RISO FIRKI PURE VEG RESTAURANTS — Restaurant in Mumbai

FIRKI is the place located in very famous area in Mumbai where there are many more restaurant in this area I visited this place for my dinner this place is just opposite to High Street Phoniex Mall which is famous in that area and just below the fly over. This place is located on the main road so it is easy to find this place you can go to this place using Google Map it will take you to the right place. As we went to the restaurant there is a valet parking option available so if you are coming by your car or bike you do not have to worry about the parking as we went in to the restaurant we saw that the restaurant was divided in two parts one was down and the other one was upstairs and there was a small waiting area just after the main entrance. As we went in to the restaurant we got our table soon as it was a week day. They told me that the restaurant get full on weekend the place has good interior the place is big with nice comfort sitting the restaurant has many decorative items on the walls there are paintings all over there are lamps above each and every table which looks good overall interior is good you will get the best privacy and comfortable sitting. Coming to the service the service is really good at this place they have many staffs working on the ground special thanks to Mr. Sohel who was serving us on our table he was good at his service the communication skill was good he was friendly to us he helped us in all the possible ways he can his service was fast and quick he also helped us is selecting some of the dishes from the menu overall good service. Coming to the food the food was served fresh this is the best place for vegetarian people they have really big menu where there are multi cuisine food if you get confused by the menu don’t worry just ask the steward for the help they will help you in all the possible way they can we tried different food at this place and I really loved almost all of them. If you are looking for some good vegetarian place you must definitely give this place a try. Coming to the food we had. WHAT WE HAD DRINKS

1. Lava Punch This drink was my favorite among both the mocktails we had I love the thickness of the drink as it was having vanilla ice cream in it.
2. Strawberry Mojito This drink I ordered because it’s a strawberry season there was lots of ice in it this was ok in taste. STARTERS
3. Gastro Pani Puri This was something which was recommended to us by one of the staffs of the restaurant the presentation of the dish was too creative they serve pani puri pani in a test tubes and the test tube was kept in a nitrogen gas which was really creative I would recommend them to use good quality puri in it because the puris were having holes in it so as we put the pani it was coming out overall taste was good.
4. Masaledar Paneer This was my favorite from the starters and I would recommend you to must try out this dish in starters as the paneer are too soft and the taste was really good all the masala was nicely marinated with paneer.
5. Chatakedar Garlic Bread This garlic bread was too cheesy and it made us full there was total six garlic bread in this dish MAINS
6. Pav Bhaji Pizza This was something I tried for the first time as I wanted to try this fusion of pav bhaji and pizza taste was good must try once.
7. Malai Kofta This dish was something which made us packed there was two big paces of paneer kofta and was served with tandoori roti and garlic naan the taste was sweet they should reduce the amount of sweetness of this dish. DESSERT
8. Cream Caramel The best part is always the dessert and Custard is my favorite the custard was sofet and it was perfectly made but the amount of coffee was more so it was bit bitter but it was good. . Overall food was good. Coming to the price. PRICE DRINKS
9. Lava Punch = Rs280/-
10. Strawberry Mojito = Rs280/- STARTERS
11. Gastro Pani Puri = Rs250/-
12. Masaledar Paneer = Rs325/-
13. Chatakedar Garlic Bread = Rs250/- MAINS
14. Pav Bhaji Pizza = Rs350/-
15. Malai Kofta = Rs299/- Had a great experience and would love to...

"DECENT VARIETY, GOOD FOOD but SLOW SERVICE"

The place is nicely illuminated. The walls are nicely done up with some nice miniature puppets. There is a metal pygmy version of giant wheel with small puppets placed in it. They have wrought iron chairs, with plastic mesh as a backrest, a design from the bygone era and seat covers of varied colours. The ambience is cheerful on the whole.

MAKAI TOAST: Mini Buns were topped with grated corn, cheese and corn kernels. These were then sprinkled with oregano and chili flakes. The miniature Buns were soft, spongy and freshly baked. The combination of the topping made the whole end product a bit bland.

MINI KHASTA KACHORI: Miniature Khasta Kachori which were the size of the puri on which Sev Puri is served on the streets of Mumbai. The kachori was flaky and crispy. The stuffing was made of moong dal and topped with dahi, sev, red chili powder and fresh coriander. The green pudina chutney which was served added the zing to the Kachori. RECOMMENDED

PAV BHAJI: We had requested the Bhaji to be served less spicy. It was made so but it lacked an overall appeal that the dish elicits. It turned out to be pretty ordinary fare. The size of the Pav was also found wanting, can’t understand the logic in serving small sized Pav when they can source a bigger size. Although the Pav was doused in loads of butter, they were a bit flaky and crumbs came off while the unbuttered portions were broken. AVOIDABLE.

