#RoundUpOf2018: Our Guide To The Best Restaurants This Year

Huge ornamental windows with translucent curtains, dainty lamps which remind you of Arabian nights, hot air balloons that take you to Cappadocia and the beautifully patterned floor will welcome you when you step inside Bayroute {sounds like a love at first sight affair}. Although the gorgeous and modern interiors do take your breath away, Bayroute’s authentic and delectable Middle Eastern delicacies steal the show. 

LBB recommends: Baharatli Hummus with Pita Bread, Honey Manakeesh With Cream Cheese and Falafel

Price for two: INR 3,000

Built up on sensibilities of bright, warm, small yet inviting that are typically Japanese in nature, Izumi in Bandra is a small eatery that caters to your authentic Japanese cuisine craving tastebuds. You’ll find curios all around, right from the lamps to potted plants, Japanese dolls to sushi books around the cooking station. Their menu is another work of art (just like the space) – with a selection of sushi, sashimi, ramen, kozara or small plates, salad, beverages and dessert, all being the point of focus.

LBB recommends: Chia Pinkberry Lemon Soda, Hamachi, Chicken Paitan with Jigoku Ramen Bowl, Matcha Ice Cream

Price for two: INR 2,100

After repeatedly popping up at popular events and fleas in the city. Hoppumm has finally found itself a home for itself, in Bandra. Hoppumm is a micro-eatery with a unique twist - where hot appams are carefully set on biodegradable plates (banana leaves add that whimsical touch) and you have different kinds of stew placed right in the centre, with a garnish that makes you wonder why you never thought of this in the first place. The name Hoppumm itself is derived from appams from the South and Hoppers, Sri Lanka's staple meal that is actually an appam. While the joint can seat around 15-20 people, it's pretty popular already, with people streaming in and out in regular flow. 

LBB recommends: Chicken 65, all the gravies with an assortment of hoppers, Mutton Pepper Fry Kottu Roti, Vathalappam

Price for two: INR 400

Infusing freshness into its ambience, décor and spa cuisine, Sante Spa Cuisine, in the heart of BKC, provides healthy vegetarian fare that’s organic, vegan and has a host of other health benefits. The décor reminds you of a time in South-East Asia, surrounded by bamboo walls, recycled lamps, a bookshelf with colour coded books and elements of greenery that add to the charm – neem wood plates, banana leaf straws, copper glasses for water, to name a few. The food is sourced from heritage farms across the city, giving importance to the naturalness of the ingredients and the cooking techniques.

LBB recommends: Cleansing Juices, Miso Soup, Beetroot & Spinach Hummus, Dark Chocolate Tart

Price for two: INR 1,800

Warm lighting, jazz music, the loud chattering of hungry diners and the smell of food in the air are just a few noticeable things at Mustard. With a lavish Bengali and French menu staring at you to make a choice, decision making isn't easy here. The food was delightfully tasty, like we expected it to be, and very carefully curated. No dish and no one flavour overpowered the other, and both the cuisines had their own charm.

LBB recommends: Mangsher Bhaja, Ailerons de Volailles, Fish Curry, Dal, Rice

Price for two: INR 1,800

So, you often find yourself running to the nearest flea market every other week? Now, you can get a flea market experience every single day thanks to this Flea Bazaar Cafe in Lower Parel. Find everything from Social {Bar}, El Chapo {Mexican}, Chakna by Soam, Yugo Sushi {Japanese}, Super Pao, Del Italia {Italian}, Lucknowee {Tundey Kebab}, The Bohri Kitchen, Hung Li {Endowed Chinese}, Wattsappam {South Indian}, Dope Coffee by Roasted Today, Goila Butter Chicken and Bay Burger here. PropShop 24 will has its own pop-up here where they sell cool accessories, merchandise and whatnot. The live music adds to the already fun vibe here, and trust us when we say this, you’re going to keep coming back here for more.

LBB recommends: Nitro Cold Brew, Butter Chicken, Spaghetti Carbonara, Salmon Sushi Burrito, Tunday Kebab, Chicken Russian Cutlets and more.

Price for two: INR 500

Located in the hub of after-work scenes, O Pedro is a Goan restaurant that serves some delicious food and lip-smacking cocktails for the perfect end to a tough day.The decor is on par with any world class bar / pub - where old world meets the new generation. With warm lighting, interesting memorabilia, black and white family portraits, cane chairs, tiled walls and more, O Pedro promises to whisk you away to the beaches of Goa and how.

LBB recommends: Chorizo Tacos, Cardoz Chicken Chilli Fry, Beef Pica Pao, Lisboa Pas-Tel-De-Na-Ta

Price for two: INR 1,200