All right, the third one in the row. Same crazy night when me and my childhood mate
were painting the streets of Gurgaon red.
So after the two joints, our third place to check out was Canton. Now
the recommendation was to definitely have
the sea food and the lamb. We came in and the were not too sure about this
place until we said, what the heck, lets go for it.
The interiors were pretty basic to be honest. Not too
stereotyped Chinese and probably simple wooden décor. We looked at the menu although
we knew it wouldn’t be a meal. We had already had food elsewhere and probably
needed some starters. We settled in for
the Kung Pao Prawns and a couple of LIT’s.
While LIT's are LIT’s, it was a bit strong and I think I have
had better tastings LIT’s. The prawns came soon and when I saw it, I was
startled. Startled because it had hardly any quantity. It came in a small plate
– like the saucer in the cup plate set. I was instantly smiling and thinking,
bloody Gurgaon, everyone is out to rip you. Imagine what 700 bucks gets you- a
small plate with some prawns. Amazing!
Anyways, the prawns were served and looked gorgeous. A little
oil flowing creepily in the side. Some green shallots, some peanuts, sliced
garlic in a red thick sauce. Interesting. In some ways, I perhaps thought I was
having small quantities of tapas ;-). Now one bit into the prawns and tell you
what- I am stunned. Unbelievable and out of world. I have never tasted
something as delicious as this. As it is, I crave for Indian Chinese, and then I
come over here to have the prawns. I am speechless. The taste is amazing. Not too
hot and spicy, with a delicious saucy texture. I simply loved it. The quality of prawns were
good. And the spices were well balanced. I loved the peanuts on the dish.
Just to give you a context, I tried another prawn starters a
few days later at my most favorite restaurant. The prawns at canton won it
hands down.
Highly recommended and yes, I do want to come here again to
give it a try for another dish perhaps.
17-18, Cyber Hub, DLF Cyber City, Gurgaon
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