Sizzling Sizzlers

Bounty Sizzlers, Pune

• The Basics - Non-vegetarian. Beer available. Large quantity. Value for money. Skip Chinese, stick to sizzlers - it's what they're good at. Quick service. Indoor seating by day and both indoor/outdoor by night. 
• The Address - Landmark Garden, 14 & 15, ground floor (same lane as Marrakesh and Arctic), Kalyani Nagar, Pune. Or call 020-26613360 or 020-26611758 if lost. 
• The Verdict - So worth your money!

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The smell of sizzlers burning and the sound of sizzlers sizzling hit you as you walk past Bounty Sizzlers, a small, two-floored restaurant in Kalyani Nagar. A friend and I while wandering across Kalyani Nagar, walked in as the smells unwillingly seduced us. 

Simple wooden tables and chairs filled the room and bottles of wine and other liquor decked the walls. The kitchen door which is right at the entrance, hits you will the smells of the all meats and vegetables being cooked. While the decor is nothing to rave about, and the chairs slightly uncomfortable, the food keeps bringing me back to Bounty Sizzlers. 

The name can be a little misleading as one would expect only sizzlers. The menu however, offers even Indian Chinese food and Parsi food. Personally, I did not enjoy the Chinese food and perhaps, that's because Bounty Sizzlers was never meant to serve Chinese. Regardless, I crave their sizzlers and love to top it off with a mug of beer. 

The waiters seated us promptly and are friendly, but they seemed a little disorganized. Although they took our order quickly, they were in a rush to move on to serve other customers. No doubt Bounty Sizzlers is doing very well and is always packed especially over the weekends, but I am one to study the menu in detail and take advice from waiters on what to order. 

Nevertheless, the food makes up for this. While starters are limited (excluding the Chinese section), I would recommend ordering the Mushroom and cheese tartlets or Garlic chicken/beef. You may even skip the starters are their portion sizes are large and the sizzlers are filling enough. The menu offers vegetarian, sea food, chicken and beef sizzlers. While I did not try the vegetarian sizzlers I was told that their paneer is exceptionally soft and well cooked. What I did try on the many occasions that I ate here were the 'Sizzling chicken with garlic, pepper and mushrooms', 'Chicken sausage', 'Chicken satellite', and 'Chicken special sizzler'. 

Sizzling chicken with garlic, pepper and mushrooms was too peppery but had the right quantity of mushrooms and garlic and blended well together. Ask for cheese on the top to add and enhance the flavour of the dish. Personally, I prefer cheese slices on top, but you can opt for grated cheese. The sizzler did not come with mashed potatoes but potato wedges but the chefs are kind enough to give you mashed potatoes instead. 

As for the Chicken sausage, it was juicy but did not meet my expectations as the dish was too bland. It needed some spicing up and probably a sauce such as barbecue on the side. Although I was little disappointed, also because I prefer pork sausages or chicken sausages with stuffing such as cheese or garlic, I am sure that this is a sizzler that many foodies will enjoy. It is after all, one of their bestselling dishes on the menu!

The Chicken satellite and Chicken special sizzler are especially special for me. Well cooked, both the sizzlers come with cheese. Chicken satellite is just like how I expected it to be with mushroom and fresh cream cheese. The Chicken special sizzler did not disappoint and was grilled to perfection. Beware, if you do not like chicken breast, this is not the sizzler for you.

As for the beef, the chef cooks to it your liking but ensure you instruct the waiter properly as they may mix your order and you do not want your beef going wrong. Medium-rare is my choice,  but pick your own. The Bounty special steak, Steak Cordon bleu and Mix girll special are all worth a try. 

If you're not here for either their sizzlers or their Chinese food, then try their Sunday special Parsi food. Their Mutton dhansak is to die for. It sometimes make me realize why I love Parsi food so much!

Bounty Sizzlers offers kids meals, mini meals, and a few dishes for breakfast. Their vegetarian menu is extensive offering some incentive for vegans. Kingfisher beer is always available and tastes good with the sizzlers. Although I was disappointed that they do not offer outdoor seating in the afternoons, the fact that old Poona families come to dine here is reassuring - you know their food, quantity and quality has been and will be good. 

Your Foodista.