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Picking fifty of the best restaurants and bars in Mumbai isn’t easy, but making your way through all of them will be, with Food and Drink guide powered by Citibank. Save while you sample the best food and drink Mumbai’s got to offer, from Bengali to Thai, Awadhi to Italian. Bon appetit!

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Amboli Super Specialty Cuisine One of the few exclusive coastal restaurants in the area, Amboli Bar and Kitchen comes to the rescue with its up market interiors and coastal cuisine for all Maharashtrian sea food enthusiasts. In its attempt to revive the Malvani and Maharashtrian coastal cuisine and give the ethnic flavors their due, Amboli Bar and Kitchen is not all traditional when it comes to its dĂŠcor. Dressed up in glass-exteriors with water bodies and pebbles welcoming you at the entrance, the restaurant has been done up keeping in line with astrology and vaastu.

The place offers Malvani, Goan, Mangalorean and even a bit of Tandoori cuisine along with chicken and beef, however, the place is known for its fish preparations as you can't ignore the live fish counter in a corner where you spot everything from lobsters to crabs.

In short, get ready to tickle your taste buds with some exquisite Malvani and coastal fare with Amboli Bar & Kitchen trying to make the experience as cozy, comfortable and delicious for you.

Amboli Bar & Kitchen. Ground floor, Meridien building, near SBI ATM, Caesar Road, Amboli, Andheri (W). (2678-0022 / 2677-0022) Daily noon to 3 pm, 7 pm onward. Meal for two ` 1500 Save 15% on total billing for all Citibank card holders Offer valid till 31st December 2011

A glassy affair

formed into a plant by the Gods (something about her catching the attention of Hades but things not quite going according to plan thereafter). Long story short, she was transformed into the herb we now called mint, which is something the chefs at the Grill like to use abundantly.

The menu offers new and interesting dishes like mezze platter, Syrian pizza which comes topped with seekh kebabflavoured minced chicken, mozzarella and olives, the spinach fatayer, the Kapsa riyash and more Bistro Grill, Ventura building, 123 high street, opposite D mart, Hiranandani garden, Powai.(4015-7888). Nirmal lifestyle LBS Marg, Mulund (W), Daily noon-midnight. Meal for two approx ` 800 Save 15% on food & all soft beverages.

Offer valid till December 31, 2011

Bistro Grill The cutest thing about the Bistro Grill is the menu. It's filled with little stories. According to Bistro Grill, Minthe was a beautiful princess (Roman mythology tells us she was actually a naiad or nymph) who was trans-

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Blue Octane - The Lounge Blue Octane - The Lounge could perhaps be something that you can refresh and recover at if you are feeling blue. A restaurant cum lounge serving continental, Indian and

Chinese fare, Blue Octane - The lounge is a moderately priced place located in the very heart of the suburbs. Young and trendy, the lounge makes for a great place to have private parties whereas the restaurant is extremely popular for its Hookah with teenagers. A fashionable and laidback ambience, good music and a rooftop seating are some of the interesting aspects of Blue Octane. While the place is not very child friendly, it is perfectly suited for parties, get-togethers and even a bunch of friends wanting to have a relaxed meal in an indoor or outdoor location. Unlike other lounges, the place surprisingly serves Jain meals too.

Blue Octane Restaurant , Juhu Opposite Juhu Gymkhana, Juhu Church Road, Juhu, Vile Parle (W), (97690-62460) Daily noon 1:30am. Meal for two `500-1000 Save 15% on Food and Hookah on Total bill above `1000. Valid from Sunday to Thursday. Not valid on special events and govt holidays.

Offer valid till 31st December 2011

Bombay Blues Bombay Blues is the perfect place for a lazy lunch. It boasts of a multitude of cuisines including Italian, Mexican, Thai, Lebanese and Indian. They are famous for the buffet

spread, lasagna, pizza and sizzlers. A musttry is their signature dessert; sizzling brownie that gets all the brownie points from us. Bombay Blue is located in a number of places in Mumbai and they all have the same bright and cheery feel. The décor is simple and clean and is completely devoid of any over the top furnishing. The food is tasty and filling and offers value for money. They also have a special kid's menu for the little ones.

Bombay Blues, High Street Phoenix 462, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel (24961999) Daily noon-midnight. Meal for two approx `800.

Also at Khar (W) (2600-0444), Andheri (W) (2623-2222), Kala Ghoda (22022444) and Santacruz (3292-8777) Save 15% on the food & soft beverages.

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Café Ambrosia There are several things you could do at Café Ambrosia. Head there for a quick breakfast on the go. Meet for a stylish yet informal business lunch. Enjoy a quiet meal in the evening with an acquaintance.

Or perhaps you could go here for a bite or maybe even a fresh lime soda as a quick-fix

Smothered all over

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14th & 33rd Road,Linking Road, Khar, (W) ( 2600555). Daily noon-4pm. Mon-Fri ` 325 plus taxes, Sat-Sun and holidays ` 350 plus taxes.

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Copper Chimney

Deep fried

after a late night party in the suburbs.

There is a mini-meal menu from which you could choose between pastas, burgers, sandwiches and biryanis besides some fresh mint or beetroot juice. Whether their food is God's own food, as the name suggests, is debatable, that it certainly tastes heavenly is beyond argument.

CafĂŠ Ambrosia, Ramada Powai, Saki Vihar road, near The Residence Hotel & Convention Centre, before Vihar Lake, Powai (6777-6000). Open 24 hours. Meal for two approx ` 700.

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China Town by Noodle Bar Being located in the centre of the new business district of south Mumbai, this place is a great option for a quick working lunch., the wait staff are friendly and the service is prompt. Our personal recommendation if you do happen to visit is to try their lap kai chicken salad-a Thai salad made with miced chicken, garlic and fish sauce. Their momos are another great option if you'd prefer to have a light meal during the day.

Their sahangai paneer and pecan nut pie are also great.

High Street Phoenix, 462 Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel (W) (2496-3999/24964999). Also at Summerville, Junction of

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Copper Chimney, is an institution. It was a pioneer of North Indian cuisine in Mumbai that went on to become a chain that spans from Kala Ghoda to Andheri.

