Puma Social (map) is one of those places that people half our age flock to on Saturday nights. So we arrived there late, on a Sunday afternoon. We arrived on a social vehicle – auto-rickshaw – but I think there is valet parking. 12 PM is the official opening time as per Zomato, and we got there by 1, but they requested an additional 10 minutes to set things up! We pretty much had the place all to ourselves (except for an older couple and their kids) and after surveying two out of three floors, decided to sit on the second. The place has definitely been around for a while, and the biggest proof is probably the state of the decor and menu cards. (sauce smudges) But that doesn’t mean it isn’t a pleasant space. The bar stool seating at a few tables isn’t the safest bet after a few drinks but we weren’t planning a lot anyway, so we choose them. The place began filling up a bit after we had placed our orders. Those video cassette ashtrays, I thought, were a cool touch. 🙂
From the menu, we asked for a Coconut Chicken soup, the best way to begin a meal on a windy, cloudy day. It wasn’t very spicy but was thick enough with just the right amount of lemongrass, and we quite liked it. Meanwhile, I had asked for the Jack Hammer and D, for a Mai Tai. They weren’t really generous with the Jack Daniels or the honey in my drink and with the dry Martini and pepper, it made for just an average drink. D’s drink, with the almond syrup added to the standard white and dark rum, was a much better one.
There were plenty of starters to choose from and in the first round, the Chilli Pork beat the Spicy Beef Chilli. Just to ensure the beef gods weren’t offended, we also asked for Beef Pepper Rolls. The Chilli pork was spicy as promised and the well cooked meat ensured awesomeness. The pepper rolls were quite unique and tasty- grilled tenderloin stuffed with peppers and spring onion and served with a tangy sauce. There were burgers and sandwiches to choose from, but we finally asked for ‘A Twist in the Lasagna Tale’. This was rather different from the standard lasagna as well (check the pic) – beef rolled in pasta sheets with bechamel and lots of cheese! The portion sizes aren’t huge and we had saved up space for desserts based on the menu but they only had a couple of standard options available that day.
The service was quite efficient in the beginning but became a little tardy once more people started coming in. The bill, delivered in that cassette cover came to a little over Rs.2300. Worth a visit, for the ambiance and just to see what the fuss is about.
Puma Social, 777-H, 100 feet Road, Indiranagar Ph: 080 61344820