10 Restaurants. 10 Reasons to Book a Table.
WHAT’S COOKING, MUMBAI?
10 RESTAURANTS. 10 REASONS TO BOOK A TABLE.
Hold on to your forks, Mumbai! The city’s dining scene is turning up the heat, shaking up the menus and giving food lovers a whole lot of delicious reasons to ditch the sofa and head out. Think culinary collaborations that dare to be different, menus that are anything but predictable, cocktails with serious attitude, dramatic décor makeovers and dining experiences that promise to tantalise well beyond the taste buds.
From a little Asian intrigue and Italian sunshine to Tibetan comfort food, inventive ramen, protein-powered café indulgences and some seriously tempting festive specials, Mumbai’s restaurant brigade is clearly not playing it safe.
So, where should you be booking your next table? We’ve done the delicious homework. TheGlitz picks 10 restaurants, 10 irresistible experiences and 10 reasons to get out there and eat, drink and discover.
Consider this your invitation to pull up a chair, loosen those culinary inhibitions and dig in. Mumbai, your next great food adventure awaits!
TheGlitz Top 10: What’s Cooking, Mumbai?
ITC Grand Central Gets into the Christmas Spirit with Its Annual Cake Mixing Ceremony
The festive season officially gets a delicious head start as ITC Grand Central, Mumbai, prepares to host its much-awaited annual Cake Mixing Ceremony on November 14, celebrating a cherished pre-Christmas tradition synonymous with warmth, abundance and togetherness.
Bringing guests together around an elaborate spread of exotic dry fruits, nuts, aromatic spices and festive ingredients, the ceremony marks the beginning of preparations for the traditional Christmas Plum Cakes. A special celebrity guest will inaugurate the ritual by being the first to dip their hands into the colourful mix, followed by the hotel’s leadership team and guests joining in the festive spirit.
Hosted at Frederick’s Lounge from 4 pm to 6 pm, the celebration will also feature Pure Elements and India Circus as gifting partners, adding thoughtful festive touches to the occasion. With its blend of tradition, camaraderie and Christmas cheer, ITC Grand Central promises a heartwarming start to the most wonderful time of the year.
TheGlitz Take 10: A little spice, a generous helping of nostalgia and plenty of Christmas cheer — the countdown to plum cake season has officially begun!
Idoru Brings Fermentation, Flavour and Music to Its Fourth House Guests Edition
Mumbai’s dining scene gets an experimental twist as Idoru presents the fourth edition of its monthly House Guests series on November 25, bringing together Chef Gayatri Desai, founder of Pune-based fermentary and test kitchen Ground Up, and music enthusiast Nakul Bhonsle of Great State Aleworks and Boilermaker.
Exploring the fascinating world of fermentation, the evening will feature an inventive menu of small plates, including grilled smoked tofu or pork belly with fermented garlicky chilli sauce, tomatoes with seaweed and strawberry tamari, seasonal fish with white miso and lemon oleo saccharum, beef and fern fried rice, alongside a mushroom and fern variation, ending on a sweet note with coconut custard, peach jam and shiso crumble.
Chef Gayatri’s culinary philosophy blends research, experimentation, biodiversity and food traditions, while Nakul brings his personal record collection and eclectic musical sensibilities to the experience. As Idoru describes its distinctive monthly IP, “House Guests is a monthly IP that brings together a chef and DJ pair into a room, creating a space for their individual perspectives, practices and personalities to come together and shape an experience that is uniquely its own.”
Expect an evening where fermentation meets Japanese-inspired flavours, music meets mixology and dinner becomes considerably more interesting than simply ordering off a menu.
Address: Idoru, 1st Floor, above Izumi, Sunrise Building, Road No. 24, Khar (W), Mumbai
Date: 25th November 2026
Reservations: +91 8454834348 / +91 8454834349
TheGlitz Take 10: A little fermentation, a lot of flavour and a soundtrack to match. Mumbai’s dinner plans just got more interesting.
The Nook Goes WHEY Better with a Protein-Packed Café Menu in Collaboration with OWN
Giving everyday café favourites a protein-powered makeover, The Nook, Bandra, has teamed up with Only What’s Needed (OWN) to introduce its new WHEY Better Menu, featuring a delicious line-up of protein-rich pancakes, breakfast bowls, smoothies and beverages.
