Perfect is a function of the value proposition. Work within boundaries, throw your whole weight behind what can be changed, accept what cannot be changed and go on without grumbling and blaming. Adopt a positive mindset ~ glass full not half empty.

Mahesh Lunch Home

Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, Mumbai
Phone: (22) 56955554

Ratings: 4 stars (out of 5)

A bit of posh version than the fort one. Stick to the time tested manglorean stuff, bombil, crabs & sea food, though the sukka chicken is also good. Do not repeat NOT try the useless chinese & other mixture stuff. Lovely service, good drinks, but long waiting after 9.30 pm. However except during monsoon, can wait outside. With the Pay & Park outside, I understand that one picks up the beer/drink & has it in the car whilst waiting for the nos to be called, never tried it though & in particular now with the check going on round the corner:)

The Banana Bar

355 Linking Road (Hotel New Castle), 1st Floor, Khar, Mumbai
Phone: (22) 26480483
Ratings: 4 stars (out of 5)

A place to lounge around till the music starts getting louder & the crowd younger after 9. There is a happy hour for Indian Drinks & the margarita’s are pretty decent also. Limited but excellent starters! All in all a good place to spend a couple of hours straight from office

Tangy Tamarind

41 Pali Hill (Rukson Cuisine), Bandra (West), Mumbai
Phone: (22) 26481094

Ratings: 4 stars (out of 5)

quiet place on the 2nd floor with nice round tables that are not occupied most of the evenings. Visited it a couple of times. They have good crisp nachos & garlic bread with cheese. Pasta was decent but can be improved upon. However the one in white sauce was much better. The drinks OK priced but no accompaniments so you have to order. The mughlai/indian mini meal is sufficient for 1 person since it comes with parathas. All in all a convenient place to go with a couple of business associates or a loved one, where the idea is to spend time & not gorge. The service is good & they let you drink in peace if you tell them.

Green House Restaurant & Bar

Nehru Road (Rao Apartments), Vile Parle (East), Mumbai
Phone: (22) 26151104
Ratings: 4 stars (out of 5)

Excellent food, particularly the paneer & vegetarian dishes, probably due to the vile parle gujju influence. However the prices are definitely not reasonable for the quantity & ambience. But consistency, location keeps one going again & again. Definitely worth a visit if that side. But remember congestion seems to be the name of the game, both outside & inside:)

Tosa

Tejpal Road, Vile Parle (East), Mumbai
Phone: 26103310
Category: Food & Dining, Restaurants

Ratings: 5 stars (out of 5)

Been there couple of times. Consistent food, surprisingly the mexican also. Some specialities like bajri rotla with sabzi, Khichhiyu, gatte ki sabzi are excellent. The home made icecream is excellent. The service is quick & personalised. Worth a repeat any time. Can give Swati & Soam a run for their money, but fortunately all of them are in different areas:)

Garden Court

Veera Desai Road,
Opp. Swimming Pool
Andheri (West), Mumbai
Phone: (22) 26770318, 26770253

Ratings: 5 stars (out of 5)

An extremely friendly, well located restaurant for the past decade or so. Troublesome to get a table most of the days post 1 pm & 8pm though once in it is worth it. Quite spacious, laid out tables that allow quite a bit of privacy. The menu is exhaustive & portions enough for 2 people. Family dominated in the evenings & kitty in the afternoon. The innovative special veg & non veg dishes are well worth a try most of the time. The service is exceptional most of the times. Definitely worth a visit….Consistency at its best.

High Point

1/2 Lokhandwala (Citizen Apartments), Andheri (West), Mumbai
Phone: (22) 56935060

A Landmark of sorts in Lokhandwala Market. Covering South Indian, Fast Food of all Sorts, Punjabi Cuisine, Chinese Cuisine, Beverages ( Fresh Fruit Juice and Milk Shakes ), Ice Creams and Kulfi (Pista is Yum). Personally , i enjoy their Hot Dog, Pav Bhaji , and Dahi Batata Puri. Have seen it constantly reinvent itself to meet the needs. The hot dog fight against subway, the pizza fight against Dominos & gang, ensure that its loyal clientèles returns!

Oasis Restaurant And Bar

Next To Shoppers Stop, S.V Road, Andheri (West), Mumbai
Phone: 26205205 / 26209471 / 26284213
Category: Food & Dining, Restaurants

Ratings: 4 stars (out of 5)

Same family as Green House of Vile Parle East. Good place to relax over a couple of chilled beers. Good quantity in starters, main course pretty consistent. Known more for the regulars in spite of it being on the main road. Attentive staff willing to provide that extra bit of service. Definitely worth a visit to make it regular:)

Golden Chariot

S.V. Road (Viral Apartments), Andheri (West), Mumbai
Phone: (22) 26280823

Ratings: 2 stars (out of 5)

An veg extension of Radhakrishna (same owners now) but serves liquor. The food that was good once upon a time, has started acquiring a typical shetty taste, with the gravies looking the same. The service is Ok, with most of the waiters standing in clusters and need to be called. Worth a avoid unless critical.