Advocating a novel culinary concept that merges Indian and Mexican culinary influences, Bircos in Medan Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, is drawing adventurous food lovers to its doorstep. The name Bircos itself is a contraction of two words: biryani and tacos. Brightly painted walls adorned with hand-drawn murals, paintings and eye-catching floral installations set the stage for the cross-cultural culinary creations.
Although the a la carte selection focuses mainly on Northern Indian fare with only a few Indian-Mexican fusion dishes listed, a quick check with the service team revealed that more inventive house specialties can be prepared on request. After hearing so much about the Beer Pani Puri (RM20), we simply had to try the deep-fried ping-pong ball-sized snacks ourselves. Served on a long platter, the pani puri was accompanied by mini pitchers of beer and coriander dip.
After pouring in the coriander dip, we also filled the balls with some beer. Into our mouths went the crunchy balls; we discovered the beer’s yeasty bitterness overpowered the taste of the spiced potato and gram flour sev (noodle-like crisps) stuffing. We felt the beer didn’t do much for this dish and preferred the traditional pani puri, but the jury’s out on this one.
You’ll have to sample it first-hand to decide if you like this dish. Beer Pani Puri. Typical Tex-Mex nachos were given an Indian spin with spiced lamb mince and melted cheese for the Keema Ki Nachos (RM30).
Presented tableside with a touch.