So Tardeo has something new for all Mumbaikars! But you’ve go to climb a bit cause its UPSTAIRS– An Asian Bistro Bar.This place is a lot in the interiors of Tardeoa and can be a bit difficult to find. They lack in spreading word about their opening and branding! But keeping this aside, this place has been a discussion amongst every foodie in the fact being only for its good reasons which they deserve!
?Ambience-
Upstairs as the name says, this place is at the top where the lovely cold breeze touches you and gives you a kick while you have the lovely drinks they serve. Upstairs has a vibrant and a soothing ambience with two different seating arrangements: Indoor with classy high stools and a fancy bar; Outdoor seating with comfortable couches and pleasant dim lights. This place has a complete ambience of a nightclub but they chose to standout and create a different place with soothing atmosphere.
Food-
The chef at Upstairs has something really divergent taste for us! The menu here has been formulated and created keeping the best ingredients and secret recipes in mind from around 26 different cuisines. The chef promises you to standup to your expectations in food and drinks and fullfils your every greed! The brag about the drinks they serve is definitely true and must be tried!
Cocktail-
As you order for the first drink, it gets cheaper till you grab the fourth one! CATEGORY #1-
1st- Rs.150 2nd-Rs.125 3rd-Rs.100 and YAYA the 4th one is FREE!
GetHighPayLow!
- The water pipe-
If its the kick that you need, this is the drink you need. An amazing concoction of pan syrup, apple juice and strong amount of vodka. The drink comes in a long bong tube. The drink was definitely pleasing to my eyes because of the smoky presentation!
Mocktail-
- Kiwi Delight-
The name will definitely make you think that its one normal simple drink with a bland taste of kiwi! But no, this is something really scrumptious and amazing refreshing drink I’ve ever had! A frothy drink with base flavours as pineapple and kiwi.
Soup-
- Lemon Coriander Soup-
Truely an invigorating taste that can bring you back to life! A brilliant mixing of coriander and lemon with perfect flavour and bits of garlic, the quantity of veggies could have been increased to maintain the authenticity level!
Appetisers-
- Cottage cheese with chilli Pepper- A perfect appetisers that goes with the drinks you order! Perfectly cooked and spiced pieces of cottage cheese. The spices could have been bit changed to conclude a different taste than the normal paneer chilly. But a definitely worth trying nosh!
- Jade Dimsums-
This dish turned out to be a bit disappointing! The dimsums were properly shaped and filled but they came out to be really sticky and oily. The dips saved us! It tasted average and nothing really extraordinary.
- Crispy Babycorn Garlic Pepper-
Well crisped and herbed pieces of babycorn with relishing flavour of garlic and pepper. MUST TRY!
Main Meal-
- Stir-fry:
- Exotic Veg with Cashew Nut and red Chillis-
Spicy and scrumptious sauce in garlic and coriander with, crackling and chewy crisp cashew nuts and freshly chopped exotic Vegetables in Red Chilli Sauce makes a stir fry COMPLETE!
ITS A MUST TRY STIR FRY! (Rhymes well)
- Noodles:
- Pad Thai Noodles-
Pad Thai Noodles which is commonly served as street food in Thailand.These flat noodles are seasoned with flavours of tamarind and green chillis with a strong taste of garlic! roasted peanuts and finely chopped tofu paneer at the top brings in more flavour to it.
FINAL VERDICT-
I am definitely going to visit this place again! Its a great place for food and drinks. An outstanding and dazzling place to have a lovely meal. And let me tell you, this place is too pocket friendly that it won’t make you regret later!
Budget- Rs.2000/-(For4)
Ambience- 8/10
Food-9/10
Service-8/10
Final-8.3/10
– Scumchymumbai
(Khushi Kadmawala)