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\n
\n<\/a><\/div>\n
\nRemember that scene from Om shanti Om when
\nSRK goes all starry eyed staring at a billboard of Deepika, actually meets her
\none fine day and faints. No, no, no, I am not gonna croon like him; Ankhon main
\nteri ajab si ajab si\u2026\u2026<\/div>\n
\nBut that is pretty much what happened to me
\nrecently when I was invited, by a friend, to a tasting session at All Stir Fry
\nwith the exception of staying on my feet.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a><\/div>\n

<\/a>
\nEvery day, on my way to work, I would pass
\nby this hoarding by Water Stones Hotel at Andheri, hosting All Stir Fry.
\nBeing one of the legends in the culinary world, who introduced the Quick Wok
\nconcept in Mumbai, I always wanted to dine there. With ASF firmly rooted in South Mumbai, the
\nother side of town, I would have to plan a visit specifically to get there. But
\nwith them opening their doors in the suburbs, closer to my work space, it was
\nan excuse for me to jump in.<\/div>\n

Cradled on the 2nd floor of the Water
\nStones Hotels at Andheri East, All Stir Fry is an Oriental restaurant from the
\nvery same hospitality group which owns Waterstones Hotel & Club, Pizza by
\nthe Bay and Eat Around The Corner to name a few.<\/p>\n

\n<\/a><\/div>\n


<\/a>
\n<\/p>\n

\nA snippet on the home of the ASF, Water Stones
\nHotel: One of Mumbai\u2019s trendiest hotels, located within a few minutes from the Sahar
\nInternational airport, it boasts of different nature inspired themes like
\nGlacier, Mountains etc. along with other hospitality facilities. The staff was
\nkind enough to glide us through a tour of this awe inspiring foundation.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a><\/div>\n

<\/p>\n

\n<\/a><\/a> <\/div>\n
\nAfter the grand tour we headed to All Stir Fry \u2013 walking by the garden area leading to our final destination we entered to a stunning view and lively vibes, enough to leave a lasting impression on first glance.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
\n<\/a><\/div>\n

\nWok adorned ceilings with vivacious
\nhues, Mason jar bulbs on the tables and large window panes to soak in the
\nbeautiful natural surroundings add to the uber chic look and heart-warming
\nambience.  They also have an alfresco
\nsection with comfy couches in the garden area.  It was like a different world all together, a
\ncalm quiet place to relax and enjoy a meal. It had been quite a while since I
\nexperienced this great feeling of dining at a place this comfortable and yet so
\nsplendid.  <\/div>\n

As soon as were seated, we were surrounded
\nby the hotel\u2019s courteous and knowledgeable staff. They were well-versed with
\nthe items on the menu & were happy to help with any suggestions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Summer Cup<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

I started with a customary drink, Summer Cup:
\n Fresh fruit (apple slices) doused in Cranberry,
\nGrape & Lime juice and garnished with 
\nmint leaves, the perfect cooler to tackle the city\u2019s heat. The tantalizing
\ntaste of Cranberry & grape with a hint of fresh lime & mint balanced
\nthe sweet & tangy palate with every sip.
\nWith nearly more than 20+ starters to
\nchoose from, we opted for Chin Win Chicken, Pan Fried Fish Chicken Teriyaki,
\nSquid Chili (maintaining the balance of wings and fins). We missed a Lamb
\nstarter in there, could have been a carnivore trinity (wings, fins & hooves).<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chin Win Chicken<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Chin
\nWin Chicken:<\/b> The crispy chicken & vegetables
\ntossed in spicy chilli, garlic & soya sauce was simple yet so flavourful. Succulent
\npieces of chicken mixed with crunchy veggies were a heavenly duet of these splendours.<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pan Fried Fish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\n<\/a><\/div>\n
\nPan Fried Fish<\/b>: Enveloped in
\nan aromatic chilli, ginger & oyster Sauce: I am a seafood person and this
\nperfectly cooked, melt in the mouth basa fish reeled me in \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chicken Teriyaki<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Chicken Teriyaki<\/b>: Chicken
\nsimmered in Japanese teriyaki sauce and tossed with Veggies. This dish in
\nparticular, was quite flat to taste & could not work its charm on me. The
\nTeriyaki sauce could not save this near low-spirited dish and could afford a
\nskip.<\/div>\n

