Ignite – Bar & Grill, the casual evening outdoor lounge of Courtyard by Marriott Pune Hinjewadi launched in November 2015 launched the new age menu with a regional twist on 1st September 2018.
The concept of the new menu revolves around the Ignite’s elements viz; Incandescene, Sparks, Smoke, Flames and coals and flare which surely is going to ignite one’s senses.
The new age menu has alot of healthy choices for the in-house residents, visitors and foodies alike to choose ranging from hearty Buddha Bowl varieties, a quick Ignition menu (food served real fast) to number of vegan options. The ingredients used for curating the new menu items have been freshly sourced and handpicked by our Executive Chef Rounak Kinger from Himalaya, Ladhak, Kashmir, Manipur, Assam, Karnataka and Nashik.
It’s the best bet you’ll find – Grilled meats along with salads and Buddha bowl. The menu curated is so unique and filled with rich ingredients.
About Ignite – Bar and Grill
IGNITE has an interactive live kitchen that serves delectable grills of superior quality meat & seafood in harmony with their vegetarian counterparts, these dishes can be grilled to perfection with the Chef’s choice of marinades. The outlet has 7 private cabanas and 2 community tables with pit inserts in addition to casual seating. Ignite also has an exotic bar with specialized mixologist that serve the finest cocktails, mocktails along with craft beer. The outlet has live DJ music plating every evening along with Bollywood DJ every Saturday.
Below is the new menu :
A Quick Ignition (Food served real fast)
Truffle popcorn (Vegan)
Masala makhana (Vegan)
Peri peri and parmesan onion bhajji (V)
West Bengal puffed red rice and lemon bhel (Vegan)
From this section we tried the Masala Makhana, Peri peri parmesan onion bhajji and truffle popcorn. These quick bites are good on the go while you wait for the starters and mains. Popcorn was pretty much of plain ones with hint of truffle oil. Masala makhana were spicy and addictive.
Buddha bowls
Ignite Bowl
Sweet potato misal and chickpea, served with bajra pav (V)
Masala Quinoa, ragi khichadi, sweet potato crisps, mascarpone cream (V)
Manipuri black rice, coorg avocado, apricots, beets micros, miso glazed pork
Brick seared chicken thigh, micro tomatoes, lemon quinoa.
Out of above we tried the – Ignite bowl which was a nice combination of masala quinoa, sprouts, grilled bread and poached egg. Masala quinoa bowl was a pretty looking bowl consisting of mildly spiced ragi khichdi topped with sweet potato crisps and mascarpone cream. ( A very good option for vegetarians). The next bowl was a brick seared chicken thigh strips with cherry tomatoes and lemon quinoa. This bowl was very well balanced in terms of texture and flavor.
Sparks (Sharing plates)
Locally farmed braised oyster mushrooms mantou, baby onion (V)
Ignite vada pav (V)
The Goat cheese and olives, peri-peri tartar, garlic aioli, pico de gallo (V)
Bocconcini saag, Makke do roti, toasted almonds (V)
Kipfler fries – Rough cut, parmesan, raw garlic, tomato oil peri-peri tartar, garlic aioli, pico de gallo, (V)
Ignite cheese platter (V) – served with nut, cheese cracker
Mac, crab and cheese cakes – aged Edam and sea crab meat
Koliwada fish and ghati masala frito lay chips
Rock shrimp tempura with baby corn, wasabi mayo
Karnataka Guntur chilli chicken/tacos/garlic yoghurt, shredded lettuce, slice tomato and onion
These ones are something more sort of mains. The farmed braised oyster mushrooms sauteed in light soy served along with crispy taco like mantou (Chinese steamed bun) which was very crispy in texture. The next one – Koliwada fish and frito lay sprinkled with ghati masala. Something crunchy from outside and moist from inside. Next one – Very unusual combination where they made saag with bocconcini topped with cream, toasted almonds and micro greens served along with authentic makke di roti.
Smoke (House smoked sliders)
Palak paneer burger, sirka pyaza aur pudine ki chutney
BBQ pulled pork sliders, caramelized Nasik onions, sorghum flour bread
Kheema pao, coriander and yoghurt relish, bajra flour bread
Chipotle chicken with tahini sauce, Charcoal bread
From these the must try ones are Bbq pulled pork sliders which are super bombs of flavours and textures. Sweetness from the caramelized onions, sourness from the olives, and juiciness of pulled pork. Second best is Chipotle Chicken with tahini sauce and the major attraction for this one is Charcoal bread which is tad black and looks spectacular.
Flames & Coals – Charcoal grill/Tandoor, served with house salad and black pepper fries
Ginger and cheddar filled mushrooms (V)
Chettinad spiced baby potato (V)
Char grilled cottage cheese & pineapple spiced with gunpowder (V)
Tandoori Kukkad – Half/Full served with pickle onion, chilli, lemon and mint chutney
Chicken shawarma kebab, hummus, harissa and garlic yoghurt
Choice of meats with selection of signature marinades
(Harissa, Peri Peri, BBQ, Jamaican jerk spice, Teriyaki, Himalayan timur spice)
Flare (Desserts)
‘Ignite’ hand grenade
Homemade Gelatos Twisted – Guava Chilli | Aam panna| Dark Chocolate
Donut Ice Cream Sandwich
Churros is getting popular – try it with our Aamras & Coconut and chocolate sauce
Chuski chai – Popsicles of local fruits served in chai glass
From desserts something very unusual is Chuski chai – Popsicles with fresh fruits like dragon fruit, apple, pineapple, kiwi and so on infused in tea.
Donut ice cream is again a must try dessert for that kid in you!
Go try their new menu, you will surely love it 🙂
Final Verdict –
Food – 4/5
Ambience – 4/5
Service – 4/5
VFM – 4/5
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