a There are times when restaurant openings and closings on the Carter Road stretch seems more like a game of musical chairs than serious business. And then, a small eatery like Pastaa Bastta opens, and you wish it’d stay open and not down shutters in a few months. That is because this latest Italian joint makes yummy and affordable fare that are all packed into paper boxes. One can sit and eat at the few bar stools packed into this tiny joint, or simply order a takeaway.

The DIY Veg Pasta at Pastaa Bastta