As we reach the end of yet another monsoon season, restaurants around Mumbai are shifting gears to bring you the best food and drink experiences to enjoy. Here’s a rounded up list of Mumbai restaurants that are ready for diners with enthralling new menus.
Nara Thai
Hot Thai-Inspired Ramen Bowls combining the umami-rich broth and toothsome noodles of traditional Japanese ramen with the bold and spicy flavours of Thai cuisine feature on the new menu at Nara Thai. The fusion aims to create a harmonious marriage of two beloved culinary traditions while providing a fresh and exciting option for discerning food enthusiasts. Pick from the hot, flavoursome and comforting bowls like Chiang Mai Vegan Bowl, Sapporo-Inspired Thai Shrimp Bowl or the Roast Pork Belly with Ginger Root.
Location: Ground Floor, Raheja Towers, Near Dena Bank, Bandra Kurla Complex
Timings: Daily, 12pm-11.45pm.
Cost for two: ₹3,500
Fatty Bao
Chef Irfan Pabney’s recent trip to Japan has inspired an array of delicious offerings at Fatty Bao – that include poke bowls, a Salmon Sushi Bake, Braised Lamb Casserole and even Tabletop Grills inspired by the Hibachi concepts in Japan. Wash it all down with balanced and potent cocktails like the Matcha Me, where matcha syrup transforms a whiskey sour into a refreshing delight, or savour the zesty brilliance of Lemon Ninja, blending grapefruit, shochu, and gin.
Location: Ground Floor, Summerville, 33rd Road, Near Linking Road, Bandra West
Timings: Daily, 12pm-3.30pm, 7pm-1am
Cost for two: ₹2,500
Blah!
The dynamic and experimental new cocktail menu at Blah!, transcends the boundaries of Pan-Asian, Mediterranean and Fusion Indian cuisine. Enjoy sugar-free cocktails like the Harvest Moon, a sustainable cocktail masterpiece that blends vetiver-infused gin, late harvest white wine, spirulina powder, and a touch of absinthe. Their Italian Affair cocktail blends coconut oil fat wash vodka, Aperol, and vibrant watermelon juice whereas the Ruby Roots cocktail features beetroot and rose petal-infused rum with clarified pineapple juice.
Location: G 4, Plot 70, Ground Floor, Capital Building, Block G, MMRDA BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex
Timings: Daily, 12pm-1.30am
Cost for two: ₹2,000
Izumi
All Japanese food lovers are in for a treat with Izumi’s newest list of offerings that include the Myoga Gibson – a gin-based cocktail made with pickled Myoga brine and dry vermouth, avocado-stuffed fried tofu pockets topped off with fatty tuna flavoured with wasabi and chives. The new menu offers something for all kinds of diners – from the deliciously rich Smoked Crispy Pork, Dashi broth Jelly, Rock Shrimp Tempura, and the Crispy Inari and Grilled Zucchini.
Location: Ground Floor, Sunrise, Opposite Rang Mandir, Road 24, Linking Road, Bandra West
Timings: Daily, 12pm-3.30pm, 7pm-11.15pm
Cost for two: ₹1,800
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Hakkasan
Just in time to kickstart festive season, Hakkasan Mumbai has an array of vegetarian and vegan dishes for Chinese food lovers. Choose from the Vegetarian Spring Roll wrapped with Iceberg, Radish Puff – a beautiful puff pastry dish stuffed with radish and sesame, Stir-fried Mushrooms and Sugar Snaps in Guilin Chilli. Enjoy their popular hand-pulled noodles and stir fried lotus root, and pair it with signature Hakkasan cocktails like the Hakkatini and Chinese Mule.
Location: 2nd Floor, Krystal Building, Waterfield Road, Near Linking Road, Bandra West
Timings: Daily, 12pm-4pm, 7pm-1.30am
Cost for two: ₹3,000
KMC*
To celebrate its one-year anniversary, KMC in Fort is ringing in the milestone by giving diners a chance to enjoy their newest dishes. Spice up your day with the vibrant Warm Chilli Salad made of Bhavnagri chillies stuffed with a smoky bean mixture and also the Dal Vada with Cilantro Hummus, a delightful surprise that combines the aromatic goodness of lentil fritters with the creamy freshness of cilantro-infused hummus. The Button Dumplings in Green Scallion Sauce takes inspiration from Japanese mochi and is served along with a basil-scallion sauce, for anyone preferring a lighter option.
Location: 108, Plot 192, Floor 1, Kitab Mahal, New Excelsior Cinema, Dadabhai Nawrozi Road, Fort
Timings: Daily, 9am-12am
Cost for two: ₹2,500
Juliette Ristorante
Located in the heart of Mumbai, Juliette Ristorante offers diverse European, Italian, and dessert options. Enjoy family brunches or a meal with your friends while indulging in their famed Tunisian Chicken Kebab, all-day breakfast delights like the Fluffy Pancakes, Classic French Toast, Juicy Steak With Farm Fresh Eggs. Innovative additions to the menu also include Asparagus Velouté With Parmesan Foam, Blackened Grilled Prawns, and the best seller Juliette Burger With The Works.
Location: Shop 8 To 15, Raheja Classic, New Link Road Oshiwara, Andheri West
Timings: Daily, 12pm-11.30pm
Cost for two: ₹1,800
145 Café & Bar
The new menu at 145 features mouth-watering dishes like Popcorn Cauliflower Tacos, Chilled Soba Noodle Salad, Gochujang Glazed Chicken Wings and Japanese Souffle Pancakes. All this, apart from the usual fare of their Chipotle Chicken Tacos, Chilled Soba Noodle Salad and Cookie Dough Pizza with Nutella & Ice Cream. In the mood for a drink? Order the Grape G&T or a nightcap from their newly introduced Mezcal and Tequila cocktails on the menu.
Location: 1st Floor, Temple Bar Building, VB Gandhi Marg, Fort
Timings: Daily, 12pm-1.30am
Cost for two: ₹1,800
Butterfly High
The eclectic resto-bar offers a little bit of everything from around the world – pick from their Chettinad-style crab rasam, English Cheddar Tandoori Mushroom, wild rice and paneer in kadhai gravy as well as blue cheese kulchas to enjoy with your drinks. Their Asian-inspired offerings also include the bombil Recheado bao, spicy chicken tempura and delicious Dan Dan noodles.
Location: Unit 1, Ground Floor, One Lodha Place, Lower Parel
Timings: Daily, 12pm-11.45pm
Cost for two: ₹1,900
The Bombay Canteen
The Monsoon Menu at The Bombay Canteen offers a wide array of exciting and delightful dishes! Choose from small plates like Dal Dhokli, Roasted Sweet Potato Tokri Chaat and the Begum’s Baked Brie. Opt for the Bunt Style Chicken Sukka, a Mangalorean preparation of chicken cooked in a coconut-shallot-red chilli masala, to enjoy with the Canteen Lardo Naan or Tandoori Carrot Kulcha. Finish off your meal with a delicious piece of Apricot Mawa Cake or the Jaggery Caramel Tart.
Location: Unit 1, Process House, Kamala Mills, S.B. Road, Near Radio Mirchi Office, Lower Parel
Timings: Daily, 12pm-1.20am
Cost for two: ₹1,700