Across - Kala Ghoda, Mumbai — Restaurant in Mumbai

Across in Kala Ghoda, Mumbai, is brought to life by Viraf Patel and Prakriti Lama, who traveled the Eastern Himalayas to craft a menu celebrating its rugged flavors.

The restaurant specializes in Himalayan cuisine, blending traditional ingredients with modern techniques. Expect authentic dishes from Nepal, Bhutan, and Northeast India, featuring bold spices, local produce, and unique pairings

.Cocktails: The cocktails are a highlight, with the Mezcal Negroni stealing the show—smoky, balanced, and served with homemade Churpi cheese, elevating the experience

Fing Salad: A vibrant mix of greens and herbs, punched up with a zesty, umami-rich dressing, beautifully presented for a fresh, flavorful bite.

Veg Momos: Juicy, perfectly steamed dumplings bursting with flavor, paired with a tangy, spicy dip that adds a fiery kick.

Fry Bread: A unique treat with gooey Kalimpong cheese, drizzled with spicy honey dip for a delightful sweet-spicy balance.

Solu White Beans Hummus: A creamy, standout dish made from Himalayan white beans, topped with oyster mushrooms and fried onions, served with “insecurity bread” for scooping.

Bhatti Chicken: Slow-roasted chicken cubes marinated in roasted cumin and Nepali spices, served on puffed rice with fried onions—tender and packed with flavor.

Prawns in Mustang Jimbu: Perfectly cooked prawns with garlic, chili, and Himalayan wild chives, offering a fresh, aromatic twist.

Mustang Black Dal: The star of the menu, this Himalayan delicacy is a soulful, slow-cooked black dal served with ghee-infused rice and condiments—a hearty, comforting meal.

Darjeeling Aloo: Twice-cooked potato wedges dusted with Timur pepper and chili, delivering a crispy, spicy punch. Desserts: The desserts are fabulous, with indulgent options that round off the meal perfectly

Ambiance & Service: The place is always buzzing, with a lively vibe. The staff is quick, attentive, and welcoming.

Reservations are a must due to its popularity.

Overall: Across is a must-visit for its bold Himalayan flavors, creative cocktails, and warm hospitality. Kudos to the team for an unforgettable...

The food was good and edible and well salted but none of the dishes stood out to me.

Corn and nettle soup - Tasted like corn soup, portion was huge, but couldn’t taste the nettle at all. 3/5

Tinging with flavoured butter - Great bread, very less butter. 4/5

Chicken momos - Good stuff 4/5

Prawns Mustang & Jimbu Tasted like prawns in a butter sauce. No flavour of garlic or chilli or chives. The insecurity bread was also undercooked and underwhelming. 2/5

Chicken Curry and Rice Good curry and rice, but nothing special or Himalayan about it. 3/5

Service - 3/5 - Good, but not super attentive.

Overall very disappointing. Didn’t taste anything very unique or mind blowing. Couldn’t taste the Himalayan herbs at all.

The biggest disappointment however was that the when we booked a table, the staff asked us several times if we have kids, as the restaurant doesn’t allow kids below 12. However the table next to us got a 2/3 year old who was crying constantly. It was a huge turnoff .

Another point I want to highlight is that the lights kept getting dimmer as the night progressed and the music got louder. I went in the 7 pm slot and when I left by 8:30 it was hard to have a conversation with someone across the table.

Overall - I had huge expectations, but they failed. Expensive average over priced food, but...

We went to Across for dinner on 1st Jan. Had to pay a reservation charge of 500pp which was adjusted with the bill. We chose the 9.30 sitting but were there by 8.45pm and got a table.

The ambiance was lovely. Music was fine but as the space is quite small, it did get a bit noisy. The lighting was low.. could be a bit brighter.

The food is definitely unique. Appetiser portions are quite small vis a vis the price. The cocktails left a lot to be desired from a potency perspective.

We had • Buff choila - 4 thin grilled slices - 4/5 • Buff tartar - raw buff, not sure if it’ll work for everyone 5/5 • Pork belly - 4-5 small pieces - 5/5 • Pork shypta - a lot of veggies, limited meat 5/5 • Buckwheat fries - Dalia basically, something different, about 8-9 crunchy fries 5/5 • Tingmo bread - super brilliant.. the highlight for me, do not miss 5/5 • Himalayan trout - a bit smaller than we expected 3/5 • Buff Datshi - mildly flavoured gravy, goes v well with the tingmo bun as suggested by our server 5/5 • Caramel custard - 4/5 • walnut cake - blissful 5/5

Drinks - • Yo gin 4/5 • Old pepper 4/5 • Walnut tree 3/5 • Tea nettle tisane 4/5

The dessert portions were surprisingly generous. The food was definitely soulful and we did a lot of experimentation to find out what works for us. We paid...