Mainland China - Pune

Recently visited mainland china after the new menu launch and the veg dumplings were probably the best I've had ever. The lotus leaf wrapped rice was very flavourful along with the beans and crispy fried water chestnut. Overall a really nice experience and ended up the meal with litchi Icecream which was yum.

The subtle blending of spices, the toss of the wok or the tempering of the sauces, Chinese food has made it to the list of every tastebud's favorite things to eat. And, I remember since my first visit to Golden Dragon on my Day 1 in Pune, my love and taste for Chinese Cuisine has seen a humongous growth. And while moving from forks to chopsticks, my transition story is wildly affected by a name that is none other than Mainland China. From Birthdays to Anniversaries, me and my friends would always find an excuse to go to Mainland China. And While It's been a long time since I had been there last, An invite for a blogger's table at Mainland China worked out just about fine for me as yet another excuse.<br/ <br/ This outlet at Amanora Mall is quite the first outlet that comes to mind, because of it's convenient location. And, If that's not enough, the overwhelming ambiance and beautiful decor is more than welcoming. Also, while all of these things are surely something worth talking about, let's quickly dive into the list of some of the amazing dishes that I got to try my hands on, because why not: <br/ <br/ SOUPS (NON VEGETARIAN): <br/ <br/ Lung Fung Soup (Chicken) (275 INR): While my love for soups are limited, This Ginger and Coriander flavoured thick soup with Eggwhite had enough quantity of chicken in it, that got me asking for more.<br/ <br/ DIMSUMS (VEGETARIAN): <br/ <br/ Steamed Vegetable Dumplings Sichuan Style (305/375 INR): These minced Vegetable Dumplings steamed poached in a spicy sichuan broth and flvoured with sichuan pepper is everything spicy you were looking in a dimsum before, and are just mouthwatering and totally something to die for.<br/ <br/ APPETIZERS (VEGETARIAN): <br/ <br/ Stir Fried Water Chestnuts Hunan Style (415/495 INR): Coming from North India, Water Chestnuts was a major part of my childhood, we'd look for it everytime we'd go to our Grandma's. But, Those raw water chestnuts were everything we knew about, until these crunchy water chestnuts fried with soy and chilies at Mainland China changed everything I knew about what water chestnuts should taste like.<br/ <br/ Stir Fried Vegetables with Five Spice (415/490 INR): These were the seasonal vegetables stir fried with Garlic, Soy and Aromatic Five Spice.<br/ <br/ APPETIZERS (FISH): <br/ <br/ Pan Fried Barbecued Fish (515/595 INR): Like I've said before, During this phase where I'm still understanding and discovering my love for fish, there has been only a few times when something has stuck with me. And, This delicious preparation of Pan Seared Fish in a Cumin Flavoured Barbeque Sauce is surely one of those.<br/ <br/ APPETIZERS (SEAFOOD): <br/ <br/ Malaysian Curried Prawns (515/595 INR): Hands down this is the best from the lot we are talking about. And, While I stop myself to write another page about my love for Prawns, the easiest way to describe how I think about this Stir Fried Curry Flavoured Prawns with Oriental Spices is that I still sometimes dream about eating a tub full of this in a large palace of my own with a great internet speed and 100k following on instagraaaaa.... lol jk, but trust me you really don't wanna miss this.<br/ <br/ APPETIZERS (POULTRY CHICKEN): <br/ <br/ Pickled Coriander Chicken (485/555 INR): This preparation of Stir Fried Chicken with Pickled Coriander, Garlic and Chilies is a whole another take on every chicken appetizer I've ever had.<br/ <br/ MAINS (VEGETARIAN): <br/ <br/ Stir Fried Vegetables Cottage Cheese with Roasted Garlic (485/555 INR): This was a perfect combination of Babycorn, Broccoli, Asparagus, Water Chestnuts, Fresh Mushrooms, Cottage Cheese, and Greens tossed with Roasted Garlic and Tobanjan Sauce.<br/ <br/ Okra, Corn Potato in Chilli Black Bean Sauce (445/505 INR): This was another drool worthy combination of Fresh Okra, Corn Kernels, and Potato Cubes tossed with Fresh Chillies and Black Beans.<br/ <br/ MAINS (SIDES VEGETARIAN): <br/ <br/ Stir Fried Haricot Beans with Dry Red Chillies Sesame (325 INR): Now I'm not gonna sit here and pretend that I've suddenly started to like Beans and all, but this preparation of Stir Fried Haricot Beans tossed with Dry Red Chillies and Sesame was worth trying and if you are one of those who do like beans, then I know for sure that you're not gonna wanna miss on this.<br/ <br/ MAINS (SEAFOOD): <br/ <br/ Cantonese Soy Steamed Fish (825/1150 INR): Bhetki Fillet Marinated, Steamed and Topped with Flavourful Soya This is clearly one of those reasons why they say MAINLAND CHINA IS WORTH ALL THE TALKING.<br/ <br/ MAINS (POULTRY CHICKEN): <br/ <br/ Double Spicy Chengdu Chicken (485/550 INR): Well, The name just gave it all away. If you love spicy food, then this spicy preparation of Chicken Tossed in a hot chilli sauce flavoured with Sichuan Pepper is gonna become your go to order at Mainland China. Why? Because it has become mine, I'm very convinced to order this on my next visit. #SPICYFOODISTHEBESTFOOD lol.<br/ <br/ RICE (VEGETARIAN): <br/ <br/ Lotus Leaf Wrapped Rice with Corn Kernels Almonds (375 INR): This got us all talking right when a fancy dish was brought in a bamboo container which was all wrapped in a lotus leaf. If that didn't say enough why it was no ordinary rice, maybe you will have to try yourself this flavourful rice tossed with all the corn kernels and almonds in it.<br/ <br/ NOODLES (VEGETARIAN): <br/ <br/ Singapore Style Fried Noodles with Beansprouts (355/425 INR): This was a great preparation of wok tossed noodles and Beansprouts with Dark Soya.<br/ <br/ DESSERTS: <br/ <br/ Mango Pudding: From the soft textures to the perfect flavours, Mainland China is game with their Mango Pudding.<br/ <br/ Coconut Caramel Custard: Caramel Custard is my feel good dessert option, and the flavours of coconut along with the usual ones of a caramel custard just made me feel a whole lot better than good. Wait, What's better than Good again?!<br/ <br/ Rambutan with Icecream: I am not really able to piece all my words together to tell you how I feel about this, but It has to be the best words you or I know surely because this heavenly delicious combination of Rambutan and Vanilla Icecream has my heart and this is the best dessert I've ever had at Mainland China.<br/ <br/ Mainland China is a blessing in disguise for all Chinese Food lovers some good Chinese food ideas begin and end at MLC. And, The great food under a roof with a magnificent ambiance combines for a place that is good for a date, a corporate party, or even a family meal. And to sum it all up in one line Mainland China has always got your back with delicious food, a pleasing ambiance and a overwhelming service.<br/ <br/ Thank You Saguna Khullar and Team Milestone for extending the invite and Thank You Team MLC Amanora for hosting us.

