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Delicious food in Mumbai specially for foreigners
Delicious food of Mumbai
Indian sea-food (South-West Indian): The renowned Trishna , where the star is the food and the ambience is to be overlooked. Frequented by the jet set, by models and by diplomats, it has also hosted heads of state. This is Mumbai's rockstar for Coastal sea food from South-West India
Continental: Indigo at Colaba, Salt Water Grill and H2O at Chowpatty (go ONLY for the ambience!) Gaylord at Churchgate (a 60's restaurant which had its day) Indigo Deli and Cafe Basilico ($$ and no alcohol served) both in Colaba, Mocambo in Fort, cafe-style and decent food but can get claustrophobic.
Lounge/ Resto-bar: Mumbai's first and most popular lounge bar and restaurant serving Continental and Mediterranean cuisine, rumoured not to have had an unreserved table for nine years from the time it first opened, is the now legendary Indigo, Colaba, (not the same as Indigo Deli but has the same ownership). Run by the famous Mumbai chef-restaurateur Rahul Akerkar, the food has now sadly lost its "edge". China House at the Grand Hyatt ak Kalina is among the newer hotspots. Packed on weekends. The suburban equivalent of Indigo is The Olive Bar and Kitchen at Pali Hill, Bandra. Among the newer ones, Shiro at Bombay Dyeing Mill Compound at Worli is very popular. The Wink bar at The President Hotel is also one of South Mumbai 's newest watering holes. Popular on weekends. Also to be considered are Vie Lounge at Juhu and Zenzi at
Waterfield Road, Bandra
Waterfield Road, Bandra
French: Zodiac Grill at the Taj Mahal Hotel. Don't miss their signature Camembert Souffle. To die for. Probably Mumbai's most expensive restaurant.
Thai: Thai Pavilion (opened recently after refurbishment) at the President Hotel is excellent, VongWong at Express Towers Trident Tower Nish ) has an excellent Pan-Asian menu and unquestionably the best green curry/basil rice in town.
Parsi: Jimmy Boy Cafe at Fort and Paradise at Colaba.
Organic: Pure (fusion - Californian) at the Taj Land's End at Bandra will blow your mind. Keep place for the exquisite desserts. Top grade. Surprisingly deserted at lunch. Expensive!
Breakfast: Indigo Deli, Apollo Bunder, Colaba and Theobroma , Opp. Hanuman Temple
These are the place where non Indian tourist or group of people can survive on delicious taste of Mumbai’s food.
Must visit
Great Places to visit:
Wink, at The President Hotel – another relatively new bar which gets really crowded at weekends and is one of the more happening places in South Mumbai.
Hard Rock Cafe – adjacent to Shiro, Bombay Dyeing Mills, Worli. For fans of the Cafe, the Mumbai one is large, plays good music and does great food.
Henry Tham – Dhanraj Mahal, near Taj Palace Hotel, Colaba, this boutique asian spot has excellent house, trance, percussion and live music on some days. Great after dinner hang out spot, try the fresh juice martinis.
Indigo – Colaba. Again, another nice after dinner lounge spot.
Tetsuma & Prive – Near Radio Club. Very happening on the weekends. The first is an asian lounge and sushi bar, the second is a nightclub. Closed shoes required.
Olive – Bandra. Great place on Thursday nights. Mediterranean cuisine and decor.
China House – A three-level lounge and restaurant. At the Grand Hyatt, Kalina
Wink, at The President Hotel – another relatively new bar which gets really crowded at weekends and is one of the more happening places in South Mumbai.
Hard Rock Cafe – adjacent to Shiro, Bombay Dyeing Mills, Worli. For fans of the Cafe, the Mumbai one is large, plays good music and does great food.
Henry Tham – Dhanraj Mahal, near Taj Palace Hotel, Colaba, this boutique asian spot has excellent house, trance, percussion and live music on some days. Great after dinner hang out spot, try the fresh juice martinis.
Indigo – Colaba. Again, another nice after dinner lounge spot.
Tetsuma & Prive – Near Radio Club. Very happening on the weekends. The first is an asian lounge and sushi bar, the second is a nightclub. Closed shoes required.
Olive – Bandra. Great place on Thursday nights. Mediterranean cuisine and decor.
China House – A three-level lounge and restaurant. At the Grand Hyatt, Kalina
Stunning Mumbai
Stunning Mumbai
Night life of stunning Mumbai
Bombay has lots of places to party, but here are three picks, each different from the other:
Shiro – This is a new entrant to Bombay’s bar scene. It’s a grown up place where the music is just the right volume and you can hear yourself speak. Trendy, trendy, trendy. Dress nice, or you’ll feel like a misfit. Try the mojitos. Shiro is at the Bombay Dyeing Compound, Worli.
Poison – Big enough to park a plane, and not enough room to swing a cat! This is Bandra’s hottest happening disco with everything from hip-hop to Himesh Reshamiya. Go if you want to see how Bombay’s suburbs party. Weekends are crowded.
