We all know the mango's back, and are already busy painting our faces yellow with the pulpy juice fruit. When you're done draining all the mangoes from your fruit basket, head down for a leisurely meal at one of these restaurants, and enjoy it in forms that are salty, sweet, spicy and tangy.
Yauatcha
Our favourite dim sum destination, Yauatcha has worked with our favourite fruit and come up with a bunch of dishes, including a crispy lamb with raw mango, Thai style prawn salad with mango, and a tropical mango cake made with coconut dacquoise and tropical fruit glazed with mango mousse and served with a pina colada sorbet; yum!
Where: Second Floor, Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj
Nearest Metro Station: Chattarpur
Contact: 011 49584400
Price: INR 4,000 for two {approx.}
Timings: 12pm – 12am
Rajdhani
Khandani Rajdhani is taking mango season super seriously {just like us} and is celebrating with a full-fledged Aamlicious festival. Gorge on some Kairi Chana Dal Dhokla, Kairi Samosa Sabzi, Mango Kofta Pulao, Malabari Mango Kadhi and {the regional favourite} Mango Pachadi. There’s also Mango Jalebi to end with! Since the restaurant only does thalis, you'll find two or three of these concoctions on your plate for sure.
Where: For a complete list of outlets, click here
Price: Starting at INR 475 {prices vary for lunch, dinner and weekends}
Timings: 12pm – 3.30pm; 7pm – 11pm
The Spice Route
Chef Veena Arora at The Imperial has taken inspiration from Keralite, Sri Lankan, Thai and Vietnamese cuisines, and brought the classic mango to the fore in the most unusual way. Feast on some Sri Lankan-style prawn curry infused with raw mango, Thai red curry with fresh mango and assorted fruits, Vietnamese stir fried chicken with fresh mangos and cashews, and signature salads with raw mango.
Where: The Imperial, Janpath
Nearest Metro Station: Janpath
Contact: 011 41116605
Price: INR 8,500 for two {approx.}
Timings: 12.30pm - 2.45pm; 7pm - 11.45pm
Featured image courtesy: Yauatcha