In a metropolis like Mumbai, where every road is punctuated with a busy, giant junction, cosy streets and the shops nestled within them have an otherworldly aura around them.
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<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2014/jun/pizza.jpg" alt="" /> Pic/Nimesh Dave And if these shops happen to be restaurants and innocuous-looking eateries, then these streets become so much more than a mere walkway &mdash; they transform into a lively meeting ground for people, ideas and stories. Be it a midnight craving for Chinese food or pizza, you don&rsquo;t have to look too far. So, Sunday mid-day trawled through the city to come up with a list of bustling food streets in Bandra, Andheri, Juhu, Powai and Kala Ghoda. Bon appetit!
Kala Ghoda Name of street: Kala Ghoda stretch Landmark: Rhythm house
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2014/jun/14D146857.jpg" alt="" /> Pic/Datta Kumbhar It&rsquo;s lunchtime and you have explored most eateries at Colaba. Where do you go to try something different? Walk down to Kala Ghoda and you will find that the large variety of cuisines is sure to keep your interest going for a long time. With two lanes of plush restaurants at your service, you will never run out of options. Try a few of these.&nbsp; &nbsp;
Trishna: &nbsp; Cuisine: Seafood, Mangalorian and Chinese Top draw: Tandoori Prawns, Fish Hyderabadi Tikka, Crab in Butter Pepper Garlic Sauce, Dal Hyderabadi, Dry, Crispy Aloo Bhindi Fry Meal for two: Rs 2,000 without alcohol and R3,000 with alcohol Paratha Mantra: Cuisine: Fusion Parathas (pure vegetarian) Top draw: Pizza Paratha, Chocolate Paratha, Dal Makhani, Lasooni Palak Meal for two: Rs 500 &nbsp; Pantry: Cuisine: Continental Top draw: Thyme Roasted Chicken, Marguerite&rsquo;s Mix, Silvio&rsquo;s Mix Sandwich Meal for two: Rs 1,200 &nbsp; Mamagoto: Cuisine: Asian Top draw: Mamagoto Asian Summer Salad, Coal Fired Eggplant, Prawns wrapped in Bacon, Street Vendor&rsquo;s Panang Curry Bowl, Veg/Lamb in Masaman Curry Meal for two: Rs 1,800 &nbsp; Kala Ghoda cafe: Cuisine: Italian, Chinese and&nbsp; Continental Top draw: ABC Cooler, Carrot Cake, Waffle, Cheddar and Pickle Sandwich, Rasta Sandwich, Meditteranean Salad Meal for two: Rs 700 &nbsp; La Folie patisserie: Cuisine: French Top draw: L&rsquo;envie Violet, The Candy Cake and Reve Praline Meal for two: Rs 600
Andheri Name of street: New Link Road Landmark: Infinity Mall If you&rsquo;re in Andheri West and want to grab a bite, chances are you will not have to walk too far to satisfy those hunger pangs. Each nook and corner is jam-packed with a variety of restaurants and cuisines. On New Link Road, you will find a variety of options. Red Box has a good mix of Italian and fast food. If you want Chinese, then China Gate is right next to Red Box. And if it&rsquo;s a plate of Chhole Bhature that you&rsquo;re after, then Kailash Parbat is right there too.
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2014/jun/17M134716.jpg-s.jpg" alt="" /> File Pic The Chocolate Room Cuisine: Desserts Top draw: The Chocolate Room Brownie Sundae and Chocolate Avalanche Meal for two: Rs 500 Call: 67253377 Chocolateria San Churro Cuisine: Desserts Top draw: Churros and fondue Meal for two: Rs 750 Call: 7303076658 Alfredo&rsquo;s Cuisine: Italian, continental Top draw: Grilled Basa in Chilly Cilantro and Bombay Rouge Pizza Meal for two: Rs 2,500 Call: 65614468 Carter&rsquo;s Blue Cuisine: North Indian, Lebanese, Top draw: Chicken baida roti and Chicken shawarma Meal for two: Rs 400 Call: 40055777 Debonair&rsquo;s Pizza Cuisine: South African Top draw: BBQ Chicken Pizza and 3 Cheese Pizza Meal for two: Rs 500 Call: 33487667
