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#musthavesbydextaaaar Part I- Flatlays

#musthavesbydextaaaar is my attempt of showcasing the best of bombay’s food. Kindly note, the dishes classified under this hashtag are solely my choices, and of for some reason, you do not find them worthy, please do not go all apeshit on me. Let’s talk if the choice fails to entice you 🙂

Part I is on flatlays. Some home delivery reviews while some clicked at restaurants/cafes/bars etc.

Here’s the lowdown-

JIMI’s BURGER

Easily one of the best burgers in town. Hyperventilating after seeing this setup

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Particularly proud of this #flatlay shot 😁 This mammoth setup was snapped at the NEW outlet of one of Mumbai's most applause-worthy #burger joints – @jimisburger Andheri West. Clockwise from top – #Fish and Chips, #Jalapeño poppers & Cheese Sticks with dips, The #Beef+Maple #Bacon Burger, and the Benjamin Mutton Burger, #GreenApple #Cooler (centre) Special mention to the sauces and dips! What if a tell you, this entire setup is a MUST HAVE? You'd call me a sellout like Kabir Khan was accused in Chak De! India. Go ahead, and go figure why everything we tried is classified in #musthavesbydextaaaar You were an absolute stunner Jimis Burger ❤ #jimisburger #burgers #instaburger #instadaily #picoftheday #flatlays #instagood #instapicture #foodphotography #foodphoto #foodstagram #instaflatlay #foodcoma #foodfood #foodbeast

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BOWL BABY BOWL

Meals in a bowl never got better! Also did I read bacon and donut in the same line?

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Couldn't help but hog onto this awesomeness from @bowlbabybowl like a famished refugee. Clockwise from top left Cheese Garlic Mini Paos: Soft, buttery and cheesy, heat it up a little, watch the #cheese melt, drool a little and hog Nasi Goreng Rice Bowl: I loved the punch the hot #sambal packed in here. Ah, fried #egg you beauty. This was good but the pork took all my attention away Mini #Bacon and #SaltedCaramel Donuts (MUST HAVE) : Sticky, salty and sweet, plus bacon bits scattered around. Oh boy, this was porn! Nemo's #Pork Seoul Bowl (MUST HAVE): You have #stickyrice plus three insanely delish sauces, juicy well cooked pork, veggies and fresh herbs. Maza aa gaya! Bowl Baby Bowl operates out of Bandra West and you guys should definitely try this out! Go figure! 🙌 #bowlbabybowl #bandra # bacondonut #nasigoreng #seoulbowl #garlicpaos #instafood #foodphotography #foodphoto #instagood #flatlay #instaflatlay #foodofmumbai #foodstagram #lunch #instalunch #foodporn #mumbaifoodblogger #foodtalkindia

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HELLO GUPPY

BKC has a clear winner. Also, Japanese vocab has significantly increased!

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NEW PLACE ALERT! Just when I thought, there is no more room, arrived @helloguppy snuggled in a relatively quieter section of BKC – Godrej G Block complex. Japanese cravings satisfied and how! Pictured is the 'Chasu Ramen Miso' – Egg noodles in miso flavored pork broth, topped with spinach, corn, bean sprouts, wakame, and a boiled egg. 'Hello Guppy's Signature Pork Belly' – This #musthavebydextaaaar is slow braised pork belly glazed with soy honey, served with mustard miso sauce. The Olive group does their pork SO WELL. We ended up ordering two portions of these. Also, you MUST HAVE their Raindrop Cake, and the Chocolate Fondant. Surely worth a visit. Go figure! 🙌 #helloguppy #bkc #japanese #porkbelly #ramen #godrej #instafood #newplace #foodphotography #foodphoto #foodstagram #instadinner #instagood #instadaily #foodie #love #musthavesbydextaaaar #foodgasm #foodporn #weekdayscenes

