HARD ROCK CAFE DEBUTS ROCK’N BOWLS FESTIVAL AS LATEST MENU INNOVATION
Pune, 15th January, 2018– Hard Rock is ringing in the New Year with fresh and flavorful ingredients. The iconic brand is expanding its legendary menu by hosting the Rock’n Bowls festival, which takes ordinary rice / noodle bowls to a rock star level. The five new non – vegetarian Rice / Noodle bowl options will feature a broad range of flavors, from the Bibimbap Bowl’s tangy kimchi to the Chili Lime Chicken Bowl’s spicy chili lime chicken.
The new offering is targeted towards audience who would choose healthy options while still indulging in tasty and delicious food. It is for guests who not only want to play with their palate but also feel guilt free and satisfied by the end of their meals. The Rock’n Bowls include recipes like:
· Bibimbap
Five Spice Seasoned Brown Rice topped with Sriracha, served with Buff Meatballs, Red Pepper, Carrots, Cucumber, Spicy Kimchi and Green Onion and finished with a Honey Sriracha Glaze.
· BBQ Shrimp Noodle Bowl
Grilled Shrimp glazed with Soy, Garlic, Ginger and Sesame; served with Rice Noodles tossed with Napa Cabbage and Rice Vinegar and finished with Crispy Wontons, Lime, Green, Onion and Sesame Seeds.
· Southwest Meatball Bowl
Cajun Seasoned Brown Rice topped with Chipotle Chicken Meatballs, Diced Avocado, Pico de Gallo and Romano Cheese which is topped with a Chili Lime Cream and Spiced Tortilla Straws.
· Jambalaya
Brown Rice Bowl served with Creole Style Jambalaya with Chicken Sausage, Shrimp, Chicken, Peppers, Onions, Tomato, Celery and Green Onions.
· Chili Lime Chicken Bowl
Seasoned Brown Rice served with Chili Lime Grilled Chicken topped with Diced Avocado, Pico de Gallo, Black Beans, and Roasted Corn. Finished with Romano Cheese, Fresh Cilantro and Spiced Tortilla Straws.
The idea is that people have become more open to exploring newer trends yet want something that can be consumed on the go. The bowls at Hard Rock Café will give patrons that very opportunity to taste flavours from all around the globe right from one plate. There is a wide range of options in the food bowls at Hard Rock, which are a healthy mix of brown rice, noodles, vegetables and grilled chicken or shrimps. The bowls are simple, no – stress options for people right from busy corporate professionals for a quick lunch bite, to youngsters and family members looking to enjoy great food on a pleasant evening.
This festival is all about the world in your plate, or Bowl as they have it. Patrons can try any one of the bowls from the five scrumptious offerings that Hard Rock has, or have ‘em all, one on each day. The flavours will take one on a roller coaster ride because they are all specially picked and curated from different corners of the world to bring you the final dish. Apart from these, Hard Rock Café has also introduced some refreshing fruit flavored concoctions like Sparkling Berry Sangria, Pineapple Honey Smash andRaspberry Sangria-rita for the limited time of the festival.
“Hard Rock Cafe is always looking at providing unforgettable culinary experiences to their guests and elevating the menu while staying abreast with current trends and fads. Bowl food has not only become a sensation among food lovers but is also very interesting and fuss free. In the fast paced world we live in, the convenience factor also makes for a great consideration when you are curating a menu like Rock’n Bowls. Besides bowl foods also help in maintaining a balanced diet as they include a good mix of veggies, grains and meat. The five bowls on our menu incorporate unique ingredients and combinations packed with flavors and spices to make Hard Rock’s spin on rice bowls extraordinary,” said Cyrus Irani, Culinary Director of Hard Rock Cafe – India.
Guests can stop by their local Hard Rock Cafe outlets across Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Bangalore, Gurgaon and Hyderabad to try out the newly extended menu from 12th January to 15th March 2018.