The constant spatter of the rain and chilly winds demand some warm meals. From bento boxes to freshly brewed coffee to warm ramen bowls, these new menus scream comfort. Spread across Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru, here we have combined 16 new menus and restaurants for you to try out in the coming week.
1. Bento Box at Thai Naam (Juhu, Mumbai)
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Obsessed with bento box reels on your feed? Here is your chance to try one for yourself. Take a break from your home-cooked lunch for Thai Naam’s Bento Box which will transport you to the bustling streets of Thailand. Veg, chicken or seafood, there is something for everyone. The menu includes Pan Grilled White Prawns, Khao Phad Gaeng kiew warn, and Bamee noodles with a variety of tantalising sides packed with Thai herbs and spices.
Availability: 12-3 pm; 7-11 pm
2. Geist Brewing Co. (only at Rajajinagar, Bengaluru)
Inspired by Tapas, the new menu is based on the value of ‘sharing is caring,’ and is a culmination of various flavours and techniques combined. From Ghee Roast Bone Marrow to Salmon & Coconut Ceviche to Fried Brie with Fig Chutney, this is a menu for culinary adventurists. With chilled beer, a collection of cocktails and Kadubu Lassi perfectly paired with exquisite cuisine, you’ll want to save the Tapas menu for your next group outing.
Available from September 9
3. Cafe Panama (Lower Parel, Mumbai)
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Known for its tropical paradise-like decor, Cafe Panama has launched an exciting menu that brings a wide variety of Latin American dishes to choose from. A fresh and lively cocktail menu accompanies the food. Savoury and sweet dishes alike bring the Latin American palate to your plates.
The spread offers a variety of dishes like Pork Belly, Penne Gochujang, Loaded Totopos, Jerk Chicken, Gambas Pil Pil (smoked prawns) and more, accompanied by tequila and Mezcal based cocktails. The flavourful Smoked Belgian Chocolate Cigars served with wild berries, vanilla ice cream and oat almond crumble make a way to the meal with perfection.
4. Nava (Mumbai)
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Chef Akash Deshpande delves deep into his Konkan heritage for Nava’s new menu, adding a modern flair to rich, traditional Konkani cuisine that takes your tastebuds on a gastronomical journey. His seasonal tasting menu captures the essence of monsoon by incorporating smoky and charred flavours into his fare. The 8-course menu comes with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Indulge in the signature Canale, Tomato Burrata, Roots, Mushroom and Gobindobhog, Seabass and Fennel, Bus Maska, Lobster Globe and more.
Price: INR 3100-3500 + taxes
5. Vietnamese Food Festival, The Westin (Gurgaon)
In association with JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa, Westin Gurgaon is hosting the Vietnamese Food Festival. Chef Phan Hoang Phuc Thinh and Chef Li Huynh bring their culinary expertise to Gurgaon and prepare a wide variety of delicacies to choose from. Both chefs have curated individual menus that display their culinary traditions from different cultures of Vietnam.
Starting with the appetisers, Vietnamese Rice Cake, Banana Flower Grilled Shrimp Salad, Grilled Squid with Sate Sauce, Fresh Spring Rolls, Grilled Seafood Papaya Salad, and Grilled Goat Skewers are all available for you to choose from.
An array of mains is presented next, which includes Roast Pork Belly with Vietnamese Herbs, Grilled Grouper Galangal Lemongrass, Roasted Chicken with Lemon leaf, Grilled Sea Bass in Banana Leaf, Shrimp in Salted Egg Sauce, Grilled Duck with Fermented Tofu, Phu Quoc Crab Fried Rice, Braised Pork Belly with Egg, Cobia Sweet and Sour Soup, as well as Stir-Fried Vermicelli with Crab meat.
Available from September 10-15
Timing: Lunch & Dinner Buffet
Contact: 9654245577, 8586972078
6. Bizza (Mumbai)
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Pizza, pasta, cocktails what more could one ask for? More of them perhaps. Bizza expands its menu with a wider range of scrumptious offerings. Start with antipasti such as Bizza Fried Chicken with garlic and chilli mayo, Fritto Misto and Truffle Bruschetta. The salad fanatics are in for a treat when they try the Baby Carrot Salad dressed with chilli-garlic paste and Greek yoghurt or the Fennel salad made by combining maple chilli dressing, cherry tomatoes, shaved fennel, candied nuts and pickled onions.
Their new menu brings you a chance to indulge in the heartier portions of pasta and mains such as Oven-Baked Pappardelle (house-made pasta blended in the mix of tomato sauce, burrata and fresh basil topped with parmesan, Cacio e Pepe (Spaghetti No. 9 made with a mix of brandy, cream, black pepper and truffle oil), Divil’s Chicken for the chicken lovers served on a bed of salad and John Dory Meuniere with bell peppers and more.
Timing: 12 pm-1 am
Contact: 89769 53365
7. Candle Brewhouse (Bengaluru)
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Remember all the times your candles looked good enough to devour, and made you wish you could have edible candles? Candle Brewhouse has answered your prayers with its all-new ‘Melting Canvas’ menu that’s adorned with butter candles. Chef Raju Vinkar fuses the dining experience with an ethereal aesthetic that illuminates warmth and innovation.
The succulent cuisines that the chef offers are Truffle pastry with a herb butter candle, Paneer Tikka crowned with a paprika butter candle, Grilled Prawns served with a Salsa Verde topped with a herb butter candle, the flavour of Crispy Potato Skin Keema, Grilled Lamb Chops, Beer Barbeque Wings–all enhanced with the illuminating paprika butter candle.
