Tea Villa, Bandra(W)

This place has got raving popularity. Right from introducing the concept of a Tea Cafe, to the beautiful interiors with a pleasant and a happy feel, the beautifully curated menu and the beloved waffles.

This is the place with the right mood. The presence of zodiac signs , a lady dressed and standing with tea cups, tea trivia posters and a colour combination of black & white will make you stay back and you will walk out with a complacency of time well spent.

                            

Service is quick but i found the staff little less attentive. And this is one of the cafes with a wallet parking and in area like Bandra, we are all familiar with the perks of that.

This place is known for their varieties of Tea. And if you are not a tea person then also, tea villa will not disappoint you with its vivid varieties of coffee and other beverages.

Speaking about the food they have some really impressive options and the best of it are their waffles. I am obsessed with their waffles, they are the best & something not be missed - fit to satisfy your soul.

As mentioned above, they also have some really good and unusual option to munch and feast on. You can choose from pancakes, waffles, pizzas, starters, soups, salad fries, dimsums, burgers sandwiches, bagel, pasta, sizzler, completing the lot with some options of lebanese, pan-asian, Mexican & continental dishes. So you can eat anything that suits your mood.

                     

PS - Perfect place to spend some composed and calm time* sipping your favourite beverage with some delicacies.

*Composed time doesn't come with empty space. Tables are generally full on peak hours.

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

A photo posted by Maanik Julka (@travellersdeliciouslife) on Jul 4, 2016 at 8:26am PDT

        

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.