THE SILENT BONG

“N o love is sincerer than the love for food” and this quest for the best took me to one of the fine dining restaurants of Guwahati – Oriental Bistro. Looking rather inconspicuous on the busy GS Road in Guwahati, Oriental Bistro has quietly etched out its name as one of the finest restaurants serving Chinese, Thai and Japanese cuisine. As you step in through the front doors, the exclusive feel takes you to another level. Established in 2018, Oriental Bistro is a perfect place for a great dining experience – be it with family, friends or colleagues or hosting a party. The restaurant carries a classic look that demands a certain respect and a certain dignity. Once inside, I do a quick scan of the premises – theme based lightings, decorated walls, flags on the roofs, a few Buddha statues and a bar counter making the place chic in the aristocratic sense. I quickly settled down and hoped over the menu card; it had all from dumplings, to dimsums, to sushi an

As a child, I was extremely scared of sizzlers. The spitting and the steam that engulfed us as soon as the dish arrived at the table did not amuse me; food is supposed to be quiet, simple and not resemble a wild animal. However, as I grew older I came to understand the beauty of a sizzler. A dish with a mind of its own that captures all your senses, the steam that rises from the dish and its tantalizing smell is the gateway that prepares you for the delicious food that lies beyond. To explore the mystery of the perfect sizzler, I visited the newly opened restaurant chain in Guwahati – Yoko Sizzlers. Wooden-finish ambiance , show-stopper lights and then there is the occasional steam and hiss as the staff brings out a sizzling hot platter. The whiffs of the aroma itself make you crave to hog on to some of their signature dishes. Having been around for over 30 years, Yoko Sizzlers has acquired a legendary status among Mumbaites. With over 40 different kinds of sizzler