As the Tagline reads 'If it 's Chinese, its Mainland China ', so does it work in my head too. If I am craving Chinese food, Mainland China has to be the first restaurant in my mind. <br/ This restaurant has been my favourite since the first time I dined here. The authentic menu at Mainland China is where I set my standards for the best Chinese cuisine ever. From the Soups to Dimsums to main course to Desserts, nothing beats the taste and quality of dishes served here.<br/ I was extremely fortunate to be one of the few, who were able to dig into the new menu and new cuisine introduced here and share with you my first hand experience. So here comes a peek at what new dishes are added to the menu, what I tried and how I liked it. Let 's go :<br/ <br/ Soup.<br/ Lung Fung Soup : Light and Clear, this soup is just right to start your meal with. The egg froth and right quantity of chicken added here makes it just perfect beginning for whats coming next.<br/ <br/ Dimsums.<br/ Steamed Vegetables Sichuan Style Dumplings : Perfect Steamed and mildly spiced vegetables wrapped into the most delicious dumplings I have ever tasted. I have heard most of the people say that vegetarian dumplings are never so scrumptious. I bet this particular one is going to prove them all wrong.<br/ <br/ Pan Fried Japanese Mushroom and Chicken Dumplings : And yet for all the fans of Chicken Dumplings, there is no disappointing you. Ground Chicken mixed with Mushrooms, lightly flavoured and perfectly spiced. Totally savoury.<br/ <br/ Appetizers.<br/ Stir fried Water Chestnut (Hunan Style) : Want to try something different, then order this one. Fried in Hunan style these Water Chestnuts are super juicy and yet amazingly crunchy.<br/ <br/ Pan Fried Barbecue Fish : Though the general idea of a barbecue sauce in western cuisine is somewhat sweet and tangy, it may surprise you that its totally different in an Asian cuisine. It is quiet spicy and adds an awesome flavour to this pan Fried Fish Appetizer. <br/ <br/ Pickled Coriander Chicken : As the name suggests, this dish is tangy and yet the coriander also add a kind of fresh flavour to it. Quite contradictory yes, but that 's where the genuise style of this dish shows.<br/ <br/ Malaysian Curried Prawns : This particular has has been my favourite appetizer of all the ones I have tried here. Especially being a major fan of Prawns and as well as Malaysian cuisine, this dish stole my heart. Highly recommended. The spices are perfectly blended making this curry on prawns extremely delicious.<br/ <br/ Mains.<br/ Okra, Corn and Potato in Chilli Black Bean Sauce : Generally not being a huge fan of Okra I was hesitant to try it. But to my surprise it was the best Okra dish I tried till date. Would recommend for vegetarians as these vegetables cooked in Chilli Black Bean Sauce would blend really well with fried rice and other not highly flavoured rice options.<br/ <br/ Cantonese Soy Steamed Fish : This new Fish Main is a good go to option for seafood lovers. The fish is soft and juicy, correctly blended in Soy sauce with a hint of tang and spice.<br/ <br/ Double Spicy Chengdu Chicken : For the ones who need that spicy kick in food, this dish is for you. Just like the name it really is double the amount of spice but dont worry you will manage it and want more of it because it 's just that good. <br/ <br/ Sides : To cut out the spice, I would suggest you also get a side of Stir Fried Haricot Beans, that would perfectly complement most of the Main dishes.<br/ <br/ Rice/Noodles <br/ Lotus Leaf Wrapped Rice with Corn Kernels and Almonds : This new introduction in the menu comes in a beautiful presentation of a weaved wooden box and nicely wrapped in a Lotus Leaf. Tossed together with Corn and Almonds and not strongly flavoured, this rice is great to try with your Main dishes.<br/ <br/ Singapore Style Fried Noodles with Beansprouts : These fried noodles have a wonderful spicy flavour and can be had without adding any other sauces. For the ones who need it more hot can club it with chilli or soy sauce without losing its flavour.

Mr. Aniket Sawant provided excellent service. Kudos to him for making sure our evening was good.

We went to Mainland China for dinner. The place is a fine dine with ample seating. We were greeted and were comfortably seated.<br/ <br/ We ordered Chilli Chicken, Prawn Dumplings, Prawn Fried Rice along with veg manchurian.<br/ <br/ In desserts, Chocolate dome and Rambutan with ice cream is amazing. <br/ <br/ Loved the food and the service.