Recent years have witnessed a marked upsurge in curiosity in Pan Asian meals. Multicuisine eating places and cafes now ensure that to dedicate at the least one part of their menu to those flavourful dishes. A lot of institutions additionally take pleasure in specialising in Pan Asian delicacies – a broad umbrella beneath which the range is nothing wanting gorgeous. If you desire a style of simply how wide-ranging Pan Asian delicacies may be, Yazu gives an incredible alternative. The fine-dining restaurant opened in a brand new area in Lower Parel over the summer season. This is their third location total – the others are in Andheri West and Candolim in Goa. We lately had an opportunity to go to their Lower Parel to strive a few of their signature dishes and drinks.

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One of the primary issues one might discover right here is the thickness of the menu (approx. 20 pages) after which uncover that it is just for meals. The bar menu is separate, itself crosses 15 pages. There is little doubt that Pan Asian fanatics are going to be spoiled for alternative right here. The meals menu has some traditional sections: soups, salads, dumplings, small/ giant plates, rice, noodles, and so on. But what additionally catches the attention are the area of interest ones: Cheungung fung, poke bowls and the a number of subcategories for sushi. If you are somebody who’s usually indecisive about what to order, you are going to want some assist! But for others, this expansive vary would appear nothing wanting engaging.

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We started our meal with Yazu Crispy Cottage Cheese, consisting of items of paneer coated with crisp oats and tossed with curry leaves and chillies. This turned an on the spot favorite not solely as a result of softness of the paneer, but additionally the novelty of a non-fried crust – that too made up of oats. The different small plate we opted for – Spicy Lotus Root – turned out to have an analogous flavour profile. Both had a fragile sweetness beneath the warmth. But the crispness of the roots was a distinct kind of deal with. We additionally marvelled on the width of the slices. 

If it is veg dumplings you are after, we advocate the melt-in-the-mouth Truffle Edamame Dumpling, which has a clean filling with hints of white truffle. It was gentle and satisfying. Another delicate delicacy we preferred was the Avocado Sensei Roll, from the Maki sushi class. It incorporates cream cheese, cucumber, avocado and truffle mayo. It made for a refreshing change in texture.

_{The Avocado Sensei Roll. Photo Credit: Toshita Sahni}

We could not select between the numerous non-veg dim sums, so we opted for the Yazu Non-Vegetarian Dim Sum Experience Basket – a choice of dim sums from the menu. The filling included rooster, duck and seafood. While they had been crafted effectively, none actually stood out when it comes to flavour to us. If we needed to decide one, we most well-liked the Sriracha Chicken over a lot of the others. But our non-veg cravings had been aptly happy once we indulged within the Gai Pad Krapow. This is an fragrant Thai-style gravy with minced rooster and many basil leaves. We paired it with Yazu’s Signature Truffle Edamame Rice, which turned out to be an unexpectedly nice mixture. This particular medley of flavours and textures is one we might take into account returning for.

_{The Yoshi Mocktail. Photo Credit: Toshita Sahni}

Other treats we might return for are Yazu’s mocktails and desserts. We loved the ‘Sober Cocktail’ known as the Yoshi. This is a lychee mocktail, with a touch of coriander. The most memorable a part of our meal was the Shojo – a concoction of non-alcoholic amaretto, coconut syrup, pineapple juice, cranberry juice and lemon juice. Served in a glass rimmed with cinnamon sugar, this mocktail received us over instantly. Each of the elements made its presence felt and we had been extraordinarily tempted to order one other spherical. Among the alcoholic choices, we preferred the Komorebi (with Pandan-infused pisco, home made umeshu liqueur, ardour fruit sorbet, orange juice and pandan syrup). The power of the spirit positively stands out on this one. We additionally cherished the Fu Penzi Signature Sangria. Fu Penzi is a sort of Chinese raspberry. Not solely was its flavour infused into the drink, however a number of items of the berries had been additionally added to the glass. A must-try for Sangria lovers!

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Among the desserts, we relished the decadent Chocolate Hazelnut Log. If you like this specific mixture normally, this candy deal with won’t disappoint. The log itself was a mix of fudge, mousse cream and items of chocolate. The crunch of the hazelnuts inside was the ultimate step to dessert heaven. You additionally do not wish to miss the Cheesecake right here. This time, the flavour was Blueberry – however it was nothing like another cheesecake we have seen. The cake itself is offered like candy soil for a small tree to take root in. Chocolate crumb varieties the topmost layer, whereas the tree itself is topped with some cotton sweet. The chilly fumes emanating from the serving plate had been a theatrical factor that we did not thoughts – in spite of everything, it was a becoming precursor to an extremely scrumptious dessert.

_{The Cheesecake at Yazu. Photo Credit: Toshita Sahni}

Yazu is a superb alternative for a leisurely household meal or a brunch with pals. We can safely say it has one thing for everybody! The subsequent time you are within the temper for Pan Asian, do head to Yazu and check out a few of their delights for your self.

Where: 2, One Lodha Place, Senapati Bapat Marg, opp. Lodha Supremus, Upper Worli, Parel
When: 12 pm to three:30 pm, 7 pm to 1:30 am