Pondicherry Cafe Sofitel Mumbai : Food Review, Zomato

Beautiful luxurious ambiance at Sofitel,

Staff is too good, so very polite and helpful and treat everybody who walks in as royalty for sure,

Pondicherry Cafe is situated at ground level,

Right now, Thai Food Festival is going on,

Chefs have flown in especially from Bangkok Sofitel and have brought authentic spices, flavors, fruits, vegetables etc. to bring real taste, they completely succeed, the ambiance here is plush and elegant and extra Thai special decorations have made it even better,

The buffet is HUGE and has Indian, Continental, Pizza, Pasta, Chinese, Lebanese, Salads, Desserts, Bread Counter, London Dairy Ice Cream counter..basically there are too many options which is a plus since pricing is premium too,

Most dishes we tried were really good, be it Veg pulao, Paneer masala, Karela subji, Doodhi with vatana, pizza, dimsums, 

Among Thai, their Green curry with veggies and Tofu as well as Thai khosuey were out of this world,

The dessert section is brilliant with every pastry,every mousse,every tart,cake etc. being simply fabulous and alone giving complete worth of the buffet!

There were some misses too though,noodles were little undercooked, mushrooms in continental section felt overcooked/mushy/as if they went bad, some cheese didn't feel good,

And service was really slow in the beginning of lunch hour, really really slow, waited for 15 minutes before somebody showed up to take order of fresh lime soda! Staff was extremely nice though as I said so cannot complain,

Would also like to give them extra points for having some really unique dishes on the menu and everything tastes quite authentic too,

Would like to be back :)

Masaledaar By Mini Punjab : Food Review, Zomato

Elegant ambiance, very spacious, set on 1st floor of thane club, open to all, no entry charge,

staff is excellent, service is quick, food is fresh and lovely Punjabi flavors,

Been here twice with family and always have memorable meals here,

Food though high on calories,oil etc. but never over oily,just enough to make food tasty,

Not too heavy on pocket considering quality,quantity and ambiance too!

Recommend all their veg starters, be it tandoori mushrooms, aloo or paneer, 

Paneer especially is the best I have had recently, extremely melt in mouth,

Subz uttaranchali, paneer lababdar, veg biryani are especially recommended in main course,

Rasmalai, gulab jamun, moong dal halwa are all great in desserts,

Love the place and experience!

House of Nomad, Taj Land's End, Bandra, Mumbai : Food Review, Zomato

It is Taj so obviously the ambiance is fantastic, elegant yet seems like a youngster party place,

Prices surprisingly affordable for such a luxurious upmarket place, looks like Taj is wooing the youngsters and they are succeeding big time,

Staff is top notch, well versed with menu,

Drinks and bar bites, very innovative, delicious

Chanel No. 6 is the drink all ladies have to order, even if you dont like alcohol, it has an edible lipstick after all :P

Mediterranean breeze is a must have mocktail,sweet and refreshing,

In food, I really liked Bandra Sheermal Roll, Ice cream sampler, Truffle flatbread, simple ingredients done very well, very clean flavors,

Actually everything is good, the central bar is stunning, they have a large display of liquor,

Will be back!

Genuine Broaster Chicken : Food Review, Zomato

Nice,cozy,eclectic ambiance like all Genuine Broaster outlets,

Very young vibe,

Menu is surprisingly amazing and has dishes one wouldn't imagine in a place like this,

It might feel like just a burger place but has some really innovative dishes to come back to,

Veg Cheesy Burger, Ghotala Khichdi are great,

Chocolate samosa with mango ice cream is a must must must have!

Actually everything on menu is worth trying and veggies have MANY options!

Everything has loads of calories though :D

Would definitely be back!

The Caravan Menu : Food Review, Zomato

There are buffets and then there is caravan menu, 

Almost everything under the sun is available here,

Nobody can even try all that they offer- live barbecues, main course, biryani, pasta, pizza, sushi, dimsum, soup, salad, dessert, veg and non veg have so many options,

And cost wise this is a complete steal, no 5 star property will even think of a buffet like this at less than rs. 5000 per person! 

