Slice of Burma in Mumbai

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 My friends know that good food and a complementing ambience is my idea of indulgence. I do confess that within the last couple of days I have driven more than once from North to South Mumbai, to revisit the echo of Burma at the restaurant and tea house 'Burma Burma'.



The ethos of Burma is well spelt in cheerful Pathein parasols on the ceiling, colourful Karma prayer bells, lacquered Burmese dolls and inscriptions on the wall. The focus of the design is the tea counter, vibrantly done in a wooden Pantone. Housed in it, are interesting decor trivia, keeping to the spirit of Burmese ethnic fabric.

I dig into the extensive menu, a little lost.  I am joined in by the cheerful manager, who helps me understand the cuisine and make my choices.

 It is a warm afternoon and I begin to pay heed to my growling stomach with a dose of Kaffir lime cooler and vegetables stir-fried in Burmese spices. I am told that Chef Ansab Khan heavily relies on bringing out the food flavour with generous amounts of tamarind, garlic, spring onion, red chilli, coconut milk and peanuts.



I graduate onto the main course with Ohn Thamin (rice cooked with coconut milk, raisins, cloves and crowned with peanut chutney) followed by Khow Suey (a lemon grass infused, velvety coconut curry with vegetables and noodles).  I am told that the latter is one of the most popular menu inclusions.

My friends with spicy food preferences, opt for Mandalay Meeshay, Mohingar (the national Burmese dish) and Nanji Khow Suey.



Going along with the recommendations, my food is punctuated with warm, well-brewed, lavender flavoured white tea.

My day's gastronomical indulgence reaches its conclusion with smoky avocado ice cream, fringed with pumpkin pearls. My friends explore the Shway Aye (Burmese Falooda) and some Chaw Chaw (chilled coconut jelly).

On my way back, I recline on the rear seat, holding on to the tea set I bought from the quaint merchandise corner at Burma Burma, while words like THOKE (salad), THAMIN (rice), OH NO (coconut), KYAW (fries) and HINCHO (soup) still float in my mind.



To get to Burma Burma you would need to head to Ground floor, 5/7, Kothari House, Allana Center Lane, near Mumbai University, Fort.



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4 comments:

  1. Unknown28 October 2015 at 02:58

    Wonderful flow of engrossing description of the typical Burmese delicacies and the complementing ambience leaves an indelible impression on the minds of the readers to make them craving for a sure visit to Burma Burma for sure. Debasis Gupta, New Delhi

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  2. Unknown28 October 2015 at 21:29

    This was so useful. Am planning to hop down to this place next weekend! Thank you and please keep these coming..

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  3. Anita Garewal28 October 2015 at 21:29

    Beautiful description of the Burmese delicacies stirs the gastronomical juices. One can almost experience the flavours. The ambience, the food, the merchandise, the decor all so beautifully described leaves a kind of thirst wanting for more! --------A visit to Burma Burma.

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  4. Unknown29 October 2015 at 04:23

    Just reading the piece makes me feel "a must visit" location. Being a dire foodie myself the whole experience of recipes with spices and coconut milk is very intriguing. I'm a big fan of Thai so This just motivated me to try Burmese.

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