When The Treesome Cafe shut, we were heartbroken. It was our neighbourhood watering hole with the perfect vibe, with a phrase on the wall describing it best: Tonight we rage. It is our second visit to Tanjore Tiffin Room that has replaced it since early this year. We recall the crumb-fried jackfruit cutlets holding a coconut-flecked mash, and the masaledar chicken Chettinad.

We guess the hype around the restaurant serving Tamil Nadu cuisine in Andheri must have settled. How packed can the eatery be? We won't need a reservation, our partner for the evening ascertains. But we walk in around 8.30 pm to be told the place is fully booked.