The staff takes care of everyone like family, service is super fast,

They start serving within 2 minutes of us sitting, we had to actually tell them to go slow :P

Loved the barbecue, watermelon, paneer, mushrooms were all great,

CHAAT counter was my favorite, pani puri, sev puri, dahi puri, brilliant,

Dim sums were decent, outer covering could be a bit thinner but inner filling was superb, so crunchy,

Pizzas are surprisingly good, crust thin just like I adore, toppings fresh and cheese-sauce proportion good,

Daughter loved pasta,had to be the cheesiest ever,on the sweeter side but once a bit of paprika was sprinkled, very very good,

Main course had better than expected dishes,not like some other barbecue places where main course is average! Here had perfect kadhi pakoda, mushroom fried rice, cheesy veg lasagna, grilled veggies, aloo ki tarkari,

Wish had more than 1 stomach so could have tried so much more :P Definitely next time!

Desserts are great too, they are situated outside the main dining area along with other live counters,

Gajar ka halwa was stand out, custard,phirni was good, they had chenna sandesh which was unique and quite close to authentic sandesh, gulab jamun was decent, chocolate brownie was fantastic and so was chocolate mousse, so soft and creamy! Must have is hot fresh jalebis with decadent rabdi!

Overall, perfect barbecue-buffet place to be with family,this one is our favorite now.

Pincuk Airoli Navi Mumbai : Food Review, Zomato

Small place but tastefully done,

Staff extremely nice, attentive,

Food is absolutely five star, this place deserves all the accolades it has been showered with,

Menu has loads of known dishes and unknown new dishes too, ask the staff, they will guide,

Best thing is, nothing here is desi Chindian, lathered just in oil and medley of spices,

Each dish has distinct flavor which is remembered for long,

And very affordable, it is a steal at these prices,

Quantity is huge,

I loved Lemon Coriander soup,

Paneer Pataya,

Masamman Curry,

Mie Goreng Noodles,

Thai Green Curry,

Banana Pancakes,

The owners themselves go from table to table taking feedback, taking orders, serving orders and chatting with customers, makes everyone feel special,

Honestly cannot recommend it enough, just go, a small place with big heart!

Tiara Restaurant & Bar - Meluha The Fern : Food Review, Zomato

One of top 5 buffets in the city, for sheer quantity and quality despite such variety of dishes,

Attended their monsoon brunch (ongoing) and left impressed, wanting to come back,

Service is smooth, staff is very caring,

Located on ground floor, accessible and easily navigable even by old people,

very spacious,tables are laid nicely apart,no intrusion on conversations,

There is soup, salads, main course, live counters of cholley bhature, dosa, chaat, kebabs (rotating), pasta, desserts and everything tastes nice,

Dessert especially is fantastic and favorite, dig in soon as dishes get over fast here,

Recommend their salads, dahi vada, curd rice, pasta, kaju gravy, paneer tikka masala

and EVERYTHING in dessert,

Maybe the most down to earth cost buffet I have seen in such premium property!

Garde Manger Cafe Vile Parle : Food Review, Zomato

 

There is no way this place deserves anything less than 10 stars,

Now everybody is joining the HEALTH + TASTE bandwagon but these are the masters,

Such a small place and yes prices are on higher side but their menu is so creative and food so tasty that I cant help but go here again and again,

There is not a single dish that is tasteless or feels bad, it is all freshly made

First time I have seen ingredients like zucchini, quinoa being made into such delicious dishes,

There are other places too where some tasty healthy dishes are found but here literally every dish is superb, I have tried half the menu with my daughter,

Especially love the Mumbai Local chaat, comes in cones, iced, sweeter side just like mumbai chaats and bhel is,delicious, must have, everybody has and love it,

I am biased towards delicious hummus and they make amazing mezze platter,

Zoodles salad where they make noodles out of zucchini is amazing,

Paneer Tikka Sandwich is must have too, what brilliant flavors,

Basically ANYTHING from the menu is brilliant,

There are options of healthy breads, salads,soups, juices, vegan friendly dishes are also there,

My favorite is their chickpea walnut banana pie, oh this is a sin, how can it be so delicious and still be gluten free!!!!

Cannot recommend it enough, cannot wait to go back too!