Juhu Name of street: Juhu Tara Road Landmark: Juhu Beach Your eating out experience in Juhu starts at the beach. Parallel to the stretch of water and sand are scattered dots of restaurants and pubs. Start walking from the JW Marriott Mumbai, cross the main junction towards the north and you can find Alfredo&rsquo;s, Temple Flower, Baisakhi and The Spare Kitchen &mdash; all in the premise of Hotel Kings International on the Juhu Church Road. Get out, and at the corner is Jantar Mantar. Minor detours will also take you to Facing East, Copa and Costa Coffee. Hai Bao Cuisine: Authentic Oriental Top draw: Shabu Shabu and Stewed Chicken in Claypot Meal Meal for two: R2,000 Call: 26121800 Home Town Cafe Cuisine: Thai, Chinese, European, Malaysian, Continental Top draw: Satay Chicken in Peanut Sauce and Nasi Lemak Meal for two: Rs 1,400 Call: 42631000 Buddha Belly Cuisine: South East Asian Top draw: Spinach and Parmesan Dim sums and Chicken Black Bean Roll Meal for two: R1,000 Call: 33487838 Starbucks Cuisine: World cuisine Top draw: Flavoured coffees and Signature Hot Chocolate Meal for two: Rs 1,000 Call: 9619934647 Melting Pot Cuisine: Indian, Chinese and seafood Top draw: Ghee Roast Chicken and Prawns Meal for two: Rs 2,500 Call: 26134949 JW Marriott Hotel Mumbai Cuisine: Italian (Mezzo Mezzo), Indian (Saffron) Spanish (Arola) Top draw: Buffet at Lotus Caf&eacute;, which serves all cuisines Meal for two: Rs 3,500 Call: 26134949
Powai Name of street: City Park, Central Avenue Landmark: D Mart supermarket After a long day of crunching numbers and board meetings, all roads at the business hub of Powai lead to City Park at Central Avenue. Here, an array of multi-cuisine restaurants and caf&eacute;&rsquo;s are sure to spoil the most discerning diner &mdash; you could choose from the cosy Aroma&rsquo;s to the rather upbeat Starbucks, Harry&rsquo;s for some good music and great beer or head to any of the following restaurants:
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2014/jun/16D146903.jpg" alt="" /> File Pic Haagen-Dazs Food: Ice cream Top draw: Macadamia Nut, Cuppuccino Truffle, Choco Mocha Shake Meal for two: Rs 800 (approx) Call: 40222096 Theobroma &nbsp; Cuisine: Dessert, sandwiches Top draw: Millionaire Brownie, Orange Juice Cake, Butty-Chicken with Egg and Bacon Meal for two: Rs 900 (approx) Call: 9820510089 Mainland China Cuisine: Chinese Top draw: Siu Mai dimsums, Jumbo Prawns, Shredded Chicken with Green and Red Pepper, Exotic Vegetables in Chilli Basil Sauce Meal for two: Rs 1,800 (approx) Call: 33488034 The Yellow Chilli Cuisine: Indian Top draw: Saag Mirch Murg, Shaam Savera Meal for two: Rs 1,200 (approx) Call: 42666300 Papa John&rsquo;s Pizza Cuisine: Pizza Top draw: Garden Special, Papa&rsquo;s Italian Chicken Sausage, Super Papa&rsquo;s Meal for two: Rs 800 (approx) Call: 25707373
Bandra Name of the street: ONGC Colony lane Landmark: Opposite Lilavati Hospital, lane behind EMDI College If you find yourself in the Bandra Reclamation area, waiting to meet a friend or visiting someone at the nearby Lilavati Hospital, you could end up with some free time on your hands, and therefore go hungry. Of course you could go have coffee at Starbucks or pick up a burger, but what if you want more? Walk down the quiet ONGC lane, opposite the hospital&nbsp; and suddenly, out of the blue emerges a series of restaurants &mdash; Masala Zone, Desiree, Candies, Chez Moi, IBAR, Del Fesco, Quest, Jumjoji and more &mdash; each one offering a different cuisine and dining experience.
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Masala Zone Cuisine: Indian Top Draw: Jalali Jhinga, Banjara Sabzi, Tawa Pomfret Meal for two: Rs 1,200 Call: 33130843 Candies Cuisine: Continental, Indian; Top draw: All you can eat salad bowl, Chicken Roast, Angry bird cakes Meal for two: Rs&nbsp; 600 Call: 26423512 Desiree Cakes Cuisine: Desserts/Cakes Top draw: Chocolate Football Shoe, Marzipan box (Rs 1,600) Desserts for two: Rs 600 Call: 26454962 Chez Moi Cuisine: French Top draw: Chicken-stuffed Zucchini, Assorted Mushrooms on a bed of Cottage Cheese Meal for two: Rs 1,400 Call: 33487953 Quench Cuisine: Continental, Asian Top Draw: Prawn Paprika, Jalapeno Cheese Fluggets Meal for two: Rs 1,500 Call: 26400510 IBAR Cuisine: Mediterranean Top draw: Devilish Stuffed Mushrooms, Champagne Risotto, Moroccan Lamb Meal for two:&nbsp; Rs 1,500 Call: 33488103 Del Fresco Cuisine: Mexican Top Draw: Mexican Pancakes,&nbsp; Chimichanga (golden fried pastry stuffed with savories) Meal for two: Rs 1,200 Call: 33130747 Jumjoji Cuisine: Parsi Top draw: Patra ni Machi, Lagan Nu Custard Meal for two: Rs 1,000 Call: 26516156

Variety is the spice of life. We agree. sunday mid-day identifies five spots in the city filled with eateries that serve cuisines from the world over

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