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Dearest Readers,
In the labyrinthine lanes of Bandra, where old-world charm pirouettes with modern indulgence, there lies a café of quiet sophistication. Sequel—a name that suggests continuation, yet one wonders, a continuation of what? A revolution in dining? Or merely the latest chapter in Mumbai’s love affair with organic gastronomy, where virtue is plated with a side of austerity?
This writer, an Australian traveler with a penchant for both indulgence and authenticity, ventured into this minimalist haven with a companion from Belgium—two wanderers in search of flavor, yet confronted instead by restraint. The walls, plain yet inviting, whispered of curated simplicity. No ostentatious chandeliers, no grandiose flourishes—just the promise of clean eating, a luxury in an age where excess reigns supreme.
The meal arrived in delicate, almost reverent portions. Dosas—whose names I shall not dare pronounce—graced our table, each crisp and golden, paired with chutneys so refined they seemed almost hesitant to assert themselves. A sev puri, its puris crafted from noble jowar rather than villainous refined flour, stood as a testament to tradition with a modern conscience. The flavors? Impeccable. The portions? One might call them dainty—or, if one were less charitable, a mere suggestion of a meal.
But just as one feared this experience would dissolve into an exercise in restrained appreciation, redemption arrived in a porcelain cup. A flat white—bold, velvety, and so exquisitely brewed, it could hold its own in the cafés of Melbourne, a city where coffee is nothing short of sacred. For a fleeting moment, this traveler felt at home, cradling a cup of perfection in the heart of Bandra.
Sequel Café is a place of undeniable quality, where each bite is crafted with care, and each ingredient speaks of purity. And yet, one cannot help but ask—must the pursuit of clean eating come at the cost of satiation? A café that serves nourishment for the body, certainly. But for the soul? Perhaps, dear reader, a touch more would not go amiss.
Until next time, dear readers, stay satiated.