The latest Asian restaurant that has taken the capital by is
Asian Wok. Hidden in the basement of Beverly Centre in Islamabad, Asian Wok
promises an experience from the moment you step in. The fact that the
restaurant is owned and run by the Monal group raises one’s expectations, but
they really live up to those expectations too.
For starters, the décor is stunning. You enter the space and
it is inevitable to see the effort that went into planning the design,
aesthetics, furniture, colour combinations, influence of Asian culture, cherry
blossoms and the perfect lighting. Guests are served a complimentary mint
margarita and crackers when they place their order to enjoy/pass the time until
their food arrives. From the appetizer menu, we tried the Sesame Honey Chili
Chicken and the Stuffed Chili Prawns. Both the dishes stood out in their taste
and left us craving for more.
Among the mains, we tried the safe and simple Chicken
Manchurian, Chicken in Hot Garlic Sauce, Mongolian Chicken and the Szechuan
Fish. I was utterly disappointed by the Chicken Manchurian; it seemed bland and
a little too orange, but the rest of the main courses made up for it. Chicken
in Hot Garlic Sauce was a breath of fresh air, which had stir fried chicken
with onions, green chilies, capsicum, red carrots flavoured in an interestingly
spicy garlic sauce. Mongolian Chicken was a similar blend of ingredients with
beet sprouts in an entirely different sauce and Mongolian spices.
We also tried the Molten Lava Cake and the Bread Pudding,
and both looked so beautiful that touching them felt like destroying pieces of
art. To ensure you have a great end to your experience, Asian Wok served a
complimentary and delicious cup of green tea, which shows the effort they put
into making your experience memorable. I’d suggest you try Asian Wok because If
you haven’t yet, you’re missing out.
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