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News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Top 10 Places In Mumbai To Celebrate Raksha Bandhan With Your Siblings
Last Updated: Check these great spots across Mumbai where you and your sibling can indulge in some decadent treats on Raksha Bandhan. Siblings don't need a reason to fight or to make up over food. Raksha Bandhan is the perfect excuse to step out, share a meal, and revisit those old inside jokes that still make you laugh till you cry. Whether you're planning a long-overdue catch-up or just want to spoil each other a little, here are 10 great spots across Mumbai where you can celebrate the day your way with food, fun, and zero judgment. 1. The Bombay Canteen, Lower Parel A modern Indian restaurant that feels like a warm hug from home. Celebrate the sibling bond over a comforting meal with locally inspired dishes, cheerful interiors, and a whole lot of love on the plate. 2. McDonald's India (W&S), Linking Road Nothing says 'throwback" like a McDonald's meal with your sibling. From splitting piri piri fries during childhood to fighting over the last Chicken Nugget, it's a place that holds a special spot in every Indian household. This Raksha Bandhan, relive those golden memories and maybe even gift your sibling their favourite burger for a change! 3. Prithvi Café, Juhu If you and your sibling are the artsy, chai-loving kind, this café nestled in the heart of the theatre scene is perfect. With soulful vibes, affordable bites, and lots of conversation starters, it's where many sibling bonds deepen over chai and parathas. 4. Bayroute, Cuffe Parade Want to do something fancy but still feel at ease? Treat your sibling to a Mediterranean feast. The mezze platters and rose-flavoured drinks are bound to spark stories and smiles. 5. Café Madras, Matunga For the duo that grew up on dosas and filter coffee, this iconic eatery is a trip down memory lane. Expect queues, but also expect happiness on a steel plate. 6. Poetry by Love & Cheesecake, Bandra A place as sweet as your bond. If your love language is dessert (and sarcasm), this quaint café is ideal for catching up over indulgent cheesecakes and Instagram-worthy lattes. 7. The Homemade Café, Oshiwara Tucked away in a quiet lane, this café is all about warmth. From its interiors to its menu. A great pick for siblings who'd rather talk for hours over pasta than party. 8. The Nutcracker, Bandra Whether it's pancakes for dinner or shakshuka for breakfast, this all-day café is full of comfort and charm. Bring your sibling for a meal that's as wholesome as your bond. 9. Pizza by the Bay, Marine Drive Enjoy cheesy slices and nostalgic seaside views. Because every sibling pair deserves to feel like they're in a Bollywood montage at least once. 10. Kyani & Co., Marine Lines Step back in time with a visit to this Irani café that's been serving Mumbaikars since 1904. Sip on raspberry soda, munch on bun maska, and laugh about your childhood antics – the perfect vintage Raksha Bandhan setting. No one really gets you the way a sibling does. They've seen the awkward phases, heard the worst secrets, and stayed anyway. So this Raksha Bandhan, take a moment between the laughter and leg-pulling to really show up for each other. Not with big gestures, but in small, meaningful ways – a shared dessert, a seat by the window, or letting them have the last fry. Sometimes, that's all it takes to say: I've got your back, always. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Lesser-known ingredients on Indian chefs' lists
On a starry night in the Thar Desert earlier this year, chef Hussain Shahzad of The Bombay Canteen prepared a sumptuous feast for guests at Mihir Garh, a boutique hotel in Jodhpur, one of several properties owned by House of Rohet. His challenge? To showcase the unique flavours of local Rajasthani ingredients, especially gamey meats such as rabbit and quail, with a contemporary twist. 'Chefs are successfully leveraging the ecosystem they grew up in,' says Shahzad, whose love of quail was cemented growing up in Chennai, where the bird (harder to come by in the north of India) is a fixture on local menus. At this special dinner, a collaboration between The Bombay Canteen and House of Rohet, he gave the bird a creative spin — slow-cooked with Mathania chilli, a Rajasthani variety known for its deep red colour and strong flavour. 