Welcome to Bombay AKA Mumbai in India.
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When in Bombay what to do? All of the below for sure if you can.
A Mega Smoking Ban all over Bombay and India, you can't just smoke in 99% of Lounges, bars, cafe's any more...!
The Taj Mahal Palace and Tower wing, there are only 3 good venues to go smoking 1) Like a Patio @ The Starboard Bar which has now picked up as people can smoke there. 2) Dome - On the rooftop of The Intercontinental @ the Marine Drive in south Bombay and 3) The hot new "Tote" @ Mahalaxmi Racecourse where there is huge and ample area for smoking in a beautiful open to sky area...
One more place to smoke and enjoy great drinks and view is now The Dome on the rooftop of Intercontinental, Marine Drive They have now special arrangement for smokers by the poolside after 7 pm up to 1 am, nice lounge ish atmosphere!
One more place to smoke and enjoy great drinks and view is now The Dome on the rooftop of Intercontinental, Marine Drive They have now special arrangement for smokers by the poolside after 7 pm up to 1 am, nice lounge ish atmosphere!
AER
Set high above the streets of Mumbai (34 floors, to be exact) opens AER, the uber-chic addition to the Four Seasons Mumbai. This swanky, open-air bar covers the hotel's entire rooftop with unobstructed views of the city and sea below.
Ask the bartender to personalize a cocktail for you. From 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. champagne and cocktails are available half price.
AER Video - http://bit.ly/4BLRcP
Visit www.fourseasons.com/mumbai
Tote:
The new restaurant, bar and set of banquet rooms is the latest member of the deGustibus Hospitality family, which includes Indigo, Indigo Deli, Indigo Café and The Moveable Feast. The 25,000 sq. ft property is absolutely stunning kudos to Rahul Akerkar and his team. They had the best Soft launch / preview night we have ever seen in the past few years!
Tote officially opens on 25 September 2009.
Tote is located @ The Royal Western India Turf Club at Mahalaxmi (1 minute walk from the new Olive @ Mahalaxmi Racecourse)
Tote: Call 022-61577777 for reservations.
21 Fahrenheit
India’s first permanent bar made of ice has been launched in Mumbai at Oshiwara, just yards from the Mega Mall. Named 21 Fahrenheit – the bar is kept at a temperature of minus six degrees Celsius all year round.
The 820 square foot bar holds 45 people. The bar is lit up with red and blue lights, decorated with ice carvings on the ice chair and serving drinks in ice glass giving it a jazzy vibe.
Address: 28, Meera Apartments, Oshiwara Link Road, Oshiwara, Andheri (W), Mumbai. Phone: 26310021
Gadda Da Vida
An inviting terrace bar is ideal for enjoying a drink at the end of the day. Kick back and unwind before the magnificent Arabian Sea sunset at Gadda Da Vida.
Addres: Novotel Hotel, Balraj Sahani Marg, Juhu Beach , Juhu, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai
Phone 66934444
Zenzi Mills Newly Opened
Todi Estate, Senapati Bapat Road, Opposite The Blue Frog, Lower Parel,
Mumbai
Phone 022 43455455
Oba Club Newly Opened Resto and Lounge bar in Colaba Near Regal Cinema, Colaba Causeway, Colaba, Mumbai
Phone 65247070, 22020223
Del Italia
This new rustic Italian restaurant has the charm of a cafe where one can head for a cozy dinner. The rooftop seating arrangement makes the view of the sea worthwhile.
Address: Juhu Tara Road, Next to Mocha, Juhu, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai
Phone 26184040
Dragonfly
Phone: 6620 8000
6.30 pm – 1.30 am
Express Towers, 1st Floor,
Nariman Point,
Mumbai – 400 021
Olive Bar & Kitchen Newly Opened (now in south Bombay)
Picturesque interiors
Innovative cocktails and great starters
Wine displays
Italian-lebanese, Great Wines Great deserts
Restaurant, Dessert, Lounge
Amateur Riders Club, Mahalaxmi Race Course, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai
Landmark Near Gate No. 8
Phone 40859595
BLING - promoted by DJ Aqeel. Dj Pearl, DJ Nikhil, DJ Aqeel an many more playing here.
