Earlier in the month of February, I was invited to a bloggers table at Sublym, a brand new Kitchen and Bar in Sector 29 Gurgaon that serves both Indian and Chinese cuisines.
A visit to Sublym was long overdue; I had already heard so much about the property from friends and relatives, and wanted to see what the buzz was all about!
The first person I stumbled upon at Sublym was restaurateur Sanjana Gera. Sanjana is the Director at Sublym and a well-known name in the institutional catering business (her entrepreneurial venture Shreya Hospitality provides food and services to multinationals in and around Gurgaon).
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| Sanjana Gera |
Sanjana's transition from being an established player in the institutional catering business to a relative newbie in the restaurant business took place in the year 2010, when she opened up Shreya's, a 52-seater fine-dining restaurant in the Central Plaza Mall, Gurgaon.
In 2015, Sanjana launched the Sublym Kitchen and Bar in Sector 29 Gurgaon, which is one of the prime locations to establish any new F&B venture these days.
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| Sublym Kitchen and Bar |
My first impression of Sublym was that it seemed like a modern fine-dining restaurant with world-class interiors. What I didn't realize was that Sublym also boasts of the longest bar in Gurgaon that serves premium drinks from across the globe.
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| Another view of Sublym Kitchen and Bar |
Situated right in the heart of the millennium city Gurgaon, Sublym with its contemporary and chic interiors is spread over two levels. The fine-dining restaurant is located at the level 1 of the premises; you can also move to the Open Terrace and Party Lounge located at the level 2.
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| Open Terrace and Party Lounge at Sublym |
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| Open Terrace and Party Lounge at Sublym |
Sanjana's vision to create a surreal ambience at Sublym seems to have worked out pretty well; for the entire duration of my stay there, I felt a quaint sense of relaxation, something I usually don't experience at most fine-dining properties that I frequent.
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| Seating Arrangement at Sublym |
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| Seating Arrangement at Sublym |
Sanjana always wanted to create a space where the ambience is as sublime as the food being served. The subtle shades of gray lend a rare, classy look and feel to the interiors.
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| Decor at Sublym |
The rooftop was conceived as an enclosure of green; thus, a steel envelop is designed such that it can house several saplings. Hats off to Sanjana for creating a full green enclosure inside a boutique dining property!
Sublym's kitchen is in the capable hands of Chef Jaswant Singh Negi. The menu designed by Negi offers a veritable treat of Indian and oriental cuisines, with a unique mix of old favorites and new fusion food.
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| Chef Jaswant Singh Negi |
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| Chef Jaswant Singh Negi |
From Dimsums to Murgh Malai Tikka, Sublym offers an overwhelming selection of high quality food. Plus the playful presentation highlights the finesse with which each dish is prepared.
The food at Sublym brings along a mélange of flavors from India, Thailand, and China, creating a truly delightful experience.
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| Food offering at Sublym |
Here are my top recommendations for food and beverages at Sublym.
Beverages
Mocktail
Tom Spicy Guava
[My rating: 5 out of 5]
A signature mocktail at Sublym that contains a unique mix of guava juice, lime, and Tabasco.
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| Tom Spicy Guava |
Cocktail
L.I.I.T
[My rating: 4 out of 5]
Potent combination of tequila, vodka, rum, gin, and triple sec with cola and lime.
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| L.I.I.T |
Red Wine
Danzante Chianti
[My rating: 5 out of 5]
Deep ruby in color, this popular red wine is produced in the Chianti area of Tuscany (Italy). I loved its intense aroma with elegant floral notes, leaving an aftertaste of wild berries.
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| Danzante Chianti |
Appetizers
Complimentary Dips with Papadums
[My rating: 5 out of 5]
Light and crunchy papadums served with four different types of complimentary dips: Kolhapuri, Pomegranate, Garlic Mint, and Mint Sauce.
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| Complimentary Dips with Papadums |
Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
[My rating: 4 out of 5]
Grilled chicken marinated in coconut milk and red curry. Tastes phenomenal when paired with spicy peanut sauce.