'Instead of the usual curry or roast, we tuck it into a taco, making it a fun, flavourful bite, with just a hint of smokiness,' he says. Like many creative minds, Shahzad finds inspiration close to home, aiming to build a more sustainable, organic food culture. His cooking is rooted in heritage and family traditions — each dish telling a story, through its ingredients or the way it's prepared. And he's not the only one; today, chefs across India are sourcing lesser-known indigenous meats, grains, herbs and spices to create dishes full of memory, history and provenance. From Kerala's sprouted coconut to Garhwal's mandua millet, we track down a few of these beloved but outside the mainstream must trys. On a flavour hunt My first stop is Guwahati, the gateway to the Northeast. The food habits here are dramatically different from the rest of India, with pork, pigeon, fish, and seasonal greens cooked in a light broth or fermented to perfection. We are on the hunt for the thekera fruit, indigenous to the evergreen forests in Assam, and used as a souring agent in many of its dishes, including the popular masor tenga, a tangy fish curry. Later, in Uttarakhand, we try ingredients like bhang (cannabis seeds), rhododendron, and nettle grass from the Tehri Garhwal region, which are slowly finding their way onto menus across India. 'Bhang chutney, made from crushed seeds mixed with green chillies and coriander leaves, has no psychoactive effects,' says homestay owner and chef Deepa Pathak. 'But it delivers a sharp hit to the palette.' In Garhwal, a variety of grains — bajra (pearl millet), jhangora (barnyard millet), and kadra or mandua (kodo millet) — are creatively used in sweet and savoury dishes. A local biscuit combines mandua, jowar, and bajra (which offer three to five times the nutritional benefits of rice and wheat) with ground flax and chia seeds. Further north, executive chef Pankaj Singh Panwar of The Westin Resort & Spa, Himalayas, gives local nettle leaves a modern twist with a contemporary saag preparation. The natural bitterness of the leaves, we learn, is removed by combining them with tender spinach. Timur and sprouted coconut But you don't have to travel far to experience these local ingredients. They are travelling the length and breadth of the country, thanks to chefs and restaurants proudly showcasing these lesser-known ingredients. For instance, timur, a rare and prized wild Himalayan pepper, known for its citrusy aroma, is giving Sichuan peppercorns a run for its money. 'At Loya in Taj West End, Bengaluru, we roast and crush timur peppercorns before marinating fresh prawns, which is served with a pahadi bhang jeera chutney,' says chef Rajesh Wadhawa. 'It adds an unexpected depth to traditional seafood dishes.' In Mumbai, Jérémie Sabbagh, head baker and partner of Suzette Bakery and Kitchen Garden, incorporates Garhwal's grains in his breads for nutritional value. 'We use it for most of our sandwiches at the bakery,' he says. Coastal treasures are also making their mark. Thirty-five minutes away at Ekaa, which prides itself in crafting 'culinary narratives shaped by India's rich diversity', one of their recent menus features rarely seen ingredients such as sprouted coconut — a delicacy from Kerala that forms inside mature coconuts, and prized for its sweetness and airy texture. Indian sea asparagus is another star, a wild, salt-tolerant plant that thrives in coastal marshlands. With its naturally briny, mineral-rich flavour, it brings a subtle taste of the ocean to every dish. 'Each ingredient is chosen not just for its flavour, but for the narrative it holds — the people who cultivate it, the environment that shapes it, and the traditions that have preserved it over generations,' says chef Niyati Rao of Ekaa. 'These often-overlooked ingredients carry stories of resilience, craftsmanship, and the evolving relationship between nature and cuisine.' Choose local East Northeast:Bilahi (tomato), bogori (Indian jujube), thekera, outenga (elephant apple), and kordoi (starfruit) are available in fresh and dry forms. There's also Naga chillies, bhut jolakhia (ghost peppers), fermented bamboo shoots, khar (made from the ashes of banana peel), black sesame seeds, and maan dhania (wild coriander). Odisha: Ambulo (dried mango) and badi (dried lentil). North and West Tehri Garhwal and Rajasthan: Cannabis, timur, rhododendron, nettle leaves, mathania chilli, and emmer (wheat). South Kerala: kodampulli (Malabar tamarind, a souring agent), sprouted coconut, and Indian sea asparagus. Adding to cocktails Indian mixologists are jumping on the bandwagon, too. Souring agents such as kokum are being used to add a tart, refreshing twist. In Pune, Kimaya Brewing Company offers a kokum cider. In Guwahati, microbrewery Terra Mayaa has crafted Aamras, a mango ale. Even homegrown spirit brands are getting creative with Indian-inspired cocktails. 'Hapusa's Himalayan Negroni features Himalayan Sichuan pepper, a nod to the brand's Himalayan roots,' says Vikram Achanta, co-founder of 30BestBarsIndia. At Masque in Mumbai, the team regularly experiments with unusual Indian spices. 'Terra, our raw turmeric-infused gin, has been a bestseller since day one,' says head mixologist Ankush Gamre. 'We've also worked with tirphal bitters, jalpai, Bhavnagiri chilli, and apricot oils. Lately, we're exploring more savoury, vegetal profiles — using local seaweed and leafy greens to create drinks with depth and complexity.' So, on your next evening out, be sure to check the menu for something you may have never tried before but that holds a special place in local, indigenous cuisine. The writer is based in Mumbai.
