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- Best Date Places
- by deapubhi
- On my wish list
- by saffrontrail
- South Mumbai Delights
- by rajeev
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- by rajeev
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Rated: Good
based on 5 reviews
Busaba
4 Mandlik Road, Colaba, Mumbai
22043769, 22043779
| Locality | Colaba |
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| Place Type | Bar, Restaurant |
| Food Type | Korean, Burmese, Vietnamese, Thai |
| Timings | 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM to 12:30 AM |
| Price |
Expensive
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Credit cards accepted
Offers home delivery
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first reviewed by rajeev
- User Reviews (5)
Jan 23, 2008
Good food but...
I have been to Busaba twice - the first time I really liked it, so recently when I was in Mumbai I decided take some friends there. I had the Khaushwe - which is a Burmese stew and that was pretty good. A friend had the Fillet Mignon -which is where the problem lay. It wasn't beef - it was lamb.
What upset us was that the maitre'd tried to claim that we were wrong and it was a fillet of beef. Well, then it must have been some muscular and tangy cow ! I was clearly lamb and not very good lamb at that. Finally he agreed to take it off the bill and suggested a dessert - a chocolate fondant - which gave us the impression that that would be complementary as a conciliatory gesture.
Well, it was excellent - but wasn't complementary. And very expensive. I can't think of too many places in the world where a dessert costs Rs. 337.50 - almost 10$. Its ridiculous !
Anyway, the worst part of all of this is that it ruined the mood of what was a rather pleasant evening out. So while the Khaushwe was pretty good, I can only recommend this place with some reservation. Apart from this - the service was incredibly slow - and given that when we entered there wasn't anyone else around, this was surprising.
I think this is indicative of a larger problem in India. With the Indian economy booming in the luxury or high end sector prices have skyrocketed. However, quality remains poor. Its just that a large section of the clientele are willing to pay money just for appearance - to show that they can. And this causes the suppliers to try to get away with poor service - and they often do.
Sep 12, 2007
sexy vibe, good food, but...
...avoid the lamb chops! I genuinely like this place. I think they have a great, classy vibe, quiet, sexy undertones, and they pull in a sophisticated, well-to-do crowd of working professionals. Great place to grab a drink with friends after work. The menu, mostly pan-asian bistro-like dishes, is inventive, and most things I've had have been delicious. They have a seasonal specials menu some fantastic items - but again, the lamb chops, which looked very appetizing, were tough, rubbery, and just downright wrong. It could have been an off night for them, but I wouldn't put my money on the chops again.
Apr 26, 2007
fresh spring rolls - finally!
Just a few words about Busaba, which has done a great job maintaining quality and ambiance. Probably the only place in the city where you can get quality FRESH vietnamese spring rolls! My favourite. I do not like fried foods, so this is a great start to have with your cosmo. Don't miss it!
Mar 27, 2007
Gado Gado - a must try
Busaba is located in the same lane as the Indigo in Colaba. The place has nicely done up interiors, which gives it a good ambiance. It was dimly lit and should be ideal for a date.
We tried their Gado Gado and Vietnamese spring rolls. The Gado Gado is an Indonesian dish comprising of vegetable salad served with peanut sauce. Both of these were lip smackingly delicious, the Gado Gado more so. I highly recommend it.
Feb 22, 2007
What a change!
I was pleasantly surprised when Busaba re-opened its doors to show Bombay its new avatar. The dingy old bar has now given way to a chic, clean, bright space that really looks like it belongs next to big brother, Indigo.
They have moved the bar closer towards the entrance making room in the back for five/six lounge tables - it now is truly a lounge with low, comfortable seating and plenty of space between tables. They have also enclosed the front portico that makes for a nice sit out area without having to experience the unsufferable heat as is at most times of the year.
The upstairs dining area has not changed much except for a lovely private dining room towards the rear of the building. This area, perfect for a party of ten, has a great ambience. It has been enclosed with clear glass panes that provide a spectacular view of the trees outside that are lit up with spotlights.
Oh! by the way, the food has not changed much! It has retained the wonderful flavour and taste that Busaba has always been well loved for. A nice addition to the menu is a French steak, courtesy of the new head chef who hails from that country. The service is spectacular as usual!
All in all, a great change - Indigo's dingy little cousin is making its neighbour proud!