Indian Accent Mumbai — Restaurant in Mumbai

I secured a table for four on the evening of October 19th. Alas, what I envisioned as a surreal culinary journey turned into a disheartening experience, leaving me with a sense of betrayal and anger. Allow me to elucidate the reasons for my disappointment. Opting for the chef's menu, a six-course gastronomic adventure priced at approximately 5,000 rupees per person, I expected an extraordinary dining experience that it was not the case. Let's delve into a detailed review of each course, capturing the range of emotions I experienced throughout the meal – the highs, the lows, and the truly disappointing.

Course 1: The introduction to our dining adventure included Indian Accent shorba and blue cheese naan, Sindhi dal pakwaan, churan ka karela, rice cracker, and dahi bhalla, mint motichoor. The pumpkin and coconut shorba were exceptional, with an impeccable blend of flavors and a perfect balance. The rest of the items also lived up to the same standard, offering a delightful medley of flavors. I was so impressed that I wished to experience it again and asked our server. His advice was to explore the remaining courses before revisiting this delightful beginning.

Course 2: Stuffed morel, gobindobhog & mushroom payesh with fresh truffles. Despite the use of expensive ingredients, the taste left much to be desired, lacking the exceptional flavors I had hoped for.

Course 3: Pao bhaji 'Indian Accent.' The plating resembled that of a novice who had watched a Masterchef episode and tried to replicate it. A meager portion of bhaji was accompanied by a thinly sliced, crispy bread. I can accept humble plating if the taste is extraordinary, but there was no justification for attempting a fusion when it couldn't surpass the bhaji from a street-side joint.

Course 4: A forgettable Thai curry mashup, indistinguishable from what one might find in any other restaurant. Next a palate cleanser: Strawberry kala khatta kulfi sorbet, served in a miniature cooker from a child's kitchen set.The novelty in presentation was undeniable, though I abstain from commenting on the taste, as it was meant to cleanse the palate.

Course 5: The eagerly awaited main course, featuring kadhai paneer with sweet peppers and charred coriander, served with the gravy separately and black dal. Flat noodle like paneer was rolled resembling the coiled shape of a measuring tape. Now this got me interested, the gravy looked appealing too. Finally, some wholesome taste, but no. The texture of the paneer was so rubbery and hard, that I had a tough time breaking it with my fingers. I completely fail to understand, why would someone sacrifice taste over aesthetics, especially for something like paneer, which is supposed to be easily chewable if not soft. There was simply no amalgamation between the paneer and the gravy, both had their separate life. The dal makhani was too sweet for my taste. Despite my hunger, I inquired if I could have a butter naan instead of kulcha, and the server obligingly complied. However, even this staple fell short of expectations, as the naan was disappointingly chewy and burnt at the back. As the main course concluded, the collective sentiment among our group of four was one of tacit acknowledgment that the culinary experience had been, at best, average. My father, in an effort to salvage some positivity, remarked, "Well, at least the service was excellent." Little did we know that even this consolation would be short-lived. Disheartened by the meal, we tried to revisit our initial delight in Course 1, the dahi bhalla and dal pakwaan. To our astonishment, the server said the first course was unavailable, contradicting earlier assurances that we could reorder it. We insisted on the dish and the server consulted the chef. Later, the chef apologized for the confusion. Despite the apology, our dining experience had lost its shine.

Course 6: The desserts were outstanding. However, our spirits had already waned. In the end, we settled the bill, but the experience fell short of our expectations and, frankly, we...

Two weeks ago, I visited Indian Accent Mumbai to celebrate my 2nd Wedding Anniversary, and I wish to share my experience.

Situated at Jio World Centre, the venue is both beautiful and luxurious. However, for a restaurant charging 5500 INR per person for a meal, basic valet parking should be covered. I had to pay an additional 240 INR for valet parking. Moving on, the restaurant exudes class with high ceilings, and we were warmly welcomed by a lady and escorted to our seats. The ambiance was comfortable, the cutlery luxurious, and the table setup intimate. We were presented with the chef's tasting menu, and each dish arrived one by one, both of us opting for the Non-Vegetarian option.

