Reviews Tag Gourmart By Chef Ranveer Brar

Name: Tag Gourmart By Chef Ranveer Brar
Address: Pandurang Budhkar Marg, Mumbai, India, I-400013
Rating: 78

Sadiya.sayyed0504

I been there to attend the masterclass by chef Ranveer brar which are supposed to be pre- booked fine dine experience that I've got.

Chef Ranveer Brar itself created the scrumptious and deliciously die for the gourmet meals which are truly eye appeal aswel as tastiest meal I ever had

If you want a wonderful meal, excellent service, and a delightful food presentation, then you must visit TAG -Gourmet Art kitchen by chef ranveer brar !!

The staff is so well-trained to make your experience one to remember, and they truly care. Almost makes me forget that I am in hustle bustle of Mumbai City.

We are not always known for our warm hospitality-The foods are superb, the salads are enormousssssssss.....and the desserts are sinful!

Skip lunch, go in hungry and be prepared for a joyous evening! 🎀

Aug 22, 2017

Shilpa Srivastava

Vegetarian gourmet restaurant with a difference. If you are in mood to try unknown flavours combined in unusual ways, this is the right place for you. I have never had sabudana soaked in beetroot juice and used in place of boondi in raita. Their fresh herbs risotto had okra in it!! Have to hand it out to the chefs for dishing out one exotic plate after another with painstaking plating et al. Enjoyed my own master chef like experience. Make sure you are not too hungry else the small meal size may be a disappointment.

Aug 18, 2017

Ashit Parikh

+3.5

Went to TAG for lunch but found the place a bit cold and dull as was empty where all places around were packed. The life of the place were the interesting selection of coffee table books on display and for sale. That made us want to atleast sit and try a salad. The Watermelon Sashimi salad was really nice and I assume the rest of food would be too but since we were in mood of a more livelier place, we asked for the cheque.

Aug 07, 2017

Aryeman

Divine, mind-blowing, out-of-the-world are some of the adjectives that come to my mind after my visit at TAG - GourmArt Kitchen By Ranveer Brar.

Every dish is a palate elevating experience. Every plate is a piece of art which has been articulately laid out for you. One could have never expected vegetarian food to be so sublimely exotic.

Chef Ranveer Brar is definitely India’s answer to Gordon Ramsay. Hats off to Chef Ranveer for putting GourmArt on the international map. Finally we have something to be proud of.

A round of applause to Natasha Gowani for promoting art and culture with such a brilliant concept.

A vote of thanks for the warm hospitality from the TAG GourmArt team Shirin and Nikhil for inviting me over. Someone who really balled us up with his smiling face and service was Sahil. He deserves a pat on the back too!

Jul 29, 2017

Vaibhav Sethia

Carrot cake in black rice is one of the most exotic things you'd eat. And the lavender iced tea is absolutely out of the world. All fishes are small bites so amongst the four of us we ended up ordering 10 dishes, none of which you would have ever heard of most probably.

Jul 28, 2017

Shivani Poddar Jain

+4.5

Excellent gourmet class by chef ranbir brar followed by scrumptious five course lunch. Menu Seasonal beans hummus , multigrain multigilati , Afghan