Working In BKC? 12 Fine-Dines That Deserve Your Attention

Chef Hemant Oberoi certainly needs no introduction. For over 40 years now, the Chef has been introducing Indian diners to cuisines from across the world and over time, he has certainly carved a nice for himself. The man behind Souk, Golden Dragon, Wasabi, Zodiac Grill and many, many more successful restaurants, has certainly raised the bar in the culinary industry.

Good For: Dinner

Cuisine: Contemporary World Cuisine

Shell Out: INR 2,600 for two

If you’re an office-goer in BKC then you are sorted for your post-work drinking and socializing scenes. BKC is slowly becoming a vibrant hub full of exciting, cool bars and restaurants, and this one is another feather in its cap. The menu is the same apart from a few new add-ons, however, expect regular dishes like lamb keema, shawarmas, pizzas and their special tawa food to be there.

Good For: Post-work drinks

Cuisine: Asian, Indian, American and Eclectic Bar Food

Shell Out: INR 1,900 for two

Burn – Kitchen & Malt Room in BKC is a one-of-a-kind resto-bar serving single malt whisky from different countries around the world. That’s over 35 types of malts including Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, Laphroaig, Lagavulin (and more varieties on the menu). Wondering what the food is like? Serving up a continental and Asian menu, you’ll find delicious starters such as breaded sweet potatoes with sour cream (really good stuff), oriental-style stuffed mushrooms with pesto inside which we definitely recommend to all vegetarians.

Good For: Watching sports matches

Cuisine: Eclectic Gastropub with Asian, Continental, Mexican and Italian dishes

Shell Out: INR 1,700 for two

TresInd takes you on a journey of Indian cuisine through a contemporary lense. The restaurant is experimental and plays with molecular gastronomy to create innovative dishes. If you're in the mood to splurge, we suggest the Chef's Tasting Menu that takes you on a culinary journey right from appetizer to dessert - it comes in a vegetarian and a non-vegetarian option. The menu includes options like Alleppey lobster, bibimbap biryani, morel science, Birbal ki khichdi and chicken papdi chaat. Dessert too, comes in options like the kaju katli - a nut fudge foam with butterscotch soan papdi.

Good for: Romantic Date

Cuisine: Contemporary Indian Cuisine

Shell Out: INR 4,000 for two

Sante Spa Cuisine is your go-to in BKC if you're looking for a healthy meal. The menu features wholesome options like smoothie bowls, healthy breakfast options, homemade soups, salads, rustic pizzas and more. Dishes include options like quinoa pillaff biryani, braised kale salad, chilled watermelon gazpacho and crunchy chlorophyll dimsums. They also offer wine and sangria on the menu as well as a whole host of healthful teas and herbal decoction. 

Good For: Healthy Meal

Cuisine: Contemporary and creative global cuisine with a healthy spin

Shell Out: INR 1,900 for two

Pa Pa Ya puts a contemporary spin on Asian cuisine. The menu offers contemporary and fusion takes on staples like sushi and small plates with a dash of mixology and molecular gastronomy. The decor is equally fun and interesting - look up to check out the kinetic wood-paneled ceiling! Find yourself on a culinary journey through South East Asia and the Far East with their modern takes on Thai, Japanese, Korean, Malaysian cuisine and more. Standouts include their signature cocktails and sushi. 

Good for: Lunch, Dinner & Drinks

Cuisine: Modern Asian Cuisine

Shell Out: INR 2,600 for two

With its fun vibe, great cocktails and authentic Goan flavours, O Pedro is a foodie destination, no doubt about it. The extensive menu draws from Goa's rich culinary heritage and packs in a punch with each dish that represents the state's myriad communities. Seafood lover's will leap at the chance to tuck into their fresh-caught crab and giant prawns. Group dining is sorted here with sharing tapas-style plates that we love. Packed full on the weekend, this buzzing eatery is sure to get you in a happy mood with their potent in-house cocktails. We suggest you try their traditional poee with the trio of flavoured butters, the snapper coconut fish curry, and the wood-fire seafood.

Good for: Lunch & Dinner

Cuisine: Goan Cuisine

Shell Out: INR 1,800 for two

Co-working space meets trendy bar at Butterfly High in BKC. Butterfly motifs pepper the walls here, and there are high tables with bar stools plus couches that you can lounge on. The menu offers fun twists on tried-and-true favourites - keeping things familiar but yet different enough to pique your interest. They also offer an executive lunch menu for all the working professionals in the are, that's super convenient starting at INR 400.

Good for: Lunch & Drinks

Cuisine: Modern Indian Cuisine

Shell Out: INR 1,500 for two

Masala Library is one of the OG restaurants to offer a contemporary, fusion twist on Indian cuisine. The upscale restaurant is ideal for a special outing with friends or family and makes for a wonderful meal. They offer a 12-course tasting menu that's perfect if you're looking to sample a range of flavors and enjoy a one-of-a-kind dining experience. 

Good For: Fine Dine Dinner

Cuisine: Modern Indian Cuisine 

Shell Out: INR 3,500 for two

Taftoon shines the spotlight on regional cuisines steeped in historic legacies from the Grand Trunk Road and a slice of nostalgia. The decor is modern and the restaurant feels spacious, the hexagonal lamps casting a glow over the bar and individual tables. The open kitchen allows us a glimpse into the restaurant's inner workings, a spectacle of dinner theatre that's certainly fun to watch. Dig into kebabs, aromatic shorbas, Indian grills and more.

Good For: Dinner & Drinks, Plus their High Tea

Cuisine: Regional Indian Cuisine

Shell Out: INR 2,500 for two

A global restaurant chain, Yauatcha's one of our favourites when we're craving dim sum. A vast menu of Asian specialties from small plates, large sharing dishes and dim sums, plus a fantastic selection of desserts makes this great for a lunch or dinner out. Right in the heart of the BKC business district, it's a popular spot for working lunches and we love that they have a set lunch menu that's convenient for those work lunches. Signature cocktails round off the menu, and a well-stocked bar ensures the perfect transition from day to night venue.

Good For: Working Lunches & Upscale Dinners, Great for Group Dining

Cuisine: Asian  & Seafood

Shell Out: INR 2800 for two.  

Blah is the newest brunch spot in BKC that's grabbing eyeballs for its tropical vibes, cosy corners and rustic furniture. Make your working weekend 10x better by brunching or lunching here with your colleagues.          

Good For: Workday brunch and lip-smacking breakfast menu. 

Cuisine: Continental  

Shell Out: INR 1800 for tow