Dome – Chic rooftop bar at the Intercontinental with spectacular views of Marine Drive. Go with your significant other.
Bombay has lots of places to party, but here are three picks, each different from the other:
Shiro – This is a new entrant to Bombay’s bar scene. It’s a grown up place where the music is just the right volume and you can hear yourself speak. Trendy, trendy, trendy. Dress nice, or you’ll feel like a misfit. Try the mojitos. Shiro is at the Bombay Dyeing Compound, Worli.
Poison – Big enough to park a plane, and not enough room to swing a cat! This is Bandra’s hottest happening disco with everything from hip-hop to Himesh Reshamiya. Go if you want to see how Bombay’s suburbs party. Weekends are crowded.
Dome – Chic rooftop bar at the Intercontinental with spectacular views of Marine Drive. Go with your significant other.
Mumbai's culture
Mumbai’s culture
Mumbai Culture
The culture of any place is always determined from its people, religion, language, cuisine and festivals. Mumbai has an assortment of people from various communities and subsequently they follow different religions. Since the metropolitan is observing modern trends, here people enjoy participating in all festivals irrespective of caste, creed and color. Another reason could be the influence of the Bollywood, where a potpourri of multi-ethnic culture is observed. The cultural heritage of Bombay presents a combination of old and new. The people of the ‘Film City of India’ seek to follow the hip-hop lifestyle of the celebrities residing here. The ‘bindaas’ or carefree approach of the Mumbaikars comes alive in their dialect of Mumbaiya Hindi too. Read on to know more about the culture of the Mumbai city of India
People
Mumbaikar or Bombayite is the term used for the inhabitants of Mumbai. Similar to the people in other parts of India, Mumbaikars are lively people, who live life to its fullest. Mumbai has a transfusion of various communities, following different religions and customs.
Religions
Mumbaikars tend to get busy in their demanding schedules of life, but when it comes to religion, people appear to be highly devout. Religion plays an important role in the lives of people in Mumbai. Like any other part of India, Hinduism is the major religion observed by most of the residents of Bombay.
Languages
Marathi is recognized as the official language of the Mumbai city of India. It is the most widely spoken language in the city. Apart from Marathi, there are many other languages that are spoken and understood in Bombay. Mumbaiya or Bambaiya Hindi is the slang language of Mumbaikars.
Cuisine
Food simply means scrumptious dishes in Mumbai. The Chaupati Beach always reminds one of the lip-smacking ‘Bhel Puri’, a fast-food made of puffed rice, with lots of chillies, sauces and chopped onions. A typical Bombay platter consists of curries, rice, curd, chapattis, vegetable, salad, sweets etc.
This is what all about the culture of Mumbaikars.
The culture of any place is always determined from its people, religion, language, cuisine and festivals. Mumbai has an assortment of people from various communities and subsequently they follow different religions. Since the metropolitan is observing modern trends, here people enjoy participating in all festivals irrespective of caste, creed and color. Another reason could be the influence of the Bollywood, where a potpourri of multi-ethnic culture is observed. The cultural heritage of Bombay presents a combination of old and new. The people of the ‘Film City of India’ seek to follow the hip-hop lifestyle of the celebrities residing here. The ‘bindaas’ or carefree approach of the Mumbaikars comes alive in their dialect of Mumbaiya Hindi too. Read on to know more about the culture of the Mumbai city of India
People
Mumbaikar or Bombayite is the term used for the inhabitants of Mumbai. Similar to the people in other parts of India, Mumbaikars are lively people, who live life to its fullest. Mumbai has a transfusion of various communities, following different religions and customs.
Religions
Mumbaikars tend to get busy in their demanding schedules of life, but when it comes to religion, people appear to be highly devout. Religion plays an important role in the lives of people in Mumbai. Like any other part of India, Hinduism is the major religion observed by most of the residents of Bombay.
Languages
Marathi is recognized as the official language of the Mumbai city of India. It is the most widely spoken language in the city. Apart from Marathi, there are many other languages that are spoken and understood in Bombay. Mumbaiya or Bambaiya Hindi is the slang language of Mumbaikars.
Cuisine
Food simply means scrumptious dishes in Mumbai. The Chaupati Beach always reminds one of the lip-smacking ‘Bhel Puri’, a fast-food made of puffed rice, with lots of chillies, sauces and chopped onions. A typical Bombay platter consists of curries, rice, curd, chapattis, vegetable, salad, sweets etc.
