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From mango matcha and tropical salads to delicious desserts and cocktails, restaurants in Mumbai, Pune, Goa and Jaipur are celebrating the mango season with creative new menus.
Ripe, golden mangoes take center stage this summer as chefs across India transform the season's favorite fruit into everything from refreshing drinks to delicious desserts.
In the height of summer, mango takes center stage on restaurant menus, inspiring chefs to experiment with its flavor, texture and versatility. No longer limited to traditional desserts, fruit is now being reinvented in kitchens, from refreshing drinks and vibrant salads to delicious main dishes and globally inspired creations. This seasonal shift reflects a broader trend in gastronomy, where locally sourced, peak-season ingredients shape the narrative of modern menus. Whether combined with matcha, incorporated into curries or transformed into delicate desserts, mango emerges as a nostalgic favorite and a contemporary culinary canvas, offering diners a fresh way to experience the essence of summer.
blonde
In Blondie, mango meets matcha in a drink that feels like summer at its most elevated. The Mango Matcha combines ceremonial grade matcha with a delicious homemade mango compote, finished with oat milk and ice, creating a sip that is equal parts earthy, creamy and indulgently tropical.
Name: Mango Matcha
Price: 470 INR
Location: Khar, Mumbai
July 7
This summer, July 7th celebrates fresh seasonal flavors through a mix of refreshing small plates like Mango Tadgola Salad and Watermelon Feta Cup, delectable main dishes like Ghee-Roasted Chicken Bhakari Taco and Teriyaki Tori Ramen, and tropical desserts like Mango Cheesecake and Amrakhand Cannelloni. The experience is paired with vibrant cocktails, such as the Aam Panna Cocktail and the Tadgola Highball, that capture the relaxed and convivial spirit of the season.
Location: Pune
Price for two: ₹2000
Sueney
At Sweeney, mango gets a decadent, cross-cultural twist with the Mango Sticky Rice Crème Brûlée. Think silky custard with tropical sweetness, layered with notes of mango and coconut, and finished with a signature caramelized crack, bringing together Thai-inspired flavors and classic French whimsy in one irresistible scoop.
Name: Mango Sticky Rice Crème Brûlée
Price: INR 545
Location: Khar, Mumbai
scarlet house
Scarlett House's mango menu comes to life in a vibrant, sunlit spread, ranging from savory mango salads and savory small plates like prawns and tacos to refreshing cocktails and delicious desserts. Highlights include mango and coconut mousse, mango cheesecake, mango cream pie and a refreshing mango and basil tart, adding a sweet ending to this tropical experience.
Location: Bandra and Juhu
Ice cream works gold
Ice Cream Works Gold presents a limited edition Alphonso Mango menu for the summer season, with indulgent and refreshing creations such as Double Scoop Alphonso Mango Sundae, Alphonso Mango Spaghetti, Alphonso Mango Ice Age, Alphonso Mango Bar, Zero-Sugar Alphonso Mango Popsicle, Alphonso Mango Milkshake, Fresh Alphonso Mango with White Chocolate and Alphonso Mango Ice Cream.
Location: Bandra, Lower Parel and Powai
Baglami
Baglami presents a summer menu inspired by the orchards of Maharashtra, the Konkan Coast and the Western Ghats. The menu features fresh dishes, made with fresh produce and bold flavours, including Mango and Prawn Chili, Thai Mango Curry and Yuzu Mango Crème Brûlée for a light and citrusy finish.
Location: BKC, Mumbai
thai nara
Nara Thai presents Thai Summer, a limited-time menu inspired by tropical flavors from Thailand and India. Highlights include raw mango salad, grilled chicken with Thai roti, and desserts like mango passionfruit sorbet and Pandan milk toast, complemented by tropical cocktails like Phi Phi Fire and Golden Hour Fizz.
Location: BKC and Worli
1932 Treviso
The Mango and Avocado Duo with cider vinaigrette is a delicate play of texture and flavor. Thinly sliced mango and buttery avocado come together in a carpaccio-style presentation, topped with a bright vinaigrette that lets the fruit shine.
Location: Jaipur
Jacob's Beer House
The Golden Energy drink combines fresh orange juice, mango, pineapple, banana and coconut milk in a smooth, nutritious drink, finished with dates, macadamia and chia seeds for added depth and texture.
Location: Jaipur
august, andheri
In August, summer finds its most natural expression. Their mango menu, from Avo Mango Salad and Tartine to Mango Cheesecake and Mango Mint Slush, seems like a natural extension of the cafe's relaxed, neighborhood-driven philosophy.
Cost for two: ₹1,600
Paashh, Bandra
At Paashh, the menu starts with the land. This season highlights mangoes at the peak of ripeness, woven into dishes such as mango kadhi with farra dumplings and Alphonso mango chutney paired with baked brie, creating a seasonal, thoughtful menu deeply rooted in Indian flavours.
Cost for two: ₹1000
Pomodoro, Bandra
Pomodoro's summer menu combines Italian classics with tropical influences. Highlights include green tropical salad with mango and avocado, mango, chili and cheese antipasti and refreshing mango-based drinks, offering a vibrant take on Italian summer food.
Cost for two: ₹2000
Yazu, Goa
In Yazu, the mango takes on a bold, pan-Asian touch. Standouts include grilled chicken with mango chutney, mango-avocado maki, and classic mango-coconut sticky rice, offering a flavor experience that feels elevated and fun.
Location: Candolim, Goa
Saante Spa, Bandra and Nesco Kitchen
If you're looking for something new to do for summer, Sante's mango menu is a standout experience that's fun, native, and unexpectedly inventive.
It starts with a Nutty Mango Jhal Muri, juicy Alphonso cubes mixed with roasted fox nuts, pumpkin seeds and cashews for a sweet and crunchy touch. Chilled Wood-Smoked Chaas paired with Guac Gelato provides a smoky, refreshing contrast, while a chilled Mango Fennel Jeera Soup with Coriander Pesto keeps things light and aromatic.
For something more rootsy, the 'Thayir Saadam' inspired quinoa and curd bowl adds comfort with a twist, finished with peanut khamang kadki, ragi crackers and fried chillies with chhaas. The Konkan Express Mango Sasav is the highlight – fresh mango simmered in a delicate coconut curry with 'thanda masala', served alongside Indrayani ghee rice. And of course, dessert is indulgent with Tres Leches El Mango and tender coconut ice cream topped with toasted coconut shavings.
Location: Shop 6, Ground Floor, G Block, Ins Tower, Near Trident Road, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai. And Nesco Limited, Resaturant & Bar 1, Hall 2, Ground Floor, Nesco Center, Western Express Highway, Goregaon East, Mumbai
