This place caught our eye right at the time Whitefield became a serious contender for ‘home’. The name does have a self deprecating charm. So when the plan for a Mallu movie at Inox, Forum Value Mall was made, Boondock Bistro (map) was an easy choice for dinner. The restaurant is on the third floor and on your way up, the scrawl marks on the lift walls offer some entertainment. 🙂
The place somehow conveys an easygoing, unpretentious nature and one immediately feels comfortable. Loved the music posters – the Bob Dylan concert one was my favourite. There are also a couple of fun little Bangalore caricatures. In essence, a great place to lounge around. I think it would do even more better if there was alcohol. The music was superb, until they reached a point where MLTR tracks started playing in a loop.
The menu is not vast but offers sufficient choice. We began with a cream of chicken soup. Though it had its share of cornflour, there was enough cream and chicken for us not to complain. We then tried a Bacon Wrapped Chicken. It would have been really awesome if the sauce was a tad bit thicker, but despite that, it’s still worth a try. I have tried the Chilli Beef Strips earlier, and those are really good.
We dropped the idea of a second starter and asked for a Brandied Cube Steak and The Spud-nik. The beef steak was served with herb rice. The beef itself was cooked just right, and the juice added a nice flavour and moistness to the dish. The Spud-nik was a giant potato stuffed with chicken, mushroom and a whole lot of baked beans. Though I found it quite tasty, D found it difficult to finish. I suspect it had something to do with the quantity of baked beans. We had asked for an Oreo shake but that wasn’t available.
The meal above cost us a little over Rs.1150. The service was quite friendly and prompt. They also have a weekend breakfast menu that seemed to be at a reasonable price. If you’re around these parts, the place is worth checking out.
Boondock Bistro, 33, Sundari Armadale, Whitefield Main Road, Ph: 9844223366