Indian Accent Shorba + Blue Cheese Naan - 6/10: The Shorba was decent, and the Blue Cheese Naan was exquisite.

We progressed to the Chats, including Sindhi Dal Pakwan, Churan ka Karela, and Dahi Bhalla, all rated 6/10. While my wife found the chats to be okay, I personally appreciated the presentation, especially the miniature designs, and enjoyed the Dal Pakwan.

The starters featured Murgh Malai, Gobindobhog & Mushroom Payesh with Fresh Truffles (8/10), Kanyakumari Crab, XO Balchao, Pao (9/10), and Pulled Lamb Dumpling with 'Aab Gosht,' Rice Puffs (7/10). The Meetha Achar Pork Ribs (7/10), a complimentary dish from the chef, presented a nice flavor reminiscent of sticky Korean ribs.

A palate cleanser, Strawberry Kala Khatta Kulfi Sorbet, was high on presentation with the essence of Kala Khatta gola.

For the mains, my wife ordered Baked Sea Bass, Barberry Pulao, Patrani Butter (4/10), which was deemed quite average, while the barberry pulao added some glory. I opted for Chicken Tikka Meatball, Flame Roast Tomato Makhni (7/10), where the standout was the smoked makhani gravy.

Accompanying the mains were Indian Accent Kulcha, Black Dairy Dal Smoked Eggplant Raita, with Butter Chicken Kulcha and Hoisin Duck Kulcha. The latter stood out, and the black dal was smooth, complementing the mains well.

Moving on to desserts, with an overall rating of 8/10:

Masala Peanut Soft Serve (8/10) was a personal favorite.

Daulat Ki Chaat, Rose Petal Chikki, Roast Almond (8/10) was delightful and light.

Khubani Ka Meetha, Peach, Malai Papad (6/10) was somewhat heavy, but my wife enjoyed it.

A surprise warm Doda Burfi Treacle Tart, Vanilla Bean Ice-cream (8/10) with "Happy Anniversary" written on top was a delightful variation.

Despite initial concerns about portion sizes, we found ourselves pleasantly full at the end of the three-hour gastronomical journey.

In conclusion, while Indian Accent is an excellent choice for celebrating significant moments or seeking a unique experience, the high cost of the dishes may deter regular visits. Personally, I would lean towards Bombay Canteen for a regular meal. However, if you seek a once-in-a-lifetime experience, Indian Accent is worth considering.

The total bill amounted to around 11.5k INR, inclusive...

Let me start this review by saying that my expectations for this restaurant were at an all time high, given that is a concept Indian fine dining venue. Starting with the decor, it’s a lovely muted elegant space. I found the couple's side-by-side seating overlooking the NMACC fountain view very creative. But my positive feedback ends here. We were there for dinner and decided not to go with the tasting menu and ordered a-la-carte instead. A pumpkin shorba and blue cheese naans were served as amuse bouche. For starters, the Burrata chaat and speared vermicelli chaat followed by the jackfruit mango curry. In all the 3 dishes, there was no real flavor. The Burrata chaat had lotus crips which were drenched in Sriracha sauce and the mango curry was overwhelming sour. We shared our feedback on the burrata chaat and a dish of complimentary potato sides was provided - which was also nothing to write about. The only saving grace when it came to the food was the Dal Makhani (provided as a side with the curry) and the badam halwa dessert. Each dish has one over-powering flavour which dominated the palate. Now coming to the service. While the overall service was good, I found it particularly intrusive and over-bearing. After each course, our server (who was sweet and polite) kept asking how the food was. On sharing our feedback on the chaat, 3 people showed up at our table including the head chef, which was appreciated but not needed. It felt that everyone was hovering around our table in the background, watching each and every bite we were taking and registering our reactions. Found it extremely uncomfortable and unnerving in a way. My partner and I couldn't wait to leave and didnt wish to share any further negative feedback with the team. My final notes. Fine dining and especially Indian fine dining is a very difficult experience to provide. It has to be effortless. Sadly, this place has not cracked the right formula in providing an effortless and seamless experience. It seems like they are trying too hard to get it right - and it's apparent. The food was underwhelming and lacking any real flavors completely. For the price they charge and the experience they are trying to provide - there are other better, reasonable and genuinely good food...