Gallops (at the Mahalaxmi Race Course) : Gourmand's choice

Ever wanted to get out of the city to a quite dinner or lunch and yet be back for the office meeting in two hours. If yes, then the answer lies in Gallops, the restaurant that is situated inside the sylvan Mahalaxmi Racecourse.

This is perhaps the only mumbai restaurant that provides its patrons enough physical space to really enjoy a meal. Situated in a stand-alone complex inside the racecourse, this is also the only place where one can escape noise, traffic and people and yet see enough verdant green to feel energised.

A lunch during the monsoons is especially recommended, though a dinner anytime is also quite welcome. The only point to remember about this lovely place is that you may need to reserve (for dinners... a couple of hours in advance atleast)...

Cost for a meal for two:Rs : 500 - 900

Ambience : Relaxed, Stylish and Reminiscent of the Raj

Recommended Fare :
Paneer Kali Mirch
Paneer Babycorn
Dal Makhani
Chicken Makhani
Chicken Saagwala (They have their own fancy name for this)
Lachcha Parantha
Chocolate brownie
Icecream with hot chocolate (Speciality)

Rating: 9/10

Suggested meal : Any except breakfast (Restaurant opens late)

Cafe Military : A peek into the parsee 60s

Cafe Military is situated in the fountain area. Hidden amongst a slew of dilapidated offices, small time restaurants and shops that sell everything is this gem that offers sumptious parsee food in an ambience that hasn't changed much from the 60s... even the owner seems a relic of the past...

It is an excellent place for a lunch getaway from office.

On the recommended list is chicken and mutton mince bhaaji with fresh soft white bread, Raan and rice.

The only flaw you may find is that the restaurant has an open access seating and hence is quite noisy during lunch times.

Cost for a meal for two:Rs : 200 - 400

Ambience : Dont ask at this price

Rating: 7/10

Suggested meal : Lunch... a long lunch

Konkani food : Konkan Cafe (Taj President)

Konkan in all its vibrancy is presented in this restaurant. Situated inside the TAJ President Hotel, it is also one of the more famous restaurants at this TAJ.

Recommended are prawns, neer dosa and fish cooked in tangy mango chutney (chef's special, on request)

A secret to this restaurant is the excellent wine cellar. A definite try.

Some fish preperations are fairly good.

Cost for a meal for two:

Rs : 1200 - 1800

Ambience : Konkani village dhaba.....Rating: 9/10

Suggested meal : Dinner... and that too an elaborate one.