How Are Mumbai's Restaurants Transforming Their Menus to Embrace the Monsoon Mood?
'They look for warm, comforting flavours, spiced indulgences, and nostalgic favourites. Diners today are looking for personal and mood-driven menus that capture the essence of the season while offering something fresh and timely.' Faryal Singh from Eddies Café and Bar adds, 'It is important as there is a shift in the seasonal produce. With the shift in produce, it only makes sense to adapt to the seasonality. Also, for many, monsoon brings in the nostalgic feeling of indulgence hence we believe in catering to their needs.'
As diners chase warmth and flavour to match the weather, restaurants across the city are responding with carefully curated monsoon menus—comforting yet creative, nostalgic yet novel. From reimagined regional classics to bold cocktail pairings, the city's kitchens are serving up dishes that celebrate the spirit of the season.
Fluffy Pancakes & Thupka Therapy
This monsoon,
Eve, Santacruz
brings the kind of indulgent comfort that feels like a warm hug on a rainy day. Their seasonal menu fuses mindful creativity with soul-soothing classics—from the rich Thupka Soup to Truffle Mushroom Fried Rice and soft, pillowy Dora Pancakes. Pair these with the cocktail menu that's equally in tune with the monsoon. From the savoury mystery of
Don't Snitch About It
to the dessert-forward
Tira-Miss You
, Eve transforms rainy days into memorable experiences—be it a quiet solo lunch or a cocktail-fuelled dinner party.
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Where:
Eve, Linking Road, Santacruz West
A Taste of Bandra in the Rain
Over at
Pomodoro
, Bandra's favourite Pasta & Coffee Bar, the rains have inspired a limited-edition menu that speaks the language of comfort and class. Launched to celebrate their five-month milestone, this monsoon trio features Corn & Chilli Fritto, Limone Pepperoncino, and the fiery Orzo Piccante. Think of it as Bandra on a plate—cosmopolitan, cozy, and full of little surprises.
Wrap up with their now-iconic thick hot chocolate—a warm, decadent finish to your rainy-day ritual.
Where:
Pomodoro, Bandra West
Bubbly Sundays, But Make It Bigger
PCO, Lower Parel
brings back its iconic
Bubble Brunch
—this time with a monsoon makeover. The
BIG Bubble Brunch
is a delicious escape into slow brunching with bottomless sparkling cocktails, plush garden seating, and dishes that make the soul sing. Curated by Head Chef Edjose Fernandes, the highlights include Belgian Pork Belly Skewers, Dynamite Water Chestnut, and Bacon-Wrapped Prawns, all served in a lush speakeasy-style setting. Sip on seasonal specials like
Storm in a Glass
and
Monsoon Bloom
as the rain trickles in the background.
Where:
PCO, Lower Parel
Soul Food, Small Pleasures
Rainy days are tailor-made for comforting indulgences, and
The Bigg Small Café + Bar
knows it. Their monsoon lineup is hearty, familiar, and made for sharing. Kick things off with Mexican Corn Ribs—smoky, spicy, and addictive—or settle into the steamy depths of their Crab Meat Soup, each spoonful brimming with warmth. Ideal for rainy evening catch-ups, the vibe here is relaxed, nostalgic, and perfectly tuned to the season.
Where:
The Bigg Small Café + Bar, Lower Parel
Chaat, Cocktails, and Comfort at Tattva
Tattva Bar & Cafe
has turned the monsoon into a celebration of chaat and cheer. Their monsoon menu is a flavour-packed parade of regional nostalgia and global whimsy. Must-tries include the Bruschetta à la Dabeli, Bhindi Chaat on Hummus, and their seasonal heroes—Masala Toddy and Spiced Jamun Picante. The offerings are punchy, playful, and tailor-made for Mumbai's signature drizzle.
Where:
Tattva Bar & Cafe, Andheri West
Whether it's steaming soup in Santacruz, bubbly brunches in Lower Parel, or spicy chaat in Andheri, one thing is clear—Mumbai's restaurants are leaning into the rains like never before. This isn't just food for the season—it's food
because
of the season.
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