Lime and mint cooler and kokum cooler

From their limited menu, we started with the crunchy corn dog (Rs 150), which they call a Seoul speciality. It’s a fusion of crunch and meat in the shape of a gola. Served on a stick, a chicken sausage is coated with cheese and bread crumbs, and is seasoned with peri peri — the perfect rainy day indulgence. Next came the mac and cheese chicken poppers (Rs 120) that was a loaded snack. The mac and cheese along with the zesty, crunchy and juicy pieces of chicken was doubly delightful, though we wished it was served in a more robust container instead of a paper cup.

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Konkan USP burger

By now, we have guessed that the economically priced dishes come with generous portions. But when our veggie dynamite burger (Rs 230) arrived, its size was huge! The burger patty made of potato and beetroot was served with caramelised onions and an in-house thousand island sauce. The patty had the perfect balance of crunchiness and juiciness, which is not too common, as a lot of vegetarian burger patties are usually dry. 

We clubbed the dishes with the kokum cooler (Rs 100) and lime and mint cooler (Rs 100). The kokum drink made us reminisce about the good-old sherbet that used to be a childhood summer time favourite. With a modern twist of fizz in it, this was a glass filled with summery vibes on a rainy day.

Veggie dynamite burger

As the veg burger impressed, we decided to give its non-vegetarian counterpart a try, which as it turned out, is fused with flavours from the home state. Recommended by the owner Ankita Rao-Rane, the Konkan USP burger (Rs 200) was the show-stopper. Tender, slow-cooked and well marinated in Malvani spices, the chicken was layered on spiced onions with a spread of authentic green chutney and mayonnaise, served with crispy fries. Their vegetarian besto-pesto sandwich that has mixed vegetables tossed in basil and cilantro sauce is delicious, but the flavour is mild, a dilution from the traditional garlic-heavy pesto sauce.

The colourful graffiti  on the right wall of the space livens up the restaurant

Most dishes are a twist to traditionally available options. Choosing diverse dishes is a key as the crunchy items carry a similar flavour profile, but the staff helps out with their best picks. Overall, the food is a fun, fusion combination that will flirt with your taste buds. As it’s a newly opened joint, service is a tad slow but is worth a visit for its competent pricing and staying true to its core menu.

On: Tuesday to Sunday; 1 pm to 10 pm
At: Shop 2, Ground Floor, Blerone CHS, Sunder Lane, Orlem, near Uncle’s Kitchen, Malad West
Call: 9930942041

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