{"id":9031,"date":"2014-07-20T10:41:16","date_gmt":"2014-07-20T05:11:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manuscrypts.com\/test\/?p=9031"},"modified":"2014-03-16T14:05:59","modified_gmt":"2014-03-16T08:35:59","slug":"mother-cluckers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manuscrypts.com\/test\/2014\/07\/20\/mother-cluckers\/","title":{"rendered":"Mother Cluckers"},"content":{"rendered":"

12th Main Indiranagar now rivals Koramangala in terms of cuisine diversity! Mother Cluckers belongs to the Plan B family and pretty much rules the roost in terms of popularity in the area. (map<\/a>) I was told that finding a table among the dozen options available would be near impossible. But we were early cluckers and got a spot, near the \u2018hippie entrance\u2019. In about half an hour, the place was packed. Not surprising, since it\u2019s not a really large space. In case you don\u2019t get lucky, take your drink and spend some time in the smoking zone beside the entrance. They have made the most of the space \u2013 rustic brick walls adorned with plaques and posters that sum up the commitment to clucking good food. The glasses, tissues and even the menu show the lineage quite clearly \u2013 Plan B. The dim lighting (though they have done a fantastic job of ensuring tables are well lit) and a general informal ambiance and decor make it a perfect spot to unwind in the evening. That\u2019s despite the mildly uncomfortable wooden park bench seating. The music went everywhere from \u2018Walk of Life\u2019 to \u2018Summertime Sadness\u2019, and the decibel levels don\u2019t really encourage a lot of clucking.<\/p>\n

One gigantic menu<\/a>, one side of which is occupied by solids, and the other by liquids. The focus is clearly on bites that can go with drinks, which does make eminent sense given the place\u2019 intent. We decided to test out the standard stuff before the specials. The Long Island, despite not skimping in alcohol, fell rather flat. The Caipirovska didn\u2019t have as many illustrious ingredients, but was a much better drink \u2013 smooth and refreshing. The obvious choice for me, from the house specials, was Chutney Mary \u2013 a mix of vodka, guava juice, and spices. I suspect the \u2018spices\u2019 were chaat masala, but the drink is fantastic, if you\u2019re the kind who doesn\u2019t mind the drink being \u2018hot\u2019. Also, it does set the tone for the food. From \u201cThe Clucker\u2019s Arsenal\u201d, we asked for the Fiery Clucker, boneless chicken, grilled and marinated. Tasty enough, but surprisingly, despite the name, it turned out to be relatively less spicy than the other starters we tried. The Chilli Fried Pork, on the other hand, did live up to its name, and is only for those who can handle the heat! The Beef Chili Cheese Fries occupied the middle ground, with the cheese tempering the spiciness of the beef. The bacon with sausage, was exactly like all things that have bacon \u2013 great! The crunchy prawns were true to the name, and though the batter was bland, the mildly pungent dip made up for it. It was also a good respite from the spice assault! This is not really the best place for herbivores, but the Stuffed Mushrooms are totally worth a try, thanks to the delicious cheese and spinach stuffing.<\/p>\n

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The mains options consist of burgers and a reasonable selection of other dishes. We started with the Pandi Burger, probably the most unique one in the list. Instead of the patty, there\u2019s spicy Coorg pork, with a zesty tang to it. They have a crab burger as well, in case you prefer a sea adventure. The Smoked Spare Ribs is another dish that stands out from among the spice crowd! The marinade is sweet and only mildly spicy, with well cooked meat. Yet again, there was a pleasant veg surprise, this time in the form of Baked Eggplant, with a healthy dose of cheese and a tasty sauce.<\/p>\n

The menu doesn\u2019t display desserts, so we had given up hope, until one of us noticed the board outside with four options! We chose the Banoffee pie and a Chocolate cheesecake. It\u2019s counterintuitive to go to a pub for desserts, but you\u2019d be forgiven in this case. Spectacular stuff and a sweet mother clucking end to a meal!<\/p>\n

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A meal for two would cost around Rs.1500 (Inclusive of taxes and service charge) \u2013 a couple of cocktails, a non veg starter, a main course dish and a dessert.\u00a0There are only two things that can bring tears to your eyes \u2013 your preference for veg dishes (if any), and the spice levels in pretty much all the dishes. If you\u2019re fine with that, and a hoarse voice that comes from shouting over the music, you\u2019ll completely enjoy the place. The place is built for carnivores who enjoy their drinks. The rest of the world would unfortunately have to go cluck itself.<\/p>\n

Mother Cluckers Bar,\u00a0957, 12th Main, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar\u00a0Ph: 9886092625<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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