If a dhaba and a cafe had a baby, it would be Janu by Blondie, an Indian cafe by Bastian Hospitality which has opened in Juhu. And yes, you are likely to hear “Janu meri jaan” and other retro Bollywood songs played at least once during your time here.

Compared to Bandra and SoBo, Juhu has been slower off the blocks with varied culinary formats. With Janu, the once-pastel green shades of Grandmama’s Cafe and later, the Pritam da Dhaba address, have turned into a kitschy and colourful space that spells desi. The cafe serves cocktails by evening and retro music fans will be happy with its playlist. The menu cuts out European fare and focuses on chaat, papdi, toasties and kulchas. Here’s what we savoured from its menu.