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.

                                           

Gurukripa, Powai

Open sky, soulful music, Live IPL, Fresh breeze and multi-cuisine specialities - this can define my last visit to Gurukripa.

Gurukripa is the perfect place to unwind after a busy work day and If you are looking out to go to lonavala or outskirt Dhaba to enjoy & have a peaceful dinner - then Gurukripa is a place which will give you a peaceful and blissful dining experience.

          

Gurukripa is one of the oldest restaurants in Powai and will give you a pleasant surprise - Don't go by its name, it is actually a casual dining place.

I went there for dinner last week and they have Live IPL screening on the rooftop with amazing food and soft music. This place has not got the attention it deserved but still it was running full on a regular weekday.

This place has  three seating sections  and the open air one is our Favourite. The servers were wearing the IPL jerseys and were alert & humble. I must mention Mr. Sandeep Shetty - my server who guided me through menu and suggested me some great dishes.

We Started on a sweeter note with a tall and refreshing glass of Mango Blossom - a relishing blend of fresh mango pulp and mango ice-cream. So it's summer and there is  no way that we were going to miss this seasonal speciality.

Make way the king of Fruits is here !! Because how else you will spend your summers without this. Mango Blossom - a cool and light blend of Fresh mango pulp, juice and icecream with a dash of mango crush. @gurukripa_powai #travellife #dinnerstories #bloggersfeed #foodiefeed #foodforsoul #foodiliciousmumbai #letsdrink #mumbaifoodlovers #foodiestories #drinkhealthy #mango #kingoffruits #gurukripasakinaka #powai #mumbaifoodilicious #mumbaifoodie

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This restaurant has the widest variety of Chicken dishes prepared in Indian, Mugalai and Chinese style and a vast menu with all usual Indian and Chinese dishes and some fusion dishes - a subtle combination of different ingredients.

One of them was the Chicken ghee roast - tikkas with crispy crust and a mindful flavour of Ghee. I know many people who hates even the smell of ghee and I challenge you, if you didn't fall in love with this beautiful combination.

Stuffed mushrooms -spinach filling sandwiched between button mushrooms - a little spicy but the one for Mushroom lovers. The crunchy cheese stuffed Mushroom are also amazing.

Chicken Rahra - Boneless Chicken in chicken Keema Gravy base topped with fresh cream seemed best with the garlic naan and Butter lacha Paratha. There was absolutely no complaint regarding the food and it was worth the money spent.

We ended our dinner with 'Gadbad'?? - a scrumptious  combination of strawberry, vanilla and mango topped with crunchy dry fruits and fresh fruits. 

The other signature dishes include - grill chicken black pepper dry, spring rolls, chicken in oyster sauce, exotic vegetables in hotgarlic sauce, malysian rice , chicken pot rice, banjara kebab,chicolate eclair,Panchauti Mela(sabzi), crunchy mushrooms(cheese stuffed and DEEPFRIED) and mutton Rogan Josh.

PS - This place is worth a visit and no doubt from last 40 years they are carrying the legacy.

            

Coco Food Truck, Andheri(W)

This all day cafe provides a nice break from the boring food. The place has got some brilliant and interesting concoction of Italian, continental, Indians and home made Mexican cuisines. The place is done up beautifully and have two seating options - inside and outside one - the Chic ambience with  shades of yellow colour to the decor and the tingy lights give it a feel good factor.

             

The serving size is set on the idea of individual portions. Since portion size is small it is preferable for people to order individual dishes, which in turn makes it a costly affair. The portion size is good for a person like me(I have a good Appetite)

The main highlight is their wide array of menu and their wholesome meals and you will not stop at one.

I loved their continental meals - chicken with wild mushroom sauce is amazing. It has got a nice and well flavoured Curry served with succulent and juicy  pieces of Grilled chicken.

#Throwback to this amazing Grilled Chicken Wild Mushroom Sauce served with a portion of garlic bread, tossed veggies and Served Rice. It was rejoicing to enjoy the succulent pieces of Grilled chicken with flavoursome Rice and the veggies actually complemented the whole thing and we will be hitting back to this place soon !!! The whole review is going to be out soon!!! #foodiliciousmumbai #foodoholicmumbai #letseatmumbai #munchymumbai #foodlove #continental #foodforsoul #tdl #travellersdeliciouslife #foodblogger #fbai #mumbai #foodtruck #indulgence #andheri #lokhandwala #rashmifoodiepicks

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Coming to Indian section, the chandni chowk ka Fried chicken surprised us because this is the first time we had some Fried chicken on the menu. The chicken was delectable and full of flavours.

We were not impressed much by the Mexican.

The Tex Chicken Tacos were decent and the filling is tangy and gave a bit of raw taste.

Overall a good place to catch up for a meal alone or with friends. And with the wide array of dishes 

PS - Though the name is food Truck but their is nothing like that remind or relates to Food Truck

    

Harsh Chocolates, Andheri(W)

What kind of monster can possibly hate  
Chocolates?

Well  Harsh Chocolates had delivered some pretty looking mouth watering handmade chocolate hamper with newly launched hotchocolate sticks and a pack of chocolate biscuits.

Believe me I had a love struck to this beauty.

           

The new hot chocolate concept is the chocolate sticks that we can dip, ready to be sunk in warm milk to give you a sinful hot chocolate indulgence. The sticks are available in 3 flavours  - Dark Chocolate, Cinnamon and Masala Milk.

The Dark chocolate was our favourite and MasalaMilk will not fail to impress you.

Dark Chocolate - Hot chocolate Stick
A Quick Fix for Sinful chocolate Indulgence

It's apparent that chocolate is a highly personal treat. The texture of these Chocolates was creamy and smooth. These gourmet chocolates give a  perfect balance of flavours and sweetness - apt for the hardcore chocolates fans to the casual eaters.

Next comes the Chocolate covered biscuits, the Chocolate covering was delight over light and crispy biscuits.

Keen to try their signature White Pot and other Chocolates. A good value alternative to all the commercial brands and stereotype handmade Chocolates.

Well the length of my post surely says Harsh Chocolates falls in my palate perfectly.