#ELLEPicks: Mumbai’s hottest new restaurants

Dishkiyaoon

Trying to steer away from the popular modern Indian food trend (but are they really?), this restro-bar serves up comfort food with a twist. And the menu has enough options that lends itself perfectly to quick drinks with friends or a weekend brunch. You’ll find solace in their bowls if you’re headed here right after work, try the desi Dishkiyaoon paneer masala (order an extra portion of fresh cheese olive kulchas to go with it) or the Old School prawn curry and rice. Wash it all down with their fruity cocktail, MMM. – Mamta Mody, Features Editor

G1, Ground Floor, The Capital, Block BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex Rd, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051. Tel: 098204 36666

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Farzi Café

The Delhi-favourite finally makes its way to Mumbai. Another one from the Massive Restaurants stable (Masala Library by Jiggs Kalra, Pa Pa Ya) is going to become a crowd favourite in no time. The Chuski Margarita – a raw mango-flavoured version of the classic – has to be my favourite cocktail; it hit the right (sour) spot for the tequila lover in me. The best way to get the most of your Farzi experience is to get multiple starters as a meal. The classic tempura prawns with nimbu mirchi foam and juicy bacon pyaaz kachoris are worth seconds, too. Grab a popsicle for dessert: the Baileys ice cream lollipop is as good as it sounds. – Anjan Sachar, Beauty Assistant

Ground Floor, Kamala Mills, Near Radio Mirchi Office, S.B. Marg, Lower Parel (West), Mumbai. Tel: 022 43471866/67

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Capital Social

Mumbai’s fifth Social is an added jewel to the Capital building’s hoard of restaurants and bars. While their food menu stays the same (the barbeque chicken poutine will ALWAYS be a winner), what really caught my attention was the new Loaded Goti Sodas - Old Monk Jal Jeera served up in a goti soda bottle took us straight back to school. Plus, if you’re the kind who’d rather drink their dessert, go for the Cold War - a concoction of Jim Beam, Kahlua and Espresso, it’s a treat! Definitely calls for repeats visits. Oh, and the poutine. – Anjan Sachar, Beauty Assistant

Ground Floor, Unit. No. 3, G Block BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex, Behind ICICI, Bharat Nagar, Semsons Rd, Bandra East. Tel: 022 2652 1992

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Boveda Bistro

Weekends are for long brunches and sinking into comfy seats – like the ones at Mumbai’s new Boveda Bistro. Its industrial-grunge interiors are perfect to lounge in as you dig into wood-fired pizzas and smoked bacon wrapped chicken. For a hangover cure we’d recommend going with the shakshouka. Hair of the dog? Reach for the Maiden’s Prayer – passion fruit and pomegranate juice with a shot of vodka. – Sonam Savlani, Digital Editor

Boveda Bistro, G 04, Morya Landmark 1, Off New Link Road, Lokhandwala, Andheri West, Mumbai. Tel: 022 6708 0859

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Chemistry 101

Award-winning UK-based chef Stephen Gomes’ Chemistry 101 plays with fumes, unnatural food pairings (like a dahi kadi-soaked sponge cake) and deconstruction to present a plate that squeals fun. Experiment with Doctor Strange - an authentic egg bhurji with ketchup caviar and dehydrated lotus stem or stick with a familiar dal makhani, but whatever you do, save room for dessert. The Boy Who Never Grew Up — a dish comprising a slice of crayon sponge cake, sugar pencil, Bournvita ravioli, Horlicks milkshake and a finishing touch of candy dust – is the perfect way to end a meal. – Arshie Chevalwala, Features Writer

Times Tower, Kamla Mills, Lower Parel, Mumbai. Tel: 022 2496 7272

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