Jan 9, 2012
Going out for dinner on Christmas Eve is something quite extraordinary for me unless of course I was staying in a hotel.
I walked once again the slippery slope of vendor abuse, the burning trail of abhorrence that is Naamah Bay ending up at the front door of Little Buddha with only twenty three flyers and the promise of swearing an affidavit to purchase a Time Share on the way back.
I have to give myself full marks for attitude as I did all of this with a benign smile on my face.
Superior restaurants open their doors with the promise of above average, or better than another in quality and grade, few fulfil this obligation consistently.
Little Buddha transcends anyone’s concept of superior food and service. A temple to Fusion cooking and the art of presentation.
Christmas Eve was a delight of culinary physics.
Nader was our seriously academic waiter, a man of few words, thank God, last thing I felt like after my walk, was being accosted by a serious conversation, or, a lecture on the dimensions of the huge Buddha which presides over the restaurant.
He served us with Sunrise Mochtails which as usual were moreish, much moreish in my case.
I’ve never classified myself as food-obsessed but every time I go to LB I develop another personality, an alter ego which screams ‘give me more give me m-o-r-e.’
Roasted Scallop on a bed of Julienne Vegetables with Spicy Cream Butter Sauce, ‘mmmm to die for,’ however I managed to resurrect myself for the Double pigeon Consommé with Chicken Dumpling and after that Champagne Sorbet and Strawberry Coulis. (Eat your heart out).
A choice of Roasted Turkey Breast and Chestnut with Traditional Cranberry and gravy won out of the Oven Roasted Salmon with Grilled Fresh Mushroom and Gomodore Dressing.
Christmas pudding was not of the heavy variety, it was as light and fluffy as a sponge cake infused with all the beautiful and traditional fruit, peel and nuts, creating a wildly flavourful and delicate balance.
Five delicious courses including Coffee or Tea and Petit Four for LE360.
Okay unfortunately you all missed your chance to have a luxurious Christmas Eve dinner like myself.
However you still have time to book for Saturday the 31st, New Years Eve and another extensive five course feast of culinary delight which will move even the laziest taste buds.
The bonus being a cabaret including an Asian Dance Show and DJ Cheetos and DJ Oscar.
Surprise, Surprise……I thought Little Buddha was a male bastion of Testosterone, a citadel dedicated to the male species of staff (except of course for the beautiful Rebecca).
One exotic beauty has managed to slip past the after shave brigade in the guise of ultra feminism. When Lorraine of the long black silky hair and flashing, unpainted natural teeth appeared at our table I thought I was experiencing a mirage. Nice to see at last, well done Little Buddha you are well and truly surpassing your five star consistency rating.
Reservations are recommended
Telephone 010 635 6077
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