When one asks you about Asian food, which cuisine instantly comes to your mind? Most of the time it’s either Chinese or Indian. These two cuisines are responsible for making Asian food so popular yet they are so different from each other. Asian food is popular for its subtle natural elements and ample use of aromatics that lends the cuisine its extreme flavour. Mumbai plays host to several restaurants that serve wonderful Asian cuisine and one of them offers a menu which targets both Indian and Chinese fares. Generally known as ‘House Of Asia’, the restaurant is an all-day dining venture of Hotel Mirador in Andheri East. Its frequented by families and gourmets alike, who come in to sample their delicious cooking. Try their Sunday brunch, its value for money and worth tasting.

The menu of House Of Asia is a delightful mix of North Indian, Japanese and Chinese cuisines. If you are visiting then call ahead to check for buffets. They are generous and offers an extensive variety of dishes from all three cuisines. Though menu is dominated by non-vegetarian dishes, there is plenty of options for vegetarians as well. From their limited but great bar menu spread pick a delicious drink and then follow it up with few appetizers like, chappali kebab, konjee vegetables, naram dill seekh kebab, Balinese minced lamb on sugarcane skewers, sweet & spicy crispy chicken, paneer ke shoole, schezwan pepper tossed 3 mushrooms, rajma aur khubani ki galouti and tamarind prawns. Satisfy any leftover hunger pangs with, phad Thai, Kashmiri dum aloo, sweet & sour chicken, chungezi paneer, rara gosht, cottage cheese in yin yong sauce and fish lababdar.

Polish off the mains with some noodle or rice accompaniment. Mushroom pot rice, veg hakka noodles, yummy steam noodle vegetables and lucknowi dum biryani will do nicely. To pamper your sweet tooth pick between rasmalai or rasgulla. They keep having exciting promotions, keep an eye out for them. Interiors of House Of Asia are designed along the clean modern lines. Sleek wooden furniture in teal color adds a lovely contrast against warm wooden furnishings. A row of plate glass windows on one side pours in abundance of natural light. On one end of the dining room is service counters, displaying buffet spread. House Of Asia is an expensive dining destination, so save it for special occasions.