You must go there for the three-page menu devoted solely to kebabs. It's truly a fabulous range, quickly traversing ground from Peshawari raan to achari murg tikka to seekhs. The specialty of the house is the kaali kebab. The rest of the spread is nearly as delightful - a richly marinated burrah Chop and an excellent Chakori kebab wolfed down with a warm and crumbly missi roti. The breads are just right here, with a choice including a fenugreek-heavy khasta roti, roomalis, naans and tandoori rotis. Vegetarians needn't feel left out as the shahjahani paneer tikka and the tandoori gobi pitthewali are good choices. There's also an extensive curry menu with dhaba dependables like bhuna ghosht, dal makhani, Muglai dishes and biryanis.

Copper Chimney, High Street Phoenix, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel. (22022444) Daily noon-midnight. Meal for two approx ` 1,000 Also at Kala Ghoda (2496-1999) and Oberoi Mall, Goregoan (E) (6710-5966) Save 15% on the food & soft beverages.

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Crepe Station Cafe Eating at Crepe Station comes with dollops of guilt, firstly for being indulgent but mainly for having to shell out money for the French crepes that your mummy whips up with an egg and a cup of maida. But the remorse is soon washed away as you dig into the yummy fare. There are fresh fruit juices, Indian breakfasts of upma, poha

and chana bhatura, fruit salads, eggs with lots of sides and a variety of crepes, American-style pancakes and waffles.

9/10 B Gagangiri Society Unioin Park Off Carter Rd Khar (W ). Crepe Station, Interface 11, Off Malad Link Road, Malad (W). (6517-0404).

Save 15% of food & beverages on minimum spend of Rs. 1000/Offer valid till December 31, 2011

Crimson - Regenza by Tunga Crimson is set within a five star hotel and looks the part. It's trendy, stylish and yet in an affordable bracket. Divided into two sections, the bar serves until midnight, while the coffee shop never shuts. They serve Chinese, Italian, Punjabi and continental cuisine, although their speciality is their malwani food. The live music on weekends beginning Friday, vie for your attention just as much as celebrity spotting does at this restaurant. Seafood being the speciality of this eatery, recommended preparations are the tandoor crab and fish platter for starters and the Kottyam curry as part of your main course. An innovative dessert is their masala chai pudding that we'd rather you try than us telling you what to expect in this unusual offering. Their

multi cuisine afternoon buffet leaves you to choose from an extensive range and the dessert section will just spoil you.

Crimson-The Regenza by Tunga, plot no.

37, Sector 30-A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai (6680-1818/4102-1818). Bar is open from noon-midnight, coffee shop open 24-hours.

Meal for two approx ` 800.

Save 15% on food and non-a alcoholic beverages. Offer not applicable on 25th & 31st December 2010 & 14th Feb 2011.

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Culture Curry Smell, taste and savor the southern Spices at Culture Curry the restaurant that makes you marvel with its food and flavors. Like all good things that come in small packages, this restaurant too is compact but packs in quite a punch. With tastes from Andhra, Kerala, Chettinad, Hyderabad, Mangalore and Coorg all under one roof, you can expect the real taste of South India closer to home. The focus is not just on food alone but also the ambience is replete with Kathakali masks, Tanjore paintings, posters of Tollywood stars and even banana trees! Bite into fresh appams and taste chicken chettinad as traditional south

Boogie away those calories

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Indian music serenades you in the backdrop. The Awchats have gone out of the way to ensure that Culture Curry retains its authenticity and reinvents from time to time. With many celebrity clients - you can expect a appetizing experience at Culture Curry!

Culture Curry, Near Hinduja Hospital, Mahim (2444-0202). Daily noon-3pm, 7pm-midnight. Meal for two approx ` 1000 Save 20% on lunch food and non alcoholic beverages Save 15% on dinner food and non alcoholic beverages

liveried waiters are well-trained and the ambience is elaborate with marble walls decked with simple art works.

Destiny Dining and Bar Restaurant, Hotel Tunga Paradise, MIDC Central Road, Andheri (E) (2821-7272). Daily 12.303.30pm and 6pm-midnight. Meal for two approx ` 750.

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Diva Maharashtracha is yet another offering from the famous couple Suhas and Deepa Awchat who have been known to promote Maharastrian cuisine with their previous restaurants. Known for Malavani, Coastal and Konkani cuisine, Diva Mahrastracha as the name goes serves exquisite Mahrashrian fare to all those who crave it.

With tunes of Mahrasthra in the back drop and Warli paintings and Paithani saree designs adorning the walls, no stone has been left unturned to ensure an authentic Maharashtrian experience. Traditional delicacies include bhareli Vangi, Prawn

Destiny Dining and Bar Restaurant It is one of the few restaurants in the city where prawns, might be made available to you for as part of the afternoon buffet and yet priced below ` 400. They also have an Ă la carte continental, Indian, Thai and Chinese fare that is patronised by a young crowd many of whom work in the nearby MIDC area. A must try are their kebabs, especially the reshmi and pahadi kebabs.

Their dal fry is worth every last spice. The

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Diva Mahrashtracha

the food served here with Italian memorabilia all around. Keeping it simple and direct - the place gives you what you go there for! Chicken Saltimbocca with Parma ham is perhaps better than you've had anywhere else. All in all, a quiet low key dinner affair with some authentic Italian thrown in is what this no frills restaurant from the Mumbai suburbs is all about.

Don Giovannl, 5, Kings International HSE, Opp. Juhu Church, Juhu. Mumbai 49.

(2615-3125, 2612-2372, 2612-2745) Daily 12.30pm - 1am. Meal for two approx ` 2000.

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Garnish for thought

Flamboyante

udit methi, fish hirwa, dudhi halwa amongst others. The food at the restaurant comes from all the 29 communities of Mahrashtra and you can see the 35 districts on your table mat which the couple has brought to you by MTDC (Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation). For the best puranpoli in town and Mahrashtrian cuisine with a homely ambience - it's Diva Maharashtracha to the rescue.

