the sassy spoon

it’s been a while since i went to a fine dine restaurant. the sassy spoon is breath of a fresh air on a lovely sunday afternoon. perfect ambiance for the weather and the great food.
cajun spiced buttered prawn is a must try in starter and teriyaki tofu with steamed broccoli and rice satisfies your taste buds to the core.
orders were quick and warm hospitality.

the food arrived completely cold.

poor quantity and two pieces of bacon in the meal. just not worth the price.

best things to have in this season, and they make it so well 😍

paid(literally through my nose) a visit to sassy spoon, kp. i really liked their very unique decor, the pink and blue interiors, the alluring ambience, the furniture. i particularly liked the volkswagen van bar- well stocked and vibrant!

coming on to drinks- tried a mocktail called pink apple lemonade  - had a distaste to it and they replaced it with a melon based one called fizzy melony which was good and i also ordered a bourbon with club soda.

as far as food goes the plating is remarkable but very lacklustre in taste and tang- we ordered the following:-

bbq pork ribs- the ribs was full of fat and was very hard and chewy- the pork was not fresh at all. pointed it out to the steward who was visibly defensive about it.

tenderloin steak with mashed potatoes- high average salver, steak was cooked to medium(even though i prefer it well-done). mashed potatoes was smooth and consistent.

also ordered three burgers-
crispy chicken burger-  better of the three, with crispy zingy patty.

tenderloin patty burger- patty was well cooked, bacon was crisp but overall the burger was very, very dry- no juicyness, no ooze- looks like they were too stingy with the burger mayo/ dressing.

pork burger- patty was okay but not succulent, bacon strips(we were charged extra for it) was burnt and charred.  burger was too dry- not a drop of moisture or dressing on it- quite a shame at what they charged(695/-) they could have at the least be a tad magnanimous with the dressing/sauce/mayo- but they choose not to.

hazelnut flavoured coffee- milk was burnt, it was bitter and not palatable. utter waste of 175inr. pointed it out to the manager who agreed to it.

the only consolation and saving grace during the whole visit and ordeal was the toffee flavoured pudding- with very rich plum pudding, flavourful toffee melt and combines well with creaminess of the ice-cream.

service is average with occasional cold shoulders:- given the fact that i criticized the lack lustre dishes may have brought about a feeling of exclusion and elusion.
prices are exhorbitant considering the miniscule portion sizes and there is no vfm. also the complacency of the chef is clearly evident here and hence i maybe forced to label it as overhyped by the  unassuming people who patronise it unawares.

to start with ambience is perfect,super cool. service is also up to the mark and the food menu is cool. desserts are bit innovative and delicious, yum as well
must visit place!!!

first time visited this place for lunch. i just love the food and service was best. dishes recommended by staff was really delicious. will sure visit again soon.

my father is admitted at a hospital in pune. and we are from rajasthan so it was very difficult to find his choice of food here. he really loves chicken and fish preparations. my friend who lives in pune suggested that i order from sassy spoon. he loved both the dishes. thank you so much for giving him and us a beautiful experience! we do appreciate it

great food and a very good service. visited this place for the first time for lunch and had a very pleasant experience. will definitely recommend!!

visited after a while and must say.... the new menu dishes and the cocktails were really good. will visit again soon.

great ambiance and good food. but loses out big time on portion size…..it’s ok if you are on diet otherwise really inadequate….

every visit to this place creates new memories. right from the food to the ambience, it's always a comfort place. if you want to experience christmas, now is the time you visit. this place is home! loved the polar bear at the entrance!

i have been a regular at the sassy spoon for years and has been the place to go whether it’s a family meal, catching up with friends or hosting corporate dinners with visiting colleagues. the resto-bar has a certain vibe, buzz and energy to it. we prefer a table outside - great in the evenings or winter afternoons. it does get busy on weekend evenings and have seen groups wait to get a table so recommend to book in advance.

there are 2 simple reasons on why a person would keep going to the same restaurant - great food and good service. sassy checks both the boxes and am not sure what is better than the other.

service- lead by nilesh and his team of friendly staff, personalised service is guaranteed. nilesh seems to possess an amazing memory- he remembers people by name, moves around tables engaging the guests in conversations on food, cuisines and restaurants in pune. the team knows each and every dish well enough to give recommendations on food and drinks. they do describe the dish so well that you might end up ordering the same and will not be disappointed. i am sure they have a well structured on boarding and training program for the servers as the sheer consistency in attitude, attention and knowledge is something i have not seen elsewhere.

food and drinks
you just cannot go wrong with your order at sassy. every item on the menu is worth having a try. the portions are good and we being moderate eaters end up sharing a starter and main course amongst the 2 of us along with a drink. they do have specials around the festivals or occasions which is apart from the regular menu and one should not miss trying from it.
across years i would have tried most of the dishes but here are my top picks - 2 in each category

drinks
alcohol
1. red wine sangria (best in pune)
2. craft beer (love the ipa)
btw gin cocktails are popular but i prefer my beer :)

non alcoholic
1. very berry khatta (additional shot of kala khatta on the side to keep it strong enough )
2. lemon grass cooler

small plates
veg
1. loaded nachos
2. carrot and turnip cake- the crunch of fried garlic is delicious

non veg
1. grilled cumin chicken
2. crispy chicken tenders

mains
veg
1. quinoa burger veg (so outrageously good i might turn vegetarian)
2. baked lasagna

non veg
1. chicken scallopini
2. bbq chicken flat bread
3. fish n chips (okay greedy enough to include this!)

no review can do justice to this place without the mention of sassy teaspoon- the bakery and desserts section which is part of the setting.
1. red velvet pastry - has been an instant hit with anyone and everyone i have hosted there for a meal.
2. belgian chocolate pastry - am not a chocolate fan but missus has made sure i mention.

so go ahead indulge and enjoy.

ambience is good. especially if you're sitting outside. we had teriyaki chicken (mains) and crispy chicken tender (small bites). good portion size and great taste. i urge people to try the crispy chicken tender. the staff is co-operative and provide suggestions too.

the place has a sassy vibe and good food. but, the highlight is “zain” the man knows how to make you feel the best you ever can. he will make you fall in love with the place!