What could be worse than having to go to work on a Saturday?
It not only jeopardizes weekend plans but also forces one to make do with an
almost non – existent, one – day weekend. However, I was determined to live it
up last Saturday. That explains why I decided to travel close to 30 kms in the
sweltering heat just to drop in at Plan B – a resto pub on Brigade road. Oh and
yes, I also had to finally give into my friend Basu’s polite demands that we
visit this place.
One look at the décor and you know that this place is meant
to be a typical pub for youngsters: Blaring music, dim lights, a drunkard at
almost every table and over enthusiastic waiters made me want to turn and head
back home. But, I decided to stay and well, the experience was not all that disappointing.Plan B’s menu is interestingly designed in the form of a
wide wooden board. Its filled with witty lines and some cheekily named dishes (
eg . “The real piggy chops”). What I particularly liked was the obituary
section dedicated to dishes that are no longer served at this place.
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| Goan chicken sausage |
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| Chicken wings in Honey n Chili sauce |
Food: Unable to withstand the desperate pleas of a rumbling
stomach, I hastily ordered the Goan chicken sausage. It was way too salty. The
boys ordered Chicken Wings. The chicken wings at Plan B are served in a variety
of sauces ranging from the ultra-spicy ABS sauce to the soothingly moderate BBQ
sauce. One also has the option to choose from two portion sizes – half a dozen
or one full dozen. We ordered two plates of chicken wings – one with the Honey
and Chili sauce and with Asian kick sauce. The honey and chili sauce set my
entire digestive system on fire. The chili definitely over powered the honey in
this dish. Thankfully, the Asian kick sauce was moderately spiced and I
absolutely loved it. It was succulent, crispy and delicious. However, what
stole my heart were the nachos. Served with a generous amount of olives, onions
and tomatoes the nachos are a must have. The Vegetarian Burger and the
double-patty Chicken Burger were a hit among my friends, they devoured it
within no time.
Drinks: Plan B serves only Kingfisher drought beer in three
forms – pint, pitcher and a mini tank. To
me, it seemed like the beer is the main attraction of this place. The pitchers
kept coming and the boys kept drinking like fishes.
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| Nachos |
The bill came up to
3000 Rupees for four people, the beer accounting for more than half of it. According
to me, the only saving grace of Plan B is its food. Overall, Plan B is a
one-time-drop-in place for me. It is way too crowded, way too noisy and
completely chaotic.
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| Well designed menu |
