Paperboard Magazine, Mumbai (2025)

03/09/2025

This Onam, Mumbai is going big on banana leaves 🌿✨
From non-vegetarian Onasadhyas to royal hotel spreads to even delivery-only feasts, here’s how the city is celebrating Kerala’s harvest festival in 2025:
🍖 Kari Apla, Worli — Chef Mathew Varghese flips tradition with a 22-dish non-veg Onasadhya, featuring Suriani Squid Roast & Kappa-Meen Curry.
👑 Saffron, JW Marriott Juhu — A Royal Sadhya plated like a king’s homecoming, with Avial, Olan & Ada Pradaman, plus live music.
🍌 The Tanjore Tiffin Room — A comforting 22+ dish vegetarian spread, from Pineapple Pachadi to Erissery, across all outlets.
🌼 Saffron, Hyatt Centric Juhu — A pocket-friendly sadhya at ₹1500++, featuring Avial, Istew & Pal Payasam.
✨ Peshwa Pavilion, ITC Maratha — A buffet & brunch sadhya — perfect if you’d rather curate your own festive plate.
🥥 Eve, Santacruz — Chef Sandeep Sreedharan’s 23–25 dish feast, with French finesse — from Grilled Tender Coconut to Kizhi Biryani — cooked alongside his sister.
🔥 Nair on Fire, Bandra — A delivery-only Onam UnSadya, with Chicken Thoran, Prawn Mango Curry & Fish Fry, plus a Superfood Sadhya for the health-conscious.
🗓 3rd–7th September 2025 | Prices from ₹1500 onwards
So, are you going out for Onam this year… or staying in with a sadhya box? 🌼

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02/09/2025

✨ The bar that vanishes in 100 days

Mahalaxmi’s best-kept secret is finally stepping into the spotlight. PORT Kitchen & Bar - a nine-year hidden gem tucked inside the G5A arts district - has a brand-new liquor license and a brand-new alter ego.

For the next 100 days only, PORT transforms into One More Round, a cocktail-led pop-up created in collaboration with Eateratti (the duo behind some of the city’s most irreverent food and drink ideas).

This isn’t your typical speakeasy. Each menu drops like a new chapter, drawing on mood, memory, and seasonal expression - cocktails that feel referential, playful, and just a little indulgent. Think Japanese whisky with nori and miso, a jalapeño-laced vodka passionfruit number, or a late-night coffee liqueur that winks at South Bombay nostalgia.

It’s the kind of place that disappears just as it hits its stride — a pop-up cocktail room in Mumbai you’ll either experience now or only hear about later.

📍 PORT Kitchen & Bar , G5A, Mahalaxmi ⏳ September to December 2025
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29/08/2025

Hot take: the best South Indian food right now isn’t where your parents took you.

From buttery benne dosas in Bandra to coastal curries in Andheri and playful mash-ups in Khar, a new wave of restaurants is reshaping what “South Indian” means in Mumbai. Think Uppu .mumbai’s Sunday breakfast plates, Bekal House ’s Kerala-Goan charm, Kari Apla .apla’s kadala curry hummus, Karnataka Tiffin Room .mumbai’s Davanagere dosas, Kerala Quarters ’ quarter-bar spin, and Tarrai .allday’s cheeky Cacio e Podi.

It’s not about replacing the old haunts - it’s about discovering how the city is reimagining flavours we thought we already knew.

📍 Uppu .mumbai | Oor | Bekal House | Benne .bombay | Kari Apla .apla | Karnataka Tiffin Room .mumbai | Kerala Quarters | Tarrai .allday

Save this list before the comments start fighting in the name of “authenticity.”

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26/08/2025

Some stories circle back home.

Eleven years after The Nutcracker gave Kala Ghoda its all-day breakfast comfort, its sibling lands right next door.

Here, sourdough doesn’t just sit on the side — it anchors the menu. Cream cheese comes in jars you’ll want in your fridge. And desserts curated & designed specially for Noa by Chef Prateek Bhaktiani blur the line between nostalgia and invention.

