New restaurants in Mumbai to try this monsoon, plus a detour to Pune
Mumbai's culinary scene is expanding with new restaurants offering diverse cuisines, including Thai tasting menus and modern interpretations of regional Indian dishes. These establishments are launching seasonal monsoon-themed menus to attract diners despite the heavy rains.
Why it matters
It reflects the growth and diversification of the urban hospitality sector in India, catering to evolving consumer tastes.
As Mumbai’s monsoon hits its peak, the city’s culinary scene is having a season of its own. New eateries and pop-up menus are pouring in, from Thai flavours steeped in regional recipes and lore to culinary tributes to the city’s Irani and Parsi cafés. Add monsoon specials and smoke-forward restaurants to the mix, and Mumbai’s ever-evolving food scene has plenty of new reasons to step out — rain notwithstanding.
Pak mo suki yuki | Photo Credit: Special arrangement
The vegetarian Thai tasting-menu restaurant tóa 66 has introduced a seven-course tasting menu inspired by the flavours of Central and Isan Thailand. If you are exploring the menu, naem kruk is one to look out for: a crisp rice-ball salad layered with kaffir lime, lemongrass, peanuts and lollo rosso.
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