The name may be misleading to make one think it's an outlet serving just salad and healthy options but they have a host of Indian and international cuisines on the menu. I tried Falafel Wrap, Burmese Khow Suey, Creamy Pesto and Northern Veg. Falafel Wrap was refined wheat flour based falafel accompanied with potato chips. …
Ruha Kitchen & Bar, Powai, Mumbai
The first thing you notice after entering the place is the royal and nawabi interiors. Colorful and cozy enough to give you feeling of entering a royal dining room. While the interior is aesthetically great, the combination of western music and pan-Asian menu imposes an identity crisis to some extent. We opted for corporate lunch option and …
Oozo Bar & Diner, Andheri (E), Mumbai
Inspired from Ouzo, a Greek, anise-flavored alcoholic drink, Oozo Bar and Diner is the newest hangout place in Andheri (E) near Sakinaka. The place has dedicated sections for casual dining, lounge & bar and a rooftop lounge for sheesha. This place is being set-up by none other than K. M. Saif. A renowned chef …
Lord of the Drinks, Andheri (W), Mumbai
Exclamations like 'big', 'spacious' are often missing while describing restaurants in Mumbai where cramped spaces are a way of life. Spread across 8000 sq. feet and divided into 3 sections, al-fresco, a ground and a first floor, Lord of the Drinks would be synonymous to those hardy found exclamations. The moment you enter the place, you get …
#RoyalIndianExperience @ Shakahari, JW Marriott, Pune
Ever wondered how a royal dining would have been and what royals used to eat? I always did and it took me a trip to JW Marriott, Pune to understand that royal dining is less about royal food and more about a royal experience. As far as food it concerned, it is the authenticity that …
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Set Lunch @ Neel, Powai, Mumbai
Neel literally means indigo in English. While it's English named twin serves Continental, Neel caters Indian cuisine. This twin restaurant shares kitchen and is separated by a partition. Guests can sit on either of the section and can order food from either of the menus. When we visited for lunch on Friday afternoon, they assisted …
Tex-Mex at its best – Chili’s, Inorbit, Vashi
When it come to Text-Mex food, one name will never let you down. We frequent Chili's, Powai as it is near our office but it has been a while since I last visited them. This time, my visit to Inorbit, Vashi brought that opportunity. We started with Honey Melon Margarita and Tropical Sunrise. This refreshing …
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Cheese bases to match your mood – Ovenstory, Bhandup (W), Mumbai
Pizza has always been a comfort food as it is just a phone call away. Ovenstory, a delivery only kitchen, with 17 outlets across Mumbai and suburbs adds to this. Overstory has 4 different pizza ranges based on types of cheese used. Chipotle, Peri-Peri, 4 Pepper and El-Classico. I got an opportunity to try out …
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Bottoms Up, Andheri (W), Mumbai
Bottom's Up is the latest addition to one of Mumbai's great neighborhood famous for great restaurants, pubs, micro-breweries and nightlife. Bottoms-up is a tiny place carved out if Punjab Grill. The industrial-themed interior is minimalistic and ambiance is dimly lit, a typical of a night-life-spot. Their cocktail collection has Mumbai inspired names and flavors, like …
SodaBottleOpenerwala, Powai, Mumbai
Finally, Powai too gets its own bit of Irani Cafe legacy, albeit in a new avatar, with SBOWs 3rd outlet opening up replacing Pizza Hut, the auto rickshaw navigation landmark to enter Hiranandani. The interior largely resembles the BKC outlet and carry the charm of old world Irani cafes, chaotic, lively and elegant. It was …
