Overlooking the JW Mariott on Juhu Tara Road is the Juhu Residency Boutique Hotel, which was once home to J 49, a popular discotheque in its time. Today, in place its on the ground floor, stands the restaurant, Melting Pot.
The restaurant takes its name quite seriously as is evident from its multicultural decor. There are paintings and statuettes of Buddha everywhere as well as panels with Italian waiters. Earthen pots that line the cove in the wall cater to Indian sensibilities and solid oak furniture provide the European touch. There is a long bar on one end which looks fairly well equipped as well as an open air dining section, which can prove to be quite pleasant if the weather bends to your will.
Keeping with the theme of the place, the food is multi-cuisine (a bold move for a restaurant that calls itself a fine-diner) and offers Oriental and Indian options with a special Sea Food menu. Try the Murg Patra Kebab (Rs. 275) served with mint chutney. The chicken is well roasted, and yet fresh and soft. The Fried Fish comes with a great red Singaporean sauce (Rs. 495) and is good too.
The service is pleasant. They let you enjoy your meal without hovering around too much which is much appreciated.