Diva Maharashtracha, Milli CHS Kataria Road,. Opp. Mahim HP O ,Near Hinduja Hospital Mumbai 16 (2445-4433, 24440202) Meal for two approx ` 800.

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Quiet, understated and beautifully lit, Flamboyante is one of the most preferred family restaurants in South Mumbai offering multiple cuisines. Located in the southern tip of the city, Flamboyante is hardly flamboyant when its comes to popularity but is something that the local residents swear by and can't do without. Far from the maddening crowds that throng to south Mumbai both for leisure and work too, Flamboyante lives up to its reputation in offering a relaxed and beautiful atmosphere with complementing food in your plate.

There's no better way than to enjoy A meal without the hassels of a crowd hovering in the vicinity. With everything from Italian delicacies to oriental spices and even continental cuisine on the menu, expect to please everyone's palette while you dine here. Famous for catering and take-aways, the restaurant offers home delivery within 2kms. This is one of the very few restaurants that can boast of a large dining area. In fact, they also have a spacious outdoor play area for children.

Some famous preparations include the Manchurian, chopsuey, cheese rolls and even chicken tikka.

Flamboyante, World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade, Colaba (2218-0433) Daily noon1am. Meal for two approx ` 1000.

Offer valid till 31st December 2011

Don Giovanni One of the oldest and best known places in Mumbai for Italian cuisine, Don Giovanni is a favorite amongst connoisseurs of Italian cuisine in Mumbai. The place has been extremely understated and wants to be known for its succulent and sumptuous Italian fare. The ambience too complements

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Meat me here

Save 15% on lunch from Monday to Friday Save 15% on dinner from Monday to Thursday Offer valid till 31st December 2011

Goa Portuguesa If you can't make it to Goa, then Goa Portuguesa is your next best bet. This restaurant gives you the chance to try every kind of Goan recipe, from classic fish curries to pork vindaloo under one roof.

This ISO-certified kitschy restaurant is run by the chatty husband-and-wife team of Suhas and Deepa Awchat who you just might run into during your visit.

While the dĂŠcor stays true to the coast with colourful interiors and strategically placed palm fronds, expect to be serenaded by a wandering guitarist as you tuck into the house specials. The menu reflects a balanced mix of vegetarian and non-vegetarian, Saraswat and Catholic favourites like stuffed Bombay duck and fried tiger prawns. If that's not enough to convince you, we recommend you give the Tender Coconut Cashew Sukhem a try. It's so good that it even comes with a cheeky money

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Goa Portuguesa, Milli CHS Kataria Road,.

Opp. Mahim HP O ,Near Hinduja Hospital Mumbai 16. (2444-0202/0707). Daily noon-3pm, 7pm-midnight. Meal for two approx ` 1500.

Save 20% on lunch and 15% on dinner (food and non-a alcoholic beverages). Offer not valid on Government holidays 24th, 31st December 2010 and 14th February 2011.

Offer valid till December 31, 2011

Grapeviine Located in the Peninsula Corporate Park clubhouse, Grapevine gets most orders from the building. With ample choice of fare it didn't take much for news of this eatery to spread fast along the corporate grapevine that make up for much of its clientele. The menu includes Chinese, Continental and Indian fare and close to 100 dishes between them to help you quell your everyday hunger pangs. They deliver food anywhere from Worli to Dadar and repeat orders include grilled chicken, and veg pasta in white sauce. Ample space for free

parking, polite staff and guitar and violin toting musicians to serenade you while you eat make this a must try if your in ever in the vicinity.

Peninsula Corporate Park, GK Kadam Marg, Lower Parel (6660-8828). Daily 11am- 3pm and 6-11pm Average main course veg ` 70, non-veg ` 90.

Save 15% on dinner only and 15% discount on lunch at Blue aters.

and bamboo furnishings and the sight of a blue Arabian Sea complements the food, which is prepared with care and presented with perfection.

Aksa Beach, Madh-Marve Road, Malad (W) (2882-3331), Daily 10.30am11.30pm, Meal for two ` 2000, Save 15% on Food & non alcoholic beverages. Not applicable during Diwali, Christmas & New ear promotions and 31stDec.

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Offer valid till 31st December 2011

High tide - The Resort

Horn Ok Please

Great chefs always claim that a sea breeze plays a big role in whetting the appetite, but High Tide, Malad, charming sea-facing restaurant doesn't rest on empty claims.

Patrons swear by the chargrilled prawns and nihari ghosht but High tides Gujarati cuisine is equally appreciated. The cane

While the name suggests something that's often written behind the truck, the place is about where the truck driver stops for his next meal. You guessed it! Horn Ok Please is your answer to a dhaba in the city only more colorful and exciting. Enjoy the dhaba feel and relish all the delicacies too with Horn Ok Please getting as close to a real dhaba as it gets. Featuring everything from a truck to a bangle maker and even an astrologer and magician, the place has a charming ambience with exciting food to tickle your taste buds. From the dal makhani to the kulchas, kekda tandoori and dabba gosht and the kabab preparations too are a class apart at this suburban restaurant. With both indoor and outdoor seating arrangements, the place is a complete delight for all those cherish Indian flavors especially the Punjabi cuisine.

Horn Ok Please Restaurant , Juhu Plot no.

47, Gulmohur road, Juhu Scheme (2670-7011/2671-2598). Daily noon 3:30 pm, 7pm - midnight Meal for two: 500900 Save 15% on food bill Offer valid till 31st December 2011

Indigo

Curve your appetite

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There must be a night bus service running from Sahar to Indigo because little else could explain the number of foreigners that nurse their drinks at this bar. From Brangelina to tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, everyone's partied here and there's a reason for it. Chef and owner Rahul Akerkar loves

All things rolled

his alcohol and it shows, going by the impressive range of wines and spirits at his bar. He even has dessert wine in his cellar (a sinful Vin Santo1998 by Felsina Berardenga). Get there a little early and you won't be deafened by the pounding music or crushed between posh townies and foreign accents. The staff is polite and they know what they're doing with your drink.

