When we hear of Baraesti, a new grill bar and lounge at Tardeo, we are both intrigued and elated. With most eateries opening between Andheri and Bandra nowadays, a new outlet in south Mumbai is a welcome change.

Turkish dish

We make our way to the rooftop restaurant on a breezy Sunday evening. While the indoor seating is too cramped, the giant Buddha statue under a gold-painted wooden-plank roof in the spacious outside area tempts us to take a seat beside it. The interiors are an eclectic mix of sofas and high chairs, and decorated with latticed lanterns.