In the long line of Western festivals we’ve gleefully imported, Thanksgiving is one of the more recent ones. While of course we have nothing to do with the Pilgrims or the Settlers, we do have much to do with food. Mumbai’s food landscape is said to be saturated, and the chefs in the city have long been pushing the envelope when it comes to new menu items, seasonal menus and culinary experiments using rare and exotic ingredients. This is where Thanksgiving menus often feature, and it’s always fun. Read on for a list of restaurants that are serving up their own twist on traditional Thanksgiving fare!
Head To These 6 Restaurants In Town For A Scrumptious Thanksgiving Meal!
SAZ, Jio World Drive and Lower Parel
SAZ is serving up a Thanksgiving menu with their own polished take on classic dishes. The menu comprises dishes like Thanksgiving On A Plate, which has a turkey ballotine, prunes, cranberries, herbs, bread stuffing, sweet potato cake, charred brussels, and roast gravy, and represents nearly all traditional flavours on a single plate. There’s also a Spiced Harvest Cake, a Winter Vegetable Lasagna, the Saz Turkey Rueben Sandwich, or even a half or full Turkey that you can pre-order.
When: 20 to 25 November
Price for Two: INR 2,000
CIRQA, Lower Parel
You've probably passed by this spot in Lower Parel — it truly comes alive in the evenings, playing 2000s' bangers for you to dance to, with super trippy lighting. Their culinary offerings are just as great! They're doing a one-day event, and calling its CIRQA's Rumtastic Thanksgiving Affair, which is an evening of enjoying curated rum cocktails, complete with a Thanksgiving inspired food menu. This menu will be available all through this week. Try dishes like the Cirqa Turkey Sandwich, Duck Prosciutto, Spinach and Greens Frittata, Brown butter Mash, Spiced Cheesecake, and more.
When: 25 November, 7 PM to 9 PM, for The RumTastic Thanksgiving Experience; and 21 to 26 November for the menu
JW Cafe, Mumbai Sahar
This luxe eatery is throwing a Thanksgiving-inspired dinner shindig, where you can expect a lavish meal, with fresh takes on classic dishes like a Butternut Squash and Egg Drop Soup, an opulent seafood and oyster bar serving Poached Lobster and tiger prawns complemented by vodka, and even an Antipasti Live Bar. There's going to be a Western Carving Station, featuring a standout Roast Sage Butter Turkey, Jamaican Pork Chops, and Fish en Papillote. If you are going with choosy companions that don't want to experiment? There's a large selection of Indian foods, too!
When: 23 November, 7 PM to 11 PM
Price: INR 3,000 per head
Slink And Bardot, Worli
Worli icon Slink and Bardot will be serving special cocktails and dishes from their Thanksgiving menu. Expect a spread that'll spoil you for options, from an expertly carved roast turkey to a Pork Belly Porchette. There will also be a selection of classic Thanksgiving-inspired desserts! This is the perfect romantic spot for a date that'll let you two be as gluttonous as you'd like!
When: 23 to 26 November
Price for Two: INR 3,000
Bastian, Worli And Dadar
Much-loved celeb favourite Bastian is well known for it's top-notch food, decor and vibes, and they're truly bringing it for Thanksgiving too! Both vegetarians and non-vegetarians can expect a spread that'll spoil you. There will be whole-roasted turkey, but also the iconic sides like mashed potatoes, garlicky string beans, brussels sprouts and cornbread.
When: 24 November
Price For Two: INR 2,500
Pondichéry Cafe, Sofitel Mumbai BKC
The Pondichéry Cafe at Sofitel Mumbai BKC will be serving their take on a Thanksgiving meal for a dinner, and then a brunch. It's luxurious, it's extravagant, and delicious. Expect whole-roasted turkey, and all of their classic French-style takes on food and drinks. Make sure you reserve your spot. It's going to be a big meal, be prepared!
When: 23 and 26 November
Price for Two: INR 1,800
Poco Loco, Khar And Gamdevi
Poco Loco's offering a playful Tex-Mex iteration of Thanksgiving fare, with empanadas featuring jackfruit, turkey, and potato, a Mexican mashed potato with a zesty salsa, and some yummy Mexican Spiced Chicken Wings with Blueberry Sour Cream. They ace their cocktails, so we think their Spiced Sangria, Mulled Wine, Golden Butter Beer, Spiced Hot Chocolate, and refreshing Horchata are all a must-try! Desserts include a classic pumpkin pie and an apple pie.
When: 23 to 30 November
Price for Two: INR 2,000