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HIGHWAY GOMANTAK

Seafood lovers ka jannat

CHAWLAS^2

Indian meals are a weighing scale’s worst nightmare. Believe it

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Sometimes fattening meals are worth it! This setup from @chawlas2_khar was absolute foodcoma for me. Great packaging, great taste, comfort in boxes was what Sunday lunch was all about. Barring 2-3 rubbery meat pieces which was a frowning moment, I have no complaints whatsoever. Of everything I tried, I'd say you MUST HAVE the: Dal Makhani: Intense, smoky and rich. Waistline expansion is a surity! Chicken Rara: Touted as their specialty, I see why. Quite spicy this, the curry is spot on. Chicken Kalamiri Tikka: Juicy cubes of meat and the pungency was perfect here. Probably one of the best I had till date. The Chicken Tawa Biryani was pretty neat. The gravy they served this was the real winner though. Overall the vegetarian fare was pretty average except the Dal ( Paneer Malai Tikka, and the Mix Veg was what was asked for). Maybe, because I am naturally biased towards my food's food, I don't get excited by vegetarian fare. Also, I had roomali rotis, ajwain paratha, butter naan etc to scoop all this goodness. All in all, give it a shot. It's worth it! Go figure! #chawlas #khar #indian #indianmeals #lunch #weekend #nomnomnom #instafood #foodphotography #foodphoto #foodstagram #takeaway #instagood #instadaily #instafoodies #foodie #love #musthavesbydextaaaar #foodgasm #foodporn

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THE CENTRAL KITCHEN

Repeat the above line *burp* *unbuttons pants*

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Indian meals are fattening no doubt but when the taste buds are set into a bhangra mode, everything else is invalid. Here's a beautiful wholesome hearty meal from The Central Kitchen. Clockwise from Top – Murg Malai Kebab (soft creamy and everything nice) – Chicken Tikka Masala (Prominent tomato influence, yet quite rich. Beuatifully cooked meat here) – Dal Makhani (Probably one of the best I have had in a bit. Creamy, thick, a dash of sweetness owing to the crea i am guessing. Beautiful stuff) – Chicken Dum Biryani ( Bursts of saffron and how! Bae-ryani lovers fall in love all over again) – Laccha Parathas MUST ORDER wala place. Really really good Indian fare. I'd say as good as Indizza, Worli, if not more. Go figure! 🙌 #thecentralkitchen #sion #indian #indianmeal #instalunch #whatsforlunchmumbai #foodphotography #foodpic #picoftheday #photooftheday #instafoodie #foodgasm #instalike #lunching #lunchtime #nomnomnom #musthavesbydextaaaar

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OYE PAPPE!

Repeat the above line AGAIN *burp* *unbuttons pants*

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Those who know me, know the fact how, if given a choice I always prefer a non vegetarian meal. #OyePappe was ordered out of risk because it is a pure veg place but the risk paid off. Plus points already. A quick lowdown on what happened The #Mushroom Bharwan Tikka is a MUST HAVE. Slightly spicy, cheesy and mushrooms rubbed with strong masalas, a clear winner all the way. The Banjara #Kofta is one thick, creamy dish I thoroughly enjoyed with the wonderful Indian breads that I called for. The #JeeraRice however was a very very average fare. Maybe the rice needed some real flavors to be retained. Was quite bland. The #Paneer Lasooni was also a decent affair. I expected tiny bits of garlic but there were full big fat pieces strewn around on the top which I frankly didn’t really like. The gravy was flavorful, the garlic influence was evident, but I expected the gravy to be better. Also, I felt the paneer a tad chewy. The #DalMakhani and plain rice was a wonderful match made in heaven. Not the best of dal makhanis but still falls into ‘worth a try’ category. The #Palak #Raita was absolutely lovely. Creamy, smooth, which had a uniform presence of palak. I would have loved a stronger spinach influence but nonetheless, still definitely worth your sidekick. Special mention to the naans. You MUST order the garlic #naan. I honestly can’t really recollect the other two but one was of palak. Please check the menu and go for it. Packaging was good, and timely delivery. Passed successfully on those pointers. Good job, Oye Pappe. Till next time, Cheers #oyepappe #indian #instalunch #pureveg #instadaily #foodphotography #flatlay #foodphoto #foodstagram #instagood #instafoodie #mumbaifoodie #qsr #santacruz #mumbai #foodbeast #foodblog #mumbaifoodblogger

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AASWAAD

No, seriously, this iconic gem needs no expounding

KITCHEN BOX

Some good Pan Asian fare here!