The bill at Indigo may set you back by a month's salary but hey, you just sat at the same table as Angelina Jolie and sipped a perfectly mixed kiwi margarita, just like she did. Raise your glass and put on your best pout.

Indigo, 4, Mandlik Road, Colaba (66368999/8980/8981). Daily Noon-3pm and 6.30- 11.45pm. Meal for two approx ` 4,000.

Save 15% on food and nonalchoholic beverages at ndigo. This discount is offered only to the Platinum and Ultima Citibank Credit Card holders. The offered discount is valid for the groups of maximum 6 guests. This discount is not applicable on special days and events.

The offered discount would not be applicable to banquet events and Sunday brunch.

Kangan

Offer valid till June 30, 2011

Offer valid till June 30, 2011

Located on the 18th floor of the Westin Hotel, Kangan makes for a peaceful dining experience. Kangan's menu is rooted in the North-West region of Peshawari. And we recommend you try the kaichi kabab and aloo kofats, which are great as is the ambhya aascharya, the mango and mint mocktail. They also have an extensive wine list featuring an array of local and New World wines and an innovative Indo-Asian cocktail menu paired beautifully with Kangan's cuisine. They also are available for private parties.

Kangan, Westin Hotel, International Business Park, Oberoi Garden City, Goregaon(E). (6147-0000). Daily 7pmmidnight. Meal for two approx ` 2000 Save 15% on food and non alcoholic beverages on Platinum & Ultima credit cards. This discount is not applicable on special days and during special promotions and events as decided on the discretion of the hotel's management and can not be clubbed with other promotions or discounts. Maximum guests can be 10 guests. The discount is not applicable on banquet service.

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A fusion sense

Mahjong

Manchester United Café Bar

According to the marketing blurb, the interior design of Mahjong, has been inspired

by Zen Buddhism. The décor has a plumand-yellow colour scheme, a geometrical design painted on the far wall, sagging bamboo poles, and a murky yellow glass wall adjoining the kitchen.The decor certainly does live up to the standard that it had set out to achieve. Chef CK Hsiunh, formerly of the Leela Hotel, is in charge of Mahjong's menu, and has put together a selection of Chinese dishes that's heavy on the fish, ranging from imperial lobster in a sauce of your choice to hunan spicy pomfret. The salt-and-pepper crab starter is a meal in itself and highly addictive - a generous helping of soft cakes of crab out of the shell fried with spring onions. The kung pao chicken goes well with the mushroom rice steamed with rice wine in a clay pot.

The staff is attentive, friendly, wellinformed about the food and its preparation, and are more than ready to offer heartfelt advice Mahjong, Hotel Ramee Guestline, 757 SV Road, Khar (2648-5085/7788). Daily noon3pm. Meal for two around approx ` 800.

Save 15% on ‡ la carte order.

Offer not applicable on buffet and 25th & 31st December 2010 & 14th Feb 2011. Offer

The easiest way to test Manchester United Café Bar's friendliness is by walking in wearing the jersey of a rival football club.

And believe it or not, you won't be shown the door. MUCB's first outlet in India knows that it can't only cater to supporters of the popular English football club.

Inspired by the club's jersey colours, the décor is red and black. The wall next to the merchandise corner displays some memorable moments from last year, when ManU won the Premier League. Seating options include the "Manager's Bench", in honour of ManU's revered manager Alex Ferguson, a private dining room and bar where football fans can chant merrily during matches. The menu has food listed under headers from football lingo.

Appetisers are "Kick-off" and desserts "Goal!!!" The crunchy cheese jalapeno poppers are perfect with a beer. Go for a Manchester club sandwich - a doublelayered toasted sandwich with chicken, chicken bacon, fried egg and cheese. The portions are generous and for dessert, try a chocolate walnut brownie with vanilla icecream and chocolate sauce. The sports programming on MUCB's 19-foot screen, the energetic ambience and booze are a bigger attraction for the voluble Red Devils.

Manchester United Café Bar, Palladium, High Street Phoenix Mills, 462 Senapati

valid till June 30, 2011

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Moti Mahal Grand

Slurp me up

Bapat Marg, Lower Parel (W) (4360-1111).

Daily noon-11.30pm. Meal for two with alcohol approx ` 2,500.

Save 15% on billing accept for black outdays.

The Moti Mahal Grand in Belapur is not to be confused with Moti Mahal Delux. The two have completely different identities.

This fine dining restaurant in Belapur serves Indian, North-Indian, Punjabi and Chinese choices but is most famed for its Mughlai food. Favourites include the rogan ghosht and the prawn biryani. The staff at Moti Mahal is friendly and the service is prompt. Alcohol ( IMFL and a few wines) is priced very reasonably and upon request, the staff will even bring you food choices from the adjoining Great Wall Restaurant.

Moti Mahal Grand, Ground Floor, Thapar complex, plot No 51, Sector 15, CBD Belapur.

(2758-0527). Daily noon-midnight. Meal for two approximately `1000.

Save 15% on food and non-a alcoholic beverages. Offer not valid on 31st December.

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Only Parathas

Mandarin Masala in Navi Mumbai is the perfect answer to the Chinese lovers in the vicinity. Steamy hot soups and simmering delicacies served at the restaurant have become famous not just amongst the local residents but even people in the nearby areas. With efficient service and delightful preparations, the restaurant has become a hotspot for families and executives both during weekdays and weekends. People throng at Mandarin Masala to have piping hot soups and both vegetarian and non vegetarian delicacy.

Mandarin Masala, Hilton Center, Plot no.66, Shop no. 014/111/112, Sector 11, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai (6161-9656, 98204-43437). Daily noon-midnight Save 15% on food and non alcoholic beverages. Not valid on 24thand 31st December

Don't be surprised if you spent the better half of your visit to Only Paratha just deciding what to order.We did too. It would serve you well to skip the traditional aloo, muli, methi and try any of the 88 varieties of parathas on their menu. They have spring onion paratha, sweet corn paratha, garlic aloo paratha, mixed vegetable paratha, mushroom paratha, stuffed chanaa dal paratha, palak paratha, gajar paratha, paneer paratha, cheese chilly garlic paratha, parathas with pure butter, ghee, cheese…phew! And contrary to their name, they also have other delicious dishes like rajma chawal, chole bhature, dal makhani, chaats, lassi, chaas, jalebi with rabdi and more. It is the quintessential Punjabi eatery that offers you great food and value for money.

