Suffering from mid-week blues? Unwind at this BKC restaurant to take a break from work

A view of the candlelit restaurant every Wednesday

Wednesdays are typically a day when most corporate folks prefer to wait it out, and count down to the weekend. Things got a shade interesting recently when the co-owners of Lyla, a Mexican-American restaurant in Bandra Kurla Complex decided to stir, or shall we say, light things up.

Their Wednesday dinners will feature a candlelit setting that softens both the space and the pace of the evening. "The idea is to create a space that feels warm, easy, and a little more personal than a typical night out," say co-founders Pawan Shahri and Nikita Harisinghani.

A singer performs during a rehearsal (right) The space offers a low-key vibe for diners looking to relax. Pics Courtesy/Lyla

"The candles change the way the room feels, it's softer, and people naturally slow down. The sing-along element adds to that, it breaks the usual barrier where people just sit and watch. Instead, everyone is a part of the evening. It's meant to feel like a mid-week reset rather than a high-energy night," the co-founders share.

Pulled BBQ Jackfruit Burger (right) Dirty Money

The concept, they add, stems from a gap they observed in Bandra Kurla Complex's social landscape. "There are enough places to go out, but not many where you can actually switch off and enjoy something without it feeling loud or transactional. We didn't want to add another event night." The idea was to create something where people would come back to because of their experiences. A live performer usually leads the session, though the emphasis remains on the room rather than the stage. "A performer guides the evening, but the idea is that the room joins in as much or as little as they like," adds Harisinghani. "There's no pressure; some patrons sing along, others listen, while some enjoy it as soothing background music; all three feel natural in that setting."

Pawan Shahri and Nikita Harisinghani

The menu is the regular go-to existing all-day dining fave, featuring dishes such as Prawns Moilee, Truffle Mushroom Risotto, and Pulled BBQ Jackfruit Burger, alongside the classic cocktails like Dirty Money and Lyla's Call. "The goal has never just been a full house," Shahri adds. "It's the person who steps in after a long week and leaves feeling a little lighter. If we get that right, everything else follows."

ON Every Wednesday; 8.30 pm onwards
AT Lyla Bombay, Platina Building, G Block, BKC.
CALL 7304909066
COST Rs 2500 (for two)