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These upcoming venues in Mumbai offer customers global influences with local tastes, experiment with menus and feature curated cocktails and immersive interiors.
A new wave of restaurants is opening in Mumbai.
Mumbai's food scene is constantly on the move and the city is about to welcome a new wave of restaurants that promise new flavours, concepts and experiences. From intimate neighborhood cafes to high-energy bars and experiential spaces, new openings are redefining the way Mumbaikars eat, drink and socialize. Here's a look:
Mokai, Bandra
MOKAI has expanded its history in Mumbai with a second experience-oriented café space that deepens its focus on coffee, matcha and immersive hospitality. The new establishment unfolds as a series of “chapters,” beginning with a façade featuring intricate, layered artwork inspired by Kintsugi, where gold strokes, Mount Fuji, and a matcha bowl and whisk motif mark a change from the previous coffee-focused design. Inside, a light-filled, high-ceilinged space reveals multiple zones, beginning with “Chapter One,” which features the brand's signature blue-orange uniforms and a futuristic Korean bar managed via tablet, turning brewing into a visible ritual.
A slow brew-inspired installation with turtle motifs, twig structures and back-painted glass sets a calm tone, while the central marble coffee bar reflects sunlight during the day and glows softly at night, with a rose quartz-lit matcha bar as the evening's focal point. The Kintsugi corner, a wall of collaborations, a Great Wave-inspired origami light, and hidden speakeasy bathrooms reinforce the brand's philosophy of embracing imperfection and storytelling. Upstairs, the experience floor opens to a balcony view, an 'In Stock' corner inspired by travel luggage and 'Team MOKAI's Home', a domestic-style room with a family table and bed, leading to India's first floating matcha bar, where guests sit around water, moss and wellness-focused drinks. The menu combines comfort with surprise, from savory cereal bowls and crispy chili French toast to burgers, scrambles, protein bowls and desserts like chocolate wontons with sea salt cream, completing MOKAI's transformation from a café to a multi-sensory journey.
Thai Naam, Bandra
Five years ago in Andheri, Thai Naam started as a sincere dream of bringing authentic Thai flavors to Mumbai with honesty and respect for the cuisine. Founder and chef Jawairia Merchant, now in her twenties, turned her early passion for home cooking and competitions into a restaurant journey, training under chef Ananda Solomon, who is often credited with introducing authentic Thai food to India. That experience shaped the balance, technique and soulful approach that still define Thai Naam cooking.
Now relocated to Bandra, the restaurant carries the same ethos, celebrating Thai ingredients and cooking with a menu of classics like Tom Yum, Som Tam, Mee Grob like rice tartlet, Satay Kai, Thai fish cakes and signature mains like steamed John Dory, minced chicken with holy basil and Thai curry, plus nostalgic desserts like water chestnuts in coconut milk. New Pan-Asian touches, such as dumplings, wontons, Chengdu-style lamb, and truffle-baked crab, add variety while staying true to the balance of sweet and sour, salty, and spicy. The 100-seat space, inspired by traditional Thai aesthetics, uses bold reds, wood carvings, soft lighting and an open kitchen to create a warm, intimate and authentic dining experience.
Portal, Kala Ghoda
Portal, a new bistro and bar in the heart of Kala Ghoda, feels like a tranquil retreat that transitions effortlessly from morning coffee to evening cocktails. The space, conceptualized by veteran hospitality entrepreneur Punam H. Singh, is designed to invite guests to slow down, settle in and let the experience unfold without rigid occasions or rules. The name “Portal” reflects this idea of transition: a place where the pace softens and the day flows naturally, from breakfast stretching into the afternoon to a glass of wine or cocktail as the evening progresses.
Located in a 1,450-square-foot, 50-seat space designed by Ar. Suhani Lal Sanghra, Portal combines the neoclassical architecture of South Bombay with contemporary materials, warm textures and subtle details such as a mirrored ceiling above the bar that quietly support a cozy and calm atmosphere. Chef Gregory Bazire helms the kitchen with an ingredient-driven, culturally blending menu, ranging from playful breakfast bowls to confit lamb parathas and internationally-inspired entrees, while the bar and wine program, crafted with Spill It and a vinyl listening program curated by Revolver Club, offers structured cocktails, thoughtful wines and zero-proof options that feel more intuitive than ostentatious. At its core, Portal is about alleviating the rush and allowing each guest to define their own pace throughout the day.
