New in Mumbai: Check out these new restaurants this May

Veranda has opened in Khar. Photo Courtesy: Special Arrangement

If you are a Mumbaikar who loves trying out new food every other week, then there is a lot to do. With new places opening every other week, there is something for every kind of diner in the city.

Here are the newest places in the city you need to know about:

Madeleine de Proust
Mumbai got its very first Fairmont in April near the city's international airport in Andheri. It has opened up a whole new world of restaurants that people can visit in the western suburb. With the property, Madeleine de Proust is now fully operational and ready to welcome diners. Inspired by the French expression that links taste and scent to memory, the tea lounge has a botanical garden theme that explores a variety of blends. Tea lovers can explore The Tea Book. Sip on the likes of Golden Hour Champagne, a refined ritual with premium champagne pairings, or the Soulful Masala Chai and the Tea Rituals, celebrating Indian tea traditions with a modern touch. Dive into some Bomba Tomato Chaat, Kamachi Tartines or indulge in the Patisserie Cart, which showcases freshly baked French confections along with the likes of Madelines and tartlets.

Gaijin
Translating to "outsider" in Japanese, Gaijin opens in Khar with the aim to reinterpret Japanese cuisine through the lens of an Indian chef. The menu is designed for free-form grazing: cold plates, small plates (veg and non-veg), nigiri, gunkan, and maki. Some of the highlights include Tuna Royal (chutoro, otoro, foie gras), Not Buff Carpaccio with bone marrow and tartar, Cherry Wood Smoked Himalayan Trout, Crispy Kataifi Scallop, and Truffle Corn Gunkan in non-vegetarian options. On the other hand, vegetarian diners can indulge in Morel Mushroom Nigiri, Shimeji Mushroom Tostada, and the luxuriously golden Corn and Leeks finished with 24k gold leaf.

While the menu also has Crab Udon Noodles, Bone Marrow, Pork & Clam Gyoza Tostada and Tenderloin Katsu vs Yaki, don't forget to try The Banoffee, The Brie Cheesecake and Mandarin for dessert. The cocktail menu has deicious drinks such Kombu Breeze, The Sakura Sunset and Mt.Fuji among others.

Veranda
Veranda, the modern Indian restaurant known for its gourmet cuisine and vibrant ambiance, has also opened in Khar in late April, after first opening in Bandra. The menu features unique dishes like the herb-infused Olive Chicken Tikka, the fresh and zesty Guacamole Sev Puri, the earthy Kerala-Style Mushrooms, the indulgent Butter Chicken Poutine, and the Gulab Jamun Cheesecake makes for the perfect dessert. The cocktail menu is equally exciting, with the bold Desi Picante, a spicy blend that ignites the palate, the refreshing Kalakhatta Margarita with its tangy punch, the decadent Tiramisu Martini, rich and creamy like dessert in a glass. The restaurant will also bring the magic of live music to life every weekend, with performances that span from soulful acoustic unplugged sessions to the smooth sophistication of late-night jazz.