Bastian, Bandra

The service was very good, the staff were very attentive at Bastian. However, the food was terrible! We ordered stir fry chicken - it was very spicy, and felt like a bowl of Manchurian gravy with garnishing of chicken, the vegetables were over cooked and all soggy. See the attached picture after I fished out all the chicken. Another dish we ordered was Braised Lamb- it was terrible too- more of a bowl of soya sauce with few garnish of lambs. The mash potatoes were okay not perfect. The decor is nice but the entire restaurant smells of cheap air fresheners and cheap soap as if to cover the musty and mouldy smells. Skip this one… you will find better food roadside!

Went to celebrate friend’s birthday. Planned a trip from USA - Ahmedabad-1day Bombay trip just to visit 2 restaurants, 1 of them being Bastian. Amazing vibes, surprised by all the food we ordered. Great flavors. I’d go there again for dinner.

The overall experience at Bastian, Bandra was underwhelming. The main course and starters lacked variety and taste—basic vegetarian options like paneer tikka or chaap were notably missing, which was disappointing. Service was another drawback. The staff appeared overburdened, with one server attending to multiple tables, leading to delays and a lack of attentiveness. On a positive note, the desserts were quite good. However, the mango ice cream didn't meet expectations—it lacked flavour, was served in a small portion, and had already started melting by the time it reached the table. Given the reputation and pricing, the experience did not live up to expectations.

Ambience is pretty average and place feels very crowded and congested when people fill in. Taste of the food is pretty good and unique, drinks are pretty average and highly overpriced. Service is very slow and staff doesn’t seem professional for the kind of establishment it is. Prices are too high for service ambience and food costed me 8000 for 2. Desserts are the best, also seafood is good. Can try as a one time experience.

Tried a mix of dishes at Bastian Bandra and the experience was quite mixed. Veggie Thermidor : Looked fancy on the menu with Macau-style veggies, coconut cream, parmesan, and truffle oil, but sadly underwhelming on the plate. The sourdough was too hard, the flavor was dominated only by garlic, and the whole dish felt like a heavy lump of parmesan rather than something balanced or enjoyable. Edamame Hummus : A surprise hit! Though served with kucha instead of pita, it turned out delicious. The hummus was smooth, flavorful, and paired beautifully with the bread. Easily the best dish of the evening. Kung Pao Paneer : Very inconsistent. The first time I tried it, the paneer was soft, rich, and perfectly seasoned. The second time though, it was nothing more than paneer tossed in Schezwan sauce, felt like something from a local Chinese joint rather than a premium restaurant dish. Lotus Kunafa Cheesecake : Ended on a decent note. The dessert wasn’t overly sweet, which I appreciated, and had a good texture. Not extraordinary, but nice enough to wrap up the meal. Overall :The menu sounds exciting, but the execution feels hit-or-miss. Great hummus and decent cheesecake

We as group of 4 had visited the restaurant and I must say tat I felt ok with the ambience. Not wowed, coz now every other big restaurant has the same or I would say much better look than this. Coming to the food, go for Korean stir fried chicken, animal prawns was just love. The rest of the dishes like malaysian noodles, hummus were pretty okayish. Loved the hazelnut crunch. Service was very prompt and attentive. My honest opinion is can go for one time coz of the hype. Next on our list is Bastian at the top!

Went there with my wife for our anniversary & loved the place. Even though it was a Saturday night the service was on point the food came superfast in like 10 mins & was very delicious. We tried the hummus, animal prawns & malaysian noodles all were tasty & have no complaints here. The atmosphere is super cozy & relaxed with dimly lit rooms so much so you might find it difficult to read the menu but that's not a big deal as the vibe is great. The washroom felt a bit underwhelming compared to the rest of the place, it was clean & hygienic but just felt lacking & poorly planned. Would recommend for special occasions but as a middle class person it still is very expensive.

Had a fantastic experience at Bastian in Bandra, Mumbai. The service was top-notch from start to finish. Special shoutout to Pranay, the bartender, who truly went above and beyond—he crafted and organized a set of specialty beverages that were perfectly tailored to our tastes. Every drink felt like an experience. The rest of the team was just as impressive. The servers made sure we fully understood each dish before ordering and guided us through the menu with genuine care. It’s rare to find a place where the service, atmosphere, and food all come together this well. Highly recommend.