Weekend food plan: Comorin comes to Mumbai plus new restaurants to try

Comorin comes to Mumbai
After seven successful years in Gurugram, Comorin debuted in Mumbai at Peninsula Corporate Park in Lower Parel this week with playful renditions of India's diverse heritage cuisines. For the Mumbai menu, brand chef Dhiraj Dargan plates up old and new favourites, and takes special care keeping the seasonality and street food culture of the city in mind. There are small and large plates to savour, each packed with story and flavour. Sample the achari beetroot, corn khichdi and aam ki kadi under the vegetarian section followed by Himachali cha gosht, bhetki steamed in banana leaf, and a superlative haleem that pairs perfectly with bakarkhani. Do not leave without the desserts—both the signature malai cheeni toast and salted chikki kulfi with a house-made rocher are truly delightful. The mango and fig highball, and a zesty gin-based cocktail featuring green apple, Nashik white wine and limoncello are excellent to sip on the side. Amuse yourself with cocktails on the tap and a fun range of batch-made sodas if you wish to linger on. 
Where: Comorin, Nilaya Anthology, Peninsula Corporate Park, Lower Parel, Mumbai
Contact: +91 22-35387627

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Nostalgic bites at Kona Kona
Kona Kona is a new all day bar and restaurant in Andheri that is bringing some of the most cherished dishes from across the country through fun and flavourful twists. Conceptualised by actor Mona Singh, the culinary programme is a tribute to family meals and street-side treats, and is designed by Kashmiri home chef Jasleen Marwah of Kala Ghoda's Folk restaurant fame, and chef Neetu Solanki. From jhol momos of Darjeeling and Himachali siddu bread to the crowd-favourite butter chicken and egg chops from Kolkata's Park Street, there's lot to choose from.
Where: Kona Kona, unit 27-30, ground floor, Kuber Complex, Andheri Lokhandwala, Andheri (W), Mumbai
Contact: +91-9867880076

An outsider's take on Japanese food at Gaijin
The newest addition to the city's fast-evolving Japanese food trend is Gaijin in Bandra. The word gaijin means ‘outsider’, which the founders Karan Gaba, Rohan Mangalorkar and chef-partner Anand Morwani have taken inspiration from to build their core philosophy. The food pays homage to Japanese flavours and cooking techniques through inventive spins in the form of cold plates, small plates, nigiri, gunkan, maki, mains and desserts. Vegetarians can opt for shimeji mushroom gyoza tostada or spicy tofu and leek temaki. There's crab udon noodles, pork & clam gyoza tostada, and tenderloin katsu for non-vegetarians. The desserts are equally inviting with an indulgent banoffee pie brie cheesecake. 
Where: Gaijin, Lotia Palace, Linking Rd, opposite Citi Bank, Khar (West), Mumbai
Contact: +91-8591615552

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