Tham brothers have all the time believed in bringing the very best to the town of Mumbai. They experimented with Oriental and now are doing the identical with Mexican.
Pompa, their newest providing, is likely one of the only a few genuine Mexican locations within the metropolis. Chef Jason from Miami has curated an enormous menu however their USP, in line with them, is their Sunday Brunch that gives a number of the dishes from the common menu however has an array of latest Jason specials that are unique to Brunchito.
“As entrepreneurs, now we have to continually be forward of the curve and look in direction of what’s trending globally. Whereas Asian is essentially the most dominating flavour palette, Mexican and Latin American are an enormous rising phase,” mentioned Keenan Tham.
It’s a activity to determine what to start out with as they’ve Breakfast Torta and Breakfast Taco as nicely of their Brunchito together with different choices. I go away it to Sagar, the supervisor and Gaurav and Prabhat, the servers to information me. Like good boys, they instantly recommend Tamaroni – their model of Negroni. The tamarind infused vermouth provides a pleasant tang to the beverage. Salsa Flight, their on-the-house starter surprises me – Seven salsa varieties served with Purple Corn Chips. The dips are organized in an order of pungency. Beginning with the least spiced Salsa Macha to essentially the most spiced Hibiscus Salsa. Hibiscus salsa, which has habanero for pungency highlighted by the tartness of hibiscus flower with floral undertones, is the shock package deal that bowls you over. The Banana and Mango salsas have the fruit to start out and ends with spice and are simply earlier than the Hibiscus… so certainly on the spicier aspect. Salsa Verde is medium spiced, cilantro-based salsa. The Guajillo chilli salsa has an exquisite smoky flavour that the chilli brings together with a slight tanginess. The Purple Corn Chips are made in-house from purple maize flour that’s imported. The identical chips are used for Nachos as nicely.
Persevering with with the spicy development, I go for Habanero Fried Hen from the appetisers. Hen marinated in habanero spices, fried to perfection, crunchy on the out, mushy inside. It is part of their Brunchito and common menu. They serve Elotte subsequent. Actually talking, Elotte or Elotes as they are saying in Mexico, is a avenue aspect meals. Grilled corn liberally dusted with spices. Can’t go mistaken with that one on this climate, particularly when your chillies are from Mexico. Subsequent on appetizer listing is the Salmon Ceviche. Salmon cubes resting on a yellow chilli sauce with Peruvian spices are delectable because the sauce give them a definite style. This is likely one of the Peruvian dishes that the Mexicans have made their very own.
Mexican sandwiches — torta — are the subsequent. Made with home made bollio (Mexican model of a sourdough baguette), the Bean and Cheese Torta is a cheese lovers delight with native beans and 5 cheeses — two of which, Corteja and Queso Fresco, are made in-house. It’s a scrumptious and filling choice. Although Candy Senorita (Jameson Stout base, Pistachio Horchata and Tonka Bean clarification) is termed as a dessert cocktail, it tastes nicely with this torta as nicely. The bean chunk provides to the torta style.
The subsequent one may be the one dish you have got, particularly in case you love your pig. Bacon & Bone Marrow Alambre. Blue corn toastada is stuffed with Yucatan fashion pulled pork, 5 cheese, bacon that’s completely cooked. It’s served with a giant bone that has delectable marrow. One chunk of toastada and one of many marrow collectively sends your palate right into a pleasure rush. The meat is slow-cooked for six to seven hours as is the bone. The result’s palate thriller.
Poblano Quesadilla is a should strive for vegetarians. Tortillas filled with poblano chilli n cashew mash together with 5 cheese combine, salsa and bitter crème. Additionally strive the Burrito Wrap — Mexican rice, beans, cacahuate salsa, Mexican spices are wrapped in a tortilla and the wrap is sluggish cooked/ roasted on a pan. It’s a scrumptious mixture of style and texture.
Now comes the troublesome half. Desserts. Very troublesome to decide on. When you love your icecreams, then select Paletas – strawberry, Mexican spiced chocolate and tres leches flavoured popsicles. Superb for a household. Torrejas, is tasty Mexican model of French Toast with the egg scent lacking. Don’t miss the Choco Taco. Chocolate Waffle in taco form is filled with chocolate mousse, roasted almonds, pistachio and cashews and served with home made, recent, vanilla-bean icecream. You’ll want you had not eaten the meals a lot and left some house for the dessert.
Do not forget that the parts are respectable. Seek the advice of the servers or Chef Jason earlier than ordering.
Common price for 2: Rs 3,500 with alcohol
Printed on: Sunday, June 30, 2024, 12:00 AM IST