Latha P.
Yelp
Simple, Sumptuous, Satisfying sums up our experience at Mejwaani! A Husband and wife duo run this restaurant serving authentic Maharashtrian cuisine. The wife ( Priya) does all the cooking, and she rocks at it!
Don't ignore or pass on this unassuming little eatery based on the location, size or ambience. No pretty hostess , fancy dinnerware or dim lights. Paper plates, plastic silverware, clear your own plates and fill your water is what awaits you, but that shouldn't be a turn off. Wait it out and you won't regret .
We came here with family, who had lunch at this place earlier. They loved the Thaali and Vada Pav, that they got the battalion for their next visit, to try the exhaustive dinner menu. It was the perfect post Christmas gift for us!
If you are a foodie and have tried food from the Konkan region, you will definitely appreciate the food here. Even better If you have not, but are an avid food explorer and wanting to tingle your taste buds, just walk in and try anything on their menu and I am positive you will not go wrong.
Here's everything we tried, tested and rated 5 stars
- Kothimbir Vadi - steamed and fried to perfection.
- Thalipeeth - soft slightl crisp with loads of subtle flavor served with sour cream and ketchup - it's hard to stop after a couple !
- Jhunka Baakar- Chickpea flour stew served with Indian Bread made from Millet and Sorghum . A healthy alternative.
- Surmai Fry( mackerel) - coated with aromatic konkan spices and deep fried - A squeeze of lime and sliced onion amps up the flavor
- Shrimp Fry -deep fried and seasoned well making it a perfect appetizer.
- Rice and Dal served with homemade Mango pickle - how can Dal taste sooo good that it makes you slurp after every mouthful . Takes you straight to Aayi's (Mom's) kitchen
- Alu Paratha and Achar- Soft potato stuffed Parathas served with mixed veg pickle and sour cream . Comfort food at its best.
Chicken curry with Naan- A tribal style curry which is not too spicy nor tangy.
Onion Pakora- Crispy fried onions in chick pea flour leads to limitless eating..
Misal Pav- One of Bombay street food choices - was a treat to taste after eons!
Puran Poli- Do not miss this jaggery and cardamom stuffed sweet dish severed warm dripping in clarified butter . How can something taste soo divine that it opens up your 7th sense !
To sum it up, Make a leisurely trip here and try their food choices. You will be treated like family, served fresh hot homemade food, with a not so big dent in your pocket. You will leave with the desire to come back and also bring your friends and extended family over, to flaunt your new found amazing restaurant pick!
Simply put, "Never judge a book by its cover" fits Mejwaani!