On the wine menu, quotes were not lost on us.
"Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance."
-Benjamin Franklin
Peachy Deegan sipped on the Seven Sinners Petit Sirah from Lodi, California. From a 50-year-old vine, this 2012 vintage had a tremendous body and was bursting with rich, dark fruit notes as well as bittersweet cocoa and toffee. It boasted an expressive palate with a firm, persistent finish that to us, went well with our culinary choices. We are not huge advocates of pairing and think it's more important to drink what you like rather than what someone else thinks goes together.
We noticed the decor had colors of peach and mint green which lends itself to elegant relaxation. The old colonial style clubs of the British Raj we imagine were fascinating places; the "Club" was a British institution originating from Empire involvement in India. You'd meet at the Club for a drink and conversation and possibly dinner, and polo and field hockey were played on the grounds. Think people sitting in wicker chairs sipping Gin and Tonics on a veranda with fans flapping, card games being played and newspapers being read.
As an entree, we narrowed down our choices to the House Thali. A Thali is a well-balanced meal served on a traditional silver platter, and there are three variations. We liked that with these choices, you experience quite a lot which is educational for the diner as well as satisfying to multiple aspects of your palate. We avoid tasting courses in general always, however with this array, it seemed as if all parts combined together harmoniously and this is considered to be one entree. The House Thali we chose was the Samundari Thali: fresh seafood, cooked curry, and tandoori style and dal. Let us explain it to you: there are seven components going around clockwise, starting at about 10 o'clock: 1) Fish curry, though this set our New England taste buds on fire, we actually enjoyed it which is unusual. Onion, tomato sauce, and fresh grouper combined with sensational spices will wow you; 2) Creamed Spinach, this vegetable will neutralize the previously mentioned fire, and adds nutrition and color as well; 3) Lentil and Kidney Beans, this is not at all boring when you add onions, chili and garlic and did you know that beans are good for you; 4) Cucumber Yogurt, this cools your palate need we say more, also it has a splendid consistency and terrific quality; 5) Lemon Cashew rice, fantastic texture, great flavor, another wonderful equalizer; 6) Shrimp in mustard sauce, again we were set aflame much to our sincere delight, unlike other fire-breathing moments of lesser dinner reviews when you have the proper edible components to neutralize the fire, you will enjoy it. In the middle was an amazingly fresh salmon that is exactly as you'd want a piece of nice fish.
And, of course why have one dessert when you can try four new ones? Again going clockwise starting top left please meet: 1) Rabri Blueberries, Rabri is cooked milk, only milk, and it is delightful with blueberries. It reminded us of pudding but different; 2) Gulab Jamun, a rose-flavored dumpling, deep fried; 3) Carrot Halwa, warm with lovely texture; and 4) Rice Pudding, served cold and delicious.
We can't wait to return to our India!~!!!
We quote the menu:
"Let us be together
Let us eat together
Let us be vital together
Let us be radiating truth
Radiating the light of life
Never shall we denounce anyone
Never entertain negativity."
Timeless words from The Upanishads
Indian Classic Writings
Peachy Picks The Bombay Club!
The Bombay Club is Highly Recommended by Whom You Know.
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