Caara Café has earned a reputation for its delicious food made with all-natural, organic ingredients, which they try to source from local farmers or from their own organic farm as far as possible, or select the very best from around the world. The brand has recently opened up its second outlet at Ogaan, Malcha Marg, and the ambiance is simple, non-fussy, and elegant. They had a few tables in doors, and a small open-air section as well, which can be really enjoyed during this weather.
They have on offer straight-forward, hearty European food, and though the prices are a bit on the high side, the portions, the taste, and most importantly- the feeling that you’re eating food that is chemical-free, totally justifies the price.
We started off with Caara Classic Broken Eggs, which had fluffy, separated and scrambled organic eggs along with robust, earthy porcini and button mushrooms, black truffle, truffle oil, and crispy sautéed potatoes. The mushrooms really shone through in the dish, and for a mushroom-lover like me, this dish was pure bliss. The dish was served with their signature homemade sourdough bread, toasted to perfection.
The Chili Avocado Toast was a wonderful dish- it had smashed avocado with chili, tomato, coriander, lime, and sesame seeds, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, served with toasted sourdough. The lime cut through the fattiness of the avocado. The olive oil was clearly top quality, and really enhanced the flavors of the dish.
For mains, we went with the signature Caara Basil Pesto Linguine and Roasted Pesto Chicken. They make their pesto sauce fresh every day, using organic basil leaves grown on their farm, and the freshness of the pesto sang through both the dishes. The linguine was cooked al-dente, and tossed in the zingy, fresh pesto and olive oil, and topped with parmesan shavings and crispy leeks. The leeks provided a nice textural contrast to the dish, and we loved the pasta so much, that we already starting making plans for our next visit. The chicken dish was also really good- the chicken breast was cooked perfectly- it was really juicy and succulent, and was generously stuffed with the pesto sauce. The chicken was served with lemon chili new potatoes, grilled vegetables, and pan jus, topped with pine nuts. This was a tasty, hearty dish.
Along with our meal, we also enjoyed a fresh lemonade and a cup of Hot Chocolate. The hot chocolate was just adequately sweet, and was served with a little piece of carrot cake, which was super yummy.
For dessert, we went with Gluten Free Pancakes with Seasonal Berries. The dish came out looking so pretty- there was a stack of pancakes, topped with freshly-made berry compote, seasonal mixed berries, and maple syrup. We were amazed how fluffy the pancakes were, especially considering they were gluten free. We also loved the tartness of the compote.
We also tried the Chocolate Hazelnut Torte, which had a rich, luscious, Belgian chocolate ganache, with a textural contrast of a hazelnut praline, and we were left licking our fingers after this one.
The Gluten Free Moist Orange Cake had a really soft texture, and we loved the zing of the malta oranges used in the cake.
The service was super professional and warm, and we loved our experience here. The serenity and calmness of the place is just what one needs to get away from the hustle and bustle of regular lives. This place is highly recommended!
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