This review is written by a friend, Sunanda
As you enter the small side walk cafe at Kala Ghoda in south Mumbai you are greeted by over courteous waiters welcoming you to The Pantry. The lazy ambience lulls you to put your feet up and relax. The menu is attached to a wooden writing board taking you back to childhood memories of appearing for examinations.
While the cafe does not offer much variety for the vegetarians the non vegetarians have a better option at food variety. The cafe offers soups, pastas, salads, lasagna, sandwiches, desserts and beverages. Your offered water in a jug with a cucumber slice in it to retain the freshness.
While the cafe looses points for over pricing and less quantity of food the taste of the dish is the only respite.Although the desserts look mouth watering in the display fridge the Cinnamon Roll was stale and not as soft as one would expect it to be.
The lasagna (veg) was tasty but could have been enjoyd better if served in a covered dish plate instead of a flat plate. The Champion sandwich (non-veg) was good except for quantity. The size of the bread could have been bigger considering it is priced at Rs 235 (approx). The saving grace is that the bread is multi-grain. The eatery which promotes the 'go local' idea of bringing food from its source is a sure shot hit with the patrons who seek local taste at a place closer to them.
As for the ambience the resto has a retro look, with its walls painted white and bar stools at corner tables, or sitting areas in windows, gives a cozy feeling.As for the patrons its mostly the professsionals who attend the resto including Foreigners.
PS: If you have a lot of time then do visit the place for its free wi-fi or just spend some chillax time with friends.
As you enter the small side walk cafe at Kala Ghoda in south Mumbai you are greeted by over courteous waiters welcoming you to The Pantry. The lazy ambience lulls you to put your feet up and relax. The menu is attached to a wooden writing board taking you back to childhood memories of appearing for examinations.
While the cafe does not offer much variety for the vegetarians the non vegetarians have a better option at food variety. The cafe offers soups, pastas, salads, lasagna, sandwiches, desserts and beverages. Your offered water in a jug with a cucumber slice in it to retain the freshness.
While the cafe looses points for over pricing and less quantity of food the taste of the dish is the only respite.Although the desserts look mouth watering in the display fridge the Cinnamon Roll was stale and not as soft as one would expect it to be.
The lasagna (veg) was tasty but could have been enjoyd better if served in a covered dish plate instead of a flat plate. The Champion sandwich (non-veg) was good except for quantity. The size of the bread could have been bigger considering it is priced at Rs 235 (approx). The saving grace is that the bread is multi-grain. The eatery which promotes the 'go local' idea of bringing food from its source is a sure shot hit with the patrons who seek local taste at a place closer to them.
As for the ambience the resto has a retro look, with its walls painted white and bar stools at corner tables, or sitting areas in windows, gives a cozy feeling.As for the patrons its mostly the professsionals who attend the resto including Foreigners.
PS: If you have a lot of time then do visit the place for its free wi-fi or just spend some chillax time with friends.
