Vegeterian food continues to be a big draw in South Mumbai. This trend is on full display when we drop in at Tantra. The eatery, which is awaiting its liquor licence is still testing waters in the neighbourhood by serving less than half of its original menu (as our attendant informed us) and is still running to full capacity. The interiors take us back in time — high ceilings and marble flooring are reminiscent of when we went for family dinners with simple menus, and the banter of patrons would merge with either ghazals or light classical music in the background.

Pav Bhaji Shorba