud crab in a malay curry served with steamed rice and fluffy porottas. A typical Malaysian coconut curry with pieces of crab fleshes twining with soft fluffy porottas. I was not a fan of this curry that did not kick my taste buds but hubby loved it.
LOBSTER MAC & CHEESE - mAC & CHEESE pan came in with a handle of lobster body. Again whose freaking idea was this ? Macronis were crispy at the top with the cheesy effect and one dig there it is the creamy structure ever drooling and JUST YUMMM. DESSERTS
CHOCOLATE SPHERE - pECAN walnut brownie hidden in a Chocolate sphere. Around were the deconstructed brownies. Sphere is melted by the Spiced chocolate sauce. There is also a good scoop of ice cream hidden as well.
TIRAMISU - wAS THE TIRAMISU DECONSTRUCTED?? I sill wonder even now. Have never seen a Tiramisu presented so beautifully in this form and JUST PIQUANT. It was such a Relish Beauty Tiramisu that i did not want to eat yet wanted it to be in my tummy. It was far better deal then the real tiramisu as it was the softest i ever tasted. OSCAR AWARD GOES TO THIS BEAUTY