No real surprises to report – DiVine delivers fully on satisfaction and value in terms of the wide variety on offer – from the meats and seafood to the veggies, cheeses and desserts. Noone should leave this brunch disappointed.
The casual affair is marketed as “an afternoon of fun”, with additional activities on offer including “Walk On Water” and other fun water games in the pool. But, I can’t comment on these aspects, as our afternoon was spent inside, delving in delectable delights, one after another, and soaking in the standard of dining that one has come to expect from a place like DiVine, which facilitates the ideal atmosphere for socializing with the family, if not catching up with old friends.
We started off with the drinks menu. To really appreciate what I was about to get into, I needed to kickstart my senses. An expresso would satisfy the calling. Make that a double.
My wife and son each went for one of the uber-healthy and scrumptious, real-fruit smoothies – yes they use real fruit, and yes, the smoothies are blended to the perfect consistency with no unnecessary additives or sweeteners joining the mix.
All the food is thoughtfully laid out and prepared by gleeful and dedicated kitchen staff right before your eyes – not hidden away in the back like some places, and thus leaving no mystery to the eyes, and none to the stomach for that matter.
Active athletes needing to replenish their proteins, and lethargic lounge lizards alike, will find a whole lot of everything from the international buffet, which offers a wide selection of meats for the BBQ, heated carving stations ready to cut into, and not to mention, a generous sushi station too.
The smoked salmon and salmon tar tar were to die for, while the beef tar tar and Prosciutto with Rocket also appeared to be guest favourites.
But it’s not just a carnivore’s feast for there were plenty of veggie, fish and seafood dishes available – from the mouthwatering grilled vegetable salad to the irresistibly-titled salad creations – think rainforest fern leaf salad with Andaman prawn or deep fried soft shell crab with pomelo salad. Everything tasted as good as it sounded.
But is it so good, it’s got to be bad? I’ve been told that each menu item is scrutinized by a nutrition specialist. An interview for another day, perhaps.
Meanwhile, my 8-year-old had no trouble entertaining his own palate and imagination at the dedicated kids corner, where he got to design and bake his own mini pizzas, chomping down on rice and chicken wings before trying his hand on at least one home-made cupcake, which was obviously more of a popular treat among the little girls.
At one point, I’d lost sight of my son, but he was finally spotted in another gem in the offering; adjacent to the main dining hall is a chilled room where all the wines, cheeses and sweets are kept.
Sure enough, he was there helping himself to his filling of ice cream and cake. Though completely stuffed, I couldn’t help but follow his lead.
All in all, the brunch has a diverse and unique offering at a really good value. The price for 4-11 year olds is B645++ per child, while adults, from 12 years and up, are charged B1,290++ per person for food, and an additional B890++ per person if you want the wine buffet too.
For reservations, call 076 336 000 or dining@thanyapura.com