I believe to the best of my knowledge that this is the first Mainland China branch in Mumbai.
The ambiance is typical. It is quite serene compared to the din on the road outside. I'm told that the buffet lunch costs about 500 odd bucks, which is cheap for their standard considering that each dish here is priced at around Rs 350-450. However, I have had the chance of savoring only their ala carte dinner menu. And the menu does not disappoint. It boasts of a wide range of dim sums, appetizers, soups, clay pot dishes and the typical Chinese fare.
We ordered a Sichuan Dried Chilly Peanuts Chicken starter (Rs 475). Portions here have reduced compared to their hey days, but it remains quite tasty. This was followed by a Tsing Hoi Chicken - diced (Rs 475) and Spicy Hunan style Vegetables (Rs 430) accompanied by Mixed Vegetable Fired Rice (Rs 340).
No complaints with the food. The taste is always pleasing. The complementary Chinese green tea acts as a great side drink and the cutlery is specially designed for using chopsticks.
I found the staff to be pretty courteous and the valet parking is a big plus in Saki Naka. Of course, you are charged 10% service charge for all this.
The total damage was about Rs 2200 without drinks. Clearly, it is slightly expensive, but if you enjoy Chinese food and prefer more subtle menu options rather than over the top Pan Asian dishes that are the norm these days, give this place a try!
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