In August, when Ronak Nanda and Ishan Bloch's labour of love, The Omakase Kitchen - a Bandra delivery joint cherished by its patrons for the authentic Japanese and Korean fare, and significantly, for its ramen - announced that they were shutting shop, the news was received with a heavy heart. "We still get calls asking when we are reopening," Bloch tells us, as she readies for their first resurgence since.

The husband-wife duo is back this month with celebrated dishes from the joint at a two-day pop-up in collaboration with food expert Rushina Munshaw Ghildiyal at her cooking studio. "It was sad when they shut. We believe in inspiring food experiences and are excited about this pop-up. It will give the fans a chance to relish Omakase Kitchen's food again. Our large central table where diners eat together is ideal for this meal," Ghildiyal says, speaking of the nosh that along with great food, promises a community vibe. "In the past, our sit-down meals have teetered towards the fine-dining ethic, so we're looking to keep things more casual this time with shared plates for appetisers," Bloch concurs.