Hard Rock Cafe with a Reinvented Menu

Corn Fritters

Discerned patrons of Hard Rock Cafe could definitely look beyond the rock memorabilia, fantastic music and without a doubt the food. The Hard Rock Cafe menu conjured up new items on the menu which is by far an abosulute delight to one trying them at HRC. One visiting HRC would definitely not go disappointed. One thing to be noted in the menu is the new header Namma Benguluru which has some new bites like the Corn Fritters which comes in a brown paper package which are a mouthful of fritter balls filled with sweet corn, bell pepper and some spices golden fried, served with a refreshing cucumber dip. Next up on the list to try is the Fritto Misto which is not only crunchy but a definite must have for those who love the seafood. It's a cocktail glass full of golden fried squid rings and prawn spirals accompanied with a justified chili garlic dip. These rings are something you could go on munching without knowing how many of those you would have HAD at the end of the day. I reckon the dish as that good because it comes without a hint of oil and is just so non greasy.

Fritto Misto

Another new entrant like the Saag Paneer is something the vegetarians are going to indulge in, its a sizzling platter of paneer marinated in an Indian-Tunisian flavor served over a heap of spinach served with pita bread and a yogurt dip. You must ask the Chef to show you how to eat this dish, so that you could eat enjoy the dish through and through. Chef Niranjan did the honors for us. For the piquant lot the Chicken Pakodas are new on the menu. Incase your looking for something rustically spicy as the chicken pieces are fried to a crunchy finish which compliment your drinks o! so fine.

Saag Paneer

Chicken Pakodas

If your wanting to go light for a meal then try their Assorted Hummus Platter ,something you would'nt want to miss which is a trio of dips. Black bean and chipotle chilli, classic garbanzo with roasted red pimentos & kidney beans with roasted garlic, a flavorful twist to the Arabic delicacy served with vegetable crudites & toasted pita. If your thinking this is it, then there is more in the sandwich section just to show how the food at HRC could get bigger and better. 

There is more in the Namma Benguluru section when  it comes to the main course for the ones who want  the taste of the Indian Cusine, HRC brings you Bhuna Chicken Rolls, Paneer Kathi Rolls, Kerala Fish/Prawn Curry, Murg Makhani, Southern Spiced Chicken Curry and the Paneer Makhani.

Assorted Hummus Platter

Under their Legendary Burger Section they have additions like the Fish 'O Fillet, the Tandoori Spiced Chicken Burger and the Carribean Black Bean Burger which is a sweet potato burger spiced with carribean seasonings and glazed with a tangy mango chutney.

Tandoori Spiced Chicken Burger

There is the Pulled Chicken Sandwich, the Poboy Sandwich which can be Vegetarian, Chicken or Prawn Based and also a Pulled Pork Sandwich which is a robust filled sandwich with some stunning pork meat in barbecue sauce in some bustling flavors! From the Smokehouse Section  you could enjoy some authentic memphis style Barbecue pork spare ribs and chicken, which is succulent and packed with a punch, served with a coleslaw and french fries.

BBQ Combo 

And for Dessert which truly overtook the palates by pure dreamy delights were the Tres Leches and the Mohito Yogurt with Fresh Seasonal Fruit. The Tres Leches is a traditional Mexican dense moist cake oozing with flavor and served with a curly cue of whipped cream and fresh berries. While the other dessert is an exotic mix of berries in yogurt with a shot of raspberry rum poured over. 

Tres Leches

So on your next visit to the Hard Rock Cafe be sure to try the stuff you haven't tried, because it's definitely worth the bite besides that, there is plenty to choose from....

Cheers to all!!!!

Mohito Yogurt with Berries

Hard Rock Cafe  - 40, St.Mark's Road,  Bengaluru

Tel: 080- 41242222

Working Hours - 12 noon to 11:30pm (Kids Menu and colouring kit on request)

Group parties or special events available on request

Car and Bike parking available

Hard Rock Cafe - Mexican Fiesta, A taste Review

If your looking to rock in style this season, then visit the Hard Rock Cafe situated on bustling St Mark's Road, Bengaluru. HRC brings to you a burst of colour, spice and flavors from Mexico. The cuisine dishes out Burritos, toastanas, tacos, and the legendary burger served with a spicy Mexican Bean mix. Anyone not having tried their hand at Mexican food, then this is the place to hit while it lasts.