Hotel Leela, Sahar, Andheri (E), Mumbai
Phone 6691 1234, 66911219, 66911220
Lot of Bollywood stars on weekends! Blue Frog:
One of the most unusual and koolest new spot in Bombay. A place where musicians from diff parts of world perform live 3 times a week. Delicious food, great lay out, huge bar and wonderful music. The sound quality of even recorded music much different from other clubs and of extreme high quality.
Mathuradas Mills Compound, Opposite Kamala Mills Compound, Entrance from Tulsi Pipe Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai
Phone 40332300
For more details and current Gig updates:
http://www.bluefrog.co.in/
A Newly opened Lounge known as 'High Lounge' Lot of International DJ's performing. Nice private booths too.
Hotel Sahara Star is a Hot New property in town. Just outside / next to Domestic Airport in Bombay.
The Lebanese and Indian restaurants are already very popular.
Flute / Concept bar is just under the Asia's biggest Dome inside this hotel.
They have a private Dining room / PDR under the dome, under the bar, which is like sitting inside the aquarium, has no walls all fur sides are the Aquarium and has beautiful marine life and a peaceful environment for a private dinner of up to 12 people.
Sahara Star, Western Express Highway, Domestic Airport, Santacruz (E), Mumbai, Phone 39895000
http://www.saharastar.com/home.html
Aurus - Resto and Lounge
Add: Ground Flr, Nichani Kutir, Juhu Tara Road, Before Reid & Taylor Showroom, Juhu, Mumbai
Phone 67106666, 67106667, 67105938
Classy atmosphere, great-looking and fashionable crowd, perfectly lit, and an outdoor/indoor venue. No cover charge as of now! Friendly management and the beautiful sea breeze.
Typical After place for drink places / Bars in Mumbai
When everything is shut in down town / south Bombay head straight to:
Red Light
(145, MG Road, Above Khyber Restaurant, Nr. Rhythm House, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai Phone 66346246, 66346247, 66346248, 66346249)
(good, bearable)
Polly Esther's (according to most of us very bad, in Colaba inside Hotel Gordon House big and serves boose till wee hours!)
Also in South Bombay try 'Henry Thams' and 'Oba' in Colaba location just 2 minutes walk from The Taj Hotel
In North Bombay - 'Bling' inside The Leela open till 5 am on weekends!
In North Bombay - China House is also mostly open till 3 am ish!
Clubs, pubs, food, shopping and resto bars!
Places I would suggest all of you to go for sure:
Indigo Lounge @ Colaba (grt Italian and other cuisine, one of the top rated bars in the city, Huge Wine list, truly International crowd, best nights to go Wednesday, Friday and Saturday)
Henry Tham's
Dhanraj Mahal, Apollo Bunder, Colaba, Mumbai
Phone 22023186, 22848214 Bar, Restaurant, Lounge 1 minute walk from Taj Colaba.
Busaba
4 Mandlik Road, Colaba, Mumbai
Phone 22043769, 22043779, 22043772
Food Type: Burmese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese Shiro and just next to it (the world's biggest Hard Rock Cafe!) both located at Bombey Dyeing Mills, Worli).
(We love it) SHIRO is classy, Zen, waterfalls, Huge Buddha statutes, nice VIP lounge kinda place where one can drink, smoke and still breath and talk, good food and grt music one of the biggest and koolest club / lounge in Bombay
Hard Rock Cafe is HUGE / Mega and bigger then I have seen anywhere in the World and always over filled with people lot's of live gigs.Unlike any other Hard Rock Cafe in the world this one is filled and buzzing with local Bombayites daily!)
Dome (rooftop of Intercontinental) a very good Bar, quite know withing the Media / Banking circuit a nice expensive place..(Smoking Allowed by the poolside lounge!)
