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Dining at Ugly Duckling

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Well, we thought we would try out a quiet place in Bangalore for our anniversary and Rocks found this nice place call Ugly Duckling courtesy an article written by his colleague in Bangalore Mirror.

Now the name sounded so cute, I was all up for trying this but prayed that I would not get a nasty surprise on a special day.

So here I go :

My review on Ugly Duckling

Location :

5th Floor, Sona Towers, Millers Road
Benson Town, Bangalore, Karnataka 560046

Ph : 080 22375982‎

Evenings are good to go as you will get good parking space. Else its located at a busy place.

First Impressions

It was a bit difficult to figure out this place. Even though we knew it was 5th Floor, it took me to cofirm from the security to go up. The labels did not have anything written on it.

Once we went in, my first impression was comfort and style blended well.
The ambiance was nice. It was Christmassy and we were the first ones to arrive.

We chose a table and settled ourselves when the head waiter came in to take our order.

We ordered for Hot Dogs and Non Veg Platter to start with thinking that it would be enough for another dish for the main course and we should be done. Either we were very hungry or the food was not enough.

I liked the taste of the dishes but it as not enough for us.

We ordered Sea Food Platter and for main course, we ordered Ugly Duckling Steak and Beef Lasagna.

Beer tasted good. I had a shandy after a mug. As people started filling in, the place was no longer good for private dinner date. It was loud and one could hear each other.

( I think I am slowly started not liking loud places where everything you say echos around back to you). What happened to cozy places ?

So its ideal for a group.. dont think quiet if you come here..

On the food :

The hot dog was delicious.

The meat and the sea food platter was fine.

The steak was small in quantity but fine.

The lasagna was disastrous.

If you are interested, you can make your own pasta. I did not try that. Maybe someone could and tell me how it is.

I would give it a rating of 5 out of 10 for the whole service.
Presentation could have been better.

My observations :

Starters were not served with sauces or dips. So the food was a bit dry. When I asked for it, the head waiter said that they did have sauces but they did not serve them unless a customer asked for it. DUH.

I thought the platter definitely could do with a side dip or so.

Side dishes were better to eat.

NEVER order Lasagna. Their version of lasagna was just minced meat and pasta with a tiny section of melted cheese on the top.

Well forgive me !! but When I ask for Lasagna, I am not looking for a low calorie version of it. Its meant to be rich and melt in the mouth which cheese oozing out.. DUH again.. not some sandwiched pasta… Sigh.

Price :

All of the above and couple of mugs of beer and a glass of Shandy came up to 1600 plus change.

Kid Friendly :   Yes.
Ideal for :     A casual dine with partner/spouse or friends, where you dont expect too much.
Branch Visited :     Miller’s

Favorite Item : As of now, pigs in blanket..

( part of meat platter)