Since the girls (Mads, Suma and Geetha) and I made our visit to HRC in the afternoon, the music was slow and gentle, whilst the focus became the food and not the music. We had a quick chat with Chef Vikas Pathak who gave us a run through of the menu. And he promised to give us the best of what HRC kitchen crew skills.

Spicy American Corn and Danish Mozzarella Samosette

The luncheon started off with the 'Spicy American Corn & Danish Mozzarella Samosette' which is a must have on your appetizer list. As cheesy as it can get, the samosette's are crispy phyllo parcels stuffed with sweet corn mix, spices and gooey cheese all in a bite. Served with a roasted tomato salsa, and a pesto mayonnaise which is truly a 'cannot get enough of it' sort of dip.

Seasoned Paneer and Corn Tortilla Tacos

We then moved onto a two dishes, one being the 'Seasoned Paneer & Corn Tortilla Tacos' for the vegetarians. A must try mix of crisp corn tortilla shells brushed with tangy Bbq sauce, stuffed with grilled seasoned paneer, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, olives, pinto beans, seasonings and spring onions.

Bahama Mana Chicken Tender Burrito

Then the Bahama Mama Chicken Tender  Burrito for the only non vegetarian being 'moi'. It's loaded with roasted chipotle chilli  ranch, smoke infused spicy bakebean and corn ragout, chicken tenders, shredded lettuce, mix cheese and jalapeños. One portion of this Big Mama was enough to keep me all good for my lunch!!

HRC Special Texas Beef Chili Toastadas

The next try out dish was the HRC Special Texas Beef Chili toastadas, which is a scrumptious bite of baked thin crust brushed with tangy chilli paste topped with cilantro infused bean and beef chilli mix finished with cayenne pepper, sweet corn, and cheddar cheese. Of course the veggies had their option of the Albequerque Cottage cheese & Veg Burrito and  a BBQ Paneer Toastana.

With dishes being laid out, and our bellies being loaded, the throats required something to slightly ease it all down, so the bartender concocted up some sassy cocktails. The menu hosts 11 cocktails, specific to the Mexican theme, and the stand outs to the cocktails we sipped were the Diablo -  a blackcurrent monin and tequila and the Payback - Kiwi and Tequilla with the Jalapeño pepper hit coming right through.

The other two cocktail were sort of a edgeless in comparison but have subtle personalities of their own, if your not looking for something to have a high, but rather wanting to have a leisured savour; then the Ginger Fiasco- Ginger Syrup, Guava Juice with Teqilla Gold and the Chapala - Watermelon and Tequilla would do some justice.

The legendary burgers then made their glorious way through whilst us Gurls were busy clicking away pictures.  A 10 ounce burger patty patty grilled and topped with smoke infused tangy bake bean mix, chipotle puree and cheddar cheese, with some Spicy Cajun fries. And this became The Meat Lover's Crave for the day - The Legendary Beef and Smoked Bean Burger.

Any meal is incomplete without dessert. So finding some space in our voracious appetite is the Black and White Dessert - Two tone chocolate wafer pyramids spiked with roasted cinnamon and coffee with chipotle sauce and Good Vanilla Ice cream which of course just meltingly and givingly appeased our palates. We enjoyed our feasty fiesta at HRC, thanks to Prachi from Avian Media and Gitanjali the Marketing Officer at HRC for having hosted us bloggers. So for all those who love the spice, the meat, the drinks and the music!!! You'd know where to head to....

Legendary beef and smoked bean burger

My verdict: The samosette's, non - veg burrito, the burger and the beef toastana's get the thumbs up. The vegetarian options are limited to just paneer, making the options minuscule. The play of other veggies in this cuisine is just not seen and done. The cocktails are sharp yet subtle!  The music is all out rocking, but during lunch hours the decibel levels are sort of low, then at 4pm its pumped up to get you in the groove. Don't just wait, just go and get the season's best till September 18, 2011.


Hard Rock Cafe  - 40, St.Mark's Road,  Bengaluru

Tel: 080- 41242222

Working Hours - 12 noon to 11:30pm (Kids Menu and colouring kit on request)

Car and Bike parking available

Black and White