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This glorious setup was had for lunch about 2 days back from Kitchen Box, Bandra. Really good portion size, neat packaging and piping hot are the food, clothing and shelter of the home-delivery concept. All were met! Clockwise from Top – California Roll ( MUST HAVE ) – Chicken in Basil Chili Sauce ( MUST HAVE ) – Veg Udon Noodles ( Average fare) – Prawns Har Gau Dumplings ( The outer casing was a tad too thick. A thinner layer would have worked ) – Spinach Cheese Dumplings (Surprisingly so good) – Thai Curry / Rice ( Slightly salty for me, but still comfort max. Loved this) The sweet chili sauce and the wasabi is brilliant. Order your setup at www.kitchenbox.net Go figure! 🙌 #kitchenbox #bandra #flatlay #udonnoodles #californiaroll #thaicurry #dumplings #chilibasil #hargau #foodphotography #foodphoto #foodies #love #instafood #instalunch #lunching #foodstagram #foodporn #foodgasm #panasian #insta #foodblog #instablogger

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PIZZA HUT

Nostalgia on a plate. Took me back to childhood

BREWBOT

Bots are usually cursed but not this one. This one brings beer

China 1

The good China ka maal

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Sunday should just be renamed as brunchday 🙌 I was at @china1mumbai, BKC last week for their Sunday Brunch, and boy it was worth it and how! Pictured here is the Thai Chicken, Chicken in Sriracha Sauce, Fish in Chengdu Style, and a basket of Dumplings (Chicken Steamed, Chicken Basil, Prawn & Chicken Sui Mai) Also we had some spectacular desserts like Vanilla PannaCotta and White Chocolate Bread Pudding. The buffet is at INR 1150 (all tax paid, and includes one beer/red or white wine sangria/mocktail) Go figure! 🙌 #buffet #brunch #china1 #flatlayforever #flatlay #foodbeast #brunching #weekends #brunch🍴 #foodfood #instafood #flatlaystyle #dimsums #chicken #prawns #foodphotography #foodie #love #foodstagram #foodiesofinstagram #nomnomnom

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Pepper Munch

Pocket friendly is bae

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Food taught me one thing. If one instance fails, don't lose hope. Always a next time to be happy. That means, if breakfast fails to entice, lunch will make you happy 😛 I ordered my lunch from @peppermunchfoods the other day and boy, it was gooooood. We ordered the Chicken Schezwan Noodles (Gangster – which serves 2-3 people) and one Veg Singapore Noodles. We got a refreshing strawberry fizzy drink as a kind gesture from the guys. Located inside Solaris complex, you MUST HAVE this pocket-friendly fare if around or in the complex. Go figure! 🙌 #peppermunchfoods #noodles #schezwan #chinese #pocketfriendly #instafood #instafoodie #picoftheday #photooftheday #instaphoto #instagood #foodstagram #foodie #love #nomnomnom #instafoodie #foodphoto #flatlay #strawberry #solaris #powai #foodgasm #foodiehub #musthavesbydextaaaar

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SamBar, Khar

Go all Nakka Mukka after Anna’s exceptional dishes

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Sam Anna is here and has definitely left a mark in the very competitive Khar lane. Khar has a NEW entrant in the form of @sambarkhar and the place is amazing. Peppy music, creative wall art and extremely delicious appetizers, the place is already a hit amongst localites. MUST HAVES: – Uppu Urandai – Stuffed Mushrooms – Kori Churuttu – Telangana Lamb – Chettinad Meen Urundai As far as the drinks go, i'd say stick to the Curry Martini, and the Cinnamon Sour Go figure! 🙌 #khar #sambarpubandkitchen #instadaily #instagood #instafood #newplacealert #mumbaifoodscenes #mumbaifood #foodie #love #southindian #samanna #creative #south #instadaily #foodphotography #foodphoto #foodgasm #appetizers #instafollow #instalike #l4l #followforfollow #nomnomnom

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Olive Bar and Kitchen

Brunch goals, amirite?

