Plente, a new veggie restaurant in Bengaluru, has global dishes like sambusek, fatayer and kvass

A few years ago, I had visited Abdul Azeez’s restaurant in Indiranagar called Vegan Vogue, and was impressed by the selection of dishes — Rwandan curries and Eastern European drinks.

That venture was short-lived, but Abdul is back with a new vegetarian restaurant in the same location, called Plente, that too offers a fun global menu. Plente is staying away from the stereotypes of a typical vegetarian restaurant. “I am not focussing on health food, and nor is it only Indian dishes.” I visit to see what is in store.

Plente in Indiranagar
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Located on the busy 80 feet road of Indiranagar, the casual dining restaurant is cosy and warm. The place is done up in sage green, brass and wooden accents. It is already packed with guests. I am welcomed by one glass each of beetroot and carrot kvass, fermented drinks from the Eastern Europe region. Made in house, both are tangy and refreshing, and touted to be digestive aids. With my appetite whetted I begin my meal.

The first course is a selection of starters, ranging from jalapeno corn cheese cigars, to Chipotle quesadillas. Two dishes stand out from these. The aubergine wrapped ricotta is made with creamy cheese stuffed inside sliced eggplant, and served with a sage brown butter sauce. The zucchini fritters are my favourite. The grated vegetable is mixed with cashew paste, vegan cheese, coated with potato flour and then fried till crisp. The deep flavour of the cashew mixed with the earthy zucchini is a winner.

Aubergine wrapped ricotta gnocchi with sage butter
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The main course options range from pastas and noodles to Malaysian curries. I want to try something unique so I go for the fatayer. This flat bread originates from West Asia and the Levant region, and is similar to pizza. I try one with baby corn, mushroom and bell peppers as toppings. The dough of the bread is chewy and slightly sour, and it is topped with a white sauce. The dish is light and tasty.

Next I try an Asian paneer bowl. It has red rice, a spicy paneer gravy, broccoli and sliced avocados. While there were no complaints, this dish was nothing to write home about. Go for it if you like Asian flavours.

Asian paneer bowl
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Desserts at Plente include a seasonal black avocado chocolate pudding, matcha cream chocolate and a French caramel cheesecake. Since the avocado is out of season I skip dessert, but will return to try it.

Plente’s menu has a fresh approach to vegetarian dining, and plenty of vegan options too. The unique drinks complement the dishes. Bonus points for very good service and valet parking.

₹1,500 for two. At 80 feet road, Indiranagar. For more details, call 9845063368