Tosa

There is a small restaurant called TOSA tucked away next to a big Cafe Coffee Day in VilleParle East, station road. Went there for the second time today (this time for lunch). They happen to serve some very creative authentic marwari / gujarati plus maharashtrian food. I'm told their menu resembles that of Swati Snacks, and the restaurant is run by the famous Trupti Caterers.

We had a kairi na muthia as a starter served with a green chutney and a sweet chutney. Then shared a baked khichdi with raita (mini meal). Yeah the khichdi (very flavourful, no excess masala etc) was actually baked after the thick kadi was poured on the top and the yogurt had browned a bit like cheese.

But the highlight of the lunch was Mango on Mango Kulfi, which was incredible for the creativity involved. It's a slice of mango with peel that had half inch of mango flesh, topped with mango kulfi. They manage to destone the fruit somehow, stuff it with mango kulfi and serve it quartered. I regretted not having carried my camera. Prices are quite reasonable too.

If you are in Vileparle East, you must give this one a try. You'll be pleasantly surprised.

Try and avoid the Pastas and other continental varieties, especially when you have lots of options available from the traditional menu. I've heard that you'll forget what Italian food is all about, if you eat it here. So don't tell that you weren't warned