This is what all about the culture of Mumbaikars.
natural beauty brands in Mumbai
natural beauty brands in Mumbai
Natural Beauty Brands:
Forest Essentials: A well known 10 year old brand, operating in the Luxury Ayurveda domain. Good for their luxury sugar and butter soaps, luxurious body velvet creams and excellent face washes. Good quality albeit expensive. Find them at: Foreshore Apts, Juhu, at Inorbit Mall, Malad, at Palladium (2nd Floor) Phoenix Mills, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Opp Mahalaxmi Temple
Body Shop: The iconic brand known for its ethical products and ground breaking campaigns. The all famous body butters, lip balms, soaps and accessories can be found here as well. Find them at: Inorbit Mall (Vashi & Malad); Phoenix Mills, Lower Parel; Oberoi Mall, Goregaon E; Orchid City Centre, Mumbai Central; Vama, Sobo Central, R City Mall, Ghatkopar
Lush: Fresh handmade cosmetics, with quirky and fun soap shapes, solid shampoo bars and massage bars, this natural brand is increasing finding favour among swish Mumbaities. Find them at: Inorbit Mall, Vashi & Phoenix Mills (Grand Galleria) at Lower Parel
Fab India: Not only they have economically priced ethnic wear using natural dyes, they also have organic food and a natural line of products including soaps, lip balms, body butters and moisturisers among others. Find them at: R-City Centre, Ghatkopar; Oberoi Mall, Goregaon;Inorbit Mall, Malad; Gulmohar Cross Road No.2, Juhu; K-Star Mall, Chembur; Jeroo Building, Kalaghoda;Noble House, Khar W, Korum Mall, Thane;Nirmal Lifestyle, Mulund;Pali Hill, Next to HDFC Bank; Grand Galleria, Phoenix Mills; Hirandani Business Park, Powai; Plaza Asiad Shopping Centre, Santa Cruz, Inorbit Mall, Vashi
Khadi Naturals: A part of KVIC, their simply packaged natural range of soaps, toners, and moisturisers is hugely popular due to the economical pricing and good quality. Khadi stores are spread all across Mumbai, the notable ones are at Kora Kendra Borivli, near VT station and at Vile Parle among others
Kama Ayurveda: A well-known brand available in hotel chains, it has some excellent cleansers and products, though in the expensive range and not very readily available. Find them at: Bombay Store, Good Earth, Hypercity, Premsons
Nature’s Co: A new entrant, a natural brand from the house of Amar Remedies. They have products segregated according to the five elements of nature. Some decent products, but slightly higher price. Find them at: Palladium Phoenix Mills
Auravedic: A small upcoming brand but with some good quality products at affordable prices. Good quality oils especially the Skin Lightening and Foot and Hand oils. Find them at: Dhoop, Khar; Tresorie, Santa Cruz, Grand Galleria, Phoenix Mills
Forest Essentials: A well known 10 year old brand, operating in the Luxury Ayurveda domain. Good for their luxury sugar and butter soaps, luxurious body velvet creams and excellent face washes. Good quality albeit expensive. Find them at: Foreshore Apts, Juhu, at Inorbit Mall, Malad, at Palladium (2nd Floor) Phoenix Mills, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Opp Mahalaxmi Temple
Body Shop: The iconic brand known for its ethical products and ground breaking campaigns. The all famous body butters, lip balms, soaps and accessories can be found here as well. Find them at: Inorbit Mall (Vashi & Malad); Phoenix Mills, Lower Parel; Oberoi Mall, Goregaon E; Orchid City Centre, Mumbai Central; Vama, Sobo Central, R City Mall, Ghatkopar
Lush: Fresh handmade cosmetics, with quirky and fun soap shapes, solid shampoo bars and massage bars, this natural brand is increasing finding favour among swish Mumbaities. Find them at: Inorbit Mall, Vashi & Phoenix Mills (Grand Galleria) at Lower Parel
Fab India: Not only they have economically priced ethnic wear using natural dyes, they also have organic food and a natural line of products including soaps, lip balms, body butters and moisturisers among others. Find them at: R-City Centre, Ghatkopar; Oberoi Mall, Goregaon;Inorbit Mall, Malad; Gulmohar Cross Road No.2, Juhu; K-Star Mall, Chembur; Jeroo Building, Kalaghoda;Noble House, Khar W, Korum Mall, Thane;Nirmal Lifestyle, Mulund;Pali Hill, Next to HDFC Bank; Grand Galleria, Phoenix Mills; Hirandani Business Park, Powai; Plaza Asiad Shopping Centre, Santa Cruz, Inorbit Mall, Vashi
Khadi Naturals: A part of KVIC, their simply packaged natural range of soaps, toners, and moisturisers is hugely popular due to the economical pricing and good quality. Khadi stores are spread all across Mumbai, the notable ones are at Kora Kendra Borivli, near VT station and at Vile Parle among others
Kama Ayurveda: A well-known brand available in hotel chains, it has some excellent cleansers and products, though in the expensive range and not very readily available. Find them at: Bombay Store, Good Earth, Hypercity, Premsons
Nature’s Co: A new entrant, a natural brand from the house of Amar Remedies. They have products segregated according to the five elements of nature. Some decent products, but slightly higher price. Find them at: Palladium Phoenix Mills
Auravedic: A small upcoming brand but with some good quality products at affordable prices. Good quality oils especially the Skin Lightening and Foot and Hand oils. Find them at: Dhoop, Khar; Tresorie, Santa Cruz, Grand Galleria, Phoenix Mills
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