Czar in the same hotel Intercontinental located at Marine Drive) a regular club, disc is all I can say... not my hot favorite
Prive (HYPED!) a good place but cloud be claustrophobic sometimes, logistics / Valet sucks sometime time, I still feel the place is Good but its overly hyped and even over crowded!
China House - Grand Hyatt Mumbai, Off Western Express Highway, Santacruz (E), Mumbai - Phone 66761086 (Hub for Bollywood stars/ Models as of now!)
The hip-pest kool and new spot in town small and over crowded but very very happening! Dance the night away, have a quite dinner or just enjoy the Lounge and resto... inside the Grand Hyatt Mumbai, Off Western Express Highway, Santacruz (near the domestic airport)
Phoniex Mills - One of the best Square (A Mega Square in midtown to hangout, dine, wine, shop and play games.) - Phoniex Mills - Retail. Hospitality. Entertainment. Commercial (location Lower Parel 5 minutes drive from Worli), Global / local Brands, shopping, resto bars., sports bars, bowling / gaming, night clubs, pubs, its all here at one single spot!Buzzing with loads of people thru day and till mid night or more...
http://www.thephoenixmills.com/
While in Bombay eat what (the best) we do.
Indigo -Fine dining.
SWATI and Soam (Two Restaurants in South Bombay which are life changing experiences is what all Non-India and Indians friends say when they eat here). Eat here and you will feel blessed! The most delicious Vegetarian food in Bombay city!
Best Dishes: Fada ni Khichdi, Bake Masala Khichdi, Palak Corn Pulav with Kadhi, Masala Bhat Kadhi, Dahi Misal, Maal Pua, Panki Chutney, Pani Puri, Sev Puri, Hand Made Ice Creams, Fresh Hot Deserts.
Swati Snacks
248 Karai Estate, Tardeo Road, Opposite Bhatia Hospital, Tardeo, Mumbai
Phone 65808405, 65808406, 23524994
Soam
Sadguru Sadan, Ground Floor, Chowpatty, Girgaum, Mumbai
Phone 23698080
Both are highly unique but quite a popular Veg restos', both has a menu which no other restaurants in the world has, and they say its hard to copy them, they have been around for many years!
Must eat - Pani puri, dhal dhokli, Panki (all 3 are difficult describe u you just have to eat it!) freshly sqeezed Sugar cane juice, coconut punch, unusual coffee / orange ice creams)
Moshe (Cuffe Parade) - grt Italian and other cuisine too very famous for Harissa Fondue, grt pastas, risotto's, fantastic deserts
Vong Wong
Latest Thai and Chinise Resto in South Bombay (downtown) Vong Wong (very Hip and very new) They plan to open a HUGE Lounge very soon too!) Nariman Point, Express Towers, First Floor, Ramnath Goenka Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai Awesome Chinese and Thai food, Fantastic Decor
Golden Dragon (Taj Mahal Palace, Colaba) (Chinese with special touch (read yummy + classy)
Best Sea food:
Trishna (very close to the Bombay Stock Exchange)
Mahesh Lunch Home (has two branches 1 in town/ South Bombay and 1 in North Bombay / Juhu)
Best Thai food:
Thai Pavilion
Hotel Taj President, 90, Colaba, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai
Phone 66650808
(Newly renovated Must Go / Must Eat) (Taj President, Cuffe Parade) (Best Green Thai Curry in the world, even Red and loads of other yummy Thai food)
Joss
30, K. Dubhash Marg, Next to Chetana Restaurant, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai
Phone 66356908, 66334233
Best Thai, SOuth East Asian, Sushi kinda food, great Vegetarian options, The best Veg khowsuey in town
Top North Indian Food restaurants:
Gaylord
Mayfair Building, Ground Floor, Veer Nariman Road, Churchgate, Mumbai
Phone 22821259, 22044693
Gaylords @ Church-gate very near from Marine Drive (whole of Marine Drive is by the Sea, a grt walk and a nice place to take good pics)
Masala Kraft
The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Apollo Bunder, Colaba, Mumbai
Phone 66653366
Khyber
145, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort, Mumbai
Phone 22673227, 22673228, 22673229, 22673584, 22671605, 22673973, 22671942
Jewel Of India
Nehru Centre, Dr Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai
Phone 24949217, 24949214, 24949435, 24949204, 24949219
Want World's best Italian Thin, thinner, thinnest Pizzas?
