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We had ordered in ghee roast crab earlier in the year, but that was both very spicy, and also not butter garlic which is what we really wanted . Mahesh Lunch Home actually has a deshelled version of their garlic-butter crab dish, so we don’t have to get our fingers dirty! I’ve sent a link to your review to the owner of our favourite Mumbai street food restaurant. However, the rendition here bore no resemblance to the butter chicken we know – instead, it was an aggressively spiced chicken dish with audacious levels of chili, onions and garlic. In it, the best flavours of roasted spices were perfectly balanced with the slight sweetness of coconut.

Bangda Curry

Mixed vegetables cooked in aromatic kadhai gravy with crushed spices. Spicy Kolhapuri style paneer curry with roasted coconut and bold masala. Soft paneer cubes cooked in a rich tomato butter gravy with mild spices … Coastal prawn curry with coconut and chilli heat. Juicy prawns simmered Mahesh Lunch Home in spicy red Thai curry.

Chicken Kabab Platter

Chicken fried rice with chilli garlic flavour. Fried rice tossed with chilli and garlic. Basmati rice cooked with juicy prawns and spices.

Pomfret Tikka

Crispy prawns tossed in manchurian sauce. Prawns cooked in rich creamy garlic sauce. Prawns tossed in sweet and spicy Singapore sauce.

• Mahesh Lunch Home does not believe in hiring fancy chefs, but instead trains people who are interested and willing to learn.
• Choice of catch cooked in authentic Mangalorean style thin coconut gravy.
• Things got very hectic there towards the end of our five weeks in the city and I’m now two weeks behind with my restaurant reports.
• Boneless mutton cooked with fragrant rice.
• Schezwan noodles with assorted seafood.
• Smooth custard topped with caramel sauce.

Fiery coastal prawns curry with tangy chilli masala. Boneless kingfish in spicy Andhra style curry. South Indian coconut based chicken curry with mild spices. Kerala style prawn curry with coconut and mild spices.

• Vegetables cooked in fermented black bean sauce for deep umami flavour.
• Spicy chicken kebab with robust masala coating and grilled texture.
• Fresh pomfret marinated in a blend of spices and cooked in a tandoor, resulting in a smoky and flavorful dish.

Chicken sauteed with fresh green garlic, sauce and subtle seasoning. Rava coated lady fish fried for a crunchy texture. Pan fried mackerel coated with traditional masala for bold coastal taste. Juicy chicken kebab coated in tangy, mildly spicy marinade for rich flavour. Minced chicken kebab seasoned with spices and grilled on skewers. Whole basa fish roasted with mild spices for a clean and grilled flavour.

The vegetarian stew has a perfect velvetty consistency and just the right proportion of coconut. As is the generous portion of Surmai fry with the perfect balance of masala and cooked tender, yet firm. Golden crisp and fresh, the fried Bombil is as good as ever.