BKC's newest all-day eatery is serving delightful Mediterranean and Asian fare

In a postpandemic world where wersquove literally made ourselves at home finedining in our pajamas casual is the new chic The promise of a formal sitdown dinner or a glitzy afterparty can draw some diners not all But easygoing allday restaurants bars and cafeacutes are for all moods mdash the flavour of the season for both owners and customers Now take an accessible setting like that and flavour it with two indemand cuisines Asian and Mediterranean Thatrsquos what Kyma BKCrsquos newest allday casual restaurant and bar doesGrilled chicken and cheese pideThe eatery that opens doors tomorrow is the brainchild of Nikita Poojari and Narayan Poojari the folks behind the iconic Shiv Sagar Food and Resort Pvt Ltd and Nikhil Rochlani Dhaval Udeshi and Pawan Shahri who are behind brands such as Butterfly High Silly and Blah Walking past the concrete corporate corridors of the business centre when we reach Kyma on a Saturday afternoon wersquore greeted first by a burst of pinks and greens in the slightly cluttered al fresco section dotted with cabanas The interior is luxuriously spaced out though with an impressive long bar and a private dining area Hues of grey punctuated by warm yellow lanterns dominate the minimalist setting while a concentric arrangement of lights and lacey curtains draw one hypnoticallyFish in plum sauceldquoKyma means wave in Greekrdquo Nikita informs us referring to the fluid mingling of the two distinct palates while Udeshi confesses that this is the first time theyrsquore stepping into the worlds of Mediterranean and Asian cuisines ldquoThese two cuisines are very premium and massively in demand We wanted to create a relaxed environment where you can enjoy both in an affordable manner We also want to start a bakery section soonrdquoWe kick off our journey with a stop on the East mdash wild mushroom truffle oil dumpling Rs 430 The filling of wild shrooms and shiitake is luscious elevated by an aromatic truffle oil and a fiery King Chilliinspired dip We nurse the heat with a matchalaced ginmidorilemon grass concoction From Japan with love Rs 550 thatrsquos a postcard for the countryrsquos cherry blossomsFrom Japan with love PicsSatej ShindeServing up the first bite from the Mediterranean is a bowl of signature Kyma cherry woodsmoked cream cheese hummus Rs 350 thatrsquos silky dense and hard to resist served with flowershaped pitas Next up is a plate of prawn tempura rolls Rs 585 that are sweetish with a delightful crisp we make a mental note to return for the live sushi counter that wersquore told will open soon The falafel with classic toum Rs 365 is too dry and skippable We recommend trying the creamy edamame truffle avocadoscented hummus Rs 420 insteadNikita Poojari and Dhaval UdeshiWe wash these down with a refreshing glass of Being botanical Rs 400 a heady blend of GampT with cucumber rosemary thyme and rose petals It sees us through the rather rubbery jumbo grilled rubiyan prawn Rs 450 that lets down its flavourful marinade of Arabic spices as well as the banger harissa toum and shatta dips on the side The grilled chicken and cheese pide Rs 390 is a cheesy treat but what really hits the sweet spot is a crispyyetsoft fish in plum sauce Rs 675 As we try to pick a side between Asian or Mediterranean we realise the answer is simple come for one and stay for the otherAt Plot C66 One BKC G Block BKCTime am to 12 amCall 9372952680