Hill Road in Bandra is undoubtedly some of the in style procuring locations. People from totally different corners of town recurrently flock to this neighbourhood to purchase all kinds of things. It additionally marks a number of the most important localities you cross whereas making your technique to different iconic components of Bandra whereas travelling from the station. As a outcome, you may all the time discover Hill Road buzzing with exercise. In current instances, a newly opened cafe, The Nest, seeks to offer you a refuge from this hustle-bustle. We visited the cosy institution for ourselves for dinner a while again.

The menu is comparatively simple. Along with cafe classics like pasta, pizza, sushi and breakfast favourites, there are various kinds of appetisers and signature sourdough toasties. The drinks menu is noteworthy, due to its wide selection of choices. You do not simply get typical cold and hot drinks right here. There’s much more to select from, and the distinctive additions are a welcome change from the identical previous choices. For occasion, we counted greater than 7 chilly, coffee-flavoured milk drinks. There are additionally speciality espresso mocktails and chilly brews.

Helmed by Khushal and Priyanka Kotak, the cafe goals to make patrons really feel at house. This is mirrored within the comforting atmosphere marked by bamboo work, jute mats, jute rope chairs and earthy tones of beige and inexperienced. Small vegetation and heat lighting give the cafe a welcoming vibe. There is an open-air seating space in addition to tables nestled in a climate-controlled area. Patrons can even decide a guide from the cafe’s small assortment or select to play board video games with mates.

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Let’s dive into our suggestions. Among the starters or “munchies”, we loved the Baked Cigar Rolls (rooster) served with a spicy sauce. While we would have most well-liked the aspect to be extra fiery, its flavours however complemented the rolls fairly properly. We appreciated the heartiness of the stuffing and the fragile flakiness of the rolls.

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Another yummy rooster choice was the Shish Tawook, although the flavours are rather more subtler right here. The dish consisted of juicy rooster kebabs laid on a mattress of pickled veggies and pita bread, with a aspect of fries. We particularly liked the garlic sauce it was served with. Our server advised us our order can be like a deconstructed shawarma. In that case, we felt that the bread ought to have been lower – because the dish was moderately unwieldy to deal with as an entire.

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Among the Sourdough Toasties, we favored the Farmer’s Toast. Loaded with the goodness of cucumber, tomato, avocado and sprouts, this can be a nice selection for the diet-conscious pal who has grudgingly agreed to tag together with you! The freshness of the toppings and the general wholesomeness of the toastie stood out for us.

If you are craving Asian flavours, we suggest the Crispy Lotus Stem. Tossed in a candy and spicy sauce, the appetiser was satisfying and simply shared between two folks.

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For the primary course, we relished the tangy Ravioli Pomodoro. The veg model featured a filling of spinach, corn and feta. The flavours of the basil and herbs, together with the tartness of the tomato have been well-balanced.

Throughout the night, we paired our meals with some attention-grabbing drinks. We began our meal with one of many particular brews: cascara tea. It refers to a tea produced from the dried husks of espresso cherries. It was fruity and delicately candy – with a soothing impact that anybody would recognize after an extended work day. The cafe additionally has a relaxing model of the identical.

Among the mocktails, you shouldn’t miss the Passion Spritz. It was a delightfully refreshing and fruity drink that may be excellent for summer season – or any time Mumbai humidity will get to you. We additionally favored the simplicity of The Elder – a bubbly concoction with elderflower syrup.

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We glad our candy cravings with the Chocolate Hazelnut French Toast. Yes, it’s certainly as decadent because it sounds! The brioche was gloriously smooth and spongy, with a nutty chocolate and whipped cream topping. It additionally got here with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and what can we are saying? We had entered dessert heaven.

The Nest is a good spot to hang around with your folks or your vital different. Even in case you want a fast break alone from the crowds of Hill Road, head right here for an enthralling environment and attractive meals. 

Where: The Nest, 1st Floor, Hotel Metro Palace, Hill Rd, reverse Marks & Spencer, Bandra West, Mumbai.