The last time we savoured vegan fare, a former journalist friend felt that a vegan’s perspective was amiss in the review. Point taken. So, on our recent trip to Goma, the new pan-Asian restaurant in Goregaon that offers vegetarian, vegan and Jain pan-Asian dishes, we invited him to accompany us.

The modern chic decor with red ceilings, blue sofas and a kaleidoscopic light installation make us draw a comparison to designer Lee Broom’s installation in a London showroom. Goma means sesame in Japanese, and is spot-on since the superfood is a common ingredient in pan-Asian fare. Our friend, a practising vegan for four years, assumed the meal would compromise on taste.