Mumbai: Angrezi Dhaba

LOCATION:
Ground Floor RR House Todi Mill Compund, Tulsi Pipe Road, Railway Colony, Lower Parel, Mumbai

Having just consumed our lunch, which was pizza at Dominoes, past 7 o'clock in the evening, I could understand why my beau was still starving, or just wanted to take me around for dessert. So, we left the Palladium (a shopping mall), and headed off northeast. Not driving, not taking a cab, but walking. I wore heels (because I thought we would not leave the mall) and yes, we walked. Lol. It wasn't a long walk. If it's your first time in an area and interested to get to know the place, 1.2 kilometers isn't a problem when you're wearing heels. (Plus, of course, I was with my man. I wouldn't complain.)

Strolling in the night, under the moonlight, wait no, under the perfectly-lit street, I imagined he was taking me for a stroll to be romantic. I enjoyed the idea that he dismissed the thought of eating dessert. We paced our way through Tulsi Pipe Road and passed by Senapati Flyover. The farther we walked away from the premises of the mall, the more I wondered if it was safe for us to be strolling that late in the evening. You can't blame me, my neighborhood isn't entirely a safe place.

We continued pacing straight ahead until we passed ICICI Bank, he then stopped, looked around and gestured we head back. A few meters and he pointed to an alley. It was dark with some neon lights coming from some establishments. Taking that from someone who can barely see when in the dark, I just hoped we didn't get lost. He moved ahead and as I was going to ask him if we were lost, he smiled at me then faced at this building with one of his hands pointing at a door suggesting the place to be.

I looked at the facade of the building and although I was not impressed, I was thrilled as usual. The sign said 'Angrezi Dhaba' and I asked if 'Angrezi' means English and he confirmed that it was. However, I wasn't sure what 'Dhaba' meant and he explained it meant 'restaurant or shop by the road'.

Upon entry to this new restaurant, what got my attention was how they played with the colors to decorate the interiors. The vibrant colors, the spunky arrangement, and lively vibe was impressive.

Angrezi Dhaba, known as having introduced experiences for the palate coming from the fusion of Indian cuisine and some other cuisines including European and Chinese cooking styles, has become a must-visit chain of restaurants in Dadar. The dining experience will never disappoint you if you're a foodie and a seeker of non-conventional Indian dishes. There are four different outlets you can try for a visit, each one presenting you with festive interior decors and a complete different gastronomic experience.

Seeing the menu, the food choices would overwhelm you. You would not know which one to have. The price range isn't expensive at all either which is great for groups and couples.

Not only would your eyes feast on the details of the restaurant's style, but also with the food plating. I am truly a fan. Glad my beau took that night to let me have an 'Angrezi Dhaba Experience'.

He ordered two desserts. I'm wary of the food flavors as I might not like it, so I only tried whatever he had. Blast it! Both were extremely good. So, we had the Chocolate Golgappe with Basundi Shots and Gulab Jamun Triffle.

Chocolate Golgappe with Basundi Shots

Gulab Jamun Triffle

That lazy day was ended with a food-centered date (as we only visited Dominoes and Angrezi Dhaba that day, aside from strolling inside Palladium of course).

There's my main course

 Him, explaining to me the food and how to gorge it.