When hosting a barbecue party at home, it's often a challenge for the host to savour the grilled delights in a relaxed manner right off the grill. Barbecuing is a time-consuming process, and hungry guests can't wait for their food. This often leaves the host and the guests with little time to enjoy the meal while it's hot. Reheating the food on the grill can make it dry and less enjoyable.
For those who love smoked and grilled dishes but want to skip the hard work, whether it's a weekday celebration, weekend gathering, or leisurely Sunday meal, AB's Absolute Barbecues is the ideal choice. Here, you can indulge in a hearty feast of barbecued meats, vegetables, sides, and more in a laid-back atmosphere at your table, complete with grills and live coals.
Upon entering the restaurant, you'll notice a relaxed yet lively ambiance with ample, comfortable seating. Despite having grills on each table, it's child-proof, making it perfect for family dining. The Marathahalli outlet in Bengaluru spans two floors and is a popular choice for various celebrations, with birthdays being a frequent occasion.
The courteous staff adds to the dining experience by providing impeccable service. Their participation in your special moments makes you feel at home, even if your family isn't present, creating a memorable dining experience. "We love to pamper our diners and try to make every celebration a special one at our restaurant, which lights up the atmosphere and becomes the vibe of the place. Be it families celebrating birthdays, engagement ceremonies, corporate team outings, or couples out on a date, we try to offer our best to everybody. The menu selection offers a range of vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies that cater to people of all age groups, with barbecue being the highlight at each table," says Rahul Chowdhury, Cluster Manager, Ab's Absolute Barbecues, Bengaluru.
As diners settle in, a grill is set up at their table with the coals going, accompanied by a refreshing mocktail. As you soak in the vibrant and lively ambience, skewers featuring peri-peri chicken cubes, ajwaini fish tikka, barbecue prawns, and tangdi kebabs, initially prepared in the kitchen, are presented for final grilling at your table.
As you turn the skewers gently over the heat, basting the condiments like mint chutney or mayonnaise over the meat or vegetarian kebabs, you will notice that AB's caters to both vegetarians and meat enthusiasts, offering a diverse range of Indian and Continental preparations.
Guests can relish each mouthful of freshly grilled meat while enjoying a choice of cool, refreshing drinks. The prawns boast tenderness and succulence, while the fish is flaky and expertly grilled. Highlights from the vegetarian selection include Malai broccoli, Lebanese chilli mushrooms, crispy fried corn, and beetroot kebabs. Between courses, attentive staff serve slices of grilled pineapple freshly carved from a whole barbecued pineapple, providing a refreshing palate cleanser.
When the kebabs make their way to the table one after the other, you relish them in the good company of family and friends over great conversations. And if you feel like raising a toast with a glass that is packed with an alcoholic punch, take a look at their beverage menu, which allows you to get yourself a refreshing drink from their selection of alcoholic beverages that can be ordered separately.
Absolute Barbecues offers an eat-all-you-can buffet, allowing diners to explore the buffet and live counters at their leisure. They can even customise their grill experience at the wish-grill station based on the Brazilian Churasco concept, where they can prepare the dishes themselves for a first-hand grilling experience and try out exotic meats such as octopus, quail, rabbit, or duck that can be prepared according to personal taste. Additionally, guests can grab a small tub of popcorn from the maker while placing their orders at the continental live station for pasta or other delectable dishes.
After trying the starters, you will discover a live chaat counter where a skilled chef crafts spicy and tangy dahi puri, panipuri, and papdi chaat. When visiting Absolute Barbecues, patrons may need to strategize to savour all the delightful dishes on offer. The extensive menu can make it challenging to proceed to the mains, which encompass a wide array of options, including roti, malai kofta, bhuna gosht, fish and egg curry, biryani, noodles, and fried rice. Each of these dishes is meticulously prepared, well-seasoned, and garnished to perfection.
Should guests decide to skip the main course in favour of dessert, they can indulge in a cold stone creamery, ideal for cooling off after savouring the spicy meats and chaat. As they relish a plate of freshly churned ice cream accompanied by cubes of refreshing fruits like watermelon, pineapple, and papaya, diners can also help themselves to a diverse selection of pastries, brownies, jellies, and Indian sweets, including chiroti and moong dal halwa. The creamy angoori jamun and paan-flavoured kulfi are must-tries before concluding the satisfying meal. Diners will appreciate that desserts are neatly organised, with calorie details per serving displayed on each label, allowing for guilt-free enjoyment.
All-in-all, the restaurant boasts a pleasant ambiance and an extensive selection of top-quality dishes, making it a must-visit for food enthusiasts. Its spacious seating capacity makes it suitable for various occasions and celebrations. AB’s unique 'Wish Grill' concept adds an enjoyable twist to the dining experience, enabling customers to participate in the barbecue process themselves.
This interactive feature, combined with a diverse range of starters and a cold stone creamery for dessert, transforms dining at AB’s into a culinary adventure for foodies. The Wish Grill and Brazilian Churrasco are just a couple of the distinctive offerings that set AB’s apart. With stringent health and hygiene measures in place, diners can savour their meals with peace of mind, knowing that all restaurant employees are fully vaccinated and adhere strictly to safety protocols. After indulging in a hearty feast this casual dining spot, leaving the cozy ambiance of Absolute Barbecues might prove to be a challenge, but you'll undoubtedly walk out with a feeling of contentment in your heart and a big smile on your face.