Passing by the road, saw Rolling Beans had been replaced with a more sedate color and a new name, but looked still in the opening stage.

A week later, on a Sunday, decided to try it out, thinking it was a south indian restaurant. We walked in to a warm place, with just 2 tables occupied, one of them complaining about delay in service. But consoled ourselves 1) It was still early - around 7 pm 2) new place, teething troubles, hence took a seat.

Looked through the menu and were pleasantly surprised with the menu which was a mix of gujarati and rajasthani. Being a sunday evening, decided to try out some light eats and hence went with Bhel (quite a nice taste, though they gave us sukkha bhel); Khapoli vada (excellent preparation, yummy, with just the thin batter coat like the gujarati vadas); Patra ( good taste, a tad oily) Dal dhokli ( ok taste, not really the gujarati kind, but a thicker combination) finally topping it up with methi thepla (excellent, thin, gujarati style with the right amount of masala.

And, yes the service was excellent, more tables filled up quickly too. Whilst waiting for the desserts, unfortunately they did not have the kulfi, the young owner Bhakti came to chat up and take feedback, which gave me an opportunity of giving my marketing gyan:)

A good place with bit of teething problem, given the fact that it is just couple of weeks old, but a must visit.

Address: One, Aram Nagar, J.P. Road, 7 Bungalows,
Andheri (W), Mumbai Tel: 9819032132

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.

Inorbit Mall, Level 2 Food Court, Malad (W), Mumbai

Rajasthan…….

A lovely concept, that has super pani puri, chaats, gatte ki subzi and amazingly freshly made jalebis only after you order. A must visit at Inorbit….

Vishalla

Opp. Vasna Tolnaka, Vasna, Paldi, Ahmedabad
Phone: 26602422, 26600919
Ratings: 5 stars (out of 5)

One of my all time favorites. Reach there by 7 pm. Wander around, drink their smoky chaas or jal jira. Look at the mehndi artiste, garba etc. And then sit down for a Meal that never ends, as also does not allow you to get up till you are stuffed with, variety of vegetables, roti(phulka); bajra roti; khichdi farsan & finally sweet to top it up.

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:)

The Class

9 Juhu Tara Road (Standard House), Juhu, Mumbai
Phone: (22) 26181410
Category: Food & Dining, Restaurants

Ratings: 3 stars (out of 5)

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.