Trattoria
Hotel Taj President, 90, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai
Phone 66650808
Trattoria inisde Taj President @ Cuffe Parade, 7 minutes from Colaba!) (this is the numero uno, yummy)! try there classic margarita pizza and also the onion Jalapeno order thin crust
Frangipani
Oberoi, Hilton Towers, Nariman Point, Mumbai
Phone 66325757
Frangipani inside Trident Hotel AKA Hilton Hotel (earlier known as Oberoi Hotel @ Nariman Point!)
Karma
534, SVP Road, Hughes Road, Charni Road, Girgaum, Mumbai
Phone 23617171, 23616060
Karma @ SukhSagar 2 minutes walk from Chowpatty Beach (Starting point of Marine Drive!)
I am almost confident if Anthony Bourdin was suppose to pass thru Bombay he won't miss the following street side asli (real) Bombay (mumbai) city food experience ever!
1) Two Iconic 'Vadapav' places (Vegetarian option only):
1 a) The small street side joint 1. Behind HR/KC college lane, Chruchgate, Mumbai. Extremely delicious Vadapav, Kanda Bhajiya's and more...
2 b)Outside Kirti college, Dadar (W). When driving from haji ali towards north it's a small by lane on the left side of the road, landmark is 'Kirti College' They have a specialized chutney and also a unique way of adding some strong Ginger in their Vadapav it's their signature preparation.
2) Bade Miyan: The most iconic roadside place ever, buzzing with hudnreds of cars and people especially late night, post mid-night on weekends. Open till 3 am!
They are super famous for their combination of delicious Veg and Non-Veg Kebabs, Chicken and Paneer(Cottage cheese) Rolls, Baida Roti (A unique Indian Roti/Bread stuffed with Egg and other options), Egg Burji(Indian Masala scrambled Eggs)
Address:Tulloch Road, Apollo Bunder, Colaba, Mumbai
Landmark: Behind Hotel Taj Mahal
Phone: 22848038, 22851649
Image: http://bit.ly/8pQMiE
3) Ayub's: Ayub's Paneer(Cottage Cheese) Rolls and other non-veg and veg rolls are truly super soft, spicy and I find them much more delicious then those of Bade Miyan.
Address: It's located along the narrow street between Rhythm House and Red light pub, bang opposite to the Muse store ask anyone abt the same in that location and you will be shown. Super busy and happening on weekends post 11:30 pm
4) Delicious Pav Bhaji, Masala Pav's and Idli in Bombay (Vegetarian option only): Spicy food and try the special edition Pav Bhaji without Potatoes
4 a)Santosh Sagar: Shop No 6, Matru Ashish, Nepean Sea Road, Napean Sea Road, Mumbai
Phone: 23631199, 23640099
4b) Sukh Sagar: Gandhi Building, SVP Road, Chowpatty, Girgaum, Mumbai
Phone: 23684326
Pav Bhaji Image: http://bit.ly/8Tv6MD
Idli Image: http://bit.ly/77iZyG
Dabeli (Vegetarian option only): A A Delicious Street Food from Mumbai: chutney, Peanuts,Coriander Leaves, Dates, Dry Red Chilli, Indian Snacks, Mint, Pomegranate, Potato, Sia, Snacks, Street Food, Tamarind and more...
This curry-in-a-bun is love at first bite-topped with luscious-red, juicy-tart pomegranate seeds, a must try!
Dabeli Image: http://bit.ly/7jgTPI
Paan: (Vegetarian option only) A a delicious edible leaf to chew mixed with even more delicious Chuna Gulab (Rose) Chutni, Green Gold Chutney, Supari, Elaichi (Cardamom)
In the olden days Kings use to have the best of customized Paan for Digestion after a heavy Royal Indian meal!
