29 May,2017 10:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Raul Dias
Chuck the plebian peanuts, and nosh on quirky bar eats at the hottest watering holes
Gosht and Sandalwood Mulayam Seekh Kebab
Served up in whAt looks like an old coal clothes' iron, the quirkiness of these kebabs is further enhanced when you bite into them and discover their little secret -- sandalwood! The silken lamb seekh kebabs are flavoured with sandalwood, rose petals, ginger, and green chilli, and smoked with stone flower. They come with an accompaniment of dry fruit bakarkhani and fresh coriander jalapeño chutney.
At Razzberry Rhinoceros, Juhu Hotel, Juhu.
Call 7400402604
Cost Rs 625
Baked 'Vegetarian' Chicken Puff
Pardon the oxymoronic name of this bar bite. This Cantonese snack is delectable nonetheless. It is prepared with a base of flour and oil along with a filling of deep fried mock chicken, sesame seeds, black pepper powder, vegetables, egg yolk, oyster sauce and chopped onions, along with a seasoning of salt and spices.
At Yauatcha, Raheja Tower, BKC, Bandra (E).
Call 9222222800
Cost Rs 295
Amritsari Fish Popcorn
It's interesting to find chefs taking comfort food and familiar classics and adding a fun twist. This Kurla bar's Amritsari Fish Popcorn is a fine example of experimentation done right. A seafood lover's go-to snack, the bar bite has chunks of fish cooked in traditional, spicy Amritsari masala and served in a popcorn tub, with a side of mint-mango chutney.
At Bar Bar, Phoenix Marketcity, LBS Marg, Kurla (W).
Call 33126020
Cost Rs 269
Dhokla Redefined
This dish is made up of six pieces of sweet, authentic dhokla seared with clarified butter, and served hot topped with guacamole and feta cheese. This is then garnished with cilantro fronds.
At Radio Bar, Hotel New Castle, Linking Road, Bandra (W).
Call 26499900
Cost Rs 290
Smashed Avocado and Smoked Jalapeno Falafel
South America meets the Middle East with this take on the humble falafel that is jazzed up with a dollop of rich avocado pulp, smoked jalapeño peppers and pumpkin, and served with a side of quinoa cracklings.
At Estella, Nichani Kutir, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu.
Call 7999998232
Cost Rs 450
Yucca Chips
Made from yucca aka cassava, the hand-cut chips at Lima are served either fried or baked. The chips are then dusted with a chipotle chilli rub and accompanied by a freshly made sriracha chilli mayonnaise.
At Lima, Maker Maxity, North Avenue 2, BKC, Bandra (E).
Call 30005040
Cost Rs 225
