***Disclaimer - I & Monkey is owned by a friend but the following review has no bias because of it. What I say is what I got and what I felt. ;)
Che and I have not done a lunch together is a long time now. Let me explain that. Considering that I don't like cooking so much and Che is too busy to cook usually, we eat out a fair bit, however our eating out is more about getting the meal done (and at a cheap price) rather than eating a meal.
So, last Saturday when we headed out and contemplated a meal we would sit down and enjoy, I was all excited. A sit down meal together outside is like a date, filled with good food and quality time together. A time to unwind and rewind.
Cruising around Indiranagar we were trying to make up our minds on where to eat, when I saw I & Monkey and the decision was made. I've known Sathish who owns the place for years now and have lost count of the number of times I've have been to his first place Windsor Pub. But somehow even though I & Monkey has now been around for over a year I hadn't made it here yet. It was time to correct the grave wrong and check out Sathish's now not so new place. ;)
I walked in tentatively, not knowing what to expect and looking around to absorb it all. There were three seating areas to choose from, a tent type roofed room with warm light, a room with pub-ish decor and a bar and this little small space that was well lit with a dash of green. The host stepped up asking us where we would like to sit and I just looked at him unsure of my choice. He smiled and led us to the little white and green space that seemed perfect, I thought as I sat down, for a couple to have some together time.
It didn't take us long to make up our minds about the thirst quenching drink. :D Please note we were spoiled for choice in the liquor menu but the cocktail section beckoned and before long Che and I had settled down with a Mohito and a Black Magic. I'd never had a Black Magic before but the description listed about 5 types of alcohol and blackcurrant juice as ingredients, and I was feeling adventurous. :D
To go along with the drinks we choose Chilli Sambal Fish as a starter (after much discussion over the variety on offer). I'm not much of a fishy person but lately I've been experimenting and enjoying myself with fish. This one didn't disappoint either, and it was so good Che and I almost came to blows over the last piece and were saved just in time by the flambe cart arriving.
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Yep, you guessed right, I was going to have a flambe. :P While Che ordered a T-bone steak, I chose Flambeed Beef Medallions as the main course. Watching the flambe was fun, as you can see in the video. :D But eating the resultant dish was way more fun. I enjoyed it immensely and polished off every bit.
To round off and complete the meal we decided to culminate it with dessert and coffee. Che had Tiramisu and an Americano while I had an Absolute Nirvana with a Cappuccino. Gawd that dessert really was Absolute Nirvana. I oohhed and aahhed my way through it, too full to eat it all and yet unable to stop until I had finished it all.
It was a lot, and I mean a lot coz Che and I sat there for a while before we managed to get up and move again. :P It was a meal I enjoyed in all the aspects, ambiance, service, flavour,... The food was so good we couldn't rush through it and that meant some amazing time and conversation together. The bill was about 3,500 bucks but it was worth every penny.
I'm looking forward to another trip to I & Monkey, after all there is so much to sample yet on that menu. ;) If you are looking for a place to unwind, catch up and eat some awesome food, I & Monkey is the place to go to, especially for lunch. :)
My Rating -
Ambiance - ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷
Music - ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷
Food - ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷
Service - ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷
Price - ✷ ✷ ✷ ✷
I & Monkey - Website & Facebook
Phone - +91 80 40923656 / +91-80-40923657
Location - Indira Nagar, 12th Main
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