The Hindu
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Here are the Indian bars that feature in Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 extended list
The Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 has released its extended 51-100 list. Three bars from India have made the cut. Sidecar in Delhi is on 62, The Bombay Canteen in Mumbai at 69, and Goa's Hideaway at 94. The list is voted on by Asia's 50 Best Bars Academy, made up of a group of 300-plus industry professionals and connoisseurs. This extended cut is released two weeks before the top 50 names will be announced. Sidecar is an award-winning bar led by mixologist Yangdup Lama. It has been on the list previously. It has also topped the list for the Best Bar in India. The extended list has this to say about the bar, 'Bar legend Yangdup Lama and business partner Minakshi Singh's bar, Sidecar, has become a household name in India. Positioned as a 'friendly neighbourhood bar' in the style of a speakeasy in the heart of New Delhi, signature creations and beautiful iterations of its namesake are all noteworthy, alongside a great food menu to pair.' Mumbai's The Bombay Canteen is 'all about celebrating the diverse pantry of the Indian subcontinent. Seasonality guides the food and drink offering, with dishes taking a contemporary approach to Indian cuisine, and cocktails opting for a more traditional route of reimagined classics, such as its bee's knees made with Himalayan honey.' The Lower Parel-based restaurant was also on the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants extended list at number 91. 'Part cafe, part music venue, part bar: Hideaway has it all. Music is a core focus of the bar, with a rotating showcase of jazz and contemporary artists, but its cocktail offering is just as notable, with drinks such as the Babylon (vodka, passion fruit, coconut water, lemongrass oil) a delicious reflection of local flavours,' the list says about Vagator-based Hideaway. Apart from the Indian bars, the list has 14 new entries from across Asia. The list cover 23 cities, with six bars from Singapore, and Seoul, Shanghai, Taipei and Tokyo represented by four bars each. The top 50 Best Bars in Asia list will be released at live awards ceremony in Macau on July 15. Watch this space for more
India Today
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Cheers! Four Indian bars on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 extended list
Four Indian bars have been featured in the extended list of Asia's Best Bars, unveiled by the acclaimed '50 Best', a leading organisation known for recognising hotels, bars, and restaurants through its annual the top 50 restaurants will be announced at an awards ceremony in Macau on July 15, the company has revealed the results for the 51st to 100th rankings. The list features four celebrated bars from Goa, Delhi and a look at the bars that made it to Asia's 50 Best Bars extended list:94th rank: Hideaway, Goa69th rank: The Bombay Canteen, Mumbai62nd rank: Sidecar, New Delhi55th rank: Bar Outrigger, GoaAll these bars except Bar Outrigger have previously featured on the Outrigger, known for its maritime-themed interiors, is a rum-forward on the other hand, offers live music, great cocktails and a relaxed atmosphere in Goa's Vagator. Its cocktail menu stands out for being bold and punchy. One of them is End of Day, which is made with house-blended rum infused with banana, coffee liqueur and a black rice tincture. You would also see a use of unconventional cocktail ingredients such as white chocolate and bell Bombay Canteen, which also ranked 91 in Asia's Best Restaurants, also got recognised for its bar. