09 June,2017 05:43 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Jeon, Luca, and Thangabali- these are three of our top picked restaurants of the week for you to visit and gulp some rare vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies
Jeon: From a curry leaves-laced iteration to one that eschews arborio in favour of gobindobhog rice, the Risotto is being re-imagined by this Mumbai restaurant. Venice to Lucknow Risotto is that fusion meal that brought together two countries under one roof in Jeon. The rice used is basmati and arborio in equal quantities, which is delicately flavoured with Awadhi spices like mace, dried rose petals and green cardamom, and then scented and soaked with Merlot. The risotto comes topped with a quartet of juicy galouti kebabs, farm fresh veggies and parmesan cheese, with desi ghee to finish it off. The dish is accompanied by a glass of Italian red wine and a spicy flat bread.
Where: Hotel Sea Princess, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, Mumbai
Jeon, Juhu
Thangabali: Tucked in a quiet lane in Mahim, the two-week-old South Indian restaurant is named after the villain in the film Chennai Express. Its walls are dotted with caricatures of cute men boat-racing in Kerala's backwaters, and temple paintings. The menu is extensive, packing in fare from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. It has a variety of sides, breakfast items, soups, appetisers, and mains. Kola Urandai Mutton Balls, Chettinad Chicken Biryani, and Chepala Pulusu with Neer Dosa will refresh your taste buds with regional and authentic south Indian flavours.
Where: Ground floor, Manmohan Bhavan, Mahim (W)
Thangabali, Mahim
Luca: Luca is the new introduction to Lower Parel, Mumbai's ever-growing food hub. Chequered floors, wooden tables, colourful walls, and swanky chandeliers have contributed to a vibrant and refreshing look of the eatery. The food is the star at Luca. The bring flavours right from the canyons of Mexico to the balmy islands of the Caribbean. Pork Belly Bites and Tres Leches (three milk cake) are deserve a try here.
Where: Unit 1, New Mahalakshmi Silk Mills, Lower Parel
Luca, Lower Parel
Drop in to these restaurants and refresh your taste buds with some rare yet delicious meals in the heart of Mumbai.