Only Parathas, 355, linking road, near Khar telephone exchange, Khar (W) (26042148). Meenakshi Apts. Orlem circle, marve road, Malad (W). Mumbai 64. Daily noonmidnight. Meal for two approx ` 450.

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Oriental Palate by Puro Of all the cuisines that Mumbai has adopted, debauched and loved, Chinese food holds a special place in our hearts. For many, the assaulting aroma of Schezwan sauce - the authenticity of which is as debatable as its official spelling - triggers memories of loud lunches in crowded college canteens. Oriental Palate has blackand-red dĂŠcor, with customary Chinese characters, bronze Buddha and origami napkins lending it the formal ambience.

Their pan-Asian menu is a mix of the dependable basics like Thai curry, Malaysian flat noodles and momos as well as chilled Vietnamese rolls stuffed with glass noodles and served with chilli plum chutney and a selection of vegetarian and seafood sushi.

The seafood tempura platter has generous helpings of deep-fried jumbo prawns and super-sized calamari rings glistening with oil. Oriental Palate definitely succeeds in blurring the line between Indian and Chinese food.

Oriental Palate, Hotel Metro Palace, Opposite Globus, 355 Hill Road, Bandra (W) (2643-1234). Daily 11.30am-3.30pm

and 7pm-midnight. Meal for two approx ` 800 without alcohol.

Save 15% on food, 10% on alcohol. Not valid on Saturdays.

Offer valid till December 31, 2011

Oro Lounge and Kitchen Oro Lounge and Kitchen is a multi cuisine restaurant cum lounge offering an upbeat ambience with breathtaking interiors. A place for families, friends and corporates to dine at, Oro can be a place for a candle light dinner or even an evening out with friends.There isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t any reason for a group not to visit this restaurant. With foot tapping music and a alluring dĂŠcor, the place is popular for its cocktails, buffets, karaoke nights and happy hours. A hub for corporate and BPO executives, youngsters thrive at this vibrant lounge to unwind and rejuvenate on week nights and weekends.

Oro Lounge and Kitchen, Trends, 1st Flr, Chincholi Bunder Junction, Link Road, Malad (W) (6526-3777, 6526-3776, 98191-55247) Daily 11am-1.30am. Meal for two ` 600-800 Save 15% on food bill Offer valid till 31st December 2011

The finer points of dining

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Pateela

This ambitious eatery promises to take you on a voyage of gastronomical delights. And while you may call these tall claims, Page 3 actually manages to live up to them. They havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t gone around doing something very radical to achieve thier goal. Instead they went with the safest option of serving something to satisfy every craving, whether continental, international, fusion, seafood, pizza, Indian, mughlai, North Indian, North-West frontier, Punjabi, tandoori, chocolates, coffee, desserts, tea, Chinese, oriental, kebabs, and so much more.An assortment that has gone down well with its patrons.The chicken sizzler is rave-worthy. The ambience is sophisticated and modern and the evenings even have a ghazal singer performing.

Page 3 - Fine Dining Multi-Cuisine Restaurant, the UniContinental, 3rd road, Khar (W). (2648-1652). Daily 7pmmidnight. Meal for two approx ` 2500.

Save 15% on food and non-a alcoholic beverage. Offer not valid on Saturdays and 31st December.

Pateela is a moderately priced family restaurant with a simple, unassuming ambience and decent foo. Not a place to celebrate special occasions but more like your average restaurant around the corner serving north Indian, Punjabi and Mughlai non vegetarian cuisine. Be prepared for large quantities and delicious North Indian fare when your order your next meal at Pateela.

Whether its kebabs or curries, biryanis or kathi rolls, they have it all with aromatic ingredients and rich gravies. If you have ghazals on your mind and Indian food is what your taste buds are tickling for, Pateela would satiate your appetite with its succulent treats that include lasooni paneer. Main course features the likes of murgh bahar, murgh mussallam, and chicken and prawn preparations.

105, 1st Floor, Palm spring Mall, Above Croma Showroom, Malad (W) (2880-6888, 2880-5000, 98197-84429). Daily 11.30am-midnight. Meal for two approx ` 1200.

Save 15% on food bill

Offer valid till December 31, 2011

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Down by the bar

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Pebble Bay Pebble Bay is the mom-and-pop version of upmarket. Everything is matching-matching and crowd-pleasing. Even the menu.

They have wine (local and foreign labels) and drinks (mid-range bar staples). Try the tart sol kadi and a thick butter milk Sea food menu is worth a try, the calamari in a white-wine sauce and the two-style tiger prawns in butter-garlic and hot bean sauce delicious..

The rest of the menu covers a little of everything: some Thai, a gassi, a dal tadka, pulaos, some tandoor and lots of Chinese.

The fish do pyaza is particularly interesting as is the waiter's recommendation of an offmenu Punjabi dum aloo. For dessert, the firni stands out because it is light and delicious.

With its two-level seating and tiny bar, Pebble Bay is best for family gatherings, working lunches for neighbouring Pricewaterhouse-Coopers.

Pebble Bay Kalpak Corner, behind Bandra Talao, Turner Road, Bandra (W) (26425064). Daily noon-3pm, 7.30pm-midnight.

Meal for two with drinks approx ` 2,500.

Save 15% on food & beverages on minimum bill of `3000 to Platinum, Ultima & Titanium, Save 10 % on food & soft beverages on minimum bill of `3000 to Gold & Silver. Not valid on special events, kitty parties and govt holidays.

Offer valid till 31st December 2011

Peking Tom If you're a fan of spicy and tasty food, you will love this Malad eatery.

They even have Thai food and an array of seafood including lobsters, prawns and oysters in their menu. The smoked pomfret, prawns in scallop sauce and bamboo rice and garlic pepper fish are particularly well-made.

The vegetarians needn't fret; Peking Tom has a variety of options for them as well.

