The drive to Magazine Street Kitchen (MSK) in Darukhana, Reay Road, feels like a journey into a different Mumbai, one sans cafes and boutiques, where the city’s gleaming skyline slowly gives way to ship-breaking yards, ageing warehouses and rusting docks. Tucked away in this rugged industrial quarter for 10 years, the former Magazine St Kitchen has been relaunched with a new identity, expanded programming and a renewed vision that positions it as more than a dining destination. Alongside an intimate chef’s table, the space now brings together collaborative pop-ups, regional food explorations, workshops, residencies and live cultural programming under one roof.

We were here for the Uncharted India Vol 1: Eating with Bengal, Sundarbans edition by Amar Khamar: A 14-course experiential dinner. Founded in 2019 by Sujoy Chatterjee and Sarah Gekeler, Amar Khamar is a Bengal-based initiative dedicated to preserving heritage grains, indigenous farming practices and regional food traditions by working directly with small farmers. It brings forgotten rice varieties and locally rooted ingredients back to the table while reconnecting diners with the stories behind their food.