A Guide: Eating out in Mumbai

manaa45 · 1st August 2009, 15:33

Tried the Golden Wok at Sanpada on sunday evening. The place was relatively empty when we went in at 8 pm but attributed same to Shravan month.

We being vegetarians had limited choices with only two pages given to Veg dishes out of 10 page menu card. Nevertheless, tried sesame corn on toast for starter, Vegetable Stewed rice and Veg Taro Nest ( Vegetables with red sauce in potato basket ) .

I found that the vegetarian food was very good and reasonably priced. It wasnt oily at all, even the starters which were fried, there were no traces of oil on the plate. In all we ate more veggies then rice so you could say there was 30% rice and 70% veggies in the main course.

All in all very good, close to authentic ( that is what I have heard as i havent tasted authentic chinese, lol ) reasonable ( the bill amount was Rs 372/- all inclusive. ) and good ambience, though the leather on the sofa is peeling off. They have too much staff but they dont take care if the glasses of water needs refilling. Too many of family get togethers happening here of lot of noise sometimes. By the time we left the restaurant was full with lot of noise.

But all in all a very good experience, I had good chinese cusine long after I had similar experience at Thai-Chi at Nirmal lifestyles at Mulund.

Mansi

Cyrus43 · 9th August 2009, 13:03

Could someone please gimme some good night Buffet Restaurant options for PArsi New Year.

SuperSelect · 9th August 2009, 22:07

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

Could someone please gimme some good night Buffet Restaurant options for PArsi New Year.

Cyrus are you looking for Parsi food specifically ??
If not, I generally find the midnight buffet at the Orchid, near the domestic airport, very good in terms of quality and reliability / consistency.

Cyrus43 · 10th August 2009, 00:23

No im not looking for parsi food... Just normal food as in maybe Chinese or like bbq stuff or something... We have ruled out BBQ nation for now. The last resort will be to book Parsi Gymkhana @ dadar.

Tejas@perioimpl · 10th August 2009, 08:24

Went to Valhalla last Saturday night. It's a newly opened restobar near starters n more at churchgate. First floor with a terrace for smoking as well. Food n drinks are charged at five star rates but the tapas are worth the price. Decent selection of wines as well to complement the tapas.
To enter after 1015, you must be on the guest list. No cover or entry charge though.
Music is house and good and picks up tempo as the night builds up. No Hindi music at all! Phew! Place is on till 230 generally.

Btw, anyone knows why Henry thams shut down?

dkhatau · 10th August 2009, 11:13

On saturday night went to a place called MasalaCraft just opposite lilavati hospital. Very good indian food and also very good value for money and the best part is that they let you sit without piling on you for orders. Great place for some good north indian cuisine.

normally_crazy · 10th August 2009, 13:13

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Originally Posted by Tejas@perioimpl

Btw, anyone knows why Henry thams shut down?

I heard they were shifting

mmmjgm · 24th August 2009, 01:44

Great News,

The Kabab Factory is opening at Powai, Hiranandani (opposite the Yellow Chili building) bang opp Gangar Opticians.

Next to it coming up is Chili (the American Tex-Mex chain)

The variety just expanded to eating out in Powai. Ample parking though outside.

Cheers
M

normally_crazy · 24th August 2009, 10:50

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Originally Posted by mmmjgm

The variety just expanded to eating out in Powai.

True

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Ample parking though outside.

Now you must be joking !

spawnofsatan · 24th August 2009, 11:06

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Originally Posted by mmmjgm

Great News,

The Kabab Factory is opening at Powai, Hiranandani (opposite the Yellow Chili building) bang opp Gangar Opticians.

Next to it coming up is Chili (the American Tex-Mex chain)

The variety just expanded to eating out in Powai. Ample parking though outside.

Cheers
M

manish you just made my day, Chili's is one of my favourite places, cant wait for it to come to India. I wish they would launch Chipotle in India, it would do great !!

Tejas@perioimpl · 24th August 2009, 12:36

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Originally Posted by spawnofsatan

manish you just made my day, Chili's is one of my favourite places, cant wait for it to come to India. I wish they would launch Chipotle in India, it would do great !!

Talking about wishing, i wish they would launch Cinnabon here!

spawnofsatan · 24th August 2009, 12:47

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Originally Posted by Tejas@perioimpl

Talking about wishing, i wish they would launch Cinnabon here!

yes, cinnabon is awesome, so much variety and you can smell it down the mall. Cinnabon is evil, I ate it last year and I am still paying for it!!!

amit · 9th September 2009, 12:38

Where in Mumbai can I eat Chicken / Pork Souvlaki?

vcash · 9th September 2009, 12:40

Hi Guys,
I need to take 10 to 12 people out for dinner this coming Saturday. Cuisine preference would be Italian, Mediterranian or Chinese or Multi-Cuisine. So far I have narrowed it down to Global Fusion and Mangi Ferra in Bandra but I am open to other places around Bandra / Khar / Juhu / Andheri W etc. as well. While I am okay with spending ~Rs 700 per head on food, the alcohol bill for so many people will kill me! Plus the people I am taking out usualy end up having malts so this could get a little too pricey.