From sizzlers to delicious potato dishes, you can try them all without worry. They have a well-stocked bar and the desserts are to die for. We recommend trying the honey noodles with ice cream or the apple pie as the perfect end to your meal. .

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A standing ovation

Peking Tom, Jagdamba Commercial Complex, Evershine Nagar, Link Rd, Malad (W) (65027789/65027790) Daily noon4pm, 7-12.45pm. . Meal for two approx `900.

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Pind Da Dhaba Pind Da Dhaba, located inside Hotel Samrat serves delicious tandoori, Punjabi and Chinese Cuisine. The menu is extensive and offers a variety of both vegetarian and nonvegetarian fare. Their most popular dishes are the paneer tikka and tandoori pomfret that will leave you with a spicy flavour.

Also give the kebabs and the fish koliwada a try, you are sure to appreciate the appetising meal this restaurant offers. Pind Da Dhaba is spacious and sometimes has a live singer to entertain you.

Pind Da Dhaba, 3rd Road, Opposite Railway Station, Khar (W) (2648-1652/ 2600-1234) Daily 11.30am-3.30pm and 7pm-12.30am. Meal for two approx ` 500.

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Prego Among the first sights to greet you as you enter Prego, the Italian restaurant is a vision of Chef Rosanno Renzelli hovering behind an impressive assemblage of steaming pots. The restaurant is all sleek lines and chic glass; sections of yellow, orange and red glass descend from the ceiling like modern-day punkahs.

The menu offers a tantalising array of dishes from across Italy. The wines come with sheets of elaborate tasting notes, adding to the fun. The food of the coastal Lazio region uses seafood and meat, and the crisp calamari, tangy seafood broth and succulent tenderloin steak, brown on the outside, invitingly pink inside and is a delicious demonstration of the region's bounties. Healthy portions of vegetables characterise Umbrian cuisine, as is evident from the creamy melanzane alla parmigiana brinjal with a blanket of parmesan cheese

in a simple tomato sauce. By the time dessert is served - tiramisu and a selection of cheeses - you will barely have the energy to lift yourself out of the chairs. We suggest you skip lunch, before a trip here - and maybe breakfast too.

Prego, Westin Hotel, International Business Park, Oberoi Garden City, Goregaon (E).

(6147-0000). Daily noon-3pm and 7 pmmidnights. Coffee from 9am, snacks served though the day, Pronto Deli daily 9am-9pm.

Meal for two including alcohol approx `3,300.

Save 15% on food and non alcoholic beverages on Platinum & Ultima credit cards. This discount is not applicable on special days and during special promotion and event as decided on the discretion of the hotel's management and can not be clubbed with other promotion or discount. Maximum guests can be 10 guests. The discount is not applicable on banquet service.

Offer valid till June 30, 2011

Sahibaan

Seaside Patio Salt breeze in your hair, a chilled beer in your hand and delicately spiced morsels of chicken sending steamy little messages to jump start your olfactory sense. That should be incentive enough to send you to this quaint little cafĂŠ in Juhu. With alfresco seating and the front row available for a sunset show, hop on over and you will definitely not be disappointed. With a range of Indian, Chinese, continental, and mughlai cuisines to choose from, your every culinary craving will be promptly satisfied by a friendly staff who might just recommend taking a ride while your food is being prepared.

Seaside Patio, Citizen Hotel, Juhu Tara road, Juhu (6693-2525/2660-7273). Daily 24 hours. Meal for two approx ` 2000.

Save 15% on food and beverages. Offer not valid on Government holidays 24th, 25th and 31st December 2010 and 14th February 2011.

Offer valid till December 31, 2011

Few things are as appetising as hearing a sizzler make its way to you. At Sahibaan, the steaming pan comes with a layer of lettuce at the bottom filled with noodles, sautĂŠed baby corn, zucchini and mushrooms. This is topped with paneer with vegetable balls coated with a peppery, garlicky sauce and fries. If we've managed to make your mouth water expectantly, read on. The prawn Tom Yum soup is tangy and fragrant with little bits of lemongrass, galangal and kaffir lime leaf in a spicy, lemony broth, the vegetable and chicken momos arrive steaming hot, fresh and mildly spiced. Wash all the yummy food down with a large glass of refreshing fresh lime soda.

Sahibaan Oriental Cuisine. available at Bandra (W). (3296-9618),Worli (32964004),Colaba (32232844) Daily 11ammidnight. Meal for two `600.

Save 15% on total bill of `1000 & above. Offer valid from Monday to Friday.

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Solitaire Restaurant

Always well done

Shikara Who would've thought that one of the hotels along the Mumbai-Pune expressway housed a Kashmiri shikara-themed restaurant? Shikara has all the jazz of ghazal singers, dining in house-boats on a pond and waddling geese. The moment you enter you're taken aback by the sheer size of the boats and the open air roof under which sit ghazal singers, magicians, astrologers, mehndiwalas and choodiwalas. There are three different kinds of seating arrangements: a shikara or houseboat (including an air-conditioned one), traditional baithaks and regular sofas, for those who would rather just skip the shenanigans and focus on the food. Though they have a variety of Indian and Chinese dishes, we recommend sticking to the Kashmiri fare like chicken yakhni, paneer gulnar, goshtaba and rogan gosht.

Hotel Highway View, Plot No 3, opposite Sanpada Railway Station, Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Sanpada (W)(2783-2196/97) Daily 7.30-11.30pm. Meal for two approx ` 1,200.

Save 15% on Food & nonalcoholic beverages only.

Offer valid till 31st December 2011

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Solitaire is a melting pot of several cuisines - Chinese, Indian, continental and tex-mex.

They do a good job of representing each adequately. This is why an achaari paneer and chicken chimichanga finds itself on the menu next to mixed fried rice and a teppanyaki. This restaurant is well known for their buffets. The breakfast buffet includes selections from continental and southIndian delicacies and a live counter with eggs to order along with fresh fruit juices.

Their afternoon buffet attracts a large number of corporate yuppies from the nearby business district. Highly recommended are the chicken tikka and fish chilly among the starters and a chicken lababdar for the main course. Their dinner buffet has a particularly interesting dessert section with two Indian sweets, four pastries, a fruit platter and an ice cream, all included.

