Keep the sunny side up

How often can you find a place in the city where you can sink in and relax as well as treat your taste buds?
'Sunny Side Bistro' in Indiranagar is a cafe which pulls you away from the humdrum of the city  with its greenery and simple yet serene ambience.

One could dig into  a  variety of Continental delights here, be it the starters, main course or the desserts.
If you are one of those who would like to skip the conventional starters and try innovative  ones, try the  'Potato croquettes'.

If you are someone who would like to start a meal the traditional way, the 'Carrot bisque' which is a soup, will surely please you. Made out of pureed carrots and  prepared in chicken broth, the soup is served with garlic bread and will be a good start to a great lunch or evening.  

For those who would like to start with the main course right away, there are many  options to choose from.

"Continental food is not just about American or popular culture food, it's about including items that have other influences  yet are under the same  type of flavours," says Nikhil David, owner of the cafe.
One of the must-try items is the  'Prawn lime stew'. Prawns prepared in coconut milk and lime, this creamy dish is  a culinary delight and is a wholesome dish by itself.

'Chicken chimichurri' is an item with its roots in Argentina. The chicken, which has been marinated in the chimichurri sauce, is served with a nice salad that  works well for more palates.
The 'Beef roast' which tastes like a brisket has been prepared with Indian influences to make it suit  individual tastes and is served with mushroom sauce.    

Wash down your meal with the  classic 'Banana strawberry smoothie'.
"Another top choice among customers is our cold coffee which is prepared with an espresso and icecream," he says.

A specialty drink is the 'Sunny side shake' that is made  with coffee, brownie and icecream. "It is one of the best drinks we have -- it's an explosion of  sweetness in the mouth," he adds.

And for those with a sweet tooth, the 'Homemade fudge brownie with icecream and chocolate sauce' is a top choice from the desserts section.  

The earthy and rustic interiors of the cafe is bound to be a great place to just sit back and enjoy. Spread across  one floor, the cafe can seat up to 50 people.

"Our customer base includes expatriates, a mix of corporate professionals and youngsters from the age of 25 to 35," says Nikhil.  

'Sunny Side Bistro' is located at 666, first stage, diagonally opposite to KFC, 100 feet road, Indiranagar.  The cafe is open from 9 am to 3 pm and from 5.30 pm to 11 pm. For details, call 69597111.