Coffee for the loyalists, matcha for the curious.
But mostly — a new café ritual for Kala Ghoda.

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22/08/2025

When your birthday guest list is set, but the restaurant isn’t…

Finding the perfect table is half the celebration. This August, we’ve made it easy—whether you’re craving modern Indian, experimental Japanese, Spanish fine dining, elegant lounge vibes, or Peruvian‑Asian fusion.

🎂 Swipe through 6 Mumbai restaurants that turn birthdays into an event:
* Milagro (Spanish‑European fine dining) —
* DEA (bold, avant‑garde cuisine) —
* Comorin (modern regional Indian comfort food) — .in
* Gaijin (experimental Japanese) —
* Miss Margot (cocktail‑forward lounge) —
* INKA (theatrical Peruvian‑Asian fusion) — .experience

Because your guest list deserves a table to match. Save this or send it to whoever’s planning the big night. 👀

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20/08/2025

📍 11 Pop-Ups in Mumbai This August You Can’t Miss
If you’ve been Googling best pop-ups in Mumbai, new food events in Mumbai, or where to eat in Mumbai this August — this list has you covered. The city is buzzing with collaborations, chef’s tables, and bar takeovers that bring the world to your plate.
🍋 Sip limoncello at CinCin’s Amalfi-inspired Italian market (). 🍛 Taste Goa’s boldest South Indian plates at Comorin × Hosa (.in). 🥐 Queue for cult bakery favourites at SAZ × Padaria Goa ( × ). 🍸 Let Singapore’s Somma bar shake up your evening at Drift (.bar). 🎨 Eat your way through India’s first art-inspired brunch at St. Regis (). 🍶 Witness Nobu Dubai’s bar team land in Mumbai at Supa San ( × ). 🇮🇹 Experience five Italian chefs at Celini’s La Fiera Italiana (). ☕ Coffee meets cocktails at Blondie × Bastian, sky-high ( × ). 🥙 End the month with mezze, grills & Levantine music at JW Marriott Juhu (). 🥂 Go all out at St. Regis Penthouse’s Super Brunch (). 🔥 Close the month with DEA’s Elemental Table — a 7-course fire & fermentation dinner ().
Some of these Mumbai pop-ups are one-night-only, others stretch across the weekend — but all promise food, drink, and experiences worth clearing your calendar for.
✨ Save this guide, share it with your crew, and don’t miss the best dining events happening in Mumbai this August.

19/08/2025

✨ You’ve got 9 days to try the most soulful Middle Eastern food in Mumbai. ✨
And no — we’re not just talking hummus and pita. From 16th to 24th August, Lotus Café at JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu transforms into a Middle Eastern supper club — with smoky grills, mezze spreads, slow-cooked Omani Shuwa lamb, and dishes that celebrate the warmth of Levantine kitchens.
At the heart of it all? Chef Rabih El Yantani, flown in from Al Bustan Palace, A Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Oman, serving soulful flavours rooted in heritage and hospitality.
Expect evocative décor, live Middle Eastern music, and a dining experience that’s equal parts delicious and transporting.
📍 Flavours of the Middle East at Lotus Café
🗓️ Dinner Festival: 16–24 August | 7:00–11:00 PM | ₹3,200++
🗓️ Sunday Brunch: 24 August | 12:30–3:30 PM
💸 ₹3,600++ (w/o alcohol) | ₹4,800++ (with alcohol)
📞 For bookings: +91 22 6693 3344 / +91 90046 16506
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Tag someone who lives for mezze. Save this for later. And come hungry — this won’t last long.

17/08/2025

🍴✨ 9 Best Restaurants in Mumbai That Actually Show You What India Tastes Like ✨🍴

You came all the way to Mumbai and ate at tourist traps? Not on our watch. This city is bursting with flavour, culture, and food stories you won’t find in guidebooks.