Apart from their buffets, you could stick with the Ă la carte menu in case you don't have a large appetite.

Solitaire Restaurant, Kohinoor Continental, Andheri-Kurla Road, Andheri (E). (6691-9000/ 6769-3666). Daily 710.30am, 12.30-3.30 pm and 7-11.30pm.

Meal for two approx ` 1200.

Save 15% on â&#x20AC;Ą la carte food & non-a alcoholic beverages.

Offer valid till December 31, 2011

Soul, The oriental residency Located close to Linking road, Soul is part of The Oriental Residency hotel. Soul is one of the hotel's in house restaurants with beautiful interiors and an inviting ambience.

Designed with a contemporary taste, the place serves fresh seafood, Indian delicacies, vegetarian culinary specialties and even sumptuous desserts. Foodies can expect a variety of mouth watering cuisines served with a smile. A great place for networking and business lunches, Soul The oriental residency is a conveniently located near Linking road in the busiest area of Bandra. If a quiet and understated dining experience is what you have in mind, Soul is the perfect place to enjoy a good meal.

Soul, The oriental residency P.D. Hinduja

Marg Off SV Road, Khar (West) (26055712) Daily 7am to 11pm. Meal for two approx ` 1500 Save 15% on food and non alcoholic beverages

Spice Tree

Spaghetti Kitchen, with its shiny white marble floors and contemporary interiors, draws the office and shopping crowd. The penne vodka is the house specialty for good reason. Good old local favourites like the sizzling brownie deliver as promised. The menu is extensive, offering bruschettas, risottos, salads, grilled dishes and flat breads, as well as Italian coffees and kiddie meals. Good food, upbeat music and most of all, ample white space, are the USP of Spaghetti Kitchen.

Spaghetti Kitchen, CR2 Mall, 1st Floor, Nariman Point (6743-9429). Daily noon3.30pm and 7-11.30pm. Meal for two approx ` 950. Also at Lower Parel (24963333) and Powai (6671-8800) Save 15% on the food & soft beverages.

Very few restaurants in the city serve Indian coastal fare the way Spice Tree does.

Spice Tree is one of the most sought after restaurant and bars located in Bandra. The location works well for this restaurant.

With sections named as Cardamom, Clove and Cinnamon, even the preparations are not designed to please the people who are not a fan of no spice. From the chilly vodka shots to the coastal fish tikka, expect more than a dash of spice in your every dish whether its vegetarian or plain fish. A haven for crab lovers, Spice Tree people cook up your crab in a variety of styles and sauces and they also make excellent paneer dishes. Spice Tree is one of the most reasonably priced restaurants for all that it offers, a definite place to visit evry once in a while when you do have the time.

Spice Tree Fernandes Villa, 95 Hill Road, Near St. Andrews Church, Hill Road, Bandra (W) (2640-5161, 2640-5053, 2642-4308). Daily noon-3.30pm, 7pm-midnight Save 20% on Food during lunch and 10% on Food during dinner

Offer valid till July 31, 2011

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Spaghetti Kitchen

Twinkle treats

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Stomach

Thai Chi

Stomach is the perfect answer to a fast food restaurant with instant service, no frills interiors and economically priced food.

Popular for its Chinese menu with large portions, Stomach is often the unanimous choice when you need a quick home delivery or a meal served to you in minutes. A value for money joint, Stomach often makes things to suit your taste and will take into account your preferences if you want to include or exclude an ingredient from your dish. Although popular for Chinese, the place also serves Mughlai food in their outlet. Been around for the longest time, the place is a preferred outlet for teenagers, college students, group of families and even young executives. If value for money and run of the mill Chinese food is what you have in mind, Stomach won't disappoint.

Sea Green Apartments, Raheja Complex, Off J.P. Road, Seven Bungalows Versova (2634-3300, 2634-1978, 2634-114) Daily 9am-midnight. Meal for two approx.` 300 Save 15% at the outlet (Not on home delivery)

The name of the restaurant may remind you of a type of a martial art but that's nowhere close to what you feel like doing while dining at Thai Chi. Located at the famous Nirmal Lifestyle mall at Mulund, Thai Chi serves you Chinese and Thai cuisine and it does a good job at it. With a roomy and relaxed ambience, the place is known for its Dimsums, Pad thai amongst other preparations. The restaurant serves its dishes in generous proportions and is a good choice if you like your noodles and soups in Thai style. Perhaps the only of its kind restaurant serving Chinese and Thai in Mulund, the place is a popular weekend dining options for families, corporate executives and large groups.

Thai Chi, Nirmal Lifestyle, L.B.S. Road, Near PVR Cinemas, Mulund (W), (2564-7733).

Save 15% on total bill amount valid from Monday to Friday

Offer valid till 30th June 2011

Offer valid till 30th Sep. 2011

The Lagoon If champagne kisses and caviar dreams have you wondering what a leisurely life by the beach would be like, slip into a pair of flip flops and head over to The Lagoon. It's the perfect place to sit back and watch the sun set over the Mumbai skyline while sipping on an exotic Caribbean styled potion. The cafĂŠ serves up a number of Continental and Indian palate pleasers and a known to serve a great steak burger with enough on the plate to satisfy you, even if you really hungry.

Hotel Sea Princess, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, Vile Parle (2661-1111/2646-9500 ). Daily 7am- 8pm. Average main course veg cheese sandwich ` 300, Steak burger ` 425. Alcohol served.

Save 15% on A La Carte food & non alcoholic beverages.

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Tote on the Turf Shaken and stirred

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Book a table. Trot over early. That way you will get to hang out at the stunning bar

A plate for one

while your table is getting set up. Four areas, each with a different vibe, are spread out over 30,000 square feet. The bar is boggling. Triangular and trapezoid panels of wood cover its walls and ceiling in jagged planes. Spare, mood-lit stairs lead to a partial mezzanine. Downstairs, the very white verandah right by the entrance has low white tables and rust sofas covered and the dramatic branched arches.