From Oats Pancakes with blueberry compote and maple syrup and The Berry Bowl to inventive drinks such as Mocha Muscle Up, Matcha Made Strong, Berry Strong and Ube Got Gains, the menu gives familiar favourites a nutritious twist without compromising on flavour. Coffee lovers can also opt for Proffee, a blend of espresso, milk and protein, while those looking for an additional boost can customise their orders with extra whey protein.
The collaboration reflects OWN’s mission to make India protein sufficient by bringing protein into everyday eating habits rather than restricting it to fitness routines and supplements. Now available at The Nook, the WHEY Better Menu makes a compelling case for café indulgence with a little extra goodness stirred in.
TheGlitz Take 10: Your café fix just got a protein upgrade. And yes, pancakes have joined the fitness movement!
House of Akina Brings Tibetan Culinary Magic to Mumbai with the ‘Momo Queen’ Doma Wang
Mumbai’s food lovers are in for a Tibetan culinary treat as House of Akina welcomes celebrated chef Doma Wang, fondly known as the ‘Momo Queen’, for an exclusive one-day gastronomic showcase on November 15, 2026, spanning lunch and dinner.
Chef-owner of Kolkata’s The Blue Poppy, Doma brings the comforting flavours of Tibetan home-style cooking to the table with an enticing menu celebrating the much-loved momo in all its avatars… steamed, Kothay and Jhol… with fillings ranging from churpi and chives with cream cheese to chicken and mutton. Beyond momos, diners can tuck into intriguing small plates such as Salmon Lephing, Chilli Butter Wings, Sonam’s Chilli Chicken, Black Pepper Prawns and Timbur Corn Ribs, followed by hearty mains including Mushroom and Chives Noodles with Timbur, Khatsa Fried Rice, Popo’s Prawn Fried Rice and Men Tse Tse, a traditional-style flat noodle soup.
The experience also features T Momo served with Datsi and Phing Soup, with a choice of Ezay or braised lamb. Bringing together regional flavours, culinary heritage and generous home-style cooking, this special showcase promises a delicious introduction to the diversity of Tibetan cuisine.
Event: House of Akina x Chef Doma Wang
Dates: 15th November
Venue: Ground Floor, Golden Palace, Turner Road, Linking Road, Bandra West, Mumbai
Timings: Lunch – 12pm – 4pm
Dinner – 7pm – 12:30am
Reservations:https://r.swiggy.com/v1/swiggy/scenes/comms/10013310
TheGlitz Take 10: Forget the usual momo fix. The Momo Queen is bringing an entire Tibetan feast to Mumbai — and that’s reason enough to book a table!
Que Sera Sera Brings a Slice of the Amalfi Coast to Mumbai with ‘Lemoncello’
Mumbai gets a generous splash of Italian sunshine as Que Sera Sera, the modern European all-day café and community bar in Andheri West, presents Lemoncello: Amalfi to Mumbai, a seasonal festival celebrating the flavours, colours and carefree spirit of an Italian summer.
Running from October 10 to November 15, 2026, the festival features a citrus-inspired food and beverage menu, limoncello-inspired cocktails and refreshing non-alcoholic creations. Adding a playful twist to the experience are signature serves such as A Little Sunshine, When in Limone, Hot Chick and Cool Lemon, Meet Me at Sunset and It Felt Like Summer. Available alongside the restaurant’s regular à la carte menu, the festival promises a little Mediterranean escapism without leaving Mumbai. Because sometimes, all you need is a lemony cocktail, a good table and a generous dose of dolce vita!
Festival: October 10–November 15, 2026 | Que Sera Sera, Andheri West | ₹655 onwards.
TheGlitz Take 10: The Amalfi Coast may be miles away, but Que Sera Sera is bringing the sunshine rather deliciously close to home.
Tipsy Tiger Turns Up the Heat with Five New Ramen Creations
Comfort food gets an Asian-inspired makeover as Tipsy Tiger introduces a new ramen menu featuring five distinctive bowls that explore an exciting mix of flavours, broths and textures. The selection brings together Japanese influences and regional inspirations, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options to suit different palates.
