Beyond the classic orders of pasta, burgers and fries, there is so much to explore in the burgeoning food scene across the country. Several restaurants, bars and bistros have sprung up recently, with many more new offerings, in the form of menus and pop-ups being added to the list. From party hotspots to authentic diners, here is a list of must-try places in Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, and Bengaluru, this week. 

If You Are In Mumbai

Work From This Quaint All-Day Kitchen And Bar 

If you’re looking for a new space to work out of, All Saints, a contemporary restaurant is a good choice. Try dishes from their global menu, which includes eats like, sliced crispy lotus stem chips served with assorted house dips, avocado tempura sushi, pumpkin and goats cheese risotto, firecracker chicken sliders, edamame truffle dimsums, Katafi mushroom croquettes, Mexican spiced salmon fish tikka and man more. To quench your thirst, add a drink from the restaurant’s extensive beverages menu to your meal. 
Where: Plot – Ram Krishna Nagar, Khar West
Timings: 12 noon to 1 pm 
Contact: +919854276276
Cost: ₹1,000 for two people

Try Out An All-New Japanese Menu

Mizu has introduced a whole new menu, focusing on core Japanese ingredients, whereas the previous menu had local elements to it. Go for authentic dishes such as, hamachi kama with shiso chimichurri and a mayo emulsion, harumaki, and shio kombu mushrooms along with some sake cocktails to boot. 
Where: 14th Road Pali, Khar West
Timings: 12 noon to 3 pm; 6:30 pm to 11:30 pm 
Contact: +9193720 23641
Cost: ₹2,200 for two people

Experience A Farm-To-Fork Menu

Project Hum was started by three youngsters — Raghav Simha, Pragun Bajaj and Jatin Talreja — in a bid to build a healthier food ecosystem on the principles of transparency and accountability. At the unique eatery, you will find premium ingredients along with access to meals that help you lead a healthier lifestyle. The menu boasts of wraps, sharing platters featuring fries and salads, field plates, crafted salads, dessert toasts, smoothies and a dedicated coffee menu. 
Where: St John St, Bandra West
Timings: 11 am to 11 pm 
Contact: +919137883053
Cost: ₹800 for two people

If You Are In Delhi

Tuck Into North Indian Food

The latest addition to New Delhi’s Taj Palace, Loya, offers North Indian staples. The menu here is inspired by the culinary traditions prevalent in the foothills of the Himalayas, Punjab and Kashmir, and offers exquisite flavours.
Where: Sardar Patel Marg Diplomatic Enclave
Timings: 12:30 pm to 3 pm; 7 pm to 11:45 pm
Contact: 011-66503588
Cost: ₹6,400 for two people

Sip On A Signature Cocktail Menu

Cafe Tesu, at Essex Farms, has launched an all-new and refreshing range of signature cocktails, which are handcrafted by skilled bartenders. The tipples will feature quality ingredients that complement the food menu. From breakfast bourbon and white melon sangria to Irish coffee, Tesu Mary and bee’s wax negroni, they’re all potent concoctions sure to put you in a good mood this weekend.
Where: Vijay Mandal Enclave, Kalu Sarai
Timings: 8 am to 1 am
Contact: +919873704704
Cost: ₹1,000 for two people

If You Are In Pune

Visit A Mumbai Favourite

Dobaara India from Mumbai now has an outlet in Pune as well. The design-agnostic venue has a good vibe and a vast menu. Try their pulled lamb poutine, daikon radish cake, chorizo and onions pide, which are the popular choices. While the Mumbai menu also had some must-try cocktails, Pune is yet to experience them.
Where: Phoenix Market City, Viman Nagar
Timings: 12 noon to 11 pm
Contact: +918669081933
Cost: ₹900 for two people

Learn The Language Of Food

Another Mumbai favourite, Ishaara has a new address in Pune. What makes this restaurant unique is that its servers are speech-and-hearing impaired. So, while you order your food, you also learn a new language. The menu is a mix of street eats and classic Indian favourites. One must try their dori kebab, hamour tikka, and kathal rogan josh, if you are a vegetarian. If you love seafood, do not miss their raw mango prawn curry. We also recommend the meen moilee, sufiyana biryani and flourless chocolate brownie.
Where: Viman Nagar, Phoenix Market City
Timings: 12 noon to 11 pm
Contact: +91 8484845849
Cost: ₹1,200 for two people

Treat Yourself To Pizza

You may have spotted celebrity chef, Jamie Oliver, many times on television, but now, you can relish some of his specially curated pizzas, too. Jamie’s Pizzeria has found a home in Pune and their traditional Neapolitan dough pizzas are fresh and baked to perfection. Some of our picks include The Roman, which has tomato sauce, mozzarella, bacon, red onion, and chilli flakes; Pesto Besto with basil pesto, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, courgette, mushrooms, balsamic onions, veggie Parmesan, and fresh basil; and Shrimply Hot, which has chilli-freak sauce, mozzarella, prawns, fennel, fresh chilli, and yoghurt. 
Where: Pavillion Mall, Senapati Bapat Road, Shivaji Nagar
Timings: 12 noon to 11 pm 
Contact: +919130524643
Cost: ₹600 for two people

If You Are In Bengaluru 

Eat An Authentic Karnataka-Style Meal

As Gawky Goose completes a year, they are celebrating it with an all-new menu that boasts a range of experimental and classic dishes from Karnataka. Expect dishes like, burnt chilli chicken tikka, corn and orange cake, coconut curried prawns and more. A dish you cannot miss is the Rajasthani laal maas, a slow-cooked lamb curry, and the dalia khichdi. Wash it all down with their signature cocktails, such as Think Tanc and Doc vs Doc.
Where: Wind Tunnel Road, Near Old Airport Road
Timings: 11:30 pm to 12:00 am
Contact: +918095990602
Cost: ₹2,400 for two people

Get Ready For A Hangover

After taking over Koramangala and HSR, Hangover is now set to rule the night in Indranagar. Dig into bar bites like clubhouse sandwich, chicken mushroom burger, hangover hot dogs, and classic margarita as you dance your way to into the night with a cocktail in your hand. Pick your poison and choose from options like, Breakfast Martini, Teardrop, Midori Berry Bliss, Buddhi’s Bomb, Happyness, and more.
Where: HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar
Timings: 12 noon to 1 am
Contact: +918025265566
Cost: ₹1,600 for two people

Explore The Best Gins Out There

Delhi-based Gin Explorers Club has been taking over cities with its first-of-its-kind gin festival. Now in Bengaluru, Gin Explorers Club – Mythical Edition, will see 15 pop-up bars dishing out specially-curated cocktails. Head there to partake in different activities, enjoy music, shop at their flea market and binge on multiple food options.
Where: Jayamahal Road, Near Cantonment Railway Station
Timings: November 5 and 6; 12 noon to 10 pm
Cost: Tickets start from ₹1200 onwards

CELEBRATE VEGAN MONTH

November also marks the beginning of World Vegan Month — a month-long celebration of vegan tenets and issues relevant to the global vegan and plant-based community. Here are our top picks from India to celebrate the occasion:

• Rose Café, Delhi
• Paradigm Shift, Bengaluru
• Carrots, Bengaluru
• Poets & Oats/ The Terrassen Café, Hyderabad
• The Real Green Café, Pune
• Bean Me Up Cafe, Goa
• The Holy Tree, Ludhiana
• Veganza Cafe, Auroville
• Imagine Cafe, Mumbai
• Subko, Mumbai (Bandra, Byculla)
• Sequel, Mumbai (Fort, BKC, Bandra)
• La Poz Place, Mumbai
• Cafe Duco, Mumbai