Mumbai is crawling with several cozy nooks you can escape to in case you ever feel like taking a temporary reprieve away from work or home. In the heart of this dense concrete jungle, you will chance upon some beautiful peaceful spots where you can relax for couple of hours with your laptop or your current thriller. There is nothing better than sipping your cocktail while turning pages of your latest book or gazing out watching Mumbai pass you by. ‘Candy & Green’ gives you the perfect vantage point to do exactly that, sit in a corner and relax. The restaurant is perched on the 4th & 5th floor of Hub Town Sky Bay on Bhulabhai Desai Road at Breach Candy. The locality is a hip cool one, brimming with life.
The invigorating grub of Candy & Green reflects the green lifestyle the restaurant is trying to promote. Not a single piece of meat is in sight. They however take the matter further, by accompanying their riveting vegetarian menu with the concept of farm to table and the farm in question is blooming on their terrace filling any requirements for the green the chef might have. A trio of Asian, Italian and Continental spread is paired off with an exciting booze selection. Hint: Try their Mango & Bird’s Eye Chili margarita or their innovative array of shots. Cold press juices would refresh a non-drinker anytime. Candy & Green’s food is imaginative and thrilling. Dosa waffles, kale chip chaat or spicy mango mousse crostini will work great as start-ups. Follow that with, black is back, achari paneer flatbread, dragon noodles, Turkish kebab wraps, jalapeno popper mac & cheese and charcoal & cheese spaghetti.
Jain-friendly versions of the dishes also features on the menu. This is the kind of place you bring your friends to, for drinks and nibbles. Happy Endings is how they tag their dessert section, which is apt if you ask any sugar buff. Devour, beetroot parfait, mom’s zucchini cake, coconut pudding, ultimate brownie sundae and no more depresso mousse. The main dining room of Candy & Green with its high ceiling and floor to roof stained glass windows entraps your interest almost immediately. The chic LA vibe exuded by a casual smart décor and simple unassuming design elements makes a great space to entertain friends or colleagues. Vertical gardens are an ingenious touch. Couples can head over for their terrace area.
- 'Black Is Back' - a black rice risotto and 'Turkish Kebab Wraps' are hugely popular
- 'Dragon Noodles' - buckwheat noodles in a flavorful sauce and a generous amount of veggies, is worth-a-try
- The hazelnut and coffee, vegan 'No More Depresso' mousse is a must-try here