Chenaab

Chenaab as the name suggests is a Punjabi food restaurant located in Sector 8, Vashi. It's probably one of the best restaurants in Navi Mumbai. Though a bit on the expensive side it still manages to give you a nice 'Dhaba'ish feel on it's Roof-Top Restaurant.

The Ambiance

It has two seating sections.

First Floor - Normal A/C Restaurant. Clean interiors. White look.

Roof Top - Open air, the place is next to the sea. The seating is rope beds (khatiya?) with wooden tables. For glasses they have large metal glasses in which one could pour a whole beer and it wouldn't spill. And those cylindrical cushions. Once one lies on one of those khatiyas one doesn't want to leave!

The Food.

Standard Punjabi Fare plus a few specialities. I particularly loved the Chicken Peshawari which they had specially made in a 'spicy' version once.

They have a huge choice in Rotis, more then ten types ranging from uncommon ones like Khasta to Mishti to standard ones like Rumali and Tandoori. As in all authentic Punjabi restaurants the Tandoori Rotis are made with Atta and not Maida.

Priya Shah who lives nearby tells me that the Mutton Biryani is good.

In the bottom open section, on some days, they bring a grill near your table and cook the day's speciality right in front of you. Doesn't quite differ from food from the kitchen but just a nice experience.

Drinks

Slightly on the costlier side but all standard drinks are available.

The Bad Part

I'm told that one ends up getting bitten by mosquitos in the roof-top restaurant although I have never experienced it myself.

Conclusion

The Roof-Top restaurant is a nice place to hang around with a bunch of friends. Go here only if you're going to the roof top. Otherwise half your Chenaab experience is lost right there. It's always full so either reserve in advance or be prepared to wait for a while.