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You know how they say if you do not re-read her messages, it's not love? I feel, in the same way, if you don't look at your food snaps time and again, it's not really love. That may not have made much sense but cheating on a Sunday surely made sense for me. Here's the best of the 'Sunday Cheat Brunch' flatlayed at @olivemumbai – Red Velvet Chicken – Eggs Benedict – Everything Breakfast Also, their Pork Ribs are worth a shoutout. YAAAAAAS! Go figure! 🙌 #Olive #brunch #saturday #bacon #sausages #eggsbenedict #breakfast #musthave #bandra #sundaycheatbrunch #instafollow #foodphotography #foodgasm #foodporn #foodphoto #photooftheday #instadaily #l4l #instafood #foodie #love #instablogger #foodblog #instapic #mumbaifoodblogger #picoftheday #instadaily #nomnomnom

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Seasonal Tastes, Westin

Sunday lazy lunch goals!

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I wish every day was Sunday. I wish everyday was Brunchday. 18th floor | Contrasting views of Nature vs man | An exhaustive spread which will confuse the hell outta you | A Sunday well spent I was at Seasonal tastes, @thewestinmumbai for their Sunday brunch last week and it was maaaad. Every week the menu sees new entrants and there is the special brunch cocktail. I must say, Westin is one of the finest when it comes to hospitality. Talk about making you feel special. Since Westin proclaims to integrate the wellness factor in their service, let's extend it to food, shall we? The Superfoods are worth trying. Not fascinated yet? They take the shape of desserts too! NOW? NOW? Also, if you are taking your kids along, the little one has a special Kid's section to while away his/her time. Out of everything i sampled during my visit, I loved the: – Peking Duck Roll – Tenderloin Bolognaie Lasagne – Murgh Ke Parche (Gunpowder dusted chicken) – Malwani Tawa Macchi – Chiken Tikka Sandwich – Currypatta Paneer – Braised Lamb and Raw Papaya Salad – Squid with Wild Mushroom and Sweet Pepper – Red Velvet Cake – Milk Chocolate Grand Truffle Cake – Peanut Butter Milk Chocolate Pastry – Mocha Latte Parfait – Orange Marmalade Chocolate Cake – Blueberry Baked Cheesecake Like I said the menu sees a change every week, but if at all, you spot these, fill up your plate like a refugee. You now know where to go this Sunday. Go figure! 🙌 #westinmumbai #westin #seasonaltastes #buffet #brunching #brunch #sundaybrunch #superfoods #cakes #tenderloin #fish #lamb #squid #braisedlamb #foodgasm #foodporn #photooftheday #instadaily #instafood #foodie #love #instablogger #foodblogger #instapic #food #picoftheday #instadaily #nomnomnom #sweettooth

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Indizza

Easily the best Indian meal in town

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Nothing like a soul comforting Indian meal on a rainy day. @indizza_thedeliverykitchen , Worli's NEWEST delivery kitchen is your answer to the question – Where can I get an awesome Indian meal that will make me going back for more? (Clockwise from top) The Chicken Angara: Must Have Veg Lahori Murg Handi Biryani: Must Have Lasooni Paneer Tikka The chutney is spectacular – minty and spicy, and so is the raita – creamy and fresh! Brilliant, brilliant meal. Mighty impressed Indizza! Keep it up! Go figure, you'll 🙌 Special thanks – @thehungrymumbaikar #indizza #delivery #Indian #lunch #rainydaymeal #comfortfood #homely #biryani #chickenangara #paneer #foodphotography #foodgasm #foodporn #foodphoto #photooftheday #instadaily #instafood #foodie #love #instablogger #foodblog #instapic #food #picoftheday #instadaily #nomnomnom #ZomatoIN

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Sindhful

I am culturally Maharashtrian, ethically and business wise a Gujju and a Sindhi

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Lunch yesterday was probably one of the most homely yet flavorful meals I have had in a while, courtesy @sindhful I tried their Dal Pakwan, Sai Bhaji with Bhuga Chawal, Kheema Pav, Kheema Pattice with Pav and Chutney, Masala Aloo. Of the lot, I'd surely recommend you'll to try: – The not so spicy yet brilliantly flavorful Kheema Pav. Comfort food at its finest – Sai Bhaji/Chawal duo. The Bhuga Chawal is so fragrant and flavorful in itself you can just have it stand-alone. Sai Bhaji being loaded with greens, I was a tad doubtful but i was bowled over and how. Trust me, when I say it is epic. Looking at the oil that the Kheema Pattice came along with, I frowned, but to hell with calories for the moment, I couldn't stop till I gobbled em! Masaledaar mince meat filling breaded and fried – HEAVEN! The Dal however was a little too bland for my liking though. All in all, I'd recommend sindhful to one and all. Their delivery radius, if I am not wrong, is between Dadar to Andheri. Go figure! 🙌 Special thanks – @thehungrymumbaikar #sindhful #khar #dalpakwan #kheema #saibhaji #whatsforlunchmumbai #lunching #pattice #foodies #instalunch #comfortfood #foodphotography #foodgasm #foodporn #photooftheday #instadaily #instafood #foodie #love #instablogger #foodblogger #instapic #food #picoftheday #instadaily #nomnomnom

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Shree Datta Snacks

The most imporatnt pitstop on the Mumbai-Pune expressway

Bombay Coffee House

Kickass Brekkie..kickass day

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The incentive of a breakfast like this will make you drag your lazy ass out of bed and rise and shine and all that jazz! After a hearty meal like this, you will want to sleep again but that's beside the point 😂 Welcome @Bombaycoffeehouse – the newest entrant in Mumbai's food scenes. Located besides Five Fat Monks, Linking Road Spectacular masala baked beans, fluffy mushroom omlette, hash browns and buttery toasts – The English Breakfast won me over and how! 😍 Down it with a fresh cup of coffee or a slurpy milkshake – pick your pick. Also their 'Croissandwiches' are delightful. Reccos: – English Breakfast – Pulled Pork Roll – Tuna Salad Croissandwich – Chicken Salad Croissandwich – Brownie Milkshake – Banana Salted Caramel Milkshake – Irani Kheema Roll It's a great way to start the day with some good food, amirite? Go figure! 🙌 #bombaycoffeehouse #linkingroad #bandra #omlette #croissants #breakfast #breakfastmenu #instadaily #picoftheday #foodoftheday #morning #milkshakes #sandwich #englishbreakfast #tuna #chicken #igers #flatlay #newplace #recommended #instameet #foodgram #foodporn #tagstagram

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Tea Villa

Naam toh suna hi hoga!

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I kid you not, @teavillacafe will soon establish itself as a cafe champion! Our dull Saturday afternoon became brighter than ever after our visit to their NEW Bandra outlet. Somehow I love this #flatlay snap of mine. Its a rare occassion when i get awestruck at my own clicks. What you see here are – Baked Chili Parmesan – Cheese Fritters (MUST HAVE) – Mini Burgers – Mac n Cheese Fries – Crispy Lotus Root Honey Chili (MUST FUCKING HAVE) Also, flat 50% off on waffles for all you wonderful women out there on #womensday Mark that calendar – 6th March #flatlays #macandcheese #teavilla #bandra #hillroad #foodgasm #foodporn #lotusstem #munchymumbai #instafood #instalike #picoftheday #photooftheday #foodoftheday #dessertstagram #dessert #cheese #mumbaifoodicious #foodofmumbai #flatlay #coffee #cafe #interiordesign #igers #foodholic #instapic #instaphoto

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Masala Library

Every dish is magic on your plate!

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It's lunch time and boy I am missing this main course i sampled at @masalalibrary a few days back. What you see is – Stuffed Kulchas(prawns, chicken and cheese) on the farthest top, Home style chicken curry, Assorted rotis, Pan seared Rawas with Malaya Curry(L) and the winner- Kashmir Chili Duck with aloo bukhara qorma. Also served in two small bowls were intensely rich Daal Makhani and flavorful Tadke Wali Dahi. Will post a detailed review on @zomato soon. #instapicture #masalalibrary #finedine #finedining #bkc #instagood #instafood #picoftheday #photooftheday #chicken #rawas #duck #mains #dinner #instadinner #instapic #igers #instafood #foodies #foodporn #foodgasm #dahi #foodofmumbai #foodoftheday #mumbaifoodie #bandra #experience #zomato

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Citrus, The Leela

Oh, I love buffets part 37287729840923

Phew! That’s it for now. Will keep updating this space.

Go figure! till then.

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