Though India is quite exciting on its own sometimes we do need something to spice things up for us gastronomically. Our eyes are tired of those modern beige regularity that we see in the décor all the time. We are ready for something unexpected and new. Mumbai’s fine dining scene has become stagnant in so many ways, even when it comes to North Indian cuisine, which is most tried and tested cuisine in the country. But with ‘Khiva’ we have high hopes. The restaurant is part of Phoenix Market City in Bandra Kurla Complex and is one of the charming places to dine in Mumbai city. Be it families or corporates, the place is buzzing with all kinds of clientele all the time. Khiva gets filled quickly, book a table prior to visiting.

Khiva is a carnivore’s haven with amazing variety of kebabs and curries that dominates its North Indian menu.<./b> The moment you step across the threshold your senses are bombarded with delicious mouth-watering aromas and a sight that takes your breath away. Khiva is quite within range of an average epicurean and for medium price one can enjoy a plethora of biryanis and kebabs. Attack the menu with, chowki ki tikki, jhinga balaai ka, chandni kebab, mahi afghani, hare chole aur drakh ke kebab, barra kebab lazeez, tandoori pomfret, peshawari paneer tikka, zaituni murgh ke seekh, khumb khazana and Baluchi boti kebab. Feast on curries like, desi dum ka murgh, meloni tarkari, nalli ka salan, paneer makhani, lahori ghost, dal khiva, murgh hara pyaaz masala, jhinga rada masala, corn methi palak, nizami keema kaleji and Patiala shahi ghost.

Save some appetite for Khiva’s yummy dessert selection featuring rich delicacies like, zaffrani angoori rasmalai, phirni, kulfi laccha rabri, elaichi jamun, khubhani ka meetha, lychee ki tehree and baked anjeer halwa. Stepping into Khiva is like stepping into Central Asian frontier with their wide colourful murals of regional men on their horses gracing main wall. Each wall is a homage to the heritage where will to live is tough and breath-takingly alive. Under a network of thin wooden beams lies a vast dining spread of formal tables and booths. A chandelier hanging from the ceiling adds the touch of glamour. Khiva has a touch of exoticness we like. Visit if you are looking for something special.