The layout of Mosaic is straight forward: bar at the front, the open kitchen in the centre, surrounded by the buffet tables, brimming with goodies, both regional and international. Yes, it's a buffet. I knew this going in, prepared with loose pants and an empty...belly.
The buffet had a small sample dishes from international cuisines, as their forte is Indian, and they really shine.
For the night that I visited, a specialty chef's stand was serving pani puri - crispy fried bread balls stuffed with spiced potato, onion, and filled with imli pani (flavoured water). Although this dish is readily available on the street from cart vendors all over Jaipur, I really appreciate the additional care and attention a trained chef has taken to prepare and serve.
The available Indian dishes were numerous, too many for a single plate. I was hungry, so I gave it a red hot go. My attentive server, Subrat, was extremely helpful with selecting the dishes, the condiments it comes with, and how it should be eaten.
David, the famed mixologist of the Mosaic bar, makes amazing mocktails and cocktails. Tonight, I tried his digestion assisting mocktail, which went down a treat, after three plates full of food.
Mosaic has won some food awards, and it's thoroughly justified. But it's more than just the food, the staff and the service is what makes the experience memorable.More