Tea Trails Vile Parle : Food Review, Zomato

Very  close to vile parle station, nice spacious place to relax, lovely variety of tea, and delicious food. pricing is a bit high but quality is so good, no issues, staff is also good. I have been here twice with friends, and once we had bubble tea which was not good so the staff happily replaced them to a perfect version, really great service. 

Paneer tikka pizza, detox tea, their chocolate pastry and burmese tea salad are my favorites and everything else is also tasty plus healthy, so completely recommended. They also sell tea in cute boxes, I bought one of red zen (it is an infusion of herbs and flowers) and it is pricey but very delicious beverage for hot summer days.

Solitaire Restaurant - Kohinoor Continental : Food Review, Zomato

One of my favorite places, I visited it very recently with family for dinner buffet, one of the most price effective places in Mumbai. Staff is so amazing, loved our time here, very warm and polite staff, very elegant ambiance and delicious food. Starters served on table, main course and dessert spread on the table, choices for veggies a bit less than non veggies but still very satisfactory. Some delicious items were the salads, fried rice, noodles, sweet & sour veggies gravy, coconut pudding, paan ice cream, rose ice cream, corn cutlets and so on!

Imperial China - Hilton Mumbai International : Food Review, Mumbai

Beautiful heritage ambiance, peaceful and quaint, live music streams in from the lobby, the hanging fans from the ceiling at Imperial China truly give it a vibe of an era where time stands still. Prices also very reasonable for the kind of delicious food they are providing and the service is truly exceptional with each staff member doing their best to exceed all expectations. 

Would suggest everything on the menu here, portions are quite good, flavors are superb. Loved Chef's special Imperial Dragon soup and Schezwan Eggplant (so crunchy!) along with Vegetable Hot Basil Rice, this was perhaps the first time in my life I had fried rice without needing any gravy accompaniment, it was so filling and wholesome. 

There are more than enough options for veggies as well as non veggies to please every kind of tastebud and they have started having different kinds of food festivals too. Will be back soon.

Art House - The Fern Residency : Food Review, Zomato

Nice relaxed ambiance, a small place but doesnt feel claustrophobic,

Was here on weekend, they have buffet as well as a la carte,

With family, went for a la carte,

Loved Paneer Tikka, Veg Biryani and Moong Dal Halwa - recommended,

Portions very big, quite value for money,

The ONLY drawback, as others have also pointed- service! So slow! Took us 15 minutes to find someone to place order, another half hour for starters to arrive, another 15 minutes for main course to arrive...

They seem to be short staffed, food is good but if service is abysmally slow, people will get impatient!

If they get more staff (staff is lovely,no problems in their behavior,but service is very slow),then food here is good to get people back

Tiffinbox Etc. Bandra Kurla Complex : Food Review, Zomato

Dedicated to bringing Indian food from various parts of India, with some little twist, idea is so good, 

Authentic too in many respects, must try their tiffin, 

Huge place with good ambiance to go with friends or family, 

A bit expensive though only the tiffins are value for money because they are huge in portion, 

Service was good and reasonably fast, 

We had Vada Pav ricotta sliders, made our day, cheesy vada pav without being too spicy! 

Loved mirchiwale aloo, it is stuffed aloo and tastes like paneer tikka, just have it!

 In main course Paneer Kadhai with garlic naan is must have, authentic and filling, 

In dessert,I love kulfi sundae which is huge and like a meal in itself, 

overall a good place, a bit in the remote part of BKC.

The Bayview Restaurant - Marine Plaza : Food Review, Zomato

Honestly one of the best places to have a buffet lunch in Mumbai, visited twice and not been disappointed so far!

USP is definitely the beautiful view of marine drive, can sit and stare for hours!

Service is superlative, staff takes feedback on everything,

In buffet they have some really healthy options in salads which are enough to fill anyone up!

Fresh and juicy veggies, love them,

In main course, jeera rice, steamed rice, pulao, kofta, daal, ratatouille, pasta and more is there, everything tastes as it should,

Dessert section can have more options for eggless but the ones they have are pretty nice too, I especially love their chocolate mousse and pastries, my hubby only goes for cut fruits and loves them,

Despite being a buffet they have not handled it like -'just put something spicy and sweet out there,'every dish has been carefully planned and made that's what I like about them,

They have several festivals like-streetfood or mediterranean going on from time to time too, will be back for them!