From Bombay Sweet Shop’s playful pao bhaji rolls and gulab jamun churros, to The Bombay Canteen’s seasonal recipes and street-food nostalgia, to Masque’s globally acclaimed tasting menus — these are the restaurants that define Mumbai’s true culinary soul.

Whether it’s Bandra Born’s irreverent East Indian crab curry, Native Bombay’s fiery Naga pork, Bombay Daak’s boozy bar snacks, or the grandeur of Pali Bhavan — each spot celebrates India in its own unique way. Add in the vegetarian artistry at Avatara and Comorin’s cool small plates + cocktails, and you’ve got the ultimate list to taste Mumbai like a local.

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16/08/2025

It’s not every day that five Italian chefs, each a master of their region, cook under one roof in Mumbai. At La Fiera Italiana (23–24 August, Celini Grand Hyatt Mumbai ), you’ll taste Italy like never before – black truffle-stuffed zucchini flowers from Liguria, roasted lamb saddle from Abruzzo, San Marzano pasta from Campania, and more.

On 23rd August, the six-course lunch and dinner bring a plated tour of Italy. On 24th August, the Grand Italian Col-Pranzo Brunch turns the table into a feast – think antipasti, cheeses, wood-fired pizzas, risottos, grilled seafood, and a dessert bar starring tiramisu, cannoli, and house-made gelato.

📍 Celini, Grand Hyatt Mumbai
📞 +91 70459 50135 | +91 70459 50137

14/08/2025

📍 10 BEST VEGETARIAN RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS IN MUMBAI (2025 EDIT) 🌿✨

If you’re searching for the best vegetarian restaurants in Mumbai, this guide is for you. Whether you’re Googling vegetarian fine dining in Mumbai, vegetarian cafés near me, or where to eat vegetarian in Mumbai, we’ve got the city’s most elegant and exciting spots in one list.

🔥 Here are the top vegetarian restaurants and cafés in Mumbai to visit in 2025:

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From Michelin-starred tasting menus to chic plant-based cafés, these vegetarian spots are redefining dining in Mumbai. Save this list for your next meat-free outing — you heard it here first.

11/08/2025

Best new restaurants in Mumbai – August 2025 🍽️✨ From South Mumbai’s moody lounges to Bandra’s cosy neighbourhood gems, this month’s Mumbai restaurant openings bring a mix of global flavours, home-style comfort, and inventive cocktails. Our curated list features the top new restaurants in Mumbai August 2025 — perfect for brunch, date night, or after-work drinks. 🍴🌟

Start with the breezy beachside Scarlette House, Juhu () — the second outpost of Malaika Arora’s beloved Bandra restaurant. Head to OOR, Fort () for homely, honest South Indian food, or try Uppu, Bandra (.mumbai), a pure vegetarian South Indian kitchen from the founders of Saltt Karjat. For moody luxury and soulful global plates, visit Virat Kohli’s One8 Commune, Worli (.commune), or soak in the retro charm at Baroke, Tardeo (), Mumbai’s first vinyl-only listening bar. Drift, Lower Parel (.bar) offers a European-style café with inventive cocktails and artisanal pâtisserie, while Fireback, Lower Parel () brings authentic, fire-grilled Thai fare by Chef David Thompson. Finally, Wagamama, Churchgate () serves steaming bowls of ramen and Asian soul food — a global favourite now in Mumbai.

09/08/2025

Here’s what a perfect Sunday looks like in Bandra: spicy picantes on repeat, purple dim sums on your plate, the music just loud enough to feel alive, and a crowd that’s here for it all.

’s Bottomless Picante Brunch isn’t a brunch. It’s a scene. One that serves up unlimited drinks—yes, espresso martinis, sangrias, whiskey sours, wines, gins, and the iconic Picante—alongside a food menu that changes weekly but never misses.

I went last weekend, thinking I’d just stay for a round. I stayed for three hours. Because how do you leave a brunch that keeps bringing more?

Every Sunday | 1–4 PM
₹3,000++ with alcohol | ₹2,000++ food only
📍16th and 33rd Cross Rd, Pali Hill
📞 Call 9758999555 to book

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