Leading the vegetarian line-up are Katsu Tofu Ramen, featuring crispy tofu in a rich, umami-packed miso broth, and Thukpa Ramen, which marries ramen noodles with a fragrant Himalayan broth and seasonal vegetables. The non-vegetarian offerings turn up the flavour with Bacon Ramen, pairing crispy bacon with a sweet-savoury teriyaki broth, and Yakitori Ramen, featuring chashu-style milk broth and crispy chilli oil.
Completing the selection is Gyoza Ramen, bringing delicate dumplings and noodles together in a savoury Kikkoman-infused broth. From comforting Himalayan notes to Japanese-inspired umami, Tipsy Tiger’s latest menu gives ramen lovers five delicious reasons to slurp their way through something new.
Address: Hotel Peninsula Redpine, Andheri-Kurla Road, Marol, Andheri East, Mumbai – 400059
Timings: 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Reservations: 74001535070
Cost for Two: Approx. ₹1,500
Instagram: Tipsy Tiger Garden Bar
TheGlitz Take 10: Five bowls, five personalities and absolutely no reason to stick to your usual ramen order!
KOKO Serves Up Festive Indulgence with a Limited-Edition Menu of Truffle Puffs and Siew Pau
Adding a deliciously indulgent twist to the festive season, KOKO introduces a limited-edition menu featuring four special creations that bring together rich ingredients, delicate pastry and Asian-inspired flavours.
Available for a week from November 6, 2026, the line-up features two irresistible puff creations and two variations of the much-loved Siew Pau. The vegetarian KOKO Truffle Puff combines trumpet mushrooms, truffle paste and cream cheese in crisp, flaky pastry, while the non-vegetarian Signature Truffle Puff brings together chicken, trumpet mushrooms, truffle paste and spring onions. Completing the selection are the Golden Siew Pau, a baked vegetarian bun filled with snow peas, asparagus, water chestnuts and Thai chilli, and Fortune Siew Pau, featuring a savoury chicken and scallion filling encased in a golden bun.
A celebration of earthy truffle notes, comforting fillings and golden-baked goodness, KOKO’s festive specials make for a tempting seasonal indulgence. The limited-edition menu is priced between ₹690 and ₹750, plus applicable taxes.
Event: KOKO Festive Specials
What: A limited-edition selection of four festive dishes – KOKO Truffle Puff, Signature Truffle Puff, Golden Siew Pau (Vegetarian) and Fortune Siew Pau (Chicken).
Where: KOKO, Mumbai
When: From 6th November 2026
Duration: One week
Price: INR 690 onwards
Timings: As per restaurant operating hours
Availability: Dine-in
TheGlitz Take 10: Truffle, pastry and a little festive fortune — KOKO certainly knows how to wrap up a celebration!
Yauatcha Takes Mumbai on a Nostalgic Culinary Journey with ‘One Night in Kowloon’
Taking diners back to the bustling streets and culinary traditions of 1960s Hong Kong, Yauatcha India presents One Night in Kowloon, a special menu inspired by the lost recipes, street-food culture and close-knit communities of the historic Kowloon Walled City.
Reimagining humble neighbourhood favourites through premium ingredients and refined Cantonese techniques, the menu features an intriguing selection of dishes, including Crispy Glass Noodles Spring Roll, Crispy Pumpkin Tossed with Nori, Salt and Pepper, Pear with Avocado Fruit Bao, Sautéed Chicken with Shimeji Mushroom in Crispy Rice Crust and the fiery Typhoon Shelter Prawns in Spicy Crispy Garlic. Other highlights include Stuffed Chicken Wings with Glutinous Rice, Wok-Fried Noodles with Shredded Chicken in Supreme Soy Sauce and Truffle Seafood Shui Mai, ending on a sweet note with Creamy Custard Tart.
Adding to the experience is a cocktail selection inspired by Kowloon’s vibrant streets and after-hours culture, featuring inventive concoctions such as The Neon Street, Patrick Edward Flower Market, Kowloon Banana Club and Typhoon Highball, alongside zero-proof creations and kombucha. Blending culinary nostalgia, forgotten recipes and contemporary craftsmanship, Yauatcha’s latest showcase is a delicious tribute to Hong Kong’s rich food heritage.
