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Rated: Good
based on 3 reviews
Tetsuma
41/44 Dr Minoo Desai Marg, Near Prive, Colaba, Mumbai
22876578
| Locality | Colaba |
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| Place Type | Restaurant |
| Food Type | Japanese |
| Price |
Very Expensive
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Sep 11, 2007
Excellent ambience, good sushi
We sat in the lounge area so I can't comment on the private rooms, but the (three) couches and tables in the lounge are comfortable and sleek. The whole place has a very clean, modern, (and expensive) feel. The lounge feels a little bit like the waiting room for the interior seating, positioned as it is by the front door opposite the bar, but no complaining here - we got a table with no advance reservation.
On the plus side, the fish we had was of good quality, and there is a full menu of sushi and sashimi - unlike Seijo, for example. Prices are still on the high side, but not as ridiculous as Wasabi -- plus fewer tour groups. While we just had sushi, the rest of the menu has a great selection of other Japanese food.
On the minus side, we ordered the sashimi moriawase platter, which is supposed to feature a selection of different kinds of fish. When it arrived, all it had was tuna and salmon. Halibut? Yellowtail? Shrimp? Oh, we're out of those. Did you want to mention that BEFORE we ordered???
On the random side, one of the walls in the front is an enormous wine cellar. Why such a focus on wine at a Japanese restaurant? Wine and sushi is an odd combo. I guess wine is taking off in upscale Mumbai regardless of context. Although we didn't have drinks, Tetsuma is supposed to have a great selection of sake as well though, which is a bit more on message.
Despite the great ambience, Tetsuma's lounge area suffers from the same problem that afflicts virtually every restaurant in Bombay, even (especially) those who should know better -- the lighting is just A BIT TOO BRIGHT. Turn it down! We're not in a business meeting. I don't need to read a book. Dim and dark is romantic. That's why we have these candles on the table. So turn off the overhead flood lights and let the mood lighting do its job.
Really, it's hard to go too far lowering the lighting. Almost across the board, every restaurant I go to in Bombay could dial down the lights. The only exception I can think of is Aurus, where the deck is so dark the waiters stand at your table pointing a flashlight at your menu through the blackness. But that's another review.
Aug 30, 2007
Nobu?!
Well almost.....the miso cod (or bass) is divine...just tell them not to over cook it, sashmi / sushi is almost at par with my favourite sushi joints in new york....skip the non japanese stuff (ie korean dishes-beef bulgogi or whatever) and well you won't be dissapointed, even their udon noodles are awesome....i have only sampled those dishes
their sunday brunch is good....and I once had their 500 bento box which was pretty good
I like this place....to drink/play or eat...as long as i stick to my dishes....but i do agree with the previous review it can be a little $$
Mar 25, 2007
Kobe beef in South Mumbai?
Yes, you wouldn't expect it, but its here - Kobe beef! This tender, tasty meat has made its way to India - apparently the animals are fed beer and massaged 4 times a day to make the meat tender and sumptuous (as seen on TV - Disc. T&L, I believe!). Tetsuma has managed to make the most of the dearth of Japanese/East Asian cuisine in the city to provide a great dining experience.
We started off the meal with some Maki Sushi (rice rolls with different fillings incouding prawn, salmon, and prawn) and the Prawn tempura which are to die for! Subtely different from the regular Tempura at other (few) east Asian restaraunts, the prawns were a hit throughout the meal with someone at the table always wanting more! For our main course we ordered the Beef Tepanyaki and Bulgogi while our friends had the Black Cod and Chillean Sea Bass - we all walked away (rather rolled away) from the dining table with no space for dessert!
Tetsuma is not cheap - I would say it one of the most expensive places I have been to in the city. Having said that, it's a place where you would entertain guests - they will thoroughly enjoy it! If you need to impress someone - this is the place to go. Make sure that you inform the staff before hand though if your guests are important and I'm sure they will oblige.
All in all, a great ambiance, great food - makes for a great place.