Do you love eating strawberries? Try these unique dishes and drinks in Mumbai

While they are traditionally not classified by botanists as berries fans of strawberry do not care From being a favourite of European royalty in the early 15th century to a Wimbledon tradition in the 20th Century the little red fruit has come a long way From tarts to desserts and even chaat the berry has found its way into the cityrsquos kitchen in diverse formsWe dive into offerings across the city to curate the pick of the bunchCoffee tartsStrawberry mochaGet some diversity in your morning mocha with this strawberry mocha that has creamy strawberry and espressoAT Basque by Breveacute Pearl Haven Chapel Road Bandra WestCall 9082587137Cost Rs 350Also Read From children to adults Use these nine apps to aid your mental health in 2025Going gaothanThe ginbased cocktail PaliSpeaking of cocktails Pali mdash named after Bandrarsquos popular Pali Village mdash brings together the creaminess of the strawberry yogurt with the sharp Campari and sweet pineapple syrup Perfect for a playful and interesting eveningAT Sixteen33 16th Cross Road Pali Hill Bandra WestCall 9758999555Cost Rs 650Italian surprisesStrawberry cheesecake gelatoAnother win for the traditionalists is this creamy cheesecake gelato that comes infused with the tartness of fresh strawberries A real threat to New Year resolutions all overAT Cafeacute Frozen Fun Shyam Kunj Pali Naka Bandra WestCall 9082525976Cost Rs 220Meaty goodnessChicken meatballs in smoky strawberry chipotleWhile it may be a humble berry the strawberry can add some layers to your lunch Head over to SoBo for a tasting of these chicken meatballs smothered in smoky strawberry chipotle sauce or give in to the experimental strawberry choco tacosAT Poco Loco Tapas and Bar Kemps Corner Grant Road West Khar WestCall 9321598326 Grant RoadCost Rs 590 chicken meatballs Rs 550 strawberry tacosTart in saladCarnival kale saladIf you are checking on your calories to keep up with your resolutions head over to Santacruz for a salad that brings the tart of strawberries and pomelo with the refreshing greens of kale and avocado in a visual delightAT Carnival By Tresind 7th floor Krishna Curve Building Santacruz WestCall 9152100123Cost Rs 695 onwardsSweet as a DanishStrawberry danishFor the traditionalists this food hub in Colaba is the place to be Among its many offerings is a delicious strawberry Danish with elderflower cream strawberry jam and topped off with strawberries for a vibrant finishAT Mag St Bread Co 4 Mandlik Road ColabaCall 7208544366Cost Rs 350A berry fizzBerry sparkleIf you are on the lookout for something to keep the New Year buzz going try the Berry sparkle mdash a mix of strawberry gin elderflower and sparkling wine The frosted berry fizz is another ginbased cocktail that comes with a twist of basil and lime to give it added freshnessAT Via Bombay Jewel of Chembur 1st Road near Natraj Cinema ChemburCall 02267099988Also Read Vijay Tendulkar birth anniversary Here are unique ways to celebrate the Marathi legends legacyTomato strawberry chutneyIngredientsgtgt 5 tomatoesgtgt 5 fresh strawberriesgtgt 1 tsp black pepper corngtgt 1 whole bay leafgtgt 2 onionsgtgt 50 ml oilgtgt 10 ml red wine vinegargtgt Salt to tasteMethodCoarsely chop the tomatoes and strawberries and keep aside in separate bowls Pour some oil in a pan on medium heat Sauteacute bay leaf khada masala black pepper corn and sliced onions When the onions are golden brown add the tomatoes Wait till the tomatoes are half cooked before adding the chopped strawberries Mash the berries and tomatoes in a pulpy mix as they simmer Add some red wine vinegar and salt as per taste Serve as a condimentRecipe courtesy Chef Sarfaraz AhmedA diverse and visual delightI grew up in Shimla and Himachal Pradesh where the arrival of the strawberries marked the beginning of winter What fascinates me about it is that it is among the rare fruits that tastes as good as it looks It can bring a dash of vibrancy and colour with its Valentine red to any dish Though it is often used as a dessert I love to experiment with it in savoury dishesSarfaraz Ahmed corporate chef Tresind Mumbai