Here’s a round-up of dishes and drinks from the latest entrants on the culinary scene
From Sobo to the northern suburbs, we visited the latest haunts which have opened in the city, sampled their signature dishes and jotted down some that we recommend you try on your next visit. There’s a lot to choose from including Indonesian-style Sambal fish, a pita pocket inspired naan turnover, a slow-braised pork belly to a perfectly pan seared cut of salmon. Pair it with some tipsy cocktails and you are good to go.
Toast & Tonic: East Village Style, BKC
Carne Asada Tostada
Made with chittoor buff, which is marinated in tequila. The jalapeños and onions add that perfect crunch. Red bean puree, jalapeño cream, homemade salsa, sautéed buff and a generous amount of locally sourced cheddar is served on a handmade tostada. It is finished with chilli oil, naati coriander and lemon wedges.
Price Rs 390 plus taxes
Vanillin
The bar has explored possibilities that lie hidden in organic fruits and flowers while going a step further by making their own tonics and Vanillin is a heady combination of gin, vanilla and cinnamon tonic water, served with pear-spiced ice.
Price Rs 420
Hello Guppy, BKC
Hello Guppy Signature Pork Belly
A slow-braised pork belly is glazed with soy honey and served with mustard miso sauce.
Price Rs 659 plus taxes
Elderfish
Hello Guppy’s twist on wasabitini with gin, wasabi bitters, lemongrass sours and elderflower.
Price Rs 300 (regular) and Rs 450 (premium) plus taxes
Thangabali, Mahim
Crab Adjadina
This Mahim eatery shows you that there’s more to South Indian food than idli, dosas and medu vadas. Including this fiery crab masala dish that happens to be a Manglorean speciality.
Price Rs 350
Paal Payasam
Just for this place, we recommend you ditch the drinks and finish your meal with a bowl of this sweet delight. Best described as the south Indian version of kheer. It’s rich, creamy and will leave you wanting more. Definitely worth a try. The caramel custard comes a close second.
Price Rs 90
Fish N Bait, BKC
Salmon Stroke
A perfectly cooked pan-seared fresh pink salmon served with egg roulade and spicy tangy sauce. In this recipe, the accent of the spicy tangy sauce soak into the fish and rice creates a complete meal.
Price Rs 990 plus taxes
Bahamamama
A combination of Gold rum, cinnamon syrup, ginger, lime juice and orange juice. The flavours of rum and cinnamon blend to create a sweet drink with a ginger twist to cool one down.
Price Rs 450 plus taxes
Hopscotch, Bandra (W)
Sambal Fish
It’s retro fever that hits you here. Downing a few shots, playing hopscotch and digging into some fancy plates while you are at it. From the menu, we recommend the Sambal Fish, an Indonesian preparation of steamed fish coated in sambal, a type of hot sauce that lends its own unique flavour. Price Rs 475
The Hobscotch Coffee
Coffee lovers who need their daily dose of caffeine, even if it’s in a cocktail can try this one. It has espresso vodka, Kahlua as well as coffee. It’s strong but also has a sweet syrup added to cut the potency. Price Rs 450
Indie Villa, Andheri (W)
Naan Turnover
Stuffed with a meat of your choice — chicken or mutton with cheese and choice of gravy, it’s a north Indian version of the pita pocket that you can have on the go.
Price Rs 229, plus taxes
Imli ka Boota
If you love all things tangy, this mocktail prepared with tamarind and freshly squeezed orange juice and some chaat masala will definitely have your tastebuds singing.
Price Rs 109,plus taxes
Bombay Brasserie, Worli
Mario’s Mango Prawns curry and Coconut rice
Prawns cooked in the traditional ambotik masala, served with a spicy and tangy gravy, which is balanced by the sweetness of ripe mangoes. It is accompanied by aromatic coconut rice.
Price: Rs 465 plus taxes
Memsaab’s favourite Pink Gin
The ever-popular afternooner, a tradition welcomed from the British Raj is Bombay Brasserie’s take on the classic Gin and Tonic. It is served with Angosutra bitters and cherries.
Price: Rs 375 plus taxes
Canto Cafe & Bar, Girgaum
Mushroom & Toast
It’s not your regular mushroom on toast, and boy are we glad about that. You can enjoy Canto’s version of it with mushrooms on toast with parmesan shavings and a balsamic jaggery reduction that ties it all in.
Price Rs 310
Melodies
Gin mixed with melon, cucumbers, lime juice, a dash of chilly and a splash of tonic make this drink a perfect summer concoction.
Price Rs 350
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