Mumbai has so much to offer gastronomically. A foodie is spoilt for choices in this magnificent city and every possible kind of cuisine is available at your fingertips. The city enjoys a mixed demographic so you can guess how that effects your local gastronomy, tweaking it in terms of diversity and variety. But what if we could bring all of these cuisines for you under one roof and on one table. If you like a more versatile kind of menu then you will just love this place on our list. ‘Melting Pot’ is a popular fine dining destination in Mumbai city and is renowned for being one of the top dining choices when it comes to multi-cuisine restaurants. It rules the fine dining circuit through its classy décor and menu that will make your mouth water in anticipation.
The name Melting Pot is self-evident and delivers on what it promises, a plethora of multiple cuisines under one roof. You get to enjoy North Indian, Chinese and Italian cuisine, all in one place. It is a little on the expensive side, however, it justifies that through its delectable food and efficient service. Give special notice to their seafood preparations and you will not be disappointed. Without wasting much time begin with the first course, which entails, Hawaiian salad, crispy okra, doodhia kabab, Malaysian soup, gilafi sheekh kebab, dragon roll, funci tongi soup, murgh nawabi seekh, vegetable salt & pepper, ludhiyani tangdi, chilly crispy potato, bhara hua aloo, dim sum, paneer ke shikanje and crispy lettuce chicken. Main course is a heady selection of Indian and Oriental curries. Chicken & mushroom in oyster sauce, fish mallipuram, crabs goan green curry, dehati murgh, paneer lawabdar, Bukhara kofta curry and stir fried chilly squid are their bestsellers.
Finish with their cheesecake, caramel almond cake, mango mousse cake or chocolate Ferrero cake as the perfect finale. The décor is simple and tasteful. Earthy wooden furniture is chosen to be consistent with the rustic look of the place. Exposed pipes running overhead brings the informal air they are trying to achieve. Different medium of art is used to showcase Buddha at several places in the restaurant. The service is efficient and extremely friendly. Melting Pot’s location at Andheri Lokhandwala only elevates its popularity. It is always busy and brimming with families and foodies who come to get their weekly curry fix. Not too expensive – a bargain.
- The outdoor seating area is much sought after
- Red and green glasses on the tables are used to distinguish between non-vegetarian and vegetarian diners
- The portions are extremely generous so order wisely