Availability: 1st November – 30th November 2026
Location: Mumbai, Bengaluru & Kolkata
Time: 12 PM – 10:30 PM
TheGlitz Take 10: A little old Hong Kong, a dash of culinary nostalgia and plenty of Cantonese glamour. Kowloon has never tasted quite this luxe!
tóa 66 and Tourism Authority of Thailand Serve Up a Seven-Course Vegetarian Journey Through Thailand
Taking diners on a gastronomic journey across Thailand without leaving Mumbai, tóa 66, the city’s Thai vegetarian tasting-menu restaurant, has collaborated with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to introduce Chapter 7, an immersive seven-course vegetarian dining experience celebrating the country’s diverse regional cuisines, traditions and destinations.
Led by chefs Kanchit Vongvichai and Natanong Vongvichai, the menu journeys from Northern Thailand’s traditional Miang Kham and Central Thailand’s Moo Krop to the smoky, tangy flavours of Northeastern Thailand with Nam Jib Jaew, before exploring green curry, Thai noodles and indulgent desserts such as Khanom Tuay and Chocolate Chilli Crisp. Complementing the culinary journey is an imaginative beverage programme inspired by Thailand’s landscapes, festivals and experiences, featuring cocktails themed around night markets, island hopping, Muay Thai and the Lantern Festival, alongside zero-proof creations celebrating destinations such as Chiang Rai, Krabi, Koh Chang and Ayutthaya.
Speaking about the collaboration, tóa 66 co-founders Ishaa Jogani Shah and Deval Shah say, “More than anything, we hope it leaves people curious about the Thailand that exists beyond the familiar,” while Mr. Nattachit Oonsiam, Director, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Mumbai, highlights the country’s diverse vegetarian offerings and its appeal to Indian travellers. Blending culinary discovery with destination storytelling, Chapter 7 is an invitation to experience Thailand one delicious course at a time.
What: tóa 66 X Tourism Authority of Thailand
Average Cost for Two: INR 8500/- ++
Days: Tuesday – Sunday | Closed on Mondays
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Lunch: 12.30 PM – 2.00 PM || Saturday – Sunday
Address: tóa 66, Rehmat Manzil, Gr. Flr, Unit 17, 75, Veer Nariman Road, Churchgate, Mumbai 400020
TheGlitz Take 10: Who needs a boarding pass when seven courses can take you from Chiang Rai to Krabi? This is destination dining with a delicious Thai twist!
Sweeney, Khar, Turns Up the Thai Flavours with a New Menu, Cocktails and a Diwali Glow
Adding a delicious Thai-inspired twist to Mumbai’s festive dining scene, Sweeney, Khar, unveils exciting additions to its food menu alongside an all-new cocktail selection, while its garden gets a festive makeover with warm Diwali lights, creating an inviting setting for evening celebrations.
The culinary line-up features tempting creations such as Thai Shroom Taco, Pandan Grilled Chicken, Sweet Potato Massaman Gnocchi, Tom Yum Fish Risotto and Sweet Potato Churros, while the cocktail menu brings together refreshing and spirit-forward concoctions including Bangkok Breeze, Zen Garden, Mango Muse, Tuk Tuk and Pecan Old Fashioned.
Another highlight is the Bangkok Lunch Club, a five-course set lunch available Monday to Friday between noon and 4 pm, featuring Thai-inspired favourites such as Pandan Paneer, Crispy Shiitake, Som Tam with Peanut Crunch, Classic Thai Green Curry, Grilled Nam Chin Broccoli and Charred Avocado Tofu, followed by the traditional Thai dessert, Sangkaya.
Location: 759, 5th Lane, opposite Union Bank ATM, Ram Krishna Nagar, Khar, Mumbai
Bangkok Lunch Club
Days: Monday–Friday
Time: 12 PM–4 PM
Price: ₹1,295++ vegetarian | ₹1,495++ non-vegetarian
TheGlitz Take 10: Thai flavours, inventive cocktails and a garden dressed for Diwali — Sweeney is giving festive dining a rather delicious makeover!
