Green Olive: d'Curry House reviewed.

It's very rare nowadays that one finds himself or herself satiated with food. Last night was one such very rare occasion. I've been to a plethora of jazzy and fancy places all over Mumbai, and everytime, the pretentious portions really have turned me off.

A meal at Green Olive was all I needed to make me smile on a long post Diwali Saturday. And I have to say, I was all smiles. The meal was that good. Everything right from the perfectly roasted papad to the incredibly succulent (and the right balance of sugar) caramel custard. My evening started on a sombre note as we called for the drinks and appetizers. Beer and Rose wine it was (and I was rather glad that Rose wine was available) and we went for a combination of something very cliché for my starters ( A chicken Banjara portion and something called as Paneer matka )

I must say, I don't remember the last time I had such a succulent, juicy and incredibly well prepared chicken kebab. It made me happy. It hit the sweet spot. Paneer starters usually do not incite any emotion but this was different, it was just fantastic ! To add on, an additional plate of TANDOORI PYAAZ was served with my starters. And Indian starters go well only with PYAAZ. Loved it. The appetizers made me very full. I hardly had any hardcore enthusiasm left for the mains. So I took a break and we went with a portion of their authentic amazing Dum Chicken Biryani. And voila ! We sure feasted. The way the flavours accentuated the very tender and well cooked meat along with the flaky rice made me swoon.

Another highlight is their special Kolhapuri thali and authentic speciality dishes usually not served anywhere. I was informed that the masala used is made every single day, as fresh as it gets; moreover, it is a family secret and the end result is just WOW ! Don't remember the last time I had such an authentic Chicken curry with the traditional Tambda and Pandhra rassa having such a balanced flavour palette. I'll go short on adjectives if I'd to describe every dish I've had here. I settled for A caramel custard and a kulfi for dessert. And as expected, it was spot on.

We ended the meal totally satiated topping it off with shots of PAAN. Rather creative. All the fantastic food coupled with an incredible and warm staff made my evening and I thoroughly enjoyed. I couldn't ask for more.

5 stars out of 5 it is. Do not miss the food here if you're in town. If you live here, junk all the so called good places and head here. You won't regret it. Thanks a ton team GREEN OLIVE !