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| Façade of The Olive Kitchen & Bar on the promenade that faces Puteri Harbour, Nusajaya |
Since their first outlet was opened in Kuala Lumpur in 2004, the group has established itself with a reputation for authentic North Indian cuisine and after opening six outlets, this is its first opened in Johor. Designed with a restaurant and bar, diners at Olive can enjoy drinks before dinner or linger over drinks after dinner in the outdoor section that overlooks the marina at Puteri Harbour.
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| The team of chefs at Olice Kitchen & Bar with restaurant manager [Centre] presenting a range of a la carte items that are popular with regular diners |
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| An elegant serving of mango lassi made from fresh mangoes |
Now
a year on, more customers are discovering the charming ambience at Olive and
their menu of traditional recipes that are whipped up by a team of chefs who are
hand-picked from various cities in India. Being part of a group of restaurants gives
Olive an added edge because the chefs and crew are regularly rotated among its restaurants
to give them a change as well as a further challenge to work in different
environments. Their experience and
exposure at every outlet goes a long way to keep their work interesting and
food ideas refreshed.
The
menu is filled with an array of mouth-watering dishes that are suitable for
both vegetarians and non-vegetarians.
While ala carte items are listed by their traditional names like Gosht
Rogan Josh (lamb) and Murg Mahkani (chicken), brief descriptions are provided n
English to help diners with their selections. Ala carte dishes are freshly cooked so diners
should be ready for a patient wait as it would take time for a few dishes to be
prepared and served together.
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| Platter of Afghani Mixed Tandoor with sizzling hot prawns, fish, chicken and Afghani sheesh kebab |
At Olive, ancient recipes are brought to life for diners to
enjoy an authentic North Indian cuisine experience without any compromise on
food quality. They also take pride in
the claim that no artificial flavouring or ghee is used in their dishes. So discerning palates will notice how their
chefs apply age old traditions to create food flavours from fresh ingredients
that not only ensure dining satisfaction but also a comfortable after taste!
Whet your appetite with a Mango Lassi drink
and nibble on Multani Tikkey vegetarian appetizers made with minced potatoes,
cottage cheese and salted masala, while waiting for your meal to be
served. A platter of Afghani Mixed
Tandoor with sizzling hot prawns, fish, chicken and Afghani sheesh kebab drizzled
with a blend of chilli and tomato sauce, is perfect for sharing while gravies
like Prawn Chettinad and Murg (chicken) Tikka Butter Masala go well with a
choice of freshly baked breads like naan, roti and chapatti. Vegetarians will be delighted with the list of
lentil items that include Daal Mahkani – black lentils slow-cooked in the
tandoor and simmered with fragrant Indian spices.
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| Chicken Chettinad Pizza is a popular choice! |
If
you must have rice, then go for Olive’s Combo Briyani, a serving of basmati
rice complete with tender pieces of chicken, lamb and prawn, served with a side
of Raitha. Then satisfy your sweet tooth
with traditional Indian desserts like Gulab Jamun and Ras Malai and wash it
down with sips of hot Masala Tea.
Late night
diners will enjoy the bar menu which lists delectable snacks like Gobi 65 and
plump samosas in a choice of vegetable, chicken or mutton fillings and a range
of pizza with a selection of toppings in uniquely Indian flavours!
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| Traditional Indian desserts Gulab Jamun [Front] and Ras Malai |
With
10 years experience in the food catering industry, Olive also caters for
weddings as well as corporate and private events. And as a member of the Malaysian Tourism Board
and the Malaysian Inbound Tourist Association, their spacious restaurant is often
the venue for lunch or dinner buffet spreads catered for tour groups. The Olive Kitchen & Bar plans to have a
special celebration on their first anniversary with regulars who have since
become their friends.
The
Olive Kitchen & Bar is at Lot 11 & 12, Lower Ground Floor on the
promenade level of Little Red Cube, Puteri Harbour in Nusajaya. Open daily from 11.30am to 11pm. No pork products are used in the kitchen as
all ingredients are from halal
sources. For catering enquiries and
reservations, Tel: 607 – 5096 617, 012 – 753 6654 and 010 – 297 7855. Website: www.theolivetree.com.my
A version of this article was published in The New Straits Times, Streets Johor on 28 April 2014
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