Shiro........

I’ve visited and written about many restaurants in the past but never have I been so excited to dine at a place and more so write about it. Shiro, as the name sounds is every bit Japanese, the moment you set foot into Shiro, you are magically transformed into a different world all together. The Humungous Buddha Head (around 40 feet) suspended from the ceiling is simply breathtaking. The presence of the Buddha statue brings about a feeling of someone watching over you while you dine.


The décor of the place is simply put out of the world. The high ceiling with their bamboo shoot finish is innovative and gives a very native touch to the ambiance. The towering statue of a lady with the urn, which serves as fountains, looks like a scene straight out of a “lord of the rings” movie. The lighting is well set with the right amount of brightness. The walls have moulded statues reminding of prehistoric times. These are positioned very well and can be seen from different parts of the dining area. Heads of Buddha adorn the wall on the first level of the dining area, with some delicate lighting, these statues and effigies look amazing. The bar is open air and again lot of attention given to the lighting and setting of the liquor bottles, which is very inviting.

So much attention has been given to the décor and the interiors of this place that even the toilets are welcoming and most definitely will make you pull that little cell phone out and go click click!!! .

Well, so much so for the interiors, now for the most important part, the Food. Firstly, if you are first timer to Japanese Cuisine, then understanding the menu will take you a good deal of time. On first look, the food reads to be delicious, but that where it all ends. Japanese food was never known to give you that lip smacking gastronomic high that other cuisines offer, but food that could make your taste buds go all bonkers trying to figure out as to what it is being fed with, well thatz food at Shiro. Shiro claims to dish out Japanese, Thai and Chinese cuisines, but what is ultimately served, seems to be a pot pourri of all the mentioned types and no apparent taste whatsoever.
Above all, it is so exorbitantly priced, one look at the price makes your tummy half full. Finally, when you muster all the courage after this initial “bolt of the thunder” (I’m referring to the price here) and finally place your order, what you get is nothing but a confused palate. Well, IF you are person with liking for the ambiance and setup…..Shiro is worth a visit…but only once.

SHIRO!!!!!!!........... An experience!!!! ……. Not worth trying again.