On a weekday evening, we enter the newly-opened Pind at Andheri West. The intimate eatery with an al-fresco section is reminiscent of the dhabas in Punjab. While the outdoor section features rustic wooden tables, the walls inside showcase bright graffiti and astounding murals. The decor is a shoutout to what owners Priyank Singh and Rajinder Bindra witnessed when they travelled to the villages of north India. The idea was to experience the food and replicate its essence at the restaurant.

"The food in north Indian villages is prepared in a simple but effective way. For instance, they do not use frying pans or pressure cookers like we do in the cities. Instead, they use a large handi on a medium open fire to cook their food," says Bindra, adding that they have incorporated this cooking style at the restaurant.The idea was inspired by the owners' desire to help people reconnect with their own roots. Consultant chef Pradeep Tejwani was roped in to put thought to action.