Jyran – Sofitel

Jyran ( Means Lot Love ) hope i am correct on that !!

A specialty Restaurant at Sofitel Mumbai Serving Authentic Mughlai food sounds interesting – The Month of Ramadan is all about some amazing Culinary Food , we visit various places to just get the feel and the taste of delicacies which are prepared in Ramadan Festival . Now to get the same under one roof ” MOHAMMED ALI ROAD ” Festival is a brilliant.

Jyran was always a Baby of QURESHI family the master of Dum Cuisine. This Festival has been created by Chef ” Shadab Ahmad ” – from the same family. The Moment you hear this just close your eyes and enjoy the electric menu and some authentic specialties such as Tawa Kheema , Roti pe Bhuni Boti , Tandoori Murg , Subz Tawa Biryani , Kulfi Falooda and much more.

 

PENINSULA SION

Congratulations to have completed 25 years . that’s some achievement and still going strong. Appox 2500 sq ft 110/115 covers serves Indian/Mexican/Thai and other cusines.
We were there yesterday and started with the :

Mockingbird Cafe Bar

MockingBird Cafe – Nice vibrant place opened next to Indian Summer ( same owner ) Maybe the name inspired by the Famous Novel To Kill A mocking Bird .

Hardly in its second month and Packed ( reservation a must)

Nicely done interiors – bar fully stocked. Food hmm , let’s check out:

 

BURMA BURMA

JUST AMAZING – That sums up the review .

But would like to add a bit more to it.

An amalgamation of neighbouring cultures , this place serves Traditional Burmese Vegetarian cuisine along with some of best selected Tea’s and merchandise which takes you to the timeless Burmese heritage in the modern light.

 

RUKA

RUKA – Japanese at its best. Ramee Guestline @ Juhu being transformed completely.

Ruka First , R-Adda and presume Rock Bottom under renovation.

Have been trying some amazing Sushi’s over the last 6 months or so – but undoubtedly without any hesitation would rate RUKA the best. As far as the ambience goes – its chic/class spacious with a Brilliant Sushi Bar and an equally well stocked Cocktail bar.

 

Kaitlyn’s Beer Garden Hill Road

Kaitlyn’s Beer Garden – Perfect Name , Situated in Bandra , another perfect location chosen. Interiors well done. But Can and did get Noisy towards the end. A mix of Continental/Italian/Finger Food/Biryani/Pizza/Chinese hmm .. there is a saying ” Too Many Cooks Spoils the Broth ” – In this case had the chef stuck to less variants in cuisine – maybe it would have been better.

Any Ways – The beers which we tasted were good , but at the end i preferred having the KOLSCH – smooth light and good. As far as Beer goes , personally feel there has to be a variation in the taste – at a certain point , the beers i tasted had a monotonous flavour . Still KOLSCH was the winner.

CHAI PE CHARCHA

Chai Pe Charcha – Tapri Chai A/c Mein. Excellent concept by Anil Kohli who has tapped the market at the right time . USP is the pricing .

Nice Ambiance , Colorful , bright with hand painting art work , basically its burst of colours everywhere and not that heavy to the eye . Board Games painted on each table , hanging lights , in simple word fantastic…

MRP – Modern Asian Bistro

Kudos to the Kohli’s – Pritam Restaurant / Pritam Da Dhaba / Mid Town Pritam / Grandmama’s Cafe / PDT / The Roll Company and Now MRP – MAXIMUM RETAIL PRICE / MY REGULAR PLACE – This is exactly what it meant to be. Apart from a Normal Cover Charge for food , You can Buy any Alcohol (imported) at MRP rate . Short simple and sweet and I presume this is Inclusive of Taxes.

Newly Opened or rather Officially opening today , this place is going to be another Grandmama’s Cafe – In other words this is a chill out hang out place which will rock as the word spreads out.

 

One Street Over

One Street Over – Surely Blew me Over . Amazing Service , great Cocktails and one of the most delicious food i have had in recent times. I seriously don’t understand why such negative feedback , but for me this place was a winner. People have been debating if it’s a Bar / Lounge / Club – For me its a place where one can come , enjoy cocktails and have some good Bar Food .

The menu is not that elaborated but whet ever chef Boo Kim and Chef Kevin have put up , its apt for this place.

Ashutosh handling the bar has done a fantastic job and as far as Chef Kim , man hats off to this Chef , hospitality at its best . . Going to each and every table and taking a feedback which is truly appreciated in this competitive industry .

 

Asia Kitchen By Mainland China

Asia 7 changed to Asia Kitchen by Mainland China. A brand from the house of Mainland China.
2 Outlets – Lower Parel and Oberoi Mall , New Menu , changed look , looks fresh and exiting.
Open Kitchen gives that gives a good look . Surprising that it comes Under the Chinese category but it’s a Pan Asian Cuisine. Liked the Cocktails what we were served. Coming to the Soup/Starters/Mains/Desserts .. Here we go :