The Mission Bay — Restaurant in Delhi

New Delhi Gets a Slice of San Francisco at The Mission Bay, Eldeco Centre

Tucked away in the heart of South Delhi, a new culinary gem has opened its doors — The Mission Bay, a San Francisco-themed restaurant that invites diners to "taste the spirit of San Francisco" without leaving the capital.

Located in the vibrant Eldeco Centre, this unique spot is the brainchild of Puja Sahu, the celebrated restaurateur behind The Potbelly Bihari Kitchen.

Inspired by her meandering journeys through San Francisco, Napa Valley, Sonoma, and Healdsburg, Puja set out to recreate the fresh, layered flavors and relaxed vibes of the Californian coast. To bring her vision to life, she collaborated with some serious talent from the Bay Area, including Chef Adam Timney of Starbelly and Sous Chef Dustin Vorkoeper, with beverage curation by West Bev.

A Global Table with California Soul

The Mission Bay's menu is a beautiful fusion of flavors, much like the melting pot of cultures in the Bay Area itself. Think Japanese-style bar bites, Mediterranean freshness, Korean zest, and Mexican boldness, all reinterpreted with a Californian sensibility.

Here's what I tried:

Chicken Karaage Crispy, juicy, and packed with umami — this Japanese-style fried chicken is elevated with a bold gochujang aioli and a squeeze of lemon. A punchy start to the meal.

Grilled Prawns A standout dish. The prawns are smoky and succulent, beautifully paired with a leek parsley sauce, tangy pickled peppers, and a delicate fennel garnish. The side of flatbread brings it all together.

Butternut Pistou Rigatoni Pasta Comfort food, Californian style. Rich butternut squash pistou, shimeji mushrooms, Parmesan and Gouda, and a gentle kick from chili crunch make this a pasta dish worth returning for.

Smoky Pepper Twist A hearty flatbread featuring chicken sausage, a flavorful pepper tapenade, smoked Gouda, and fresh pea shoots. It’s smoky, savory, and deeply satisfying.

Apple Berry Crumble

The perfect end to a hearty meal. Tart berries and warm apples tucked under a golden crumble topping — nostalgic, homey, and delightfully Californian.

Sip the Bay

The Mission Bay’s bar program is no less impressive, blending inventive flavors with a playful nod to the Golden State.

Mocktail: Vesuvio’s Window

Crafted with hop syrup, mandarin, saffron water, citrus, and tonic, this bright and fragrant drink is a refreshing homage to San Francisco’s famous literary bar scene.

Cocktail: Classic Picante

A sharp, refreshing, and slightly bitter sipper that brings a classic West Coast cocktail flavor profile to the table — the perfect way to kick off or wind down your night.

Final Thoughts

The Mission Bay is more than just a themed restaurant; it’s a heartfelt tribute to the culture, cuisine, and creativity of San Francisco — seamlessly adapted to the Delhi dining scene. Whether you're a foodie chasing new flavors or someone seeking the California dream in India, The Mission Bay offers an experience that’s worth exploring.

Next time you're in South Delhi, swing by the Eldeco Centre and let your tastebuds take a...

My second time at this wonderful kitchen and bar. The food was great again, especially the Cod. The Chef knows what he is doing and the servers too are well informed. The cocktails are pretty good too.

P.s - We did have a funny experience that I'd like to highlight for the management and owners to know, so that the restaurant doesn't lose an otherwise happy customer. On our last visit the cocktails were exceptional and this time we tried the Paloma at Mission Bay on the servers recommendation, which was to say the least disappointing - it lacked the freshness it needed. We didn't complain and finished our meal. When the manager, Ishan met us and introduced us to the chef, and asked for feedback, we told him and the chef that the food was exceptional but the Paloma was really wanting - had a tin like flavour. He insisted that we tried their Picante, which he vouched for and said that that would be from the restaurants' side. We had otherwise finished and had to meet friends at a neighbouring bar. We were kept waiting for 10 mins and then the server came with the Picante, which was really good. We thereafter paid and left. The server however came to us 10 mins later in the complex saying that he will have to charge for the Picante, and he himself was highly embarrassed asking us to pay for a drink offered by...

This San Francisco-themed restaurant is situated facing the front of ElDeco Centre, and has a retro sort of feel when it comes to décor: tiled floors, deep sofas, warm wood tones, and a silent Laurel and Hardy movie being projected onto one wall (it’s quite unobtrusive, so you may well go through most of your meal without even realizing it’s there). The long bar counter also has an old-fashioned feel to it, and the paper placemats are a glimpse of important people in SF’s history.

The menu has a wide array of dishes, from salads to tacos, meatballs, main courses, polenta, risotto, a few desserts… we ordered a parmesan sformato (a very nice savoury creamy cheese custard, served with pesto-brushed toast and arugula); a Baja style shrimp tacos; and a pork carnitas tacos. Every single item was delicious, we couldn’t have asked for better food. A bit on the expensive side, given that the portion sizes aren’t huge, but...