Peninsula Next, Sion

Peninsula is a landmark Restaurant chain located at Sion circle, with 3 different branches in the vicinity, they are serving multiple cuisine, comprises Goan, Mexican, Thai and Italian cuisine.  

                 

Peninsula Next is a casual dining and a multi cuisine restaurant with North Indian, oriental and Mexican offerings..

The decor is elegant and subtle.  This place is started in 1994 & it is  just as original with a charm of a 90's restaurant - old paintings, Golden railings, flowerpot on table and background music. Probably for the same reason, this place is recommended for family dining or the middle age group people.

Peninsula chain of restaurants are known for its hospitality, and Peninsula next is par with it, backed by it's friendly and warm service.

Speaking about food, I have loved the  Indian Cuisine out here, as chefs were successful in bring out all the flavours alive. But the food was quite filling, thanks to the portion size and generous use of butter and cream !!

Some of the Indian dishes to try out for - Paneer Lababdar, Ahmedabadi Kofta, Veg makhani and Veg Reshmi.

I was excited to mention their ‘Hongos Con Espinica’ - an entree from their Mexican main course Section. I couldn't say if it was authentic but yes, it was yummy.  A dish with stuffed mushrooms on the bed of Cilantro Rice.

We haven't experimented many dishes from the oriental section but notably few of the dishes which are worth mentioning  are  Sauteed vegetables in Hot garlic sauce, paneer burnt garlic, veg crunchy and Hashcorn vegetables.

It provides an ultimate Fine Dine experience and that makes it a little costier affiar.

                           

PS - As it is a pure veg restaurant, it a sheer attraction for Gujjus, Marwaris !!!

Mandarian Kitchen, Andheri(W)

Hate the thought of getting out in the rain to eat something but still want to eat some delicious Chinese food. Don't worry !! We have Mandarin kitchen serving hot & lip-smacking Chinese till late night I.e 3am.

                 

Mandarin kitchen is basically a delivery only concept but managed to have a small and warm seating options. And believe me, there is no better thing than eating the hot&fresh food served right away than delivery.

The best part is they are quick on service and home deliveries and the kitchen looks clean and hygienic. It’s a small Joint so don’t expect a comfortable ambience.

Portion size is generous enough. The quality of the food is good enough and special attention is given in selecting quality ingredients. Must point out the chicken they use, it was just perfect- tender and succulent. I got to know after that there are types of chicken and choosing the right one for a cuisine is an art.

The perfect replacement for the regular Chowmein and Fried Rice, here is an shot of San Ton Noodles in Chilli Basil Sauce and Fried Rice with Hot garlic chicken which we had recently at @mandarinkitchenasianfood Review to be out soon !! This place is worth keeping in mind for the quick reasonably priced food fix at night. #travelleradeliciouslife #latenightmumbai #foodforsoul #chinese #oriental #munchymumbai #foodiefeed #mumbaifoodlovers #mumbaifoodies #fbai #foodbloggers #foodporn #foodstyle #foodiliciousmumbai #foodstory #hungerpangs #midnight #tdl

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Mandarin Kitchen best offerings were San ton Noodles in Chilli Basil Sauce, hot garlic chicken rice,Tom Kha soup, lemon Coriander soup, gong bao potatoes and chicken black pepper.

You get also get your customised wok's with plenty of options to choose from.

           

PS – The best option to kill your midnight Chinese cravings        

Mandarian Kitchen, Andheri(W)

Hate the thought of getting out in the rain to eat something but still want to eat some delicious Chinese food. Don't worry !! We have Mandarin kitchen serving hot & lip-smacking Chinese till late night I.e 3am.

                 

Mandarin kitchen is basically a delivery only concept but managed to have a small and warm seating options. And believe me, there is no better thing than eating the hot&fresh food served right away than delivery.

The best part is they are quick on service and home deliveries and the kitchen looks clean and hygienic. It’s a small Joint so don’t expect a comfortable ambience.

Portion size is generous enough. The quality of the food is good enough and special attention is given in selecting quality ingredients. Must point out the chicken they use, it was just perfect- tender and succulent. I got to know after that there are types of chicken and choosing the right one for a cuisine is an art.

