When is Pan Asian food a bad idea? It stands second to the popularity of Indian cuisine in India and has thousands of Asian-serving restaurants across the nation. Pan Asian restaurants daily indulge in our love for stir-fries, dim sums or even sushi. Their soy-enhanced cuisine is as dear to us as much as the curries. Mumbai is simply brimming with Asian restaurants and one of the key favorites of Mumbaikers is ‘The Fatty Bao’. This cool lively joint is where every foodie stops by for a bite replete with Asian flavours. The pleasing vibe goes well into attracting groups of friends, colleagues and families alike. Out of multiple outlets of The Fatty Bao we prefer the one on the Ground Floor, Summerville, Linking Road, Bandra West, Mumbai.

The Asian extravaganza they dish out features everything from sushi to curries. The menu is a nice spread of classic Asian dishes with every section getting a well-deserved attention. If you are in mood for some authentic Pan Asian then The Fatty Bao is where you need to be. Skip the booze and settle for a nice pot of Asian tea to complement the meal. The Lapsang Souchong and Geisha are our hot favorites. Pair that pot of tea with a plethora of starters. Our vote goes to, pork & Chinese cabbage gyoza, rainbow roll, BBQ chicken bao, spicy fried fish open bao, crystal dumpling, duck nachos, dancing prawns and Balinese satay chicken. Make your main course of, stir fried snow peas, steamed fish with Asian curry, Fatty pho, slow cooked lamb massaman, stir fried kangkong, pork humba, Via Malaysia ramen and exotic vegetables with silken tofu in pickled chili sauce.

Flirt with your mains with a helping of stir-fry udon noodles or classic sticky crab fried rice. The Fatty Bao takes the Asian influence right up to the dessert section. Custard apple panna cotta, Zen forest, Japanese cheesecake, cocoa caramel, lemon grass crème brulee, avocado white chocolate cremeux and Fatty hill, are their diverse sweet range. The Fatty Bao is like a modern vivid tea house with tons of character and a lively playful energy that flows through their ambience. With colorful Asia-inspired murals, contemporary light fixtures, casual chic furniture, they project a picture of a cozy Asian retreat. Prices are on the higher side. Book ahead, they are quite popular.