One such place that has mushroomed in the recent past is Fat Stomach in Andheri West. A quick look at the menu is enough to reveal its antecedents. It's got all the usual suspects that you'd expect from an eatery of this nature. So, we decide to pay homage to our Kolkata roots with three dishes that were almost as much a part of our childhood while eating out as maachh-bhaat was while dining at home. These are chicken fried wonton (Rs 270), chicken chilli (Rs 259) and veg hakka noodles (Rs 199), though, if truth be told, we ordered the vegetarian version of the noodles simply because we would be sharing the meal with a vegan friend.

Chicken wonton

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Our main concern about the wonton was this: will it still be crispy upon arrival? A soggy wonton is as miserable as a cat getting wet in the rain. But thankfully, the ones we try still retain the crunch that this fried dumpling starter is supposed to have, with additional points for the hygienic packaging. The only complaint is that the pieces have been fried a tad too much. Wontons are supposed to be golden in colour. But these are almost tan brown.

Veg hakka noodles

There are no complaints about the chicken chilli, though, which sticks to the memo of glazed strips of the meat sharing space with spicy pieces of capsicum. Similarly, the veg hakka noodles are so authentically Chindian that our friend almost starts writing paeans about its greasy goodness. This is a no-frills dinner that's as cheap as chips. What's more? The place is open till 2 am. So, give Fat Stomach a shot the next time you have late-night pangs in the area. It might not be the healthiest option around. But your taste buds will still write you a thank-you note for it.

From 11 am to 2 am
At Okaz Shopping Centre, Oshiwara, Andheri West.
Call 9321046953

4/4 EXCEPTIONAL, 3/4 EXCELLENT, 2/4 VERY GOOD, 1/4 GOOD, 0.5/4 AVERAGE

Stomach didn't know we were there. The Guide reviews anonymously and pays for meals

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