Karma with TGIF tries out a few vegetarian continental dishes at Erma Restaurant and Ara Bar, Hotel Shambala. Erma Restaurant and Ara Bar is an outlet in Hotel Shambala situated on the lobby level. It offers selected multi-cuisine from around the world and specialises in continental cuisine. Its Tibetan themed architecture decorated with hand-knotted Tibetan rugs, hand-embroidered furnishings, thangka paintings and customised hand-made furniture reflects old Tibetan heritage. Our guest Karma did not waste much time to get started on the delicacies served. Overall verdict I am happy that continental cuisine offers a lot to vegetarian too. The blueberry cheese cake is a must try and the lasagna won’t disappoint. Vegetable Lasagna Fresh homemade pasta seasoned with vegetables, tomato sauce, basil, olive oil, mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese. KARMA’S VERDICT “It’s my kind of flavour, cheese and lots of cheese. A full vegetarian delight!” Cottage Cheese Wrap Cottage cheese, capsicum, tomatoes, onion, iceberg lettuce, lemon, salt and pepper wrapped in fresh bread served with salad. It can be tried as an appetiser or a snack. KARMA’S VERDICT “I love the crunchiness of iceberg lettuce in the wrap. I like the salad with vinaigrette dressing too.” Cured Mozzarella Light appetiser with balsamic reduction, fresh tomatoes, salt and cross pepper served with basil paste. KARMA’S VERDICT “I am a cheese lover and I love this appetiser. Cured mozzarella is a healthy choice. The balsamic reduction adds zing to it.” Blueberry Cheese Cake Forming a mousse of cream cheese, blueberry, egg yolk, whipped cream, mixed jam and set on a cookie based blueberry cheese cake. KARMA’S VERDICT “I am definitely coming back for the blueberry cheese cake. I like the crusty cookies. Definitely deserves a brownie point!” What: Erma Restaurant and Ara Bar, Hotel Shambala Where: Bansbari road, Maharajgunj Contact: 0 1- 4650251 / 4650351 www.shambalahotel.com