the sassy spoon

sassy spoon offers a good ambience, a wide variety of cocktails and some interesting dishes. we tried some of the flavoured beers and their kokam beer was our favourite, the rest didn't click with us.

the pepper fry mutton is a good option in the starters for the carnivores and i recommend the avocado toast for the vegetarians. the ramen noodles are full of flavor and the kids will like the curry chicken too.

the real highlight though are the desserts and cocktails. the cocktails were potent and yummy; manhattan being my favourite. the peru + gin combo sounds promising but i'd prefer more peru in it. the mousse, sticky toffee pudding ( even though not exactly a pudding) and 7 textures of hazlenut and chocolate are yummy. the raspberry sorbet is some of the best sorbet i've ever had. the staff is excellent, always around to suggest options and prompt in their service.

definitely coming back for more cocktails and desserts.

sassy spoon

a beautiful eatery located at the far end of koregaon park lane 7
visited with friends
there’s parking available just near the entrance .
a pink coloured vintage look car & a decorated cycle make it a perfect place for photos.
inside is the ac seating and the bar
outside is open air seating with high stools on one side
tv at one end and a miniature waterfall
at the other end is their patisserie the sassy teaspoon
beautiful vintage style interiors with book racks on the wall with numerous
though it was a weekday evening , it was full , got a table outside and later shifted inside when there was a table available
the bar is unique , designed like a volkswagen van and stylish.
shelves were kept covered though since it was a dry day
there’s a staircase at a corner for taking pictures.
staff was friendly
service was quite slow but can understand since the place was fully packed with customers.

we tried :

flatbreads:
barbeque chicken flatbread : was a crisp flatbread base with juicy bbq chicken pieces with barbecue sauce & cheese . was delicious

mains
1. teriyaki chicken with shitake mushrooms, togarashi dusted jasmine rice & steamed broccoli : chicken was tender tasted delicious drenched in the teriyaki sauce, slightly salty but went well with the rice . broccoli was hard and a bit undercooked though

2. ranch style steak with queso, salsa mashed potatoes and the day’s salad: steak was medium well , mashed potatoes were very creamy , i wish there was some more sauce with the steak

3. chicken scallopini with herb mushroom rice in a porcini sauce : buttery herbed mushroom rice with chicken fillet in a creamy mushroom sauce . was delicious.

dessert :
1. seven textures of hazelnut and chocolate :
was heavenly. chocolate mousse on a base of chocolate cookie crumbs & hazelnut topped with a layer of chocolate.
hot dark chocolate sauce poured over it

mocktails:

1. very berry khatta :
their version of an ice gola in a glass . kala khatta syrup with some black salt, pomegranate seeds , orange slice . was delicious and came in a huge glass
quantity is good


parking available
overall 4/5
taste 4/5
vfm 3/5

food portion was too less

not just beautiful ambiance but amazing taste when one of my friend tried kala khatta mocktail and it was amazing must try🤩

no spoons ni tissues. useless service

loved the carrot and turnip cake, it seemed like a risky choice but completely worth it! the texture, the taste and presentation, all were great!

i have always loved the grilled chicken with buffalo sauce here but today the chicken was so tough and stale . eventhough i reported it to the server he did not bother and i had to leave it half eaten and pay for it. disappointed to see that one of my favourite places has also gone down in terms of quality post lockdown.

one of the fanciest place in koregaon park. foods amazing, but be ready to shell some good amount if you plan to party. the ambience to the service is amazing. so the cost is kinda justified. the foods variety along with the taste is amazing. make sure to make reservation in advance as the place is usually packed with food hungry people wanting to have a good time. outdoor and indoor seating, both are an option. i prefer outdoor as the music is loud inside and becomes difficult to have a conversation.

was just ok ... nothing spectacular for a restaurant.

absolutely loved the food and enjoyed the ambience . sayed was very helpful and very polite. thanku for amazing dessert

wonderful as always - the lemon beurre noisette spaghetti a must must must try! special thanks to santosh, taiyab and sayed for taking great care of us.

well you have courteous staff, fresh ingredients, good ambience, awesome ambience, but what you largely lack is taste. we tried chicken tender flat bread, korean chili wings, achari chicken, white sauce pasta with prawns, none of those tasted any good at all. i could tell that the chicken is fresh, the ingredients are good, etc., but the taste was just too bad, below average, lacklustre. i understand you experiment with food but don't reach a point where you care about everything but taste. i once loved ss for cocktails but this time my kala khatta cocktail was salty ughh. might not visit again.

this is a classic decor food joint. loved the ambiance. staffs are friendly.
we had
grilled tenderloin - quantity is so less. steak was tender and juicy. taste was very good.
korean chilli chicken - nice dish. little bit garlicky which was good.
fish & chips - these was good except the dip.
papperdelle prawn pasta - so creamy. little bit tangy flavour. awesome in taste.
two stick pudding - this was also good.
overall nice experience. little bit costly. portion size should increase.

food - 4/5
ambiance - 4/5
service - 4/5
value for money - 3/5

cold food

there are a few, nay, no other place in pune that combines excellent service and great products in one establishment like the sassy spoon does.

from a service perspective, the staff is very well-trained. they know the menu by heart, can articulate the details of a dish, are friendly and not afraid to start a conversation to make you feel at home. most importantly, they are always attentive to each table.

the menu is always stellar. there’s a variety of flavours and cuisines that combine to make excellent dishes. for example, their quinoa burger has this specific japanese mayo preparation that makes it an out of the world burger. i never imagined a burger patty made out of quinoa could be tastier than a normal meat-based burger. adding crispy kale to it to bring a crunchy and juicy texture is the epitome of taking clever risks that really pay off. similarly, soft shell tacos, their new buffalo wings with bhut jolokia sauce…the list could go on. even the bar preparations are risqué and excellent.

i’ve tried a lot of places in pune and going out for a meal is my thing. but the sassy spoon has spoiled me. no other place matches up to it and whenever i’m in the mood to just have a really nice night out, i only go to sassy spoon now. but make sure you book in advance because the place is always packed.

special mention to the restaurant manager, nilesh. he’s the man behind what sassy spoon is, especially in terms of service. extremely smart, sincere and passionate fellow with a tremendous eye for detail.

in summary, the sassy spoon is a cut above the rest in all aspects. hands down.

enjoy!