The Silky Elephant has a global menu
Modern Indian cuisine is a concept that is usually met with apprehension. We are fiercely protective about our food. The Silky Elephant in Bengaluru is challenging this. The restaurant in JP Nagar has what it calls a ‘neo vegetarian’ menu. Here papdi chaat meets bruchetta, tempura meets thecha and the tomato shorba has kaffir lime. But do they work? We find out over lunch.
The Silky Elephant in JP Nagar
Styled with a modern look, the restaurant is brimming with guests even on a Monday afternoon. We take a seat by the window overlooking the street. The service is warm and helpful. We peruse the menu (QR code only unfortunately), and it is expansive, with Asian, Indian and global cuisines.The hibiscus pani puri is colourful and eye-catching. The crispy puris are served with potato and a red hibiscus pani, which is floral and subtle. A fun spin on a crowd favourite. The charcoal dahi kebabs are a visual delight. Coated on the outside with activated charcoal, the kebabs are striking and taste balanced with tang and spice. From the Asian section, we enjoy the wild mushroom dim sum. The thin casing of these is tinged purple, and the mushroom stuffing is earthy and delicious. We pair these with a refreshing cranberry mocktail.