THERAPY Cafe and bar, Dadar
Mumbai's popular hangout THERAPY is opening its fourth store in Dadar at Kohinoor Square, building on the success of its Khar, Versova and Borivali branches. The new coworking space operates as a cafe during the day with strong coffee, comfortable seating and a casual lunch menu, then transforms after dark into a lively bar with cocktails, pitchers, arcade games, karaoke, screenings and DJ nights. Dadar's menu combines crowd pleasers like Crispy Chickpeas, Peri Peri Chicken Fillets, Mezze Platter, Farmhouse Pizza and Boneless Gochujang Chicken Wings with local exclusives like Vada Pav Slider, Misal Thali and Thecha Paneer or Prawns.
Drinks include bold party pitchers like Electric LIIT, the spectacular Midnight Fishbowl with blue pea gin and Barman's Peach Pitcher, along with a rotating selection of craft beer and cider and an old-school cold brew for the daytime crowd. The café-by-day and bar-by-night concept, along with immersive sports screenings and curated music and events, keep the establishment lively and interactive. Founder Rishab Verma says the Dadar medium reflects a more mature, all-day THERAPY, rooted in emotional comfort, joy and community connection.
Pot Pot, Bottom Parel
Pot Pot, a contemporary Indian dining concept rooted in the traditions of pot-based cuisine, has opened its new stall at Phoenix Palladium in Mumbai. More than a restaurant, Pot Pot reinvents the 'pot' in all its forms, from cooking vessels and terracotta pots to street food potlis and even the idea of potholes and potlucks, uniting food, culture and storytelling into a single experience.
The menu focuses on Indian comfort food with a creative twist: Chaat Potlis features familiar street dishes in refined bite-sized formats, while Starter Pots and Main Pots highlight slow-cooked coastal and North Indian flavors. The meal ends with Sweet Pots, individual desserts made with fresh, organic and locally sourced ingredients. Pot Pot emphasizes sustainability, serving dishes in reusable terracotta and glass pots and using recyclable and reusable packaging made from local materials. The space, with earthy textures, terracotta elements and clean, modern Indian design, feels warm and understated, reinforcing the brand's focus on tradition, craftsmanship and conscious gastronomy. Pot Pot welcomes walk-in guests.
Seoul Dak, Andheri
Mumbai's Korean food wave is having a fresh and crisp chapter with the opening of Seoul Dak's new outlet in Oshiwara, Andheri. Founded in Seoul, the QSR brand brings its cult-favorite Korean fried chicken and bold street food flavors to one of the area's busiest hubs, doubling down on crunchy, flavorful comfort food. At its core is Seoul Dak's signature fried chicken, marinated overnight and double-fried for a light, ultra-crispy crust, then tossed with sauces like Smoked K-BBQ, Garlic Ganjang, Sweet & Spicy, and Fiery Volcano. The menu also includes classic Korean street dishes such as tteokbokki, Soupy K-ramen, and cheese corn sausages, all inspired by contemporary Seoul.
Seoul Dak keeps authenticity front and center, importing most key ingredients from South Korea and sticking closely to traditional flavor profiles, only adjusting spice levels to local tastes. The brand has a clear expansion strategy, targeting 10 outlets by early 2026 and 50 in the next three years, while adding new items like Potato Cheese Corn Dogs, Seoul Cheese Bombs and Matcha drinks that stay true to its ethos of “authentic Korean comfort food done right.” With the launch of Oshiwara, Seoul Dak is positioning itself as one of Mumbai's most trusted Korean QSR brands, offering consistent, crunchy and genuinely tasty experiences as the Korean food craze in the city continues to grow.
The Finding Workshop, Bandra
The Find Atelier is Mumbai's newest 25-seat supper club, founded by sisters Aalisha and Riona Sable, and designed as a calm counterpoint to the city's busy restaurant scene. Located in a restored 140-year-old building in Bandra, the intimate space focuses on an immersive, design-led experience where food, atmosphere and accommodation are carefully combined. Operating only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, The Find Atelier positions itself as a weekend destination that encourages guests to slow down and savor a more personal and thoughtful pace of dining.
Co-founder and head chef Aalisha Sable changes the menu every month, drawing on seasonal ingredients, global flavors and emotional storytelling, so each visit feels fresh but rooted in craftsmanship. Creative director and co-founder Riona Sable shapes the club's visual and spatial language with bespoke tableware, rich textures and warm lighting, creating an intimate and layered atmosphere. Beyond its core services, The Find Atelier will host pop-up events, artistic collaborations and cultural gatherings, aiming to be a growing hub for creative exchange in food, design and lifestyle.
April 13, 2026, 15:26 IST
