It's Mirchi, rooftop restaurant of Ramee International (Juhu - Mumbai), continues to delight me each time I'm there.To begin with, it has great ambience. Secluded diwan-style sitting areas (which can comfortably seat 6 people) occupy the periphery of the restaurant. The centre has wooden cushioned tables that are reasonably far from each other. As you enter, you are greeted by your friendly paan-wala who seems happy with his fancy spread of already-made paans.
Not far from the paan-wala is a rustic bell conspiciously placed on the rooftop. Possibly, a leaf off Pizza Hut's book, but it's barely used. If one is observant enough, you can see a DJ at one far corner. I'll give the music two thumbs up. English music of the early 90s - Ooh baby I love your way, Total eclipse of the Heart and the like - if you're lucky.
This place is a haven for those who love moghlai food - also termed as 'punjabi' food by some, though there is a vast difference between the two (will possibly write about it in another post). Awesome tikkas - chicken, fish, mutton and prawns - that are skewered right at your table. No mess, no smoke, great smell which whets the appetite. Veggies can have stuffed aloos, paneer tikkas, hara bhara kababs and crispy vegetables which are the tastiest I've had. The main course and desserts served buffet-style, are above average and pretty much the regular suspects.
And now the best part, all the food is unlimited at a price of Rs 299 (plus taxes) per head. Steal or wot? All in all, a definite must-visit for tikka and kebab lovers and those who like to count on a starry night.
2 comments:
I think i like Mirchi except for the bell. Thank God they don't use it! Everytime its used at pizza hut (they're full on drama queens, man) i want to scream my head off.
But what's with Mirchi and English music? I mean kababs, stuffed aloos, paan and total eclipse of the heart!!!
Mirchi is an awesome place. One place where you can eat to your heart's content without any pressures of vacating the table. Go with chappals so that you can sit with folded legs and chill out. The best part is the staff who keep serving hot n tempting kebabs with indian hospitality of "ek aur" when you're stuffed.Do make a reservation as the experience of the periphery tables is far better than the centre ones. I guess the gr8 music comes from "rock bottom" below at the hotel. And I don't mind the retro 90s music...can't imagine mirchi with ghazals!!
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