the name blue block club pretty much gives you an idea as to what to expect from this place on road no.92 of jubilee hills. right above starbucks, it's a club with a brilliant, vibrant blue theme that takes you by surprise even during the daytime. the ceiling has been smartly done with suspended black ropes. the high chairs with blue cushions complement the vibe of the place. the lush green view of the kbr park is a bonus. overall, blue block club doesn't go all funky crazy with its ambiance. it is a class act in pub architecture. i loved the place.
so when we say words like club, pub, and bars; what do you expect? music, liquids, dance? and maybe food. that's how food is cold-shouldered at pubs. and i don't blame them. when people enter pubs, they rarely have good food in mind. therefore the clubs invest a major chunk of their investment and focus on spirits and artist management. there are a handful of such places that can boast of great food. blue block is one of them.
this place serves great food.
so this is a food review. i was there for a sunday lunch. the vibe of the place was as lazy as a sunday afternoon could get. but their amazing food turned our lunch into a "pawwrry" of sorts!
we started with vol au vent, little puff pastries filled with veggies and topped with cheese. they tasted as good as they looked. i have had vol au vent before, but this one was way better. next up was burmese parcel, rolls stuffed with veggies and cheese. again, it was crispy and less oily which i kinda liked, but the last best burmese parcels i tasted had a cheesy filling, which i missed here. achari paneer tikka was just perfect. soft and fresh paneer and proper tikka flavors. no complaints here.
chicken lollipop was full of flavors but not something you would come back for.
seekh kebab was again perfect. nicely minced mutton and subtly spiced. i didn't like the unnecessary seasoning though.
blue block club's ghee roast has become the talk of the town, at least the foodieland. they have it both in chicken and mutton. it is beautifully served on lacha parathas. it is indeed one of the best ghee roast you can find in the city.
then came keema pav. a dish served at many pubs in the city. this one at blue block club is a 5/5 level. high-quality keema with the right flavors. i just thought it could've been a little oilier.
i saved the best for the last. the rara gosht. it was phenomenal! rara gosht is a popular north indian recipe made with mutton and minced mutton both. it has a sweet and tangy taste. many restaurants failed to bring this sweet and tangy combination properly. that's what bbc nailed here. i ate a full butter naan with it. don't miss rarha gosht at bbc.
then there was chicken pulav which was high on quality but unfortunately higher on spice. while most of my foodie buddies loved it i found it to be too spicy.
finally, i was so happy they had cheesecake in desserts. i had average expectations from them but the blueberry cheesecake blew my mind. it was just perfect in every department. the density of creamcheese, saltiness, sweetness, and softness. everything was on point.
if i go back to blue block club, it would be for the rara gosht with butter naan and blueberry cheesecake.
overall i loved the place. a club that has such a strong focus on food can not go wrong in its core competencies.