Do either of these resturants charge corkage or are they recommendations on nice places that do BYOB? This way I could carry along a couple of bottles of Laphroaig QC and some nice Pinot Noir to complete the dining expereicne without much damage to the pocket.

Would appreciate a quick response as I would need to make reservations soon.

Thanks,
vcash

vcash · 9th September 2009, 15:46

Update: Just called Global Fusion. They have hiked their prices from Rs. 650 to Rs. 850 for the weekends and they will charge Rs. 1000 for Corkage for unlimited bottles excluding Beer and Wine which has to be bought inhouse. The lack of bringing my own wine is a deal killer and my initial estimates now put the entire night at close to 20K if one dines at GF with alcohol included.

Any inputs on Mumbai Times Cafe / Noodle Bar or China Gate?

1st August 2009, 15:33	#691
manaa45 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: nerul, navi mum Posts: 357 Thanked: 49 Times	Tried the Golden Wok at Sanpada on sunday evening. The place was relatively empty when we went in at 8 pm but attributed same to Shravan month. We being vegetarians had limited choices with only two pages given to Veg dishes out of 10 page menu card. Nevertheless, tried sesame corn on toast for starter, Vegetable Stewed rice and Veg Taro Nest ( Vegetables with red sauce in potato basket ) . I found that the vegetarian food was very good and reasonably priced. It wasnt oily at all, even the starters which were fried, there were no traces of oil on the plate. In all we ate more veggies then rice so you could say there was 30% rice and 70% veggies in the main course. All in all very good, close to authentic ( that is what I have heard as i havent tasted authentic chinese, lol ) reasonable ( the bill amount was Rs 372/- all inclusive. ) and good ambience, though the leather on the sofa is peeling off. They have too much staff but they dont take care if the glasses of water needs refilling. Too many of family get togethers happening here of lot of noise sometimes. By the time we left the restaurant was full with lot of noise. But all in all a very good experience, I had good chinese cusine long after I had similar experience at Thai-Chi at Nirmal lifestyles at Mulund. Mansi
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9th August 2009, 13:03	#692
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Could someone please gimme some good night Buffet Restaurant options for PArsi New Year.
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10th August 2009, 00:23	#694
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	No im not looking for parsi food... Just normal food as in maybe Chinese or like bbq stuff or something... We have ruled out BBQ nation for now. The last resort will be to book Parsi Gymkhana @ dadar.
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10th August 2009, 08:24	#695
Tejas@perioimpl Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 4,423 Thanked: 9,581 Times View My Garage	Went to Valhalla last Saturday night. It's a newly opened restobar near starters n more at churchgate. First floor with a terrace for smoking as well. Food n drinks are charged at five star rates but the tapas are worth the price. Decent selection of wines as well to complement the tapas. To enter after 1015, you must be on the guest list. No cover or entry charge though. Music is house and good and picks up tempo as the night builds up. No Hindi music at all! Phew! Place is on till 230 generally. Btw, anyone knows why Henry thams shut down?
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10th August 2009, 11:13	#696
dkhatau BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: mumbai Posts: 162 Thanked: 43 Times	On saturday night went to a place called MasalaCraft just opposite lilavati hospital. Very good indian food and also very good value for money and the best part is that they let you sit without piling on you for orders. Great place for some good north indian cuisine.
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24th August 2009, 01:44	#698
mmmjgm BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: BOM, PNQ, DXB Posts: 398 Thanked: 30 Times	Great News, The Kabab Factory is opening at Powai, Hiranandani (opposite the Yellow Chili building) bang opp Gangar Opticians. Next to it coming up is Chili (the American Tex-Mex chain) The variety just expanded to eating out in Powai. Ample parking though outside. Cheers M
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9th September 2009, 12:38	#703
amit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,717 Thanked: 449 Times	Where in Mumbai can I eat Chicken / Pork Souvlaki?
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9th September 2009, 12:40	#704
vcash BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 453 Thanked: 22 Times	Hi Guys, I need to take 10 to 12 people out for dinner this coming Saturday. Cuisine preference would be Italian, Mediterranian or Chinese or Multi-Cuisine. So far I have narrowed it down to Global Fusion and Mangi Ferra in Bandra but I am open to other places around Bandra / Khar / Juhu / Andheri W etc. as well. While I am okay with spending ~Rs 700 per head on food, the alcohol bill for so many people will kill me! Plus the people I am taking out usualy end up having malts so this could get a little too pricey. Do either of these resturants charge corkage or are they recommendations on nice places that do BYOB? This way I could carry along a couple of bottles of Laphroaig QC and some nice Pinot Noir to complete the dining expereicne without much damage to the pocket. Would appreciate a quick response as I would need to make reservations soon. Thanks, vcash
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9th September 2009, 15:46	#705
vcash BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 453 Thanked: 22 Times	Update: Just called Global Fusion. They have hiked their prices from Rs. 650 to Rs. 850 for the weekends and they will charge Rs. 1000 for Corkage for unlimited bottles excluding Beer and Wine which has to be bought inhouse. The lack of bringing my own wine is a deal killer and my initial estimates now put the entire night at close to 20K if one dines at GF with alcohol included. Any inputs on Mumbai Times Cafe / Noodle Bar or China Gate?
	() Thanks