Their signature, Tote Mary is delicate with balsamic vinegar and crushed cucumber. The celery martini, with macerated lime is turbid green, and has more intensity than you'd expect from the negative-calorie vegetable. There is tiramisu, but as a nonsweet appetiser inspired by the dessert, with mushrooms and walnuts, with red wine poached pears and gorgonzola mousse on the side. A double duck dish has seared foie gras, a mini duck burger, morel brioche and cranberry marmalade. Both are lovely.

Go for the quirkiest-sounding desert and

try the white chocolate fondant, the shell yields with the touch of a fork prong to let the fudgy, white-chocolate lava escape.

They may seem to belong to food groups, but white chocolate, burnt grapefruit and Campari honey make a very exciting mĂŠnage-Ă -trois.

Tote on the turf, Mahalaxmi Race Course, just before The Mini Club House, opposite Gate No 4 & 5, Keshavrao Khadye Marg, Mahalaxmi (6157-7777). Daily noon-3pm and 7pm-midnight. Meal for two with drinks approx ` 5,000.

Save 15% on food and nonalchoholic beverages. This discount is offered only to the Platinum and Ultima Citibank Credit Card holders.

The offered discount is valid for the groups of maximum 6 guests. This discount is not applicable on special days and events. The offered discount would not be applicable to banquet events and Sunday brunch.

Offer valid till June 30, 2011

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Vertigo

Vie Lounge

Vertigo, Malad's very own restobar will have your head spinning. This little hole-inthe wall restaurant has a massive menu to boast of. They serve north Indian, Chinese, continental and Thai cuisines along with domestic and international wine and beer.

The furniture is dark, the seating is low and lighting is dim. Despite its size, Vertigo has a comfortable, neighborhood-bar feel. Just the sort of place where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d head out for a reasonably priced dinner. But most popular is their music. It alternates between rock and retro, not once succumbing to the popular bollywood remix variety. They have karaoke nights once a week. It is easy enough to sum up Vertigo as great music, good food and nice service.

Vertigo, Pleasant Park Building, Link Road, Opposite Movie Time Cinema, Malad (W) (2883-1335). Daily 1pm-1am. Meal for two approx ` 500.

Save 15% on Lunch and 10% discount on dinner. Offer not valid on 24th, 25th and 31st December 2010, 14th February and other special occasions.

Stylish, upbeat and chic! Vie Lounge in Juhu by the beat is one of the few places in Mumbai offering a sea side view as a stand alone restaurant. Offering multi cuisine and continental specialties, the place is best known for its cocktails and mocktails and evening snacks that complement them.

The place is a restaurant cum lounge known for its pleasant ambience and relaxed vibe. Ideally suited for brunches and parties, from the young party goers to socialites and glitterati, all prefer this stylish destination to be seen at. Whether it's a place to have your own private party or a romantic evening out with friends - Vie lounge is a great place to unwind with a few drinks with your close pals. The place also comes out with flying colors with the interesting and mouth watering cuisine on their menu.

102, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, Vile Parle (W) (2660-3003, 2660-4884). Daily 7.30pm1.30am. Meal for two approx ` 2000 Save 20% on food and non alcoholic beverages (Not valid on 24th, 25th and 31st of December)

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Bling out my dinner

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Vong Wong Corporate, classy and minimalist is perhaps the best way to describe this up market oriental restaurant in south Mumbai. Perched in the business district of the cosmopolitan city, Vong Wong has been the answer to every connoisseur of Chinese cuisine. One of the finest restaurants for oriental, Chinese and Thai cuisines in the bustling metropolis, Vong Wong is far from your average Chinese restaurant and stands out with its sophistication and subtleties. Expect everything from crunchy salads to scrumptious dimsums and simmering soups for both vegetarians and non vegetarians. As for the decor, it has been suitably adapted to the kind of cuisine on offer.With a dim lit ambience and cozy seating, the place is ideal for families, corporates and even couples who desire to have a quiet dinner for two. They have taken into account an entire spectrum of potential diners. Serving desserts and drinks, Vong Wong promises a spacious dining area with pleasing staff and a beautiful ambience. The place also offers an elaborate Sunday brunch.

Vong Wong, Express Towers, First Floor, Ramnath Goenka Marg (2287-5633, 22875634, 2287-5635). Daily 12.30pm - 1am.

Meal for two approx ` 2000.

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White White, this cosy joint in suburban Mumbai claims to be multi- cuisine but its patrons swear by its Italian cuisine. A typical meal at White, whether it's a breezy Sunday brunch or an elaborate supper, aims to excite the palate and thrill every other sense. The scrumptious Italian fare is complimented greatly by the soothing ambience and the pleasing dĂŠcor. While the portions may be a little on the small side, every bite is a gastronomic wonder. The basil white chicken deserves special mention for its delicate spicy fragrance and melt-in-the-mouth tenderness.

The Ozone Club, Rang Sabade Marg, Siddharth Nagar, Goregaon (W). (2873-

A neat cut

5645) Daily 12:30 pm-3:30 pm, 7:30 pm12:30 am, Meal for two approx ` 700-800.

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Zaykaz Grill Indian Restobar As the name goes Zaykaz grill is all about the India spices prepared for you straight from the Tandoor. Located in the busy and bustling R Mall at Mulund, Zaykaz prides itself in offering desi cuisine with complementing interiors to match Zaykaz is done up beautifully in earthy Indian colors with reds and browns and contrasting white marble top tables for your meals. Indulge your taste buds in exotic Indian fare ranging from an assortment of kebabs and ghosht. If too much of continental and Chinese has made you forget the very essence of Indian food, Zayka'z Grill seems

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All curled up

like a great place to remind you of what the aromatic Indian spices are all about. A family restaurant, the Indian Restobar offers a holistic Indian experience with to anyone who craves it.

Zaykaz Grill Indian Restobar, Level 3,

R Mall, LBS Marg, Mulund (W) (25671616/2568-1717). Daily noon-3pm, 7pmmidnight. Meal for two approx ` 500 Save 20% on food and non alcoholic beverages Offer valid till 31st December 2011

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