From the launch event of Upsatirs - The Asian Bistro, Tardeo !!

SoBo people, “Upstairs” is another place to add to your Go-To List. Located in the midst of Tardeo, Upstairs set to differentiate itself from surrounding lounges with its amazingly soothing ambience, feel good music, great pan-asian cuisine & offers a drinks experience like never before.

We were there at the launch party and it was full of epicness; everyone was geared up to experience the new talk of the town. And fret now, for all the Good Reasons, it stood upto the expectations.

                                            

“They more you drink the less you pay” – first of its kind concept in Mumbai. As you keep on ordering, subsequent drink get cheaper and Not only this, the 4^th drink will be free so that there is no stepping down !! This place boasts of some mind blowing drinks and one drinks that tooks us from ‘upstairs to infinity’ is the ‘Upstairs Infinity Shot’ where one has to sniff the burning alcohol, take the burning shot and following which the bartender give you a circular ride amidst the last cheering from the crowd !!

 Speaking about the food, Upstairs has curated a menu which put together dishes from 15 different Asian destinations. The culinary experience includes dishes originating from Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Other popular Asian dishes from around the world.

So we have tried a number of dishes and believe me it was a gastronomical culinary experience. One advice is to go here with a open mind while ordering food as the menu is curated by some well-travelled Gourmand and they are successful in bring the best of the flavours of the oriental/ pan-asian cuisine.

 

Grilled Basa lemon butter

Malaysian Curry with Jasmine rice

We have tried a number of dishes , but here are few we are totally in love with – Katsu Chicken (for the love of Friedchicken), Grilled Basa Lemon Butter, stir fried chicken in chilli basil, Vegetable and Chicken Murtabak, Crunchy Lotus Roots

Jade Dimsum

Mushroom Yakitori

Chicken Corriander Momo

For the Main Course – Malaysian Curry with Jasmine rice, chicken teppanyaki

Chicken Teppanyaki

Desserts were the star, though they didn’t have many options but the one they had were definitely worth relishing. Do look out for Honey Noodles with the coconut icecream and the yummy cheesecakes.

 

Cripsy Honey noodles with coconut icecream

As they are in conception stage, Service was a bit slow and they need to work on the food a bit before they settle down!! The prices will add to another advantage.

                                   

PS – As this review accounts for the launch party, you can except the service at these parties is not the normal service experience. It might be that Chefs are putting extra care perhaps in the kitchen. So its really tricky to judge a restaurant from its launch party !!! 

Sardar Pav Bhaji, Tardeo

Craving for some Pav Bhaji, then Splurge in the AMUL Pav Bhaji with loads of buttery goodness at Sardar refreshments, Tardeo.

      

You must have had butter chicken, daal makhani, paneer makhani and many other Punjabi dishes packed with butter and ghee. I Guess that's the story with Sardar ki pav bhaji.

     
















An amazingly tasting bhaji with pav done in Amul butter explains why people were standing in a queue for hours.Raving all the time, with the waiting period for more than 30 mins.

Amul Bhaji

One of the best Pav bhaji in Mumbai

The pav bhaji is loaded with butter and that’s what sets this place apart.

I surely can’t say that it’s the best Pav bhaji. Well it’s a debatable topic but surely one of the iconic joint. Hot piping Pav bhaji with pavs dipped in butter will surely make you indulge in every bite.

Though some feel that taste of butter supersede spicy and tanginess of the bhaji but the buttery Goodness adds another flavourful concoction to it.

Apart from Pav Bhaji’s, several Juices and milkshake are available to accompany with.

Mango Milkshake

Looking at the long waiting line you can always opt for Thermacol plates and sit in your car or near the car to enjoy this scrumptious pav bhaji.

The Special Pan's embarks the best end to the sinful experience.

Magai

Special Dry Fruit Pan

Though its raving popularity, it has kept its price quite reasonable and competitive.

PS- if you are calorie conscious, Stay away from this place.