#TravelBytes: 5 unique restaurants in Mumbai you must try
In a city of more than 2 crore mouths, delicious food makes for an obvious requisite. And good news is that Mumbai, the Indian city of dreams, has in fact, a plethora of eateries that do justice to its iconic, world-renowned food culture. So, if you live in the money capital of India or are planning to visit, do try these 5 amazing restaurants.
The renowned Victorian-era Parsi restaurant of Mumbai
Get a whole new culinary experience at this renowned, Victorian-era, Parsi-style restaurant in Mumbai's iconic Fort area. The lively, 93-year-old owner of Britannia & Co., Mr Boman Kohinoor has many things to boast about, in addition to his meeting with Prince William and wife Kate. The best things about the place are its old-school charm, the lip-smacking Berry Pulao and the speciality Bombay Duck.
The lovely Leopold Cafe is one of Mumbai's oldest restaurants
The 1871-born Leopold Cafe of Mumbai, adorably called by many as Leo's, witnesses uncountable tourists coming there every single day. With a trademark feel, an amazing artistic history, and its literary presence in the 2003 cult novel, Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts, Leopold is one of its kind. The must-tries at Leopold are the pasta, red pepper chicken, prawn chilli, and soya wine chicken.
Go to Wasabi for its Japan-rich food and ambience
Voted amongst the Asia's 50 best restaurants, Wasabi by Morimoto puts on plate a unique blend of the Japanese culture and Indian craftsmanship. The mouth-watering menu by acclaimed chefs Herman Oberoi and Masaharu Morimoto feature some of the most delectable sushis and sakes (Japanese wine) you'll have in your life. So, take an exotic culinary experience at this restaurant in Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Colaba.
Fine dining, fine wines, fine feels!
Located at the Four Seasons Hotel in Mumbai, San-Qi meaning 'three energies' is a contemporary-styled restaurant offering pan-Asian cuisines. With its versatile and amazing food featuring nigiri sushi, galawati kebab, fugu tataki, San-Qi will take your taste buds to places. The restaurant also takes pride in its selection of fine wines from Nashik. Further, it has four private dining rooms for hosting exclusive events.
The elite Ziya restaurant at The Oberoi, Mumbai
Led by two-Michelin-starred Chef Vineet Bhatia, Ziya is an elite class restaurant at Mumbai's Oberoi Hotel. Featuring wide-ranging Asian flavors in addition to unique innovations in the Indian cuisine as well, Ziya will make you fall in love with both its food and the ambience. Be seated in elegantly furnished tables, enjoy the beautiful see-view, and treat your tongue to delicious Asian goodness.