The culinary scene in the city is bringing all-new experiences to the table, while also looking inward and paying homage to our rich past. From a callback to the 90s lounge era of Bombay to honouring the spirit of the dabbawalas in the city, these new spots are already earning their regulars.
Calling all music lovers to a vinyl-only listening bar that champions the art of listening to music and transforms it into a community experience. The bar, inspired by traditional Japanese listening rooms, boasts a collection of 220 records featuring legends such as Jimi Hendrix and The Doors. The cocktails, crafted by Award-winning mixologist Jishnu Some, are meant to be sipped leisurely, matching the rhythm of the music.
Address: Baroke 1st Floor, Krishna Palace Hotel, Nana Chowk
Follow Here: @barokealisteningbar
Franco-American cuisine has landed on the city’s diverse culinary landscape with SoBo 20 paving the way. The restaurant combines French Art Deco with the jazzy energy of Southern America. The menu is inspired by Creole-Cajun flavours, with standouts like fumé prawns served with a coconut velouté and sweet ginger brûlée beignets featuring caviar for a salty kick.
Address: SoBo 20, Ground Floor, InterContinental Hotel, 135, Marine Drive
Follow Here: @sobotwenty
Helmed by hospitality veteran Kishore D.F., of Seijo and The Tanjore Tiffin Room fame, the venue draws inspiration from his intimate connection with the lounge movement in Mumbai in the 1990s and early 2000s. The cocktail program features innovative and playful numbers, such as the tequila and prawn-infused Aperol-based Inquisitive Cat and the passion fruit-infused vodka-based Only Fans.
Address: 1st Floor, VN Sphere Mall, Linking Rd, Bandra West
Follow Here: @missmargotbandra
Tuscan flavours get a new outpost in the suburbs with Toscano’s all-new Andheri spot. After a successful run in Navi Mumbai, the pizzeria is bringing only the finest Italian flavours with its classics, such as the Insalata di formaggio di capra e pere, a goat cheese salad with sweet pears cutting through the tanginess, and the rich Chicken di Toscano, a chicken breast stuffed with a creamy spinach and ricotta filling.
Address: Morya Landmark-1, Veera Desai Industrial Estate, Andheri West
Follow Here: @toscano_india
A truly global experience, at KOA, there’s something to appeal to every palate, mood, and craving. After making waves in Juhu and Thane, the brand is expanding its presence in the growing culinary scene of Navi Mumbai with a new outpost in Vashi. With rustic interiors featuring beige and warm browns, expect a menu that showcases a diverse range of dishes, from Italian classics to North Indian staples.
Address: Inorbit Mall, Palm Beach Rd, Sector 30A, Vashi
Follow Here: @koacafeandbar
The iconic Delhi restaurant is making a sizzling debut in Mumbai. With a culinary legacy of over three decades, the legendary brand brought theatre to the table. They’re marrying North Indian flavours with the drama of sizzling steamer plates, turning dining into an event to behold.
Address: Unit No. 1, E Wing, Times Square Building, Gamdevi, Marol, Andheri East
Follow Here: @golasizzlersandherieast
The internationally acclaimed Pan-Asian icons have taken the city by storm and have now opened their third spot in Andheri. At the new location, signature dishes, like their Orange Chicken and Dynamite Shrimp, meet their match with exclusive specials like Chang’s chicken wings and a range of baos.
Address: Unit No. G2, Ground Floor, Morya Landmark 1, DHEERAJ GAURAV HEIGHTS, Off New Link Rd, Veera Desai Industrial Estate, Andheri West
Follow Here: @pfchangsindia
The beloved bakery is heading to South Bombay with a brand-new outpost on Nepean Sea Road. Expect all the favourites—from the Halloumi & Harissa Sandwich to the Vada Pav Danish—now served in an entirely vegetarian and eggless format, with zero compromise on flavour.
Address: Mahtru Ashish Building, 12, Nepean Sea Rd, Cumballa Hill
Follow Here: @twentysevenbakehouse
Tucked away in the heart of Fort, this café adds to the charm of a neighbourhood long adored by art lovers, history enthusiasts, and foodies alike. Inspired by India’s traditional chaikhanas, the space is rich in nostalgia and flavour. Rooted in Awadhi and Peshawari cuisine, the menu features classics such as Chicken Dum Biryani and Nihari Mutton—each slow-cooked in pure ghee for its unmistakable depth and richness.
Address: Horniman Circle, Kala Ghoda, Fort
Follow Here: @cafenurfort
Poised as the largest food hall in the city, this new culinary destination will feel like a trip around the world. With six theatre kitchens and a 24/7 à la carte menu, food is a spectacle to witness, anchored in zero-waste practices and sustainability. Channelling the spirit of the dabbawalas and merchants, the space features etched panels and miniature sculptures that honour their legacy.
Address: C06 At, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, Terminal 2, C T S No 1405 (Part, Navpada, Maharaj, Vile Parle
Follow Here: @fairmontmumbai
Take a trip around the Mediterranean coast with Westin Powai’s new cocktail bar, NOX. From the creamy Risotto Funghi Di Bosco to the tangy Ber Ber Moroccan Tagine, relish flavours that will elevate your spirit. Spanning 9,800 square feet, the expansive dining area overlooks the stunning Powai Lake.
Address: 2 & 3B, near Chinmayanand Ashram, Kailash Nagar, Mayur Nagar, Morarji Nagar, Powai
Follow here: @noxbombay
The Mithai pioneers are bringing their modern flair to an all-new location in Oshiwara. Debuting as an all-day cafe, the sweet shop will serve its classic sweet treats, along with coffee and sandwiches in collaboration with Veronica’s, exclusively available at this outlet, and a live chaat corner as the cherry on top.
Address: Ground Floor, Vicino Mall, Goregaon Link Road, Goregaon West, Greater Mumbai, Oshiwara, Andheri West
Follow Here: @bombaysweetshop
Inspired by the grandeur of the Baroque era, this theatrical Andheri destination fuses Asian soul with European sophistication. The menu features luxurious dishes, such as Duck Confit, and innovative twists, like the Nori Tostada, topped with a fried seaweed sheet and marinated grilled chicken, and pickled beetroot.
Address: Crest Mukta, 601, Veera Desai Rd, near Balaji TeleFilms, Veera Desai Industrial Estate, Andheri West
Follow Here: @baaroqmumbai
After reimagining North Indian food as a cafe staple in Borivali, they are bringing the novel concept to a new location in Andheri. The menu is a celebration of regional Indian food with a modern twist, such as gujiyas stuffed with prawn and Madras Railway Curry in a risotto avatar.
Address: Oshiwara Mhada Complex, Shop No. 2, Ground Floor, Anushka Building, opp. Oshiwara Police Station, Andheri West
Follow Here: @cafepibatie