The perfect replacement for the regular Chowmein and Fried Rice, here is an shot of San Ton Noodles in Chilli Basil Sauce and Fried Rice with Hot garlic chicken which we had recently at @mandarinkitchenasianfood Review to be out soon !! This place is worth keeping in mind for the quick reasonably priced food fix at night. #travelleradeliciouslife #latenightmumbai #foodforsoul #chinese #oriental #munchymumbai #foodiefeed #mumbaifoodlovers #mumbaifoodies #fbai #foodbloggers #foodporn #foodstyle #foodiliciousmumbai #foodstory #hungerpangs #midnight #tdl

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Mandarin Kitchen best offerings were San ton Noodles in Chilli Basil Sauce, hot garlic chicken rice,Tom Kha soup, lemon Coriander soup, gong bao potatoes and chicken black pepper.

You get also get your customised wok's with plenty of options to choose from.

           

PS – The best option to kill your midnight Chinese cravings        

Go Panda, Lokhandwala - Andheri(W)

Go Panda serves some really delicious & stomach stirring #panasian Delicacies and Pocket-Friendly Meal of the day that suits the best for a scrumptious lunch.

             

It has brought alive the local taste of street food served in different parts of Asia. I loved the way they have set their menu.

So they have some kind of live kitchen, and it seems that hygiene is well-taken care off. While you are eating at this small joint, I can assure you that the service is pretty quick so is their food delivery.

If you feel you're tired of eating home cooked food and decide to go out for a meal with your buddies,make it a special one by opting for one of the finest pan Asian cousins near you. The unconventional dishes,the raw ambience and wide range of flavours make GoPanda something to try out. Likes- food variety,pocket friendly prices,cross border recipes and baida roti

😜 Dislikes- service and less space #GoPanda #HoneyedChilliChickenPot #lokhandwala #mumbaifoodstories #FoodholicMumbai #munchymumbai #foodgasm #foodblogger #foodphotography #foodporn #yummyintummy #itsdifferent #mumbaifoodlovers #mumbaidaily

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The whole menu is worth trying at least once as they have some really unique, innovative and best of fusion dishes that have been crafted with experiments with flavors while retaining classic tastes from around the Asia. Definitely, I can't say the food is authentic but yeah they have made it well according to Indian palette.

Thai Street Noodles

Some of the Go Panda's best offerings are Slopy joe sandwich, Thai jungle curry, Burmese khow-suey, honey chilli chicken pot rice, Malaysian korma, Twisted Asian omelette & lemon coriander soup.

      

Ps - The unconventional dishes,the raw ambience and wide range of flavours make GoPanda something to try out.

Kinara Village

Kinara village as the same suggests is a wonderfully crafted rural themed dhaba that has amazing food to offer while connecting you to true India. Wells, small huts, small temples, manjees(thatt), camel rides and astrologers make you feel you in interiors of this incredible country.

                                                                      

It is always a sheer pleasure to visit this place as the ambience and the setting of this place brings peaceful and a delightful experience.

Mostly crowded on weekends, you will not mind coming to this place after a long drive. Yeah, but sometimes the long waiting queue, or long service time takes away the whole essence of visiting this Dhaba.

Kinara has its own set of loyalists. You will find mostly the young crowd as well as families (travelling specially from Mumbai) here.

Speaking about the food, the portions sizes are good enough to make you feel fat. The overall presentation and taste of food is pretty good. BUT Beware - They use a lot of synthetic food colours.

The service time is long enough but that assures that food is served fresh.

Chicken Biryani

Some of the dishes which I will recommend - Chicken Aftab, Veg Milli Jhulli, Tandoori Starters , kulchas & stuffed Nana's and obviously the butter Chicken.

Veg MilliJhuli

PS - If you are travelling or in hurry, do ask the server about the dishes that can be served quickly, otherwise you will be left waiting with your mouth watering with the lingering aromas of the food.

                                         

Anda Apna Apna, Andheri(w) - The Egg Peddlers

There are quite a few food joint that serves and specializes in Egg preparations and satisfy your love for egg and Anda Apna Apna is one of them.

  

They have a Secret hidden kitchen and the only option is that they will deliver food to your doorstep or If you opt for takeaway, you will be given a pickup point.

Do Mastane Egg Maggi

Everything from the Caller tune to the dish name are influenced greatly by the names of characters from Andaz Apna Apna.

This is one of the few places that serves freshly prepared egg till 3 am and will not burn a hole in your pocket. Not only till late nights, this place is apt to order breakfast as they serves from 9.00am till 3.30 am in the night.