Best type of paan's to eat:
Sweet:Maggai Jodi, Calcutta Meetha
Normal a bit stronger: Calcutta Sada, Calcutta Sada Special, Maaggai Jodi Sada.
Few good Paan places in Bombay are:
Volga Paan House:
Nanabhai Lane, Opposite Akbarally's Fountain, Fort, Mumbai
Muchchad Paanwala: He also hasa website!!! - http://www.mucchadpanwale.com/
Near Oomer Park, Opposite St Stephen's Church, Breach Candy, Mumbai
Phone: 23690782, 66643910
Om Cold And Sweet Paan:
91, Nanak Niwas, Near Sun Restaurant, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Breach Candy, Mumbai
Phone: 23615479
Paan Images: http://bit.ly/8xV31l
The best Spa's in South Bombay
Rudra Spa
Kemps Boulevard, Kwality House, Kemps Corner, Mumbai.
Telephone: 23872530 / 5909.
Jiva - Another grt but very pricey spa, Jeeva is inside the Taj Wellington muse, ColabaMust eating places in Bombay (A Must!)
http://www.tajhotels.com/Ji...../default.htm
Best Places to Watch Movies
4 grt places two watch movies in South Bombay (down town) (Inox @ Nariman Point, Metro BIGcinemas @ Metro or close to Bombay Hospital!) 'Sterling' the newly renovated small but cute Multiplex with a good choice of food court at VT / Fort area.
INOX
Near Air India Building, Nariman Point, Mumbai
Phone 66595959Metro Big Cinemas
Dhobi Talao Junction, M G Road, Mumbai - 400020, Marine Lines, Mumbai
Phone 39894040, 39844060
PVR Cinemas
Phoenix Mills Compound, Senapati Bapat Marg, Phoenix Mills, Lower Parel, Mumbai
Phone 42120120
PVR Cinemas
3rd Floor, Dynamix Mall, Near Chandan Cinema, Above Shopper's Stop, JVPD Scheme, Juhu, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai
Phone 25657777F
Fame Big Cinemas
City Mall, Near Crystal Plaza Bldg, New Link Road, Andheri W, Mumbai - 400053, Andheri (W), Mumbai
Phone 66991212Fame Cinemas (Inorbit Mall)
Inorbit Mall, Near Hypercity, Malad Link Road, Malad (W), Mumbai
Phone 66490490, 66991212
Shopping Malls:
INOX
is the number 1 and the best and has to be the first choice...Two of the best Chic Malls in South Bombay (downtown)
The Courtyard
A beautiful private mall with open gardens @ Colaba next to Prive / tetsuma
41/44, SP Centre, Minoo Desai Road, Near Prive Lounge, Colaba, Mumbai
Phone 66385472, 66385473
The Atria Mall
@ Worli from Mac Book to Aldo, Mango to Nine West and much more its all there!
You can also buy a Brand new Rolls Royce or a BMW car inside the mall!!!
Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai
For those traveling with young Kids / babies:
Every baby brand in the world you can ever imagine there products are available here. Diapers, medicines, and other accessories and everything else is available very very easily in stores like Kamdhenu @ Nepeansea road, Premsons, Just Moms and Amarsons @ Breach Candy location(2 minutes from the US embassy) Many more all over the city.
There are sometimes hiccups with special baby food or very special medicines or designer clothing for babies / kids so carry them along :)
Best Luxury and Top notch Indian Designer all under one roof are at:
Aza fashions @ Alt Mount road, below Prithvi Apartments:
+(91)-(22)-23530212,23517616,23811212,23811616
+(91)-9867451199
+(91)-(22)-23537275
Kimaya
2, Asha Colony, Opp. Hotel Sea Princess,
Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, Mumbai-49
Mail: kimaya@kimayastudio.com
Tel: +91 22 26606554, 26606040
Mobile: +91 98920 10003
http://kimayastudio.com/
Also - http://bombayelectric.in/
Wi-Fi Café / Coffee shops
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
1st Floor, Cross Roads 2, Inox Building, Nariman Point, Mumbai
Phone 67477669
Kala Ghoda Cafe
Ropewalk Street, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai
Phone 22633866
Indigo Deli
(A kool breakfast n all day snack place with FREE WI-Fi!) also located in Colaba Both the Indigo's are 2 to 5 minutes walk from Hotel Taj Mahal Palace, Colaba!)