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Bombay Canteen (@thebombaycanteen)Sidecar, one of Delhi's most revered bars founded by Yangdup Lama and Minakshi Singh, is a regular on the list and climbed up 22 spots to secure 62nd rank this year. Don't be surprised to see quirky ingredients like titaura (a Nepalese snack), Karachi biscuit, Roohafza and supari in the cocktail menu. Or else, you can always trust the bartenders there to spruce up drinks to your palette and surprise you with each ranking for 50 Best Bars in Asia is created by the votes of the Asia's 50 Best Bars Academy: a well-travelled, gender-balanced group of 300-plus industry professionals, including bartenders, bar proprietors, drinks journalists, and cocktail connoisseurs who vote for venues they believe offer the best bar experiences in the bar culture is growing and so is the Indian diner's appetite for bold and intentional bar menus. A run-of-the-mill selection featuring Cosmopolitans, Margaritas, Bloody Marys, and Whisky Sours just doesn't cut it anymore. A testament to this shift is the booming craft gin movement and a cocktail scene that's becoming increasingly adventurous across the country. The rising trend of international bar takeovers wherein bartenders and mixologists from renowned global bars bring their signature menus and mixology to Indian venues is yet another waiting for the top 50 list to be unveiled soon!- EndsMust Watch
NDTV
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Four Indian Bars Named On Extended List Of Asia's 50 Best Bars For 2025
Four Indian bars have just won recognition on the global stage. The World's 50 Best, a prestigious ranking organisation, recently released the extended list of Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025. These include establishments ranked from 51 to 100 for this year. Two bars from Goa and one each from Mumbai and Delhi were featured on this list. Bar Outrigger in Goa made its debut on the list this year and was ranked 55th. Sidecar in New Delhi was ranked 62nd, The Bombay Canteen in Mumbai was ranked 69th, and Hideaway in Goa was ranked 94th. The names of Asia's 50 best bars for 2025 will be announced on July 15. Last year, too, the extended list featured four Indian bars: The Bombay Canteen in Mumbai, followed by Lair, Sidecar, and Home in New Delhi. Only one Indian bar made it to the top 50 - ZLB23 at The Leela Palace Bengaluru was thus named the best bar in India for 2024. Click here to read more. These rankings are compiled on the basis of votes of the Asia's 50 Best Bars Academy, which comprises more than 300 industry experts, including bartenders, bar proprietors, drinks journalists and other connoisseurs. 2025's extended list features bars spread across 23 different destinations in Asia. It is topped by Obsidian Bar in Shenzhen, Pine & Co in Seoul and Side Door in Singapore. Take a look at the full list below: Here's The Extended List Of Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025: 51. Obsidian Bar, Shenzhen 52. Pine & Co, Seoul 53. Side Door, Singapore 54. Soko, Seoul 55. Bar Outrigger, Goa 56. Sago House, Singapore 57. Lab, Taipei 58. Craftroom, Osaka 59. The Han-Jia, Tainan 60. Origin Bar, Singapore 61. Stir, Ho Chi Minh City 62. Sidecar, New Delhi 63. Gong Gan, Seoul 64. Backdoor Bodega, Penang 65. Sora, Phnom Penh 66. Wu (Nothingness), Taipei 67. Gold Bar, Tokyo 68. Pantja, Jakarta 69. The Bombay Canteen, Mumbai 70. Tokyo Confidential, Tokyo 71. Mahaniyom Cocktail Bar, Bangkok 72. Bar Mood, Taipei 73. Under Lab, Taipei 74. Epic, Shanghai 75. Maltail, Kaohsiung 76. Bee's Knees, Kyoto 77. Night Hawk, Singapore 78. The Curator, Manila 79. The Bellwood, Tokyo 80. The Opposites, Hong Kong 81. Sober Company, Shanghai 82. Firefly, Bangkok 83. Workshop14, Hanoi 84. Raa, Hiriketiya 85. Coa (Shanghai), Shanghai 86. The Hudson Rooms, Hanoi 87. The Haflington, Hanoi 88. Mostly Harmless, Hong Kong 89. Employees Only, Singapore 90. Messenger Service, Bangkok 91. Quinary, Hong Kong 92. Coley, Kuala Lumpur 93. The Enigma Mansion, Ho Chi Minh City 94. Hideaway, Goa 95. Fura, Singapore 96. Charles H, Seoul 97. Pony Up, Shanghai 98. The Golden Tooth, Jakarta 99. The SG Club, Tokyo 100. Bar Nayuta, Osaka The awards ceremony for Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 is set to take place in Macau on July 15, 2025.
