Meatloaf, the tiny shop on Pali Mala Road, offers inexpensive, non-vegetarian, home-made snacks and even has the owner of McCraig's swear by the Chicken Roti here
Meatloaf, the tiny shop on Pali Mala Road, offers inexpensive, non-vegetarian, home-made snacks and even has the owner of McCraig's swear by the Chicken Roti here
It might be difficult to imagine walking in Bandra without coming across a snack joint in under five minutes. And that was precisely the incentive for Upuma Borkar to open her under-20 sq. ft. snack shop, Meatloaf, on Pali Mala Road.
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The space is strictly functional: there's a small fridge, a microwave and two glass counters to display snacks, backgrounded by some Mario Miranda-inspired artwork which Upuma has worked on herself. Once inside, say hello to the smiling Olvin Tixeira, who will helpfully tell you about what's gone into any snack you decide to jab at the glass counter with your index finger
Meatloaf has a pretty extensive menu that runs into three pages, with over 60 items. Though, use that more as an estimate of what they can offer and less as what they have on offer. The snacks average around Rs 25 and the most expensive items on the menu are the Chicken and Mutton Biryani priced at Rs 70 each. Make sure to place your order for any of the mini meals a few hours in advance; Upuma is not keen on food going waste.
Mornings, you will most likely find sandwiches made from chicken and cheese and tuna salad, while evenings are for Chicken Pattices, Puffs and Samosas. Sorry, vegetarians! Despite promises of Vegetarian Spring Rolls, Cutlets and Paneer Rotis on the menu, in all likelihood, you will come away disappointed. "I hardly ever get requests for veg snacks," smiles Upuma, who plans to shift to a larger space in a few months.u00a0u00a0
The evening we stopped by, we tried the Mini Mutton Samosa (Rs 2), which was flavourful and had a softer, less greasy crust than the typical Samosa. The Chicken Burger (Rs 35) comes with a nice, juicy cutlet slapped between two bread halves slathered with coleslaw, slices of cucumber and some lettuce. Thankfully, no onions and tomatoes. Nice enough, but not something we'd go back for.
The Chicken Croissant (Rs 18) with chunks of chicken and capsicum is the winner. The freshness of the bread used in all the snacks is worthy of special mention. But when it comes to the most popular snack, Upuma says, it has to be the Chicken Roti (Rs 30). "The owner of McCraig's tells me he's tried Chicken Rotis all over Bombay, and likes ours the best," she beams.u00a0
Meatloaf also accepts party orders for up to 200 people, provided you give them a 24-hour notice.
At: 33, Pali Mala Road, off Carter Road, next to Sunrise restaurant, Bandra (W). From 11 am to 2.30 pm and 5 pm to 9.30 pm. Call 9920738028. Closed on Sundays.
Meatloaf didn't know we were there. The Guide reviews anonymously and pays for meals
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