The first thing we tried was  ‘Do Mastane ande Maggi’  - Double maggi Topped with Gooey and Cheesy Omelette. Well, we are are familiar with maggi and the cheese Omelette on the top made it more amazing. A brilliant concoction and quite filling though.

Robert Masala Bhurjee - it is another frequently ordered dish by us.  The egg Bhurjee is nicely seasoned with comparatively less oil. Overall, a better preparation.

Robert Masala bhurjee

Gogo Master Packet Egg - Another innovation by the great Chef. It is more like pav filled with Burjee and cheese.

Maha Purush ka veg Pasta

Mahapurush ka Veg Pasta - The white sauce is too cheesy and apt for cheese lovers while the Red sauce is perfect spiced and flavoured.

The portion size was pretty filling to satisfy your hunger and the taste of the food is amazing.

The food is served hot & fresh, no matter at what time of the day you order. The delivery time is normal on an average day but varies greatly on weekends and will be as stipulated over the phone.

Will consider trying out other dishes too over the next weekend.

PS - At any time of the day/night , if you are hungry then this place is worth keeping in mind.

                

Pancham Puriwala, Fort (CST Station)

Pancham Puriwala stands out with its simplicity, great legacy and a basic food - Puri Bhaji. This legendary food joint is just near the CST station.

          

I would rate this legendary place 4 out of 5. It because of my religious loyalty to this appetite stirring Puri Bhaji. This place is always crowded with people and you can expect waiting and sharing the tables, but never the less service is very quick. Another USP of this place is their remarkable pricing and absolute value for money Thali's, making it a perfect place for pocket-friendly eats.

There is nothing called ambience at this place, this place is all about Food and Taste

Special Thali - Sweet dish, papad, rice & Chaas missing.

Food - I prefer to opt for Pancham Special thali.  It comes with 3 sabzi's, Kadi pakoda and 4 masala puris + Rice & a sweet dish. Worth mentioning the mirchi and nimbu pickle.

Nimbu Mirchi Pickle

PS - Don't dare to try their thali if you have a small appetite

                                       

Peninsula - Hotel Peninsula Grand, Sakinaka

‘’Peninsula’’ in Peninsula Grand Hotel - a place to spend an evening with your family & friends which offers some delicious food with live Indian classical music in backdrop perfectly supported with its top class hospitality - that assures that you are well taken care off. 

                      

I’m extremely excited to mention their ‘strawberry mint julep’ – it is mindful blend of fresh strawberry, fine chopped mint and their organic colours. The aroma of strawberry and mint entices your taste buds and refreshes your senses, making it a worthy drink for that ambience!

Followed by Limited Edition Mango Drink – It was simple yet elegant & No frill Drink. The taste was predictable, but fresh mango pieces made it irresistible.

 Indian Delicacies vary significantly from each other with its local ingredients and traditional cooking methods. The chef excels in conquering all the flavours making their food the USP of this place.

Apart from offering the range of diversified Indian classical Indian fare, they also serve lip-smacking Chinese and Oriental Cuisine.

Veg Platter

From well-assorted veg platter to flavoursome non-veg platter, we have had plethora of options to grub upon. In all, we have had Naram Dilli Kebab, Methi Corn Seekh Kebab, Paneer Tikka, Mushroom Tandoori, Potato & Cauliflower Tandoori in Veg Platter and Reshmi Tikka, Pahadi Tikka,Tandoori Murg, Prawns, Nizami Seekh Kebab in Non-Veg one. It doesn’t end here, they have three different chutneys/sauces – Mint chutney, mustard chutney & tomato based chutney and they are best accompaniments with the snacks. From Fish tikka with mustard sauce, to perfectly tasting hot n sour soup filled with exotic veggies, it was truly a magnificent feast.

Non-veg Platter

Since we were too full after appetisers, Mr. Prakash Kotian advised us to try something from oriental menu and brought us Thai Curry with steamed rice. Basil and Seasoned mushrooms made it amazing with its delicate flavours.

Thai curry with Steamed Rice

In desserts, they got us Madhur Milap - a wonderful concoction of Gulab Jamun on bed of Bundi topped with rich and Creamy Rabdi and a thick layer of Solidified Milk served in a cocktail glass and I must say that it was exceptional.

Madhur Milap

We ended this Gastronomical journey with pan shots.

Pan Shots

Special Mango Drink

             
 PS - My experience at peninsula grand was a sheer delight with variety of food options, delicious taste of flavours, excellent hospitality service accompanied with the heart touching ghazal.