| Locality | Chowpatty,Girgaum |
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| Place Type | Restaurant |
| Food Type | Snacks |
| Timings | 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
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first reviewed by mihirjain
Jan 02, 2009
Was quite eager to try out Soam based on reviews here, but turned out to be a very disgusting experience. I went with my wife and 4 year old son on 1st Jan to celebrate new year. We ordered 'Panki' and 'Palak Corn Pulao' and after waiting for 20mins he told us he forgot to take the full order and forgot 'Panki'. I then ordered 'Gobi Paratha' which he brought with Chhole and Raita. The Chhole were not cooked properly and were very hard! My wife ordered Roti with 'Gatte ki Subzi'. The guy asked me which Roti, which she said Butter Roti should be fine. He replied we have only Chapati's and stuff Parathas. She said if you dont have it get me Chapatis. He got them without any Ghee/ Butter and which lost its flavour very soon. The subzi was also very bad. To fill our tummy's, I ordered Pav Bhaji as I thought it should be a safe bet. It was so spicy, had to throw away. It was a very bad experience. In hindsight, I should thank that guy's memory who forgot the order. On the quantity, the pulao was about 7-8 spoons only, not enuff for even one person. The quantity's half compared to other places and the prices double. Chapati (Rs. 30 each), Idli (Rs. 40), Pulao (Rs. 90), Pav Bhaji (Rs. 70), Extra Pav (Rs. 10 each!), Paratha (Rs. 90). I could have better if I had been to any Guj thali or even Thackers.
Dec 10, 2008
Have been meaning to try this for quite some time; but the need to apply for a visa (when I have to travel beyond bandra) kept delaying it.
Finally made it! We tried the Raj Kachori Chat (good taste, but prefer it a little spicy with the curd cold); Pani Puri (Nice but not like my bhaiyya); Farsan Platter (lovely, just the right quantity to taste without going overboard) Dhebra (Just the right thing after eons, made the patel way) Khopoli Wada (Excellent) The accompaniments were good, unfortunately they do not sell the chillies seperately. Polished this off with hand churned ice cream - did not like it, but am not fond of ice creams, but the wife loved it.
Definitely on my list to visit again next month or later to try the rest of the menu.....
Nov 24, 2008
Soam is one of the most simplest form restaurant made in mumbai.It clearly shows the simplicity in its food and also the ambience.The 1st restaurant i would say which offers a diet menu which is indeed a healthy eating.I think one of its kind restaurant which really cares for its customers.Orelse you know how and what kind of colors other restaurants put in inside the food to make it more delicious.I think the variety of gujrati delicacies and other sprouted dishes and the chaat is ultimate.I would prefar everyone to go over here and eat a real healthy food.Specially those who go to gym.
Nov 21, 2008
I didn't go to Soam with great expectations the first time but it totally surprised me, pleasantly! First off, the service is great! Even though sometimes you may have to wait in line, the staff is polite and treats you well, unlike most other restaurants who really don't care for the waiting line.
Even the waiters welcome you warmly and the overall service is really good. The food is authentic gujju food, which one would think is fattening but the great thing about Soam is that it offers a variety of 'health food' and has a separate section in the menu for the same. The Jowar Pita Pockets, Moong dal Chila and Protein Bhel are my favourites amongst many other mouth watering options.
I loved the place, considering I don't particularly like gujju food and give it two thumbs up!
Oct 21, 2008
First, a confession. We did not go to Soam with great expectations. We knew it is good, but how good? was still to be found out.
After waiting for 15 min we found a corner table & ordered pankis right away. They were lovely except that they were barely 2 mouthfuls. Next was oondhiyo puri which excelled in every way. This was followed by daal baati & satpada paratha. I would rate that average but my friend loved the paratha! In the meanwhile the family was chomping on some lovely looking samosas which we ordered right away. The taste was better than the looks!
The meal was finished with chaas which was good & malai malpua which was heavenly. I am going back there for the malpua. Maybe i ll order 2 this time!