If good food with some nice cocktails is what makes your weekends then you must try Shamiana, the all-day dining restaurant at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai. It is a huge and spacious restaurant with gorgeous indoor and outdoor seating arrangement. It boasts of elegant interiors done in the hues of black and off-white to impart an attractive look. One wall is dedicated to old photographs of the hotel as well as its loyal customers over the years. There is also an open kitchen that runs in full flow during the weekends but still doesn’t disrupt the ambiance.
With an interesting take on food, the restaurant is especially popular among food aficionados. The food served here is nothing short of wonderful. Prepared by highly experienced and seasoned chefs, all the dishes are made using fresh herbs and ingredients. Some of the most famous dishes here include Glass Noodles and Shiitake Crispy Rolls, Classic Prawn Cocktail, Spicy Mutton Burger, Spaghetti Burmese, Goan Prawn Curry, Grilled Pomfret Fillet, Risotto Cacio e Pepe, Fish and Chips, Lamb Chops and Chicken Lababdar.
The bar menu is equally extensive with some of the finest liquors to entice its patrons. If you are fond of cocktails, their signature varieties like Rosemary Peach Smash, Manhattan Transfer, Pineapple Cilantro Margarita and Peaty Negroni are simply delish. Lastly, the Puddings and Desserts section is full of decadent sweets like Baked Almond Cake, Chocolate Orange Pot De Crème, Amarena Cherry Chocolate Brownie, Lemon Tarts and much more. They serve as the perfect way to end your meal.
All in all, Shamiana is a great place to spend a memorable evening. Serving outstanding buffet and a la carte, with local and international flavors on the menu, this well-appointed restaurant is a real delight for all food lovers. The staff at the restaurant is also very obliging and helpful. On most days, you might find the place crammed with visitors and in-house guests. So, always get your reservations done in advance. At Eazydiner, you can easily book a table and avail abundant discounts on food and drinks.
- The Taj Autograph Section on the menu features popular dishes from chefs at different Taj Hotels giving you more choice
- There is even a special section of nostalgic favourites from the Old Shamiana menu that includes a spicy 'Mutton Burger' and a delicious 'Goan Prawn Curry'
- Favourites on the menu include the 'Mac n Cheese', 'Mutton Curry' and 'Roast Chicken'