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There are as many as 20 different options. Theses are available either deep fried,pan fried or steamed with a variety of fillings ranging from prawn,fish,lamb and chicken. The vegetarian dim sums bring in combinations of Chinese greens like pok choy,spring onion and mushroom fillings.

Realising well that dim sums are essentially seen as starters and not complete meals,Hibachi offers meal packages (Veg at Rs 699; Non-Veg at Rs 700 and Seafood at Rs 899) that combine the selection of dim sums along with soup,main course and desserts. The best part being that one can taste the entire spread and there’s no ‘choose a few’ options here.

We started with a portion of corn,mushroom and red bell pepper dumplings. Though not a traditional combination,the dim sums offered were appetising. Much more flavoursome — and true to its name — was the five spice chicken dim sum. Unlike most places that offer red chilli dips with the dumplings,at Hibachi it’s nice to see that there’s a variety to complement the tastes. The ginger and dark soya went equally well with the prawn sui mai we paired it with,as it did the wasabi mayo. The only grouse being that some dim sums seemed stuffed to capacity and it was a disappointing to see them collapse on the plate.

If you want to stick to the dim sum trail,do try the floating dim sum soup. The chicken broth in our order was very light and the dim sums did float as expected.

Though the dim sums are really very filling,those who still want to continue their meals can make the most of main course. The treasure tofu rice with prawns in black bean sauce is a good choice. For desserts,if you are adventurous with flavours,opt for pineapple and coconut dumpling.

The food festival is on till January 28

Meal for two: Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,000 (inclusive of taxes)

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