Trust these local restaurants in Mumbai to cater to all your hunger pangs during the ongoing crises. After all, no pandemic should come in the way of good food! By Bayar Jain
In the current times, restaurants are facing the brunt of COVID-induced lockdowns and curfews with close to no diners venturing out for meals. As a result, economic hardship for smaller chains or standalone eateries has taken the limelight. Although deliveries are on the rise, most local restaurants in Mumbai are crippling due to limited revenues—largely owing to restaurant aggregators and food delivery companies taking a dedicated percentage for each order via their platforms.
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Restaurateur Riyaaz Amlani recently took to Instagram to shed light on this. In a short video, Amlani explains how ordering directly can help local restaurants survive the pandemic; it heightens the chance of lesser rates for consumers, and even works towards ensuring sustained employability for staff (this is possible because the servers at a restaurant can double as delivery personnel, while others continue with their designated roles like chefs, produce suppliers and purchasing departments, etc.). For this, Amlani suggests researching for direct numbers to place orders such as those obtained by a quick web search or those available on the restaurant’s official social media profiles.
1. The Sassy Spoon
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Famous for its Instagram-worthy decor and cosy ambience, The Sassy Spoon recreates similar magic with their scrumptious delicacies delivered home. This multi-cuisine restaurant nails every offering. Be it Italian gnocchi, Mediterranean salads, burgers, sassywiches, Thai prawns, and more—each comes with its own sassy twist. Tying it all together is the assurance of freshest produce sourced daily from both, local markets and international. Apart from getting yummy meals delivered straight to one’s home, the biggest perk of ordering directly is the 15 per cent discount that can be availed.
Order on: +91 9819544195 (Powai)/ +91 9920003500 (Nariman Point)
2. The Homemade Cafe And Bar
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Embodying the concept of freshly made comfort food, The Homemade Cafe And Bar is a quaint little place that is designed to enthral. While the regular menu boasts of pasta, fondue, soups, burgers, tapas, and more; the keto menu customises it all for those who like to keep their meals lean. Plus, they even have sugar-free options for diabetic souls!
Order on: their number +91 9987721543 (Juhu)/ +91 7045894299 (Andheri)
3. Seoulmate
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Ideal for K-pop and K-drama fans! The delivery-only Seoulmate is designed to bring wholesome Korean food to the table, all without compromising on authenticity and modernity in equal amounts. Spearheaded by Chef Kaviraj, this rightfully-named eatery whips up Korean-style garlic bread, fried chicken, Dak Gang Jeong and Bibimbap among other things.
Order on: their number +91 9820415720/ +91 9820559198
4. Hundo Pizza
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When times seem bleak, pizza is the ideal remedy! Self-proclaimed ‘digital-first delivery’, Hundo Pizza thrives on innovation, experimentations, and deliciousness with each slice. Complete with an expansive menu ranging from pepperoni, four cheese, vegan and Mike’s Hot Honey, to name a few, this restaurant caters to cravings till four in the morning.
Order on: their number +91 7506534770/ or on their official website.
5. Insomniac Cook
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Getting authentic Bengali food in Mumbai can be a tricky task. In such cases, Madhumita Pyne’s Insomniac Cook sashays to the rescue. Based out of Malad, her menu features classics like Kosha Mangsho, Kacha Kolar Kofta, Kashundi Bhetki, and more. Come festivals, and international flavouring cameo into the menu. During Easter, for instance, Pyne crafted Vietnamese thit kao, Brazilian moqueca, and Hawaiin kahuku shrimp.
Order on: their WhatsApp number +91 9892803506
Editor’s Note: Keeping the current situation of the pandemic in mind, T+L India recommends every reader to stay safe, and take all government-regulated precautions in case travel at this time is absolutely necessary. Please follow our stories on #IndiaFightsCorona for all the latest travel guidelines.
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