\n<\/a><\/div>\n

Chili Squid:<\/b> Deep fried
\nwith shichimi on lettuce with house dressing, this slippery item on the menu
\nwas the undisputed Star of the day. I am always hesitant to try squid due to
\nits chewy & rubber-ish texture. ASF once again impressed with this flavourful
\n& crispy yet succulent squid delicacy prepared in shichimi
\n(seven spiced sauce), contributing to its sweet & spicy taste.
\nWhile enjoying our Chicken & fish starters I witnessed my
\nveggie pals enjoying his fair share of veg delights. I was pretty sure a bite
\ninto their portion of veg starters would not hurt their appetite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chili Potatoes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\nChili Potatoes: Potato fingers tossed in fresh garlic & chili
\npaste provided a spiced twist to other wise regular fries.<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bulgogi Paneer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\nBulgogi Paneer: Classic Korean grilled paneer served with a dark
\nflavourful sauce. The paneer was soft and juicy. However I was happy with my
\ncarnivore selection.
\nPost the appetising starters, we continued towards the mains.
\nFirst up was a speciality of ASF \u2013 \u201cWOK\u201d. They have their own noodle bar where
\nyou can walk to the Wok counter, create your own meal and watch it being
\ncooked. To simplify the vegetarian vs non vegetarian chaos, bowls are marked in
\ntraditional red and green.<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Noodle Bar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\n
<\/a>
\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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Base<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Proteins<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\n\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exotic Veggies<\/p>\n
\n
\nYou choose a base – rice or noodles, then the protein –
\npaneer, tofu, chicken, prawns, squids, meat, egg, pork, throw in some exotic
\nveggies and pass the bowl over the chef at the kitchen counter. You can
\nactually view the chef preparing your meal with the requested sauce and topped
\nwith condiments. A feeling of the Masterchef sets in while choosing the
\ningredients for the wok.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\n<\/a><\/div>\n

I opted for Wheat Flat Noodles, Sea food and Chicken, tossed in Kungpao sauce (my all-time fav). It was scrumptious and prepared with perfection. I take pride in myself knowing I can cook so well\u2026 LOL<\/p><\/div>\n

\n
\n<\/a><\/div>\n

Next on the mains was Burmese Chicken Khao Suey. As a Khao
\nSuey fan, I would never think of passing this Burmese delicacy. I do not prefer
\ndishes prepared with coconut but when it comes to Khao Suey I break all the
\nrules.
\nBurmese Khao Suey is a traditional Burmese dish which
\nfeatures layers of noodles, dunked in coconut milk curry, meat & grounded
\nspices, along with condiments of Birista (fried onions), chilli flakes,
\npeanuts, lemon, spring onions and mint leaves.<\/div>\n

\nKhao Suey and I go a long way back. Every time I have Khao
\nSuey, my brain cells dig into my childhood memoirs when my friend\u2019s mother had prepared
\nBurmese Khao Suey in her little kitchen and that very taste still lingers on my
\npalate.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nWhile I was lost in thought, I was knocked back into the
\npresent by a big bowl of khao suey noodles. It seemed like the perfect bowl of
\nhappiness until I tasted my first morsel and found it to be dry. The proportion
\nof the noodles to the curry was very unbalanced. The curry was not as rich
\n& creamy as it was supposed to be. Dejection set in as this eye
\npleasing dish quickly turned into an average experience.
\nWith true friends around, dull moods do not seem to last.
\nThey quickly dashed through the sweet section of the menu to help cheer me up.<\/div>\n
\n<\/a><\/div>\n

<\/p>\n

\nGreen Tea Cake: A Japanese style green matcha cake we were
\nall eagerly awaited.When it arrived we all started to whisper among ourselves to
\nconfirm if this was actually a matcha cake. Our doubts reached new heights when
\none of our fellow bloggers called on the chef to investigate the ingredients as
\nit appeared different than the actual matcha cakes.<\/div>\n
\n<\/a><\/div>\n

<\/p>\n

\nNo, no, no\u2026  it wasn\u2019t
\nbad at all but the visual appearance was that of a sponge cake which looks
\nunappealing but tastes divine.The cake had a subtle flavour of green tea, was light &
\nmoist not overly sweet with drizzle of green tea sauce and served warm. The
\npictures may not be attractive but you have to trust me when I say my friends
\nended up ordering seconds.<\/div>\n
\n
\n<\/a><\/div>\n

Caramel Custard: It was just a regular wobbly custard and not
\nas good as authentic lagan nu custard (Parsi custard). <\/p><\/div>\n

\n\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tum Tim Grob<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Tum Tim Grob<\/b>: A preparation of coconut and chestnut milk
\nproviding the pink and white layers to this unique Thai experience. Not
\nimpressive enough for me to break my no coconut rule this one can manage a skip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Date Pancakes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Hoping to try something unusual yet delicious, we called for Date
\nPancakes with Vanilla Ice cream<\/b>: A traditional Chinese dessert involving a crispy
\npancake, layered with dates, nuts and served hot with Vanilla Ice cream. The crispy
\npancakes were tender on the inside and beautifully complimented the smooth
\nVanilla ice-cream.<\/div>\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Darsaan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Darsaan<\/b>: Fried noodles and Vanilla Ice cream are an
\ninseparable duo in this prevalent Chinese dessert. The fried Wonton noodles
\nwere drizzled with Honey and Sesame seeds. The \u201ccrisperfect\u201d noodles when
\ndunked in vanilla ice cream could not have been more sensuous.A sweet and crispy footnote to a delicious meal.<\/p>\n

\nThe All Stir Fry experience was certainly an ALL STAR one and
\nI would most definitely visit them again. Chili Squid, you better watch out, I\u2019ll
\nbe back for more. On a more subtle note, considering the moderate prices, the
\nfood was as delicious as it could get and the overall ambience and hospitality
\nwas spot on.
\n#LipSmackingMeter : 4\/5
\nService 4\/5<\/p>\n

Until next time,
\nAshfina<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\"All<\/a> <\/div>\n

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