Coffee 'n' sandwich by a French window

Once, the only place in town to sell fiery Wasabi peas, Taj's Weli Deli opens its doors again to serve kid meals that will satiate adults, health food and heavenly banana pancakes

The board outside reads, "Taj Wellington Mews", hence the grandeur of the lobby is unlikely to take you by surprise. Muted shades flow through the space, and the marble floors sparkle under brilliant lights, but as you move around an over-sized desk into the alcove that leads to the deli, you find the focus shift to simplicity. And while this is refreshing, the emphasis on elegance comes dangerously close to robbing the space of warmth, is what you realise as you sit at one of the curved bars by the French windows that overlook the entrance.



But decor comes second at a place that delivers on food. A kiddy portion of succulent Fish and Chips set us back Rs 275 (plus a little more, towards 5-star-tax, of course), but was easily a meal that two adults could share. The adult meals are priced in the same range anyway. A superb Vegetarian Burger (Rs 250) that features on the all-day breakfast menu, is worth a try as are the Banana Pancakes (available in kiwi and apple variations for Rs 225).