Not many fine dining restaurants in Mumbai can claim that sort of elegance as provided by a Taj Hotel restaurant. Although it’s not easy to afford for many, it’s an experience that must be savored at least once in life. Dining at Taj is a memorable experience. Quality is top notch and service is flawless. Taj Santacruz, Off Western Express Highway in Santacruz East boasts of some of the best dining rooms in Mumbai. One particular place, ‘Tiqri’ is the hotel’s all-day dining venture and is the loveliest 24X7 restaurant in Mumbai. Grandeur of Tiqri attracts many diners, especially those who want to set a statement or want to razzle-dazzle someone with all that glamour. From breakfast to dinner, Tiqri remains busy throughout the day. Sunday brunches are a must visit.

Tiqri is ideal for a luxurious leisurely meal. Go with a ravenous appetite, there is just so much to explore. Their menu tackles three most crowd-pleasing cuisines, Continental, Indian and Oriental. If you’re going for breakfast, do try out baked ham sandwich, usal with pao, pancake, sausages, muffin, croissant, bircher muesli, baked beans, omelette and stuffed paratha. For your share of glamour quotient, visit Tiqri in the evenings. Start off your meal with a series of mouth-watering appetizers. One must dig into, Arabic inspired quinoa rolls, paya soup, crispy lotus stem, Mumbai chaat, kothimbir wadi, tom kha, smoked salmon & avocado tartare, tandoori Arabian jhinga and chicken satay. Second course features, classic club sandwich, Louisiana style BBQ lamb burger, mushroom risotto, traditional English fish & chips, mutton pepper fry, paneer tikka masala, pao bhaji fondue, Thai curry & jasmine rice and truffle scented wild mushroom fricassee.

Any Taj restaurant’s menu is always accompanied by their gourmet tea/coffee selection that one definitely must take an advantage of. Tiqri is no different. Choose a delightful tea or coffee blend to marry your dessert. Tiqri tempts your palate with an array of sweets like, tiramisu, saffron soya pannacotta, banoffee pie, tres leches, kulfi, baked cheese cake, cinnamon crème brulee and nolen gur mousse. During the day, Tiqri is flooded with sunlight due to its high atrium like structure, but as the night falls, it transforms into a hip elegant lounge washed with multi-colored lights. The high ceiling gives the illusion of space and a beautiful tree wall art draws your attention to the focal wall. Take up the sofa, it’s much more comfortable. Tiqri is pricey as expected.