Life is too short to explore and cherish new flavours and the good thing is, one doesn’t need to travel too far for it. Whenever I have a craving for some really good Spanish food, I dine out at Pinxto, quietly located at the Galleria market in Gurgaon. It has about 15 covers and a micro kitchen which can only accommodate a chef with two helpers. No liquor is served. It runs only on its quality of food.
Pinxto has recently launched its twinter menu. Chef Sushmit Daniels of Pinxto is one underrated chef who prepares dishes which can be served at a five star property on any given day. I notice that a youngman who was a delivery boy during my last visit has now been trained to cook.
Sushmit starts my winter menu experience at Pinxto with a nice hot green pea soup with truffle oil which gives the soup a nice aroma and flair. He follows it with two variants of salads — a warm spicy prawn salad and a salmon with green apple. I must say, at par and becomes difficult to decide which one is better. Well, that’s the kind of food for which Pinxto’s patrons go for whenever there is a new addition.
A couple of starters increase my appetite, specially the spicy chicken wings — just amazing. Even the duck spring rolls with a hint of orange, paired with a spicy dip, are worth every bite. The only vegetarian preparation which I try is a simple patatas bravas which has a perfect combination of romesco sauce topped with garlic aioli.
A glass of virgin Sangria throughout my meal complements the food really well.
Done with all, it is time to try the two master dishes which the chef has kept a secret till the end. Duck confit with plum sauce and steamed bun with shredded beef. Well, the duck confit is a French preparation but people of Northern Spain share a border with southern France and share a couple of recipes too. The chef does justice to the neighbour’s delicacy. The steamed bun has a wonderful stuffing of beef but the bun is too small for the quantity of the meat.
I end with a chocolate mousse which is the only dessert to be made in-house.
Meal for two : Rs 1500 plus taxes
