Revolver

An underwhelming experience at Revolver or perhaps I walked in with very high expectations. We ordered the Fresh Delhi Paneer, Charred Chicken, Kulchette with Mysore Pulled Lamb and Butter Chicken and finished with the Revolver Sundae. Let me share why it felt underwhelming. The Delhi Paneer was essentially palak and paneer served separately. As an Indian who has dined at some of the finest restaurants in India and across the world, I found this dish rather average. It lacked the distinctiveness or elevation one would expect at this level. The Charred Chicken, unfortunately, had a slightly old-stock flavour. I understand that these things can occasionally happen, but my palate is quite sensitive, especially when it comes to the freshness of ingredients and this note stood out. The Kulchette with Mysore Pulled Lamb was the highlight for me. The masala leaned close to a Gowda-style preparation, and I genuinely enjoyed it more than anything else we had that afternoon. The Revolver Sundae reminded me strongly of Daulat ki Chaat from Indian Accent. India offers such a vast and diverse dessert repertoire that there is immense scope for drawing inspiration beyond what felt familiar here. We also encountered a hygiene concern during our visit, which I am choosing not to elaborate on publicly. However, for a Michelin-starred restaurant, consistency and impeccable standards are paramount, and one hopes those benchmarks are upheld at all times. Perhaps it was a case of expectations versus experience, but I do believe there is potential to surprise and delight more.

3-3.5 In my POV, the restaurant fell short of expectations, with overly intense spicing that overwhelmed rather than enhanced the dishes. The pulled duck and butter chicken were drowning in heavy sauces, masking any nuance in the proteins. While the cheese-filled kulchette offered a pleasant surprise on its own, it stood no chance when paired with the overpowering butter chicken. The truffle mushroom was competent but unremarkable—exactly what you’d expect, nothing more. The dessert kulchette was similarly underwhelming. The kulfi gelato melted far too quickly to appreciate its pistachio fragrance, turning into a puddle before I could properly enjoy it. Perhaps this style of modern Indian fine dining simply doesn’t align with my preferences. I was hoping for cleaner flavors that showcased quality ingredients and skilled grilling techniques, but instead found dishes weighed down by excessive spices and sauces. The open kitchen concept, while visually appealing, ironically prevents meaningful chef-guest interaction at the counter seats. More concerning was the intense heat radiating from the charcoal grill—I felt uncomfortably warm throughout my entire meal. I would have appreciated being mentioned about this before being seated, or at least being asked if the heat was bothering me. I’d strongly advise against seating guests in that area. The service team was friendly, approachable, and genuinely hospitable, but I was hoping for more menu pairing guidance to diners effectively.

Revolver delivers a modern take on Indian cuisine with bold, well-balanced flavours. Had the lunch tasting menu and added their broccoli dish, which was FABULOUS. Service was exceptional throughout, and the experience felt genuinely thoughtful. I absolutely LOVE the Corsican Sea Bass, the roasted lemon paired so beautifully, adding brightness and balance to the dish!! Chef Ananthul, Nurul, Kunal amazing creations, yall! Special shout-out to restaurant manager Raghu and guest relations manager Michelle for taking such great care of us. A memorable dining experience. Will be back for more! :))

We have visited Revolver many times but during our recent visit, it fell short of our expectations. Firstly, the warm and friendly service was missing, apart from the very nice lady who remembered me from my last visit. Service was prompt but lacking the service touch. Secondly, the food service was too slow. We had to chase the servers twice to check on our orders. And food standards have also fallen short. Our truffle kulchette was served at room temp, previously it was served nice and warm. The Lobster Manchurian was also smaller in serving size though price remained the same. Thankfully, the flavours for the Caviar Paratini, Grilled Hamachi collar and the Paneer with winter spinach were great so overall, the meal was still decent. They were also very thoughtful to provide a complimentary dessert for our birthday celebration.

Dinner for four, very dark as we entered. Food was good except for tiny portions. Ordered to share to taste more. Sat at table opposite the two burning wood fires. Very hot and smoky and inefficient exhaust system which gave me a terrible splitting headache after 2.5 hours. Slightly under seasoned overall. Liked the spices but more fusion than North Indian. Fine dining portions and plating.

We booked the 6.15pm seating and were seated at the long counter top, away from the direct flames so it was a good seat. It was nice to watch the chef busy at work with the wooden flames and tandoor. We selected the Signature course at $199. For starters, we had the Revolver Trio which was served with and avocado smash, burrata tart and duck chettinad. I really enjoyed the burrata tart which exploded in my mouth and the crispiness of the tart blends in so well. For the rest of the meal, we had the following. Delhi Paneer - a very generous paneer with spinach, this was good. Grilled seabass - tasted so tender and flavorful. One of my favorite dish of the night. Charred chicken - the chicken has a beautiful char to it and tasted great. Rock lobster with Manchurian sauce - this was deep fried in tempura batter and I find the sauce really overpowering and too salty. The fried egg rice that was served with it was good and I could taste some crispy bits. For main course I had the Iberico pork which was thinly sliced. The pork with some fatty bits to it was flavorful but the sauce was too heavily spiced for me. Next was the kulchette which I have heard so much about. Mine was stuffed with Parmesan and topped with butter chicken. Love the kulchette texture but the butter chicken was too heavy for me. Probably because I was already full by now. For dessert, I had the Revolver Sundae with crispy kunafa and roasted cashew. It came in a plate topped with a generous amount of kunafa. The ice cream tasted great with this combination and though I said I was really full, the dessert was so so good that I finished it. Overall Revolver delivered, service was great, ambiance excellent, love the decor and layout.

We do agree with some of the reviews that the taste of spices was a bit strong for some of the dishes but we simply loved it! It’s strong but not overpowering. We enjoyed every of the dishes that were carefully curated and perfectly grilled to slightly charred.

Discovery tasting menu ($139): 1. Revolver bites duo (avomame gem; mysore lamb with rice cake) - The avocado with edamame on lettuce was fine. The lamb was excellent. 2. Fresh Delhi paneer with winter spinach - Excellent combination of fresh, firm tofu-like paneer with sauce and chilli. 3. Corsican sea bass with coriander dill butter - Excellent. The pepper and dill butter went well with the fish. 4. Charred chicken with pickled kohlrabi - Excellent combination of spices and juicy, tender tandoori chicken. 5. Iberico pluma with Goan cafreal - Excellent. The pork was tender with some bite. The coriander-based sauce went well with it. 6. Kulchette with Chettinad pulled duck and gruyère - Outstanding. Tasted like curry puff fillings but like a cheese prata 7. Charoli yoghurt with rose honey - A great combination of yoghurt and soft serve ice cream. Good service.