Zoonskaya , Sivasagar Assam review

I heard the buzz and rave reviews of Zoonskaya from my family and friends in Sivasagar When we visited Sivasagar in our recent Assam trip I wanted to visit Zoonskaya. Sadly the night was already occupied as they are supposed to have a wedding party and I had no choice but to visit for lunch. A few miles from the hustle of the city, Zonnskaya is nested in a most gorgeous natural setting encompass with pond, trees, fields and emerged into modern esthetics.

        I thank my stars for coming for lunch, as I was awed by the beautiful vistas in the daylight. A stunning, open-air space with a fireplace feels like one gorgeous restaurant, but if you step outside, which you eventually will, the wonder awaits you: a beautiful pond with green mountains on the horizon, offering a Caribbean resort-like experience in Assamese aesthetics.  I was amused by the morals on the walls and cherry on top, the tree of mango to jackfruit, fertile with fruits.
Here you go, the food. As it was a humid summer day, we started our day with a virgin mojito. Apart from Indian, Zoonskaya's menu features extensive continental, Italian, and Chinese options, but we stuck with the Indian menu.    

For the appetizer, we had Zoonskaya assorted kabab and fish fingers for the kids. I love the crispiness of the Jhinga or Shrimp kabab; it was crispy on the outside and moist and soft inside. The tandoori chicken was succulent, and I loved the taste of the marinade, how it blended perfectly with the meat, full of flavor. I wish I could say something about the hariyali or green kabab; I felt it needed to cook a bit more, as the rawness of the meat was still present. The kids enjoyed the fish fingers, as they disappeared like magic in just a few minutes.

Here we come to the main course, which was Assamese chicken curry. It was a light curry with fewer spices, and it goes great with plain rice. Great for one who avoids spices, opt for a simple curry. Here, I wish a bit of culinary innovation, presenting Assamese everyday curry in the restaurant.

      Then we have mixed vegetable pulao; even though I forgot to take a picture, it was lightly sautéed, buttered rice with fresh vegetables. And we had chicken tikka masala, the iconic Indian entry with a thick tomato-based sauce and oven-baked chicken. The whipped gravy can be paired with any type of rice or bread. And we had Khalsa (stuffed layer roti), which was certainly a perfect combination with the chicken tikka.

       We ended the day with a very sweet note, a caramel custard a glassy custard drenched in chocolate, even though I always claim I avoid sugar, this time after one bite I could not resist the enriching taste. A must-have if you visit.
Overall, it was a wonderful experience of eating in harmony with nature. I expect more when it comes to food, including more innovation and culinary craftsmanship. A little pricy but clean space with wonderful service makes it a must-visit place to eat and enjoy nature at the same time.

Address: NH37, AT Rd, Bhatiapar, Assam 785667, India