Using the
natural taste and flavour of ingredients to advantage, what you get is a
reawakening of sensory pleasures
Few
restaurants in Singapore have enjoyed years of steady business with a growing
clientele that return loyally. Owing to this, more than 120 outlets (including
fine dining restaurants, casual dining, bakeries and more), Crystal Jade covers
22 concepts spread over 21 cities in 10 countries. So when it came to Gurgaon,
I had to go and check it out.
Easily
accessible, it is spread across two floors with one entire floor dedicated to
banquet facilities and comprises of a private dining area. By day it is fresh
and washed with subtle sunlight and a spectacular view of the bustling road. At
night it is romantic, quaint and dotted with lights and infused with a subtle
aroma. Browsing through the menu I began
with a tea and I must say Chinese Teas here are a must try and my vote goes all
out for Eight Treasure which is supposed
to be a signature tea of Mainland China, famous for its sweet taste and Florid
nose.
The wide range of Dimsums will surely will win hordes of followers as
after trying a basket of ‘Multi flavoured Xiao Long Bao’ and the ‘Pan fried
carrot cake with mushroom’, I can swear by its fine quality and exquisite
flavours. I also loved my hot and spicy
soup; it worked up an appetite for more sumptuous dishes that followed. A must
try here is the Peking Duck, a crisp succulent experience of the highest order
served in two courses, first a rolled pancake with duck skin, cucumber and
leeks and later the meat is stir fried
with a choice of the sauce you like, I went in for the black bean. The service
of the Duck is an attraction of sorts as it involves the steward to carve the
duck. Interestingly the history of Peking duck can be traced as far back as the
Yuan Dynasty. By the time of the early 15th century it had become one of the
favourite dishes of the Imperial Ming family. The piece de resistance for me was
also the Braised Pork Belly served with a slightly sweet bun which was a
cloud-like bundle of pure pillowy heaven; the fluffiest example I’ve eaten. And
vegetarians don’t fret there is a separate menu for you guys; I had the
stir-fried greens, crisp and perfect.
Wonderful desserts like mango and sago
and the mango pudding would keep you asking for more. Good wine list and the
impeccable service make dining here a total experience; true refinement for the
appreciative palate.
FAST FACTS
Crystal Jade is at G 01,
Ground Floor, Central Plaza Mall, Golf Course Road, Gurgaon
Timings: 11
Am to 11 Pm
Reservations:
0124-4001505, + 91- 9811474888.
published in Statesman
