Houston, we
have a problem here! Just like sweet tooth, I always have craving for
fresh Seafood. With few terms and
conditions, my love for seafood is never-ending.
My conditions include the freshness of Seafood. Bangalore is not well connected
to any coastal area; still, most of the
restaurants stock up fresh seafood; just like it is the fresh catch of the day. I have
been seeing posts from my foodie friends
about a Seafood restaurant named ‘Sea Rock’ for quite some time and one weekend
we finally made a plan to visit this place. My hubby and my seafood lover
friend Nita were the happiest souls as they are not choosy like me when it
comes to Seafood restaurants. For East Bengalurean like me, Sea Rock restaurant
located in Sheshadripuram is quite a pain to reach, but my mantra is ‘anything
for Seafood’- Saath Samundhar bhi par karke :P
We visited on a Sunday noon and place was
so packed with the family crowd. As we
had a prior booking we didn’t have to stand in the long queue. If I see people
waiting outside any restaurant, I will be very happy to dine in such
restaurants.
We started with Seer Fish Masala Fry, Prawns
Koliwada, and Pomfret Tawa Fry. Though the Seer Fish Masala Fry was not
visually appealing, it tasted amazing. All three of us liked the unique coastal
flavors. Prawns Koliwada was brilliantly done. This will go well with a mug of
beer in this hot weather. I liked this appetizer so much that I can’t wait to
recreate this at home soon. Pomfret Tawa fry too had well-balanced flavors.
On a sunny afternoon, with the company of
good food, I could only think about Beer
or Kokum Kadi. I preferred the latter one. Kokum Kadi (Sol Kadi) - a seasoned,
spicy digestive drink made of Kokum, Coconut milk, spices, and herbs.
After the wonderful set of appetizers, it
was time for the main course. We ordered Crab Ghee Roast, Prawns Sukka, Chicken
Ghee Roast and steamed Rice with Fish Curry gravy. The main course was unbelievably
awesome, especially the Crab and Prawns. The main highlight was the size and
filling portion of Crab dish.
When it comes to Mangalorean Cuisine, the
quintessential must-try dishes for me will be the Sukkas, Ghee roast, Kori
Rotti and Neer Dosa. I skipped Kori Rotti this time. I enjoyed the ‘heavy
belting’ with a portion of steamed rice and fish curry gravy. For this simple
soul food, there is no need for any accompaniments like pickle, papad
or stir-fried dishes.
Tip for the ultimate happiness - Use your
fingers and take a piece of Neer Dosa, have it with hot Sukka (Prawns/Squid/Chicken).
Just clean swipe the entire dish for that heavenly feeling.
Ragi Manni was not great as expected. It
was made like a pudding/Panna cotta and
lacked the original flavors. The only interesting part about this dessert this cold
pudding helped us to beat the scorching heat.
The service was really slow and considering
the fact that we went on a busy Sunday afternoon, we kinda ignored that part. The
food was a savior for us and would love
to go back again for exploring more dishes from their menu.
Address:
Sea Rock
#6/4, 1st Floor
Shivananda Complex
Gandhi Nagar, Bengaluru
For table reservations, contact - 080 41523344
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