26163636, 26182563, 26117503

 

Welcoming you with Lebanese delicacies, Bistro Grill is a fine dine restaurant and has an inviting ambience. There are two sections of seating, one where they serve JUST hookah (no starters or soft drinks to go with it) and the upper level where they serve you with everything under the sun except for hookah. The Arabic music livens up the atmosphere.

 

At first what attracts you is how marvellously they have created a mini Arabia, right from the earthen pots for water to the camel backdrop. One wishes they could make the seating more traditional to live up to their concept. The staff is friendly and guides you through the range of hookah flavours priced at Rs 499 and 699 for single and double flavours respectively.

 

We thought of placing our order for dinner downstairs itself. We settled for chicken with humus and the grilled chicken and seafood platter. By the time we finished our hookah, the food was ready.

 

Surprisingly the grilled chicken and chicken with humus had an identical aroma. The seafood platter was a refreshing change though it didn’t do justice to the appetite for three of us!

 

Nevertheless we left the place contented and were invited for ladies night, where one could be entitled to music and drinks at a nominal fee for a bunch of not less than ten girls. Courteous staff combined with great marketing and PR and a power packed menu, this place sure does know how to make its presence felt! 

 

Fat Cat Cafe 

Shop No 9/10, Bharat Ark, Veera Desai Road, Andheri West , Mumbai

Next to ICICI Bank

 

Fat Cat cafe, a rather unusual but interesting name for a wanna-be fine dining place is located at the heart of Veera Desai road. As you enter you are greeted by a purple lit logo and an antique grandfather clock.  This cafe screams for attention and the fat cat logo makes its presence felt at every nook and corner, be it coasters or table mats. 

 

The dessert spread is far too tempting but the menu doesn’t do justice to explaining each dish appropriately. All in all the chocolate ganache is my best bet coupled with a hazelnut shake that is extremely filling. 

 

The menu is largely a mix. Fat Cat appeals to crowds for a quiet get together as it doesn’t attract crowds even in the peak hours. This Cat’s kitty includes spiked and non spiked drinks with side orders supported by pleasant and welcoming staff. Fat Cat Cafe could surely do with a lesson or two in terms of pricing.

 

 

opposite SNDT college

Liberty garden

Malad (West)

28889696/28889494

 

Liberty bar and restaurant situated at Liberty gardens at Malad West serves authentic Gomantak and south Indian cuisine, at unbelievably low prices as compared to its counterparts. The quantity and generous helpings make it a haven for all foodies with a robust appetite.

 

The ambience, though slightly average comprises of airconditioning, a garden and basement seating and can accommodate over 90 people. Indian, Tandoori, Seafood and Chinese are the speciality but aren’t there too many multi-cuisine restaurants already?

 

Apams, neer dosa, lobster, prawns, rawas and pomfret both in curry and fried are washed down with soothing sol kadi. The sol kadi’s enticing and aromatic flavour receives a thumb’s up. Tasteful, well presented and seasoned, Liberty serves you with cocktails and hard liquor as well.  A must visit for die-hard foodies.