Feast on the tastiest seafood delicacies



Tasty Delights @ Pratap Lunch Home
If you are an avid seafood lover, Pratap Lunch Home should be a must-visit.Located at the heart of the buzzing business district of Fort, this legendary outlet is synonymous with quality seafood. Known for their traditional style signature Lobste dishes, there are few Peri places that can match the authenticity of their cuisine.Specialties include Lobster Peri Peri, Ravas Tandoori, Pomfret Tandoori Kalimiri, Fish Colombo, Fish Pepper, Pomfret Kadi Patta Tandoori, Tiger Prawn Malabar and Matka Rabdi.

Where: Pratap Lunch Home, 79, Janmabhoomi Marg, Fort.

Cost for two: Rs 700 (approximately).Call: 022-22871101, 22871818, 400021101.

Unique Flavours @ Fishland

Located in Thane, Fishland is a 14-year-old restaurant, famous for its variety of seafood and other dishes.Offering a vast selection of seafood like Pomfret, Tiger Prawns, Bombay Duck, Crab Masala, Halwa and Clam Masala, thali lovers can choose from fish, chicken, mutton and crab thalis with options of Vade, Amboli, Rice Bhakri and Tandoori Rotis. Serving only the freshest produce, patrons can also select the seafood catch before it is prepared. For green masala-based dishes, Fishland has carefully prepared a mix of spices that hits the right spot with herby flavours like Steam Pomfret and Jumbo Surmai. Some of the must-try starters include the Seafood Soup, Paya Soup and Crab Soup.

Where: Fishland, Kalyan Sports Club, Gate No 4, Durghadi Road, Wadekar Chowk, Kalian. Call: 9833191331, 9833231331.

Also at Ramkunj CHS, Shop No. 910, Opposite TJSB Bank, Khopat, Thane (W).Call: 02225474949, 02225479550, 9769256276.

Authentic Manglorean Preparations @ Mahesh Lunch Home

Mahesh Lunch Home has always been synonymous with authentic Manglorean styled preparations of seafood. Here you can take your pick from delicious Lady Fish, Pomfret, Crab, Salt and Peppered Squid and Prawns Gassi preparations. Using the perfect balance of spice as a base for all the dishes while doing justice to the rich heritage of this cuisine, the restaurant also offers a range of wines to complement the seafood preparations. With ample of seating space, the restaurant also has a banquet hall that can accommodate up to 200 guests.

Where: Mahesh Lunch Home, Vihang's Palm Club, Pokran Road 1, Upvan, Thane (W).Call: (022) 25441822 1616 5080.

Fresh Seafood @ Farmhouse

In a quiet neighbourhood of Vasai, there is a restaurant known for its fresh seafood brought in directly every morning from the sea waters of Vasai village.Farmhouse is a perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city and even provides rooms where you can spend the night. This sprawling colonial styled restaurant offers live music performances.Don't miss out on the Fusion Cocktail Prawns, Lobster Blaster and Tandoori Crabs.

Where: Farmhouse, Tamtalao, Mulgaon, Vasai (W).Call: 9890049052, 7798644144, 7719944144.

Go Fishing @ South of Vindhyas, The Orchid

Master Chef Bala brings the best seafood delicacies from the coastal regions of Southern India in the form of a thali at South of Vindhyas, The Orchid.Apart from the thali, you can choose from the catch on display like King Fish, Prawns, Lobsters, Pomfret, Rawas, Squid, Curry Meen, Crabs, etc.which can be prepared as per your choice.

Where: South of Vindhyas, The Orchid, 70C Nehru Road, Near Domestic Airport, Vile Parle (E).

When: Everyday.Timings: Lunch (12 noon to 2:45 pm) and Dinner (7 pm to 11:45 pm).Buffet price: Rs 1,500 (plus taxes).Dining style: Ala-carte sit-down buffet.Call: 022-26164000; Ext: 4060, 9930574458.

Seafood Specialities @ Lamba Bar and Restaurant

Lamba Bar and Restaurant, located in the heart of Chembur, is a 42-year-old establishment that expanded from just a kitchen to catering services and went on to open a couple of restaurants. This cosy place is known for its quick service where biryanis are available within a span of 10 minutes. The restaurants are packed on the weekends with patrons visiting from dif ferent parts of Mumbai to savour seafood specialties.

They serve a variety of dishes ranging from seafood specialties like Lamba Fish and Lamba Prawns to Chicken Tandoori, Dal Makhani and a variety of biryanis.

Where: Lamba, 1516, Chhadva Apartments, Near Diamond Garden, East, SionTrombay Road, Chembur.Call: 0222 5222878.