BEDMI PURI ALOO SHAAK: This dish was the star of the evening. This preparation originates from the kitchens of Uttar Pradesh especially Mathura, Agra & Benaras. Honestly, I was surprised to find in the menu which is dominated by the Gujratai / Rajasthani dishes.

Bedmi Puri, pronounced as bay-duh-me, is a puri stuffed with a spiced mixture of moong dal or urad dal. Coming to the dish served on my table, the puffed puri was absent but it was more like a Lacchha Paratha and was baked crisp on a tava instead of deep frying; a healthier option is all I can say. The stuffing was nice and spicy. The Aloo subzi was the one which took the cake. The boiled chunks of Aloo were mashed unevenly which is how it ought to be done. They were then tossed and cooked in spicy brown gravy and topped with fresh green coriander. YOU CAN’T MISS IT, ABSOLUTELY RECOMMENDED

MASALA CHAAS: Chaas was nicely flavoured though I felt that the glass could have been a bit taller.

JALJEERA: Jaljeera was decent appetizer which was served cold.

The total tab for the evening came to Rs.1410 without taxes & levies for 2 persons. I feel it is a bit on the higher side considering that except the Bedmi Puri nothing was worth remembering or revisiting; maybe it’s the location for which we pay rather than the food & services.

Service was a letdown to say the least. No attitude or high handedness or arrogance but the sheer slowness bored me to death. Service was with a smile but there was quite a lag in between orders.

You need to speed up guys.

To sum up, it was neither a memorable experience nor something to be forgotten. This place is the expensive version of Swati or Soam in terms of the common offerings. However by sheer vintage, both the places score high where FIRKI has missed out; Pav Bhaji & service. FIRKI can at best be termed as a one...

Riso is a pure vegetarian  restaurant alert at lowerparel

Oppposite pheonix mall lowerparel

Ambience of the restaurant is pleasing to the eye

They also have a big screen where one can watch T-20 world cup cricket matches live while having their meals

Its mainly  serves Italian and mexican cuisine

They also serve Lebanese food under brand Ithaka in the same restaurant premises

Loads of varieties to choose from the menu

Spoilt for choices i must say

Staff service was quick and polite

A special mention for Arif who ensured i had a good time at the restaurant

Coming to variety of dishes i tried at the restaurant

Mocktails

Guava mary -A refreshing spicy mocktail to begin with

Guava juice,tobasco,lime juice,rarcestershire sauce used in preparation of this drink

Served in a nice looking  glass rimmed with salt

Royal hammer -Second mocktail which i tried at the restaurant

Strawberry crush,line cordial,orange juice,topped with soda

This drink was served in a tall glass rimmed with salt

Another good mocktail option to try from their menu

Cosmo fleshy -A refreshing blend of kiwi crush,lime juice,lemon wedges,mint leaves ,ginger ale topped with coke

Of all 3 mocktails i tried

Guava mary is my personal favourite

Option

Starters

Lebanese platter -This is signature cold mezze dish which i tried from Ithaka lebanese food menu

This dish was all about mixture of their signature variety of hummus served in 1 dish

This had

Hummus - A delightful chickpea puree cooked with sesame paste and olive oil

Hummus with zatar oil -This was traditional hummus drizzled with zatar flavoured oil on it

Hummus harrisa -Hummus topped with pesto and garlic sauce

Hummus turki -Hummus topped with spicy olives

Pita bread also was served along wih it

Overall a tummy filling dish

I enjoyed trying the variety

World best nachos -The quantity is huge in this dish

Tortilla chips topped with cottage cheese,baby corn,oven roasted capsicum,topped with salsa and cheese

Loved trying this

Indeed a good experience

They also do Jain nachos options

Jalapeno sticks -Jalapeno stuffed with cheese and served with thousand island dressing

Served in portion of 6 sticks

Very tempting and enjoyable if you have it when its warm and dipped in cheese

Definitely must try dish for me

Sizzler

Paneer shaslik sizzler -A loaded sizzler

Served piping hot

Green rice,sauteed green veggies,caramalised onions,paneer and french fries used in this sizzler

A nice looking sizzler served in a loaded quantity

Satisfying dish for me

They also have variety of pizza,pasta options to choose from food menu

As well

Desserts

Mudcake - A soft chocolate cake drenched in goey chocolate sauce

A treat for a chocolate lover

Overall i enjoyed my experience at Riso

The dish size portions are huge and filling

Definitely worth visiting if you are a vegetarian cuisine lover

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