Looks like the concept of a den for comfort food where beer can be your best friend seems to have ce .......
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Looks like the concept of a den for comfort food where beer can be your best friend seems to have cemented itself in namma Bengaluru. One of Bangalore’s iconic places, Windsor Pub, for long a bastion of beer and comfort food, seems to have some competition with a new kid on the block. With an attitude that can only be described as Bangalorean, Plan B adds another dimension to a burgeoning F&B industry. So when I heard about this place, especially the fact that they served beef and pork, I knew I absolutely had to visit it.

I went along with a group of friends, and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We started off with some pandi curry (pork dish from Coorg, for the uninitiated) along with some chili pork, chicken satay, cheesy fries and beef nachos. That apart, the menu seemed to push the patrons towards trying the wings, and so wings were ordered as well. The Pandi curry and the beef nachos were superb, while the chili pork and satay were quite good, both juicy and well flavoured. The wings could have done with some more meat on them.

The setup is one of a classic pub, and the music and the atmosphere was great, although the music seemed to be repeating after a while, but we didn't really care - we were there for the food. Brick-lined walls with posters from a bygone era only add to the ambiance. As I mentioned above, this place has the attitude that is quintessentially Bangalorean - warm, comforting, not-too-fast-not-too-slow.

For the main course, we ordered the day's special, smoked pork chops, followed by a pulled pork sandwich, a juicy Lucy (beef burger), a veg dish, lasagna and jerk chicken steak. The veg dish was a let down, and I must say that vegetarians, unless they like to drink and are content with limited options, can stay away. But the rest of us loved the food. The smoked pork chops were the best I've had in Bangalore. Juicy, soft, well-flavoured - simply superb. The juicy Lucy, too was great, with oodles of cheese oozing out with every bite, Also, the size of the patty is something to watch out for - humongous! The pulled pork sandwich had some delicious cured smoked pork in it and was great as well, while the lasagna was good, but nothing much to rave about.

The desserts were a bit of a let down (and at the time of writing this, they've been changed), but we didn't really care too much for that either. Overall, a thoroughly wonderful meal, great ambiance, and fantastic experience.

You can read more, and see the pictures of the food at: http://gastronomicalgspot.blogspot.com/2010/09/bm-review-plan-b.html
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First off, loved the interiors, the brick walls, the frames and the very interesting bar counter wit .......
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First off, loved the interiors, the brick walls, the frames and the very interesting bar counter with the glass green and white bottles hanging around. The place was relatively empty considering we were there at around 12.30 PM. We settled ourselves on the high bar chairs and plonked junior on the table for a while and then got down to the business of ordering.

We decided to go in for a Bee Sting and 2 Diesels. What are they you ask... the Bee Sting is lager with Orange Juice and the Diesel was lager with Cola. Interesting combinations. The Bee Sting gave you the fizz of beer with a pulpy after taste of orange. Made for an interesting combination for those willing to experiment with their beer. The Diesel had a lighter taste of cola, but it was definitely there and quite interesting to have. As the meal progressed, we ordered a couple of draughts as well.

And now for the munchies - we began with French Fries and cheese plus a regular fries for junior who was by now swinging around and behaving as though she was on high. The fries in both were great, completely non-greasy. The one with cheese had a load of it melted at the bottom. Warning: do wait a while before putting a cheese loaded fry in your mouth, its really hot and even the beers will not save your mouth from being singed. But they taste great!!

Pork Sundal is what we called for. This was tiny pieces of diced pork meat and fat, fried to a crispiness with a spicy marinade. A squeeze of lime and you have a great nibble to munch on. Next came the Big Bang Firecracker Wings which were marked as super spicy. What better than super spicy to give you that pleasant high when downing some beer. Now the marinade sauce for this is spicy. It leaves the edges of your lips tingling. But for those of you who love spice, this is one dish guaranteed to make you feel good.

Now for main courses, this place serves burgers and the like and that is what we had to round things off. Husband asked for the Juicy Lucy. For your fix of juicy beef, this is one burger you should have.

A cousin asked for the Pulled Pork Sandwich. This was a pork burger stuffed to the corners with pork and pleasant sauce. Not too spicy, not too bland. And very very filling. I asked for the Pigs in a Thermal Blanket... an interesting way of announcing a pork sandwich in hot dog bun. It was marked as really spicy. One bite in and I was wondering where the spice was. Then I poured the sauce that was given in a small bowl onto the sandwich and hellllooooo spice.... Yummy!!!

Overall, I was one happy puppy. I actually stepped into a pub with my daughter. The music levels are just right and you don't need to go hoarse trying to have a conversation. Service is smooth. The bill for three of us with around 2 beers a head and all the food was close Rs 2000. Completely worth the money. And the loos are clean. Plan B has interesting lunch combos and good offers going for key sports events.

Address: #20, Castle Street, Ashoknagar, Bangalore - 11
Phone: 9739902745
Cuisine: American
Wallet factor: Rs 1000 for two
Cards Accepted: Yes
Parking: Nothing exclusive and weekends can be trouble


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