Where To Eat In Mumbai: The Newest Restaurants You Must Try
From innovative cuisines to chic ambiance, these new restaurants are making their mark on the city's gastronomic landscape
Mumbai is the ‘Maximum’ city for many reasons. This vibrant and bustling metropolis offers maximum fun when it comes to talking about culinary diversity. The city’s culinary scene is constantly evolving, with new restaurants popping up to tantalise the taste buds of avid Mumbaikars and travellers alike. Here are a few options in case you are weighing your weekend plans.
Nksha
Borrowing Art Deco influences from the vintage era of Bombay, Nksha is the new culinary destination in Churchgate. brainchild of food connoisseurs Pranav M. Rungta and Chef Vikram Arora and designed by NSA Architects Shruti Jalan and Neesha Alwani, Nksha boasts an elegant and sophisticated atmosphere. The new restaurant promises to deliver an unparalleled experience with a masterful menu that unites the flavours of the Indian subcontinent under a single roof. Offering a niche dining experience, the menu features signature dishes such as Truffle Essence, Cheese Kulcha, Roasted Sweet Potato Tikki Chaat, Kacchi Mirchi ka Paneer, Nksha Lobster Curry and more.
Address: ADCB Rehman Manzil, 1A / 1B, Veer Nariman Rd, Churchgate
Wakai
Offering a new epicurean experience in Khar, Wakai is a Japanese restaurant that takes you on a culinary journey through the island nation. Using ancient traditional techniques and the finest quality ingredients imported from Japan, Wakai offers wholesome Japanese food. From many varieties of sushi to appetisers like Wasabi Cornettos and Calamari Fritters, there is enough to keep your taste buds tingling. If you are in the mood for a heady sip, there’s a stellar collection of international Sake to pick from.
Address: Plot No 490, Pooja house building,Mangal Sandesh, 490, 17th Rd, Khar West
Pa Pa Ya
With 21 different types of sushi on the menu, the celebrated Pa Pa Ya has launched a new outpost in Malad. With its gourmet pan-Asian fare, the menu devised by chef Rajesh Thakur comes with options such as Avocado Tacos, Tuna Tataki Pizza, Crispy Veg Maki and Penang Curry, to name a few. To end your meal on a sweet note, opt for Chocolate Ball on Fire with Cointreau, or their delectable Vanilla Panna Cotta.
Address: Level 2, Inorbit Mall, Inorbit Rd, Malad, Malad West
Nava
With a name that translates to “New, recently created, invented, innovative”, this newly-opened restaurant puts ingredients at the centre of its culinary creations, experimenting with European cuisine with ingredients that are predominantly sourced from various regions within the country.
Founded by Anushka Pathak, Nava’s kitchen is helmed by chef Akash Deshpande. Appetisers like Bok Choy Tacos bring the vibrant flavours from the Yangtze River Delta in China to the bustling streets of Mumbai. Their menu is a work of art; when you are here, do try their ‘Van Gogh’s Starry Night’, which pairs passion fruit jelly and jasmine custard.
Address: 2nd floor, Suburbia Building Between Linking Road, Swami Vivekananda Rd, Bandra West
Pleo
With a 1000 sqft of pure luxurious space in the city’s commercially thriving space BKC, Pleo is the newest addition to pan-Asian spaces in the city. Brainchild of restaurateur Nirmal Patel, this chic diner enthrals with its oriental fare both at its plush indoor space and a stunning al-fresco dining area that will be perfect as monsoon descends in the city. Try your hand at favourites such as Pan Seared Gyoza with Lotus Root and Vegetable, Asian Vegetable and Chive Dumpling and Sri Lankan Pomfret curry before wrapping your meal up with Noel Gur Payasam Ice Cream.
Address: Ground Floor, Building 18, G Block, Trade Centre, Bandra East
