Mumbai’s skies may be draped in grey, but the city’s most creative kitchens are turning this season into a celebration of comfort, craft, and cuisine. From elevated Thai vegetarian tasting menus to hot chocolate-drenched desserts, here’s our curated list of monsoon menus and dining experiences to bookmark (and reserve) before the clouds part.
1. A Taste of Thai Refashioned: TÓA 66’s All-New Tasting Menu
Churchgate, Mumbai
TÓA 66 is back with a new poetic tasting menu that mirrors what it has always excelled at — slow, seasonal, and intensely personal Thai vegetarian food. Developed by Thai chefs Kanchit and Natanong Vongvichai, the tasting experience progresses from dainty Kway Tiew Pak Mo to spicy Popiya Khi Mao, finishing on a sugar high with mango-speckled Khao Niao Mamuang and a surprise Thai Canelle. Their zero-proof cocktail list is equally thoughtful — imagine butterfly pea tea infused with rosemary or the cheeky, coconut-topped Bad Thai.
Open Tuesday to Sunday
Dinner timings: 7–9 PM & 9:30–11 PM | Sunday lunch 12:30 PM
Phone: +91 99208 20800 | reservations@toa66.com
Around ₹7000++ for two people
Rehmat Manzil, Churchgate
2.Monsoon Traveller’s Menu at Mokai, Bandra
Bandra West
Inspired by travel, Mokai’s Monsoon Menu is warm, playful, and packed with nostalgia. Think flaky Massaman Pulled Shroom Croissant, slurpable Spicy Tofu Broth Bowl, and the iconic Samui Chicken Curry Noodles. The drinks are equally inventive—Sparkling Watermelon Cooler, Collagen Matcha, and a dessert-like Cereal Killer Almond Latte. Don’t miss the indulgent Hot Chocolate French Toast or the chewy Strawberry Mochi.
Available until the monsoon lasts
Chapel Rd, Bandra West
Call – 09820062166
3. Comfort Without Compromise: Pause’s Vegan Monsoon Specials
Carter Road, Bandra West
If monsoon had a vegan heart, Pause would be its kitchen. This summer’s plant-based offerings are packed with heart: Shakshuka with pesto tofu skewers, Enoki Wings with kaffir lime aioli, and Jackfruit Makhni with cumin rice. Warm your hands with Kahwa Tea, Hot Chocolate, or a sunny Turmeric Latte. And dessert? The decadent Hazelnut Gianduja Pancakes and ethereal 24 Carrot Cake are just what rainy days are made of.
Vora House, Carter Road, Bandra West
Call: 9867580809
@pause.mumbai
4. Eastern Himalayan Monsoon Feast at Across, Kala Ghoda
Kala Ghoda, Fort
Across is redefining what comfort food is this monsoon. Their limited-time Monsoon Menu delves into Eastern Himalayan cuisine with down-to-earth, soul-stirring plates such as Mutton Thenthuk, Churpi Cheese Gnudi, and Darjeeling Aloo Dum. The mains — Pork Saag Curry, Chicken Jasha Maroo, and Egg Ezay Salad Pockets — bring the hills to your plate. Finish with a gooey Rocky Road Brownie or the crisp, floral Sucha Panna Cotta.
Tuesday to Sunday, 6:30 PM–1 AM
Hari Chambers, Kala Ghoda
Call: 7506128945
Monsoon Dining in Mumbai: A Seasoned Affair
Whether you hunger for crispy pastry cups, spicy broth bowls, or chocolatey comforts, Mumbai’s monsoon dining is a testament that grey skies are merely a canvas for dense flavours and taller tales. Reserve a table, drink something comforting, and let the season pass by one bite at a time.
