(This review pertains to summerlicious from August)
Prior to dining at this restaurant I told a friend of mine whose family is from India that I was going to 259 Host for dinner.
"Oh, that overpriced place on Wellington?" I weakly nodded a yes. "You know what the restaurant is? It's like they put a bunch of Indian street food and throw it on some nice French platters and it's suddenly "fine dining" with European elements. Voila, now they can charge you three times the normal price".
I was determined to prove her wrong, so I adamantly decided to still go to 259 Host.
I am saddened to say that there were no culinary fireworks combusting into gastronomic heavenliness. What I did have however, was a slightly confused stomach, a hefty bill and admittance that my friend was right.
Let me give 259 Host this though- the decor is very lovely. It's quiet, private and very romantic. I really liked the dim lights, dark furniture and gold railings. This is exactly what I would think a "fine dining" restaurant should look like.
Unfortunately, the food does not live up to the decor.
The Chicken Mirch Tikka was assembled very well, but the boneless chicken was flavoured in a weird proportion of chilli and coriander.
The Lamb Roganjosh was a bit overwhelming, once again seasoned too heavily. The portion was too large for my size. I would rather see them cut down on the amount of food and pay the same price to be honest.
The food is not bad but honestly not worth the price.
Off to Yorkville for Indian it is.