Turban Tales

Haven't done food tastings in a while thanks to my busy routine but this one is an experience worth mentioning. Took my Maa-Bauji for a review and had the most amazing experience! Turban Tales outdo themselves in terms of hospitality, ambience and food. If the name itself doesn't give you an idea, the restaurant is themed around a highway side dhaba you'd find in Punjab. With tractor tables, brass buckets and bangles as decor, the very vibe of the place is very Indian. And being as desi as I am, I ABSOLUTELY loved the fact that there was Bollywood music playing! Coming to the food, this is a must go-to place if you are looking for a fresh change of scenery. Set right on the curve of JVLR, in Powai the menu is not heavy on the pocket and everything, literally EVERYTHING tastes really amazing. While the Khasta roll melts in your mouth, the Indian styled momos are so unique! My favourite is the Jamun Cheesecake though. Definitely coming back here for some chilling! :)

Earlier this week, we were at Turban Tales - the soon-to-be-opened Dhaba themed restaurant situated on Powai's bustling JVLR lane right opposite to IIT Powai. Turban Tales is extraordinary when we talk about its ambiance - rotating center tables, nostalgic vintage chairs, tractor benches, rotating whirlwinds, matkas, overturned buckets, hanging bangles, huge wooden doors and an extravagant view of JVLR - We're sure this place holds the right spot. Looking at what they had to offer us was a sheer evidence of their experimentation with food and flovours. Not just that - They gave utmost and equal respect to the Vegetarians as well - giving them a chance to taste Non Veg food, ofcourse in a Veg twist. What we were served - Tokri Chaat, Veg Tikka Momos, Button Mushrooms stuffed with Cheese, Reshmi Soy Champ, Paneer Papdi, Veg Quesadilla, Mummy ki Dal with Roti, Chuski Rita, Love from South Hall, Amarsar to Thailand and Paan Icecream with Apple Murabba. Tokri Chaat: Basket Chaat also known as Tokri Chaat or Katori Chaat prepared with the crisp basket of grated potato & delicious filling of chole topped with tomato, onions, tamarind chutney, mint chutney, curd and nylon Sev. Marvellous creation but nothing other than ordinary. Golden old recipe done right! Veg Tikka Momos: Naans filled with Momos fillings and shaped as Chicken Tandoori - This is sure every Vegetarians delight! Never would have thought of having Veg Tandoori/Tangdi with a Momo twish. Turban Style! Shout out! Button Mushrooms stuffed with Cheese: Crunchy onions and gooey cheese make a wonderful filling for large and succulent button mushrooms. What an idea Sirjee! Adding to my list of best mushroom starters. Reshmi Soy Champ: Ever seen Chicken Reshmi Kebab and never had it because you're a Vegetarian - You've got the perfect excuse to visit TT. Reshmi Soy Champ is a thoughtful creation of Veg Reshmi Soy Kebabs so soft that you'll miss finishing it faster. Mock meat level undefined! Paneer Papdi: Paneer Papdi is a delicious masaledaar fusion of paneer cubes marinated in curd based paste and then coated in roasted papad served with peanut dip. The taste of papad coating outsmarts the dampness of the dip. What a complementing starter-dip duo! Veg Quesadilla: Usual Mexican Parantha (as we see it) stuffed with Desi veggies. Something usual to have on the list. Mummy ki Dal with Roti: Delicious dal cooked in spices and generous amount of ghee, butter, cream and curd. Direct from Punjab, this Mummy ki dal is simmered for 20+ hours to get that perfect smokey taste. This isn't overcooking - It is perfect cooking! Chuski Rita: Flavoured Alcoholic Margarita with Ice Popsicles. Damn you don't consume alcohol? Never mind! TT is the only place where they give cocktail as mocktail too. So next time your friend order a cocktail, just double it up as a mocktail too ;) Love from South Hall: Gin combined with honeydew rose, ginger juice and soda served in rose perfumed glass. This drink will surely tickle every taste bud 'cause it tastes just like Pulse Chocolate. ChatPataka! Amarsar to Thailand: White rum mixed with Sugarcane juice, galanjal, kaafir and mint leaves balanced with lime Paan Icecream with Apple Murabba: A digestive dessert with all the goodness of ice- cream flavoured with paan served on a betel leaf itself and Apple Murabba. A mouth freshener and dessert in itself. Mind blowing! High on its ambiance and dedication to make hearty dishes, Turban Tales is easily the best and the most impressive food memory for The Good Food Pact! Keep it up Team TT and Mini Punjab. Thank you Nishant for being such an informative host. For more updates on new thekas in Mumbai, follow us on Instagram.

This was our second visit here...Mocktails wr good. Food was also quite good but can improve a bit... My Kids enjoyed this place.

Lively place with awesome food, drinks and punjabi songs.

Authentic Punjabi ambience type dhaba. Bollywood music..Loud I must say.. Menu rates not so high nor low. Rooftop type with great northindian food. Good in service. Overall 4*s

Turban tales is a nice dhaba style roof top resturant located in powai serving mouthwatering northindian food.This is a part of great mini punjab restaurants legacy..so expectations are high and they live up to it..ambience is very nice and vibrant.seatings of every table are different from another..nice music playing and live screening is great add on. Coming to varieties of dishes tried here jalebi chaat - combination of jalebi and dahivada.interesting and tasty . paneer papdi -combination of paneer and cheese stuffing in a papad.. tikka momos -tasted ok.but the look of this dish is very pleasing quesidillas -roomali roti served with veggies inside mocktail chuski rita - margarita served with ice .very nice lassi -a gigantic glass of lassi .very filling and tasty. rice- rajma with rice choul perfect blending.loved this dish mixed rajma with rice and tasted yummy ..i strongly recommend to try this dish. dessert- paan icrecream -after a heavy meal.there is always place in stomach for a yummy dessert.saved best for the last..one of the best paan icecream i have had..must try for everyone who visit this place. overall a great place to visit with family and friends. thankyou Saumil shah