End your meal with a delightful blueberry mouse accompanied by a relish chocolate butter candle.
Available till September 30
8. Nara Thai (Mumbai)
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Nara Thai combines the zesty flavours of Thai into the traditional Japanese ramen bowls in their new hot bowls menu available in five different variations. Choose from Farm Fed Vegetable Bowl, Chiang Mai Vegan Bowl, Chiang Mai Chicken Bowl, Thai River Prawn Bowl and Char Sui Pork Bowl. Available with your favourite meat and vegan options, there’s nothing like a warm bowl of goodness when it pours on the street.
Timing: 12 pm-1:30 am
9. Joshi House (Mumbai)
On the occasion of its second anniversary, Joshi House unveils a new menu led by the culinary connoisseur Chef Richard D’Souza and his team with an aim to include healthier ingredients in the signature pizzas. Curated by maintaining a careful balance between indulgence and wholesomeness, top ingredients such as truffle Picante sauce, smoked Norwegian salmon, and vegan cheese have been picked by the chef.
We recommend you try Pesto Burrata, Fig & Caramelised Onion, the classic Margherita, the Bolognese, Smoky Salmon, and Spicy Diavola pizzas. The pizza base is prepared with fresh sourdough which amplifies the taste. Pair the mouthwatering pizza with a variety of wine and wine cocktails carefully curated to achieve an intricate balance in the taste.
10. Kaffe Berliner (Bengaluru)
This cafe brings the traditional German dessert Berliners, German doughnuts with a jam or custard filling, sprinkled with icing sugar. The soft and puffy Berliners are up for grabs at Kaffe Berliner with a variety of fillings in sweet and savoury options. Pair them with a delicious range of coffee for a delightful experience.
11. Monsoon Menu at The Bombay Canteen (Mumbai)
Indulge in opulence with The Bombay Canteens Monsoon special. Chef Hussain Shazad creates a diverse menu bringing the regional taste and turning it into a lush and luxurious experience. Choose from Dal Dhokli , Roasted Sweet Potato Tokri Chaat, Baingan & Bakarkhani to Bunt Style Chicken Sukkah, Canteen Lardo Naan, Lamb Chop Barrah Kebab, Tandoori Carrot Kulcha, Laal Saag Burrata, Smoked Masoor Pulao, Moplah Lamb Biryani and more.
Conclude the meal by pampering yourself with rich and creamy desserts such as Warm Apricot Mawa Cake, Peaches & Cream and more.
Contact: 8880802424
12. Monsoon Menu at Amazonia, Bandra (Mumbai)
The restaurant dressed as an Amazonian forest in the bustling streets of Bandra is introducing the Rhythms of Rainforest – a monsoon menu. Satiate yourself with heartwarming monsoon favourites such as Corn On The Cob, Loaded Hash Brown Casserole, Gamjajeon and more. The delicious menu comes with flavourful fruity concoctions such as Berry Merry, Gingerino, Passion Bell, and Shisha. Enjoy a dance at the Into The Wild bar at sunset, which embodies the spirit of Amazonian forests.
13. The Grammar Room (Delhi)
Indulge in a symphony of freshly prepared cocktails that pairs beautifully with the delicacies offered at The Grammar Room, as they introduce a new cocktail menu. Experience the combustion of flavours with the fruity, bubbly, delicious offerings such as Raspberry Colada, Banana Caramel Highball, Beach, Please!, Sparkling Cider Sangria, Espresso Sbagliato, Key Lime Pie, Salted Plum Negroni.
14. Cafe Duco X Pack-A-Pav (Mumbai)
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Cafe Duco and Pack A Pav are back with their 14th edition of #PavWithFriends as they introduce their new menu filled with collaboration of exciting dishes packed with adventurous flavours. Take your pick from Calcutta China Town Chilli Chicken Pav, Pork Carnitas Pav, Deem Roll pav, Mighty Mushroom Pav and more.
Available from September 8-10
Timing: 11:30 am-11:30 pm
15. Ritual Daily Coffee, Pali Hill (Mumbai)
Attention, coffee lovers! On the occasion of its one year anniversary, Ritual Daily Coffee is celebrating its success with an enticing new menu of coffee. From creamy lattes to coffee lemonades, this is your chance to pamper yourself with refreshing aromatic brews. Cozy up your day by exploring Banoffee Oat Latte, Arabian Date Iced Latte, Peanut Butter Latte, Blueberry Coffee Lemonade, Espresso Coco Brew and much more.
16. KMC, Fort (Mumbai)
Surrounded by the books and located in the walls of Kitab Mahal, KMC is celebrating one year of success by crafting a new menu for all their loyal visitors. Savour the Goan flavours with Balchao bao – Soft steamed bao buns embrace a zesty prawn balchao filling, Button Dumplings in Green Scallion Sauce brings the palate of Japan in your plate, Good Ol’ Pierogis – a classic eastern european favourite serves as a comforting dish.
The zesty, vibrant Warm Chilli Salad feels like a hug on a rainy day. Take your tastebuds on an adventure with Kimchi Sourdough. The opulent Lemon Drizzle and Onion Seed Cake and the Scones with Clotted Cream and Jam fulfils cravings of a sweet tooth.
17. Brewdog, Bandra (Mumbai)
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In August, the brand paid homage of India’s rich culinary legacy with the Flavours of India menu. It featured dishes from around the country from Kashmir to Kumaoni food and each morsel celebrated India. The brand has been constantly innovating under Chef Roshan, carefully curating dishes that pair well with their craft brewery and other flavour offerings.
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