This new menu in Mumbai is an ode to the city's rich culinary history

Flavourful and storied Mumbairsquos streets are home to dishes that carry within them the history of the city its commerce and its communities Glyston Gracias city chef Impresario Entertainment amp Hospitality Pvt Ltd knows this better than most Gracias latest menu Mumbai Local Heroes for SOCIAL seeks to capture this experienceBeet root that toastieldquoThe Mumbai Local Heroes food inspiration came straight from the streets and homes of Mumbai from the bustling khau gullies to its coastal family kitchens from vegetarian staples of the suburbs to spicy street food from central Mumbai Growing up here Irsquove always felt that food isnrsquot just about taste itrsquos a memory a piece of homerdquo Gracias sharesGlyston GraciasIn this new menu the dishes from Kandivali fried chicken to pohe bhujing also carry with them the stories of neighbourhoods that formed the crux of Graciasrsquo research ldquoWe dug deep into the cityrsquos food culture spoke to locals and paid tribute to iconic flavours whether itrsquos the pohe bhujing that reimagines a humble breakfast or the hirva masala zinga that captures the cityrsquos coastal soul What stood out most was how strongly people feel about food thatrsquos been passed down through families and communities It reminded me of my own journey cooked in my East Indian kitchen where recipes arenrsquot written down but lived through memoryrdquo he recallsKothimbir vadiAt All SOCIAL outletsCall 7506394240 Lower ParelThe Guidersquos top picksHaving sampled the fare here are the dishes that left us with some warm memoriesSamosa bhakarwadi with thechaSamosa bhakarwadi with thecha The bestseller of the lot this snackable combo of two crowd favourites mdash samosa and bakarwadi mdash flew off the plates as soon as they were laid out The creative use of samosastyled filling in light flaky pastry was a nice touchCost Rs 310Kothimbir vadi You cannot go wrong with this delectable Mumbai local snack This variant comes with bold flavours and a deepinfused coriander kick that leaves a markCost Rs 310Beet root that toastie If you were looking for something more filling and perhaps healthier wersquod suggest the Beet root that toastie The simple Bombay sandwich gets an upgrade with the fresh beetroot complementing the comfort of cheeseCost Rs 310Kandivali fried chickenCrispy chana garlic Chef Gracias emphasised on the snackable nature of this menu and the crispy chana garlic underlines it Bitesized crispy Kabuli chana tempered with curry leaves make this a very desi snack for our late afternoon cravings in the officeCost Rs 310Kandivali fried chicken This creatively named fried chicken piqued our taste buds for its crispy skin The presence of bones in the chicken drumsticks gives it a rustic mouthfeel although it might not be for every chickeneating fanCost Rs 390 Pohe bhujing A Virar special this one comes straight from the breakfast menus in the distant suburb The bhujing is a biryani made from poha instead of rice While we loved the idea the flavours felt a little mellowCost Rs 390Kombadi vade kalamutton taco This one is for the hardcore meat lovers Spicy gravy covers the Saojistyle kala mutton that is paired with kombadi vade this is a delicious pairing of two very regional creationsCost Rs 450Hirva masala zinga Another spicy addition to the menu the green thecha gives the prawns a spicy profile while the potatoes add a wholesome flavour It might be a snack but it is heavy and rich to be a meal by itselfCost Rs 450Prawns koliwada Given the core idea of this menu this signature Mumbai dish had to find a place on it The prawns were well coated with the Koliwadastyle batter crispy and had the right amount of crunch to themCost Rs 450atOptionskeyd0ddb8ef8f1a62a8cdd22fac27fc5ea7formatiframeheight90width728params