Etc, Nungambakkam (3.5/5)

Etc is located off Rutland gate in Nungambakkand is easily accessible from Nungambakkam high road. I haven't got a chance to visit the restaurant but visited the cafe twice. 

Ambience & seating (3.5/5)

The cafe is themed in vibrant colours and their interiors are fun and welcoming. They have board games, tables with ludo board and snake and ladder patterned walls which might be a fun way to spend time with your friends and re-live those childhood days. 

Most of their seating options are however uncomfortable and not too comfortable if you are looking to sit around for a while. 

Service (4/5)

The staff are friendly and service is quick. 

Pricing (3/5)

The pricing is slightly expensive; however, some of their dishes are good VFM. 

Food & desserts (4/5)

Almost all of my orders have been of good standard Have tried the following items:

1. Ultimate cheesecake

2. Oreo Shake

3. Chocolate mousse

4. French fries

5. Chicken puff

6. Parfait 

Of the lot, the ultimate cheese cake, chicken puff and parfait and three order I would definitely recommend.

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Amande Patisserie, Lavalle Road (3.5/5)

First visit - August 18, 2015 

My colleagues were all praise for the macaroons and desserts at Amande when we last visited UB city. Decided to try it out yesterday when I was in the mall for dinner. 

Ambience (3.5/5)

The dessert counters and the look and feel of the place is classy. However, the seating arrangements are inadequate. 

Service

Nothing boast-worthy or to complain about their service. 

Pricing (4/5)

You don't expect desserts to be cheap in a patisserie at the most up-scale mall in the city. However, they are priced reasonably considering the above premium factors. 

Macaroons were priced INR. 60 per piece. 

Desserts

1. Hazelnut macaroon - exquisite stuff! Loved the hazelnut flavours and would definitely rate it among the best macaroons I have tasted. 

2. Blueberry macaroon - relatively or otherwise- this flavour turned out to be disappointing. Did not enjoy it as much. 

3. Chocolate concord - a dessert with sweetened chocolate sticks and chocolate mousse filling. While I loved the filling - the overdose of sweetness in the chocolate sticks put me off a bit. 

Would like to revisit for other macaroon flavours.

Revisited this place on August 24, 2015

Tried a few more of their macaroon flavors. Must concede this place offers one of the best Macaroons in the city. 

Chocolat Boulangerie Patisserie

Was in Koramangala for some work and thought I should explore the dessert offering in the neighbourhood. Zeroed down on this joint based on their high score in Zomato. 

Ambience (4/5)

This restaurant is located in the midst of residential properties and has an inviting glass-house look. However, large part of the patisserie stays hidden behind the trees and greenery on this road. 

The interiors are pretty classy and seating is comfortable. 

Pricing (3.5/5)

A pastry and a chicken tikka puff cost me INR. 160. Thats reasonable. 

Service (2/5)

The staff were friendly and was happy to guide me with choice making. However, two things that put me off were:

1. When asked for ketchup I got a 1 litre bottle - which didn't look appealing. It might make more sense to serve them in small fancy containers (or even have the squeeze version in each table). 

2. When asked for water- was served in a large plastic soda bottle. Thats definitely not how customers are to be served.

Both of these service elements killed the glamour that I would otherwise attribute to this place. 

Pastry (3/5)

The praline fudge pastry had an overdose of praline. This made it hard to taste the fudge flavour. 

On an overall note the cake lacked the flavour I expected it to have. A strong fudge flavour and praline to top with might have better suited my taste buds better. 

Chicken tikka puff (3.5/5)

Had very limited expectation from this dish but decided to try it considering there is little that you can judge from just one order. The puff was crisp and fresh and the crust was definitely beyond my expectation. However, the chicken filling was not the best tikka's I have had.