A couple of days back my Man @b50 sent a despair that the soup I had tweeted was not available and I had promised him that, if not the same, similar soup would be available in Lower Parel.

The Mumbai Deli is one such place. Whilst we have only ordered from here twice, it is good food at reasonable prices. It’s a small place with 3/4 tables, bright cheerful with Khsitij one of the partners available to help you out.

Besides trying out the soups (which were pretty okay) we tried out No 27 Lebanese Pita Sandwich which was an good healthy option (compared to the so called Lebanese food I’ve tasted in Bombay) No 32 Jalapeno Cilantro Mayo Chicken Sandwich - again pretty good with mayo not creamy or sweet but just right & No 36 Spicy Italian Panini which everyone enjoyed.

We have this on our regular list.

Madhav Bhavan (Next to Jai Hind)
Opp. Kamala Mills
Lower Parel Mumbai

Tel: 65293154/156

Let’s eat here!

Shop No 13, Greenville, Oshiwara, Lokhandwala, Andheri (W) Mumbai 400 053

A fast food started by Mr. Jasmeet Tibbs son of the original owner, yet to officially open on Monday 3, 2009.

Passing by on our way to check out if we could get some Chaat at our old Bhaiyya, my wife suddenly saw this board & reading Sandwiches her eyes lighted up (a glutton who has to try even the worst sandwiches once at least).

Parking the car, we made our way to the bright eatery which just had 3 people sitting outside on the table, but lots of people inside.

Whilst my wife was speaking to a young lady outside, I made my way inside to take a couple of photographs. Immediately Mr. Tibbs came inside to find out, what I would be interested in tasting.

We ordered a veg grilled sandwich, a egg & veg frankie & one of their signature fries with the mustard sauce.

Waiting for it, Mr. Tibbs again personally came up & said, we are still testing it out, hence the sandwich will not be recommended, however he insisted that I share his chicken brown bread sandwich and a piece of the barbeque chicken which I happily agreed to.

Chicken Brown Bread Sandwich - Good, the bread could have been better, but the stuffing was amazing, spread completely, with just the tinge of spice which exploded with every mouthful. No sauces required = very good:)

Hot & Spicy Fries - Amazing packed in a takeaway with mayo+mustard tangy dip. Fries & dip were excellent, though the Salt could have been a bit less, which I am sure would come with practice in a day or so.

Barbeque Chicken (Tandoori chicken) - Amazingly, tingling good. The right amount of spices, just the tinge of black, hot & superbly grilled.

Veg Frankie - Nothing really to be said after their millions of frankies have been sold.

Over all a super experience, definitely a visit & must of home order.

The packing, ingredients & price are complete Value for Money.

By the Way, do not rush because they open for business only from Monday 3rd November 2009.

We were the lucky tasters:)

Infiniti Mall, New Link Road, Lokhandwala, Andheri (W), Mumbai

Sirf Thali!

I had planned to visit this last year when the fire in Infinity Mall ensured everything was shut for months together, giving me no chance.

Diwali Lunch for the last 10 odd years has always been a Thali Lunch, trying out different places. Read the rest of this entry »

Shop No.1, Royal Classic, New Link Road, Andheri (W), Mumbai

Quite Good

Tried the French Loaf out first in Pune….I loved the sandwiches & my daughter their cakes.

So decided to try out the panini sandwich here, perfect except the price - somehow not really VFM.

The small pack of mawa cakes is also exorbitantly priced.

The partries, puff, pattice are lovely as are the whole grain bread.

Shop No. 16, Link Palace Building, Lokhandwala, Andheri (W), Mumbai

By the Slice

Extremely close by, meaning to try it out. So my daughter went to pick up the menu. Did not want to end up eating a full each, luckily they had Slices - quite a nice idea.

Ordered two slices of Margherita(classic pizza with mozzarella & basil) & Marinara (Tomato, garlic & fresh oregano) with a portion of cheesy garlic bread with dip.

Margherita - Crisp base with just the perfect cheese spread & basil tinge.

Marinara - Tomatoes were fine, better than pizza hut etc. but garlic pods! guess they have yet to discover garlic crusher & unfortunately the base was not crisp enough.

Cheesy bread was ok, whilst the dip was amazing, thick with taste buds exploding.

Expense - approx Rs. 200/- worth it. Definitely need to try their other pizzas & pastas

9, Standard House, Opp. J. W. Marriott Hotel, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai

Simbly Thali

Started some years ago as a ’simbly’ thali restaurant with fair amount of custom. Changed in between to Bar & Restaurant that also serves Thali. A good combination for those not wanting only gujju/rajasthani thali but want to have a couple of beers or a drink. The thali taste remains reasonably authentic for most of the items and service is pretty decent.

No Diet Food

Update 23rd October 2009.

Had recommended it to @ashokbanker who sounded a bit skeptical about it. Coincidentally my Father in Law visited since he had a doctor’s appointment & was desperate to try out the new look. Off we went! Started with Sheekh kabab (a bit spicy but still succulent, though I would have liked them a bit crisp) with a roti, followed by Dum Ghost Biryani (amazing acc to my FIL) & Kheema Pulao which was good with couple of cold drinks all under Rs. 500/-. So Ashok you can take it to the Bank! Still good & larger than before.

BTW All of them - Colaba, Juhu, Lokhandwala have separated & are independent now as confirmed by one of the owners Hanifbhai

1st cross lane of Lokhandwala (Andheri-W). Typical moughlai stuff swimming in rich oily gravies & great meat that is of no use to the diet conscious. Has been there for eons and shall continue for time memorial.

Shop No 1-2, Citizen, Lokhandwala Complex, Lokhandwala, Andheri (W), Mumbai

Lokhandwala Landmark

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!

Off Linking Road, Near MMK College & National College, Bandra (W), Mumbai

Turning down

A great place to hang around & try out the variety of sandwiches & rolls/bombay burgers once upon a time, has now turned into worse than leela who does not allow auto rickshaws into their hotels.

Though the food is pretty decent, with the attitude if not corrected may lead to……But WTF location is what matters so JAI HO JAY

Vishwageet Apartment, Near Satyam Sales, 4 Bungalows, Andheri (W), Mumbai

Indian Style Sandwiches & Pizza

A great cheese masala sandwich prepared in a jiffy. The pizza as long as they last are made as per your specification of sauces, toppings & what have you. Dominos, Pizza Hut you do not stand a chance