Best Hair Salons
Taj Mahal Beauty Salon
A Wing, Ground Floor, Glamour Building
Phase 1, Sbs Road, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharastra 400005, India
phone: 022 65079939
Oink
New Young grt
Shop No.5, Wallace Apartments,
No.4 Naushir Bharucha Marg,
Sleater Road, Grant Road West.
Mumbai 400007
t: +91 (0) 22 2380 6097 / 2380 6098
http://www.oink.co.in/
email: oink@oink.co.in
B Blunt
Grd Floor Block No 29,Kohinoor Building,Opposite Khareghat Colony, Hughes Road,
Mumbai - +91 22 65980370
www.bblunt.com
Juice Hair Salon
Placement on map is approximate
Ahimsa Marg,Mumbai(Bombay),Ground Floor, Grace Classic, Off Khar Danda, 400 051 India
Phone: (022) 26045589 / 26045624
Best Swimming Pools
CCI - Cricket Club Of India Ltd
Brabourne Stadium
Marine Lines, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020, India
Tel : +91 22 66594198/ 99 / 22898100
Fax : +91 22 22835465 / 22813196
Email: ccimails@rediffmail.com / ccimembers@yahoo.com
www.cciclub.in
Bombay GymKhana
Bombay Gymkhana Ltd
MG Road, Fort,
Mumbai 400 001
Telephone Numbers : (+91-22) 2207 0760-63-66-68 / 2207 0311-12-13-14
NSCI
Hornby Vella Rd,S V Patel S
Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400018, India
+91 22 249388
Breach Candy Club
66, Cumballa Hill, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400026, India
+91 22 23674381
Here are some more categories you might be Curious abt:
Best domestic wine:
Grover, Sula, Chateau Indage, Tiger Hill
Best food/organic food store: The Health Shop @ Peddar Road Opp. Jaslok Hospital, Nature's Basket and Reliance Fresh both are at Tirupati Apt. Mahalaxmi, 2 minutes from Peddar rd.
Best websites for ppl who want know anything regarding Bombay
Best 411 type of a number for asking or knowing absolutely anything abt anything- 'Just Dial' - 022 69999999
http://www.justdial.com/
Super and well researched real Estate Portal with fantastic and very accurate prediction track record - http://www.mumbaipropertyexchange.com/
Best restaurant for delivery: (There is something called Meals on Wheels - They deliver from almost all restaurants) +91 22 2382 66 33
Best place to buy nice furniture: (Raghuvanshi Mills, Just before Phoniex Mills, Few shops around Fort / Behind Stock Exchange)
Best place to buy cheap furniture: (Akabarallay's Cheap / well priced but very good quality, very basic Designs)
Best Brunch: Four Seasons Worli, Tetsuma, ITC Gran Central, Olive The new one @ MahalaxmiBest Tailor:
Best Stylist for Men (Govinda Mehta - 98201 59411) - Super good!
http://www.zebaworld.com/zeba_static/about_zeba...
Best Paan Shop: Volga (Fountain), Then the one just ooutside Intercontinental Marine Drive, Mucchhad Paan wala Breach Candy, Prakash (near Chowpatty / Bharti Vidya Bhavan)Enjoy your stay in Bombay AKA Mumbai Please feel free to message us /ask any of us Bombayites for anything we can help you with :)
Enjoy your stay in Bombay AKA Mumbai and Goa and Please feel free post your any specific query or message here so we can answer them, wish you a Magical month ahead.
Regards,
Mehul Patel
http://Mehul.Me
http://twitter.com/KIPL
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
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