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| Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce |
Paneer Sublym Tikka
[My rating: 4 out of 5]
Classic alternative to chicken tikka, these tender chunks of veg paneer tikka are marinated in Indian spices and then grilled in a tandoor.
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| Paneer Sublym Tikka |
Tandoori Bharwan Mushroom
[My rating: 3 out of 5]
Stuffed masala mushroom caps containing corn and mushroom mix, topped with cheese, and baked to perfection.
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| Tandoori Bharwan Mushroom |
Kasundi Fish Tikka
[My rating: 5 out of 5]
Kasundi Fish Tikkas are popular Bengali fish kebabs with mustard, known for tanginess.
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| Kasundi Fish Tikka |
Apart from the above, you could also go for the Cold Vietnamese Rolls, perfect appetizers on a hot summery day. I also liked the Thai Puchka, which is a clever take on the traditional Kolkata dish; it contains a fusion of Thai flavors.
Mains
Raan Sikandari
[My rating: 5 out of 5]
A historical dish named after Alexander the Great [who was also known as Sikandar (the conqueror)], Raan Sikandari comprises slow roasted legs of lamb served with masala gravy.
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| Raan Sikandari |
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| Raan Sikandari |
Dimsum
Pok Choi, Corn, and Vegetable Dumpling
[My rating: 4 out of 5]
These vegetarian dumplings can easily balance out a heavy meal, besides being fragrant, savory, and delicious.
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| Pok Choi, Corn, and Vegetable Dumpling |
Desserts
[My rating: 4 out of 5]
Don't leave Sublym before indulging in a little sin. You'll absolutely fall in love with the brownie and carrot cake with cinnamon streusel topping, both of which are served with ice creams.
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| Brownie with Ice Cream |
Finally, as I was about to leave, I met Sarvdeep Singh, who is the Vice President at Shreyas Hospitality and Vice President - Operations at Sublym. Sarvdeep gave me a walking tour of the 60-cover restaurant and also made me meet his ground staff.
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| Happy Food Bloggers at Sublym |
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| A Groupie with Food Bloggers at Sublym |
A restaurant made with flair, Sublym offers its patrons exquisite food, exceptional service, aesthetic decor and pleasant atmosphere.
wow...The first reaction was how elegant this place looks. You are right. The shade of gray is giving this place a different classy look. The seating looks very comfortable with a nice outside view. I would say, a perfect place to have a good time with near and dear ones or celebrate some special occasion.
ReplyDeletelovely place. I just love the ambience and contemporary and chic interiors . it is looking classy and elegant. no doubt Sanjana did an amazing job. food is also looking so delicious and there are so many varities to try on. thanks for sharing all details about this amazing place.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the interiors and decors of Sublym. The bloggers table must have been an add on to the decor and the conversations with that tasty and delicious food would have been lovely too.
ReplyDeleteWow, what an classy look. It seems like an cozy place to spend quality time with family and friends. The mocktails look so intriguing. I can find all my favourite dishes here .. from malai tikka to dumplings.
ReplyDeleteThis place looks really great to hop for good family or friend get together. Thanks for sharing will surely visit someday!!
ReplyDeleteWow, this place is looking elegant. I love the interiors of it. It feels like we can have a good time there with our friends and family. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteThis looks such a delightful place with so many amazing variety of food spread to choose from. The presentation looks delectable and the ambience is just what is needed to enjoy good food.
ReplyDeleteIt's obvious that a lot of thought has gone into creating the classy decor and delectable food served at Sublym. Amazing food presentation as well.
ReplyDeleteThe interiors truly shows the aesthetic taste of the restaurateur. I can imagine myself sitting there for hours with a cocktail and some cool conversation.
ReplyDeleteI really liked the way they have done the entire sitting arrangements and the decor is also very posh. The best part is they cater to both Indian and Chinese taste buds giving a variety to explore for the eaters.
ReplyDeleteLoved the classy decor and delectable food . Seems to be good place
ReplyDeleteWow thats a classy and cosy place to visit. I am surely gonna plan a visit soon
ReplyDeleteWow. In love with the ambience. And the dishes. So many varieties of vegetarian food.
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