Call it urge to visit my earlier
city Bangalore and see how much the Food and Beverage scene progressed and
coupled with sheer luck, I got an invite from the Brigade Hospitality
Services Limited (BHSL) to visit their latest property at
Malleshwaram called High Ultra Lounge and review
it. Conceptualized to be India’s most successful F&B destination and
Bangalore’s crowning jewel and after seeing it with my own eyes I can surely
say that they are on their way with a bang. So if I could put it in a nutshell,
this is a place which would be a must visit for many travelers and locals who
wish to relax, wine and dine at the highest point in the South India (
Literally at 421 feet above the ground).
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I took this pic from the high speed lift |
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When we arrived we were warmly
welcomed by all the Management Team. They were Pravesh Pandey Director
of Operations, Nirupa Shankar Director of
Brigade Hospitality, Vineet Verma- Executive
Dir. - Hospitality, Zhang Hao Executive Chef and Guruprashanth Director
of Bar. They took personal care to ensure that we are comfortable and all
our queries about the lounge are answered to our satisfaction.
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Spread lavishly across 10,000 square feet, on the roof top of the World
Trade Center, with seating for 220 covers at a height of 421ft. Blending
the outdoors and indoors with breathtaking views of the city with classy
interiors, the venue takes it to the next level and I reckon would surely
exceed the expectations for visitors and party goers in Bangalore.
One more point is that there are four zones with distinct identities which
could be opened and closed with great flexibility. A guest could choose his
zone according to suit his/her mood and relax while enjoying an awesome array
of Oriental cuisines and drinks ( both alcoholic and non alcoholic).
So if we categorize the
zones they are named as follows :
HIGH VIEW is a lounge space that has open-to-sky seating,
vertical gardens and the best spot to catch the last rays of the sun every
evening. When I reached there the ambiance was breathtaking.
The furniture are smartly chosen which can be moved with
the number of visitors.There are sunbeds for those who want to have a lazy
evening sipping on sangria and watch the sun go down.
The space is 3,600 ft and is
ideal for groups and large parties that want to enjoy great food and good
beverages and fine company under the clear blue Bangalore skies. Did I forget
to tell you that Nirupa help back a surprise for us? As soon as she had
announced that she has something to show us, we all were guessing what it could
be???
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Surprise:
Helipad that can be booked for exclusive dining !!!
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HIGH DINE is a fine dining experience set against a water body and
elements that are a perfect accent for a relaxed and well prepared meal. The
food served is Pan Asian comfort food with dishes from Japanese, Korean, Thai
and Chinese cuisines.
Fresh ingredients to create classic dishes with a modern twist and exciting
presentation
The area is 2,400 ft and open to sky. What better way to enjoy a meal than with
friends and family, underneath the city’s stars?
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Vineet Varma & Pawan Soni sharing dinner with us....
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Masaman Lamb Curry was nothing
notable but Miso Soup was such a relief when we were fighting to keep ourselves
warm as there was sudden dip in temperature.Though we were stuffed still had to
make room for Banoffee Pie and ice-cream ...
HIGH MIX is a space buzzing with energy and a range of
signature cocktails to create new experiences for the city’s nightlife.
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Way
through the corridor to High Mix...
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The space is ethereal with its dusky
views and subtle lighting. Acoustically treated glass to ensure the thumping
beats keep up with the thumping feet.
2,000 ft of space to mix and meet while sipping on cocktails created by internationally
acclaimed mixologists. In between Chef Zang introduced himself and gave us 2 individual preparations to sample and asked us to guess the ingredients ! It was so much fun !
The perfect way to spend a night
with an international crowd at the highest point in South India. Thanks to Guru
the drinks that was served over there were exotic and brilliantly done.
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Some Cocktails we tried...
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HIGH EDGE an exclusive area for special occasions, with a stand
alone bar, that provides for the most spectacular views of the city . The space
has the extra edge to make things happen. In an inspiring venue, ideas come
alive. Deals go through.  |
Secluded and private, this 1400 ft of space is where stars and earth meet.
Personally I loved this zone as the view from the top at night is simply
breathtaking when you sit and dine at the glass enclosed with almost 180 degrees views of the city. So check out Bangaloreans this
Lounge to feel the experience and am sure soon it will be one of the
destination for tourist too 'to do things in Bangalore'. Would like to thanks Anamika for giving me this opportunity. If you are still in
wondering why i said so have a look at the below picture....
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Address: High Ultra Lounge, Roof Top, World Trade Centre, Brigade Gateway Campus, 26/1 Dr. Rajkumar Road, Malleswaram West, Bangalore 560055 Telephone: +91 80 4567 4567
Website: www.highultralounge.com
Hours: Weekdays from 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Weekends from 12:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Cuisine: Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Thai
Services: Bar, Lounge, Restaurant, Banquet Venue
Price Range: Rs. 1,500 per head (on average)
Parking: Valet and Self Parking amply available at the MLCP
Credit Card: Yes
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Ratings (Out of 5)
Ambience: 5.0 | Food: 4.0 | Service: 4.0 | Overall: 4.5 | Recommended Dish for Vegetarians: Fried Tofu Bites. (For Non-vegetarians) Fried Chicken With Mint & Thai Basil