Love trying out new food and drink? Check out these new menus in Mumbai

If you are curious about food and drink there is always something new in Mumbai While some celebrate Indian flavours others experiment with global cuisines and then there are the rest that give you a new perspective to food altogetherWith the festive season underway Mumbai is buzzing with new food and drink menus that explore a wide variety of delicacies and if you are wondering how to go about choosing them here is a new menu food guide for every palateComfort foodVarsoo celebrates the Dal amp Dhokli Festival an ode to one of the most beloved comfort dishes through a menu inspired by different regions of India From the grains and ingredients used to the gravies they are paired with the menu presents eight distinctive preparationsThe journey begins close to home with Kathiawadi Dhokli where soft dumplings are simmered in a tomatobased vegetable broth and Rasiya Dhokli featuring methi dumplings in a tangy yoghurt gravy The menu also celebrates indigenous grains through dishes like Jowar Dal Dhokli where jowar dumplings are paired with a flavourful dal and Bajra Gavar Dhokli which combines bajra and bottle gourd dumplings with cluster beans and yoghurtRajasthan inspires two preparations the hearty Rajasthani Dal Dhokli with soft wheat dhoklis in a robust dal and Makai Dal Dhokli a traditional favourite featuring maize flour dumplings served with dal The menu moves beyond lentilbased preparations with Phansi Dhokli amp Jowar Rotis a comforting green bean preparation thickened with jowar dhoklis and Walor Dhokli amp Puris where broad beans tempered with ajwain are paired with methi dhoklisAt its heart the menu celebrates the versatility of dal and dhokli and the many ways in which a familiar dish can evolve across regionsWhere Varsoo GirgaonWhen OngoingTime 1130 am to 1030 pm all daysPrice Rs 550 onwardsCall 91 9833700300 or 9833700400 for reservationsFlavourful shotsShooters have usually been about getting the night started but The Nook in Bandra is giving them a little more personality The cafeacute and bar has introduced a new 10shooters menu that plays around with nostalgic flavours unexpected combinations and some seriously fun namesFrom coffee and cream to strawberry chilli butterscotch and even Sour Patch the menu is designed to make Shooters more than just a quick drink They are priced at Rs 750The menu includes whiskeybased The Green Tea Shooter Buttery Nipples Lemon Drop Berry Dangerous The Sour Gay Birthday Cake Reverse Baby Guinness Syringe Shooter Booty Fire and After EightWhere 10 am to 12 amWhen OngoingTime 10 am to 12 amCall 099679 69143Celebratory new menuOnrique in Santacruz marks two years with a new menu that celebrates unique flavours The new menu features an exciting selection of dishes that bring together unexpected combinations while retaining a sense of comfort and familiarityIt includes Avocado Patta Chaat reimagines a muchloved Indian street food classic with a contemporary touch while the Watermelon Burrata Chaat brings together juicy watermelon and creamy burrata with the familiar flavours of chaat The Burrata Makhani with Focaccia pairs the richness of a beloved Indian makhani preparation with the comfort of freshly baked focaccia creating a dish that is indulgent yet approachableThe menu continues its exploration of regional flavours with the Daab Chingri with Coconut Rice drawing inspiration from Bengali flavours and the distinctive use of tender coconut The Mushroom Ghee Roast brings the deep aromatic character of a South Indian ghee roast to a vegetarian preparation while the Thai Chicken Krapao captures the fragrant savoury and spicy notes of Thai cuisine Rounding off the selection is the Parsi Salli Kheema with Soft Rolls bringing the comforting flavours of Parsi cuisine to the table in a format designed for sharing and enjoyingWhere Onrique Santacruz WestWhen OngoingTime 2 pm 130 amCall 91 8097572100 or 91 8097572101 for detailsJourney on the Grand Trunk RoadAmong the many new menus in Mumbai Taftoon in Bandra Kurla Complex stands out for its unique flavours as it explores a cocktail menu inspired by the Grand Trunk Road starting with Afghanistan and travelling through the Khyber Pass Punjab Rajasthan Delhi Panipat Lucknow Varanasi Patna West Bengal and ChittagongCalled Adventures on the Grand Trunk Road Volume 1 through a colourful cocktail book full of stories about the inspiration behind the 11 drinks curated by citybased bartender Casilda Misquitta and the team the menu takes what you would usually expect on the plate and puts it in to a glass with flavours across India and the worldStarting with Afghanistans Khanbabarsquos Dhaba the cocktail has an interesting mix of d peated whisky roasted almond ice cream Aperol smoked dry chillies and Afghan char masala bitters The Khyber Pass Call of the Valley brings together gin sherry oloroso roasted coriander seed tincture and dry apricot pickleIf you are adventurous try the Sun amp Gold of Punjab showcased through mustardoilwashed tequila carrot chilli cordial and dry vermouth In Delhi Dil Ka Darbaar draws from an encounter in the lanes of Shahjahanabad bringing together vodka raw mangotamarind cordial Lillet Blanc and puri tincture inspired by the capitals chart cultureThe Fate of Sun takes its cues from Rajasthan combining mint pomegranate and subtle chilli while in Lucknow The Courtesanrsquos Puzzle comes about with Campari sweet vermouth mogra charred sumac and pineapple sodaWhile Fields of Citrus brings together Gondhoraj lime passion fruit Fino sherry and clarified puffed rice the one from Varanasi with Depths of Water a tribute to the cityrsquos paan culture that brings together gin Lillet Roseacute lemon gulkand and paan soda feels like a refreshing dessertWhere Taftoon BKCWhen OngoingTime 12 noon to 1230 amCall 022 4973 5748 for more details