Why you should visit this flagship eatery by Karnataka's iconic dairy in Mumbai

Itrsquos noon when we finally check out a cafeacute that piqued our attention the last time we had headed to the Gateway of India Our destination is Nandini Cafeacute Moo a flagship eatery by Karnataka Milk Federationrsquos Nandini Dairy in Mumbai that opened earlier this year Itrsquos a twostoried airy kerbside restaurant dressed in simple white exteriors and covered with doodles inspired by fast foodFarm fresh pizzaDespite it being a weekday the space is abuzz with patrons and milkshakes seem to be the popular pick A departure from the typical ice cream parlours by established dairy companies in the city like Amul and Gokul their exhaustive allvegetarian fast food menu includes pizza burgers sandwiches pasta and rolls We start with the peri peri paneer burger Rs 210Tandoori paneer rollWithin five minutes it arrives at our table that lines a glass wall giving us a view of the adjoining street Served with a tiny portion of fries on the side the burger unlike its name is hardly spicy Sandwiched between grilled flat buns is a thin layer of lettuce tomato and onions and a contrastingly chunky paneer patty It fails the spice test but it is a tasty bite for its juiciness thanks to the paneer and overall crunch factorNandini caramel biteNext we call for the farm special pizza Rs 300 which is a thin crusted package of mozzarella cheese and generous portions of veggies It is a stretchy cheesy and messy affair much like whatrsquos available across Mumbairsquos famed khau gallis Moo loaded fries Rs 195 that follows is the first downer With a thin layer of mozzarella cheese to separate it from the fries and loads of capsicum tossed all over in a haphazard manner the dish lacks balance and tastes as three disjointed items Our last snack tandoori paneer roll Rs 200 makes amends and ends up being our favourite thanks to the right balance of sauces that complemented the paneerThe seating on the cafeacutersquos mezzanine levelFor dessert the staffer tending to our table suggests we try their natural ice creams fruit that are the cafeacutersquos bestsellers and include fruit pulp Intrigued we pick the seetafal ice cream Rs 85 while our companion orders the premium hazelnut mocha milkshake Rs 225The mocha arrives first in a tall glass topped with thick cream A perfect balance of milky sweet and bitter it is a winner The ice cream however disappoints because we can barely taste the custard apple while the cream consistency isnrsquot what we would expect from this dairybacked cafeacuteFor an onthego snack we pick their inhouse chocolates mdash an energy bar wholesome nuts Rs 9 and Nandini caramel bites Rs 5 The shelf adjacent to the counter displays cookies biscuits ghee and more chocolate varieties for sale The cafeacutersquos formulaic menu and smart pricing will ensure itrsquos a sweet ending for most visitorsNandini Cafe MooAt Pheroze Building Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg opposite Dhanraj Mahal Apollo Bunder Colaba Time Daily 10 am to 11 pmCall 9969179707