A vibrant new eatery in Malad offers fun, pocket-friendly snacky fare
Crunchy corn dog. Pics/Pooja Patel
Many eateries in the city package themselves as places to savour tasty food at good pricing. So, when we heard about a newly opened Malad eatery called Bread Zeppelin that offered a similar promise, we decided to drop by. The menu of the small space that’s located in the bustling neighbourhood of Orlem offers a variety of burgers, fries, appetisers and sandwiches.
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When we entered, the brightly coloured seating area immediately grabbed our attention. The right side of the wall, which is filled with graffiti of a giant burger and tiny drawings of milkshake bottles and fries, livens up the space. We dropped by on an early Sunday evening, but even then it was teeming with college students. By the time we left, a few families came in.
Lime and mint cooler and kokum cooler
From their limited menu, we started with the crunchy corn dog (Rs 150), which they call a Seoul speciality. It’s a fusion of crunch and meat in the shape of a gola. Served on a stick, a chicken sausage is coated with cheese and bread crumbs, and is seasoned with peri peri — the perfect rainy day indulgence. Next came the mac and cheese chicken poppers (Rs 120) that was a loaded snack. The mac and cheese along with the zesty, crunchy and juicy pieces of chicken was doubly delightful, though we wished it was served in a more robust container instead of a paper cup.
Konkan USP burger
By now, we have guessed that the economically priced dishes come with generous portions. But when our veggie dynamite burger (Rs 230) arrived, its size was huge! The burger patty made of potato and beetroot was served with caramelised onions and an in-house thousand island sauce. The patty had the perfect balance of crunchiness and juiciness, which is not too common, as a lot of vegetarian burger patties are usually dry.
We clubbed the dishes with the kokum cooler (Rs 100) and lime and mint cooler (Rs 100). The kokum drink made us reminisce about the good-old sherbet that used to be a childhood summer time favourite. With a modern twist of fizz in it, this was a glass filled with summery vibes on a rainy day.
Veggie dynamite burger
As the veg burger impressed, we decided to give its non-vegetarian counterpart a try, which as it turned out, is fused with flavours from the home state. Recommended by the owner Ankita Rao-Rane, the Konkan USP burger (Rs 200) was the show-stopper. Tender, slow-cooked and well marinated in Malvani spices, the chicken was layered on spiced onions with a spread of authentic green chutney and mayonnaise, served with crispy fries. Their vegetarian besto-pesto sandwich that has mixed vegetables tossed in basil and cilantro sauce is delicious, but the flavour is mild, a dilution from the traditional garlic-heavy pesto sauce.
The colourful graffiti on the right wall of the space livens up the restaurant
Most dishes are a twist to traditionally available options. Choosing diverse dishes is a key as the crunchy items carry a similar flavour profile, but the staff helps out with their best picks. Overall, the food is a fun, fusion combination that will flirt with your taste buds. As it’s a newly opened joint, service is a tad slow but is worth a visit for its competent pricing and staying true to its core menu.
On: Tuesday to Sunday; 1 pm to 10 pm
At: Shop 2, Ground Floor, Blerone CHS, Sunder Lane, Orlem, near Uncle’s Kitchen, Malad West
Call: 9930942041
**** Exceptional, *** Excellent, ** very Good, * Good, Average. Bread Zeppelin didn’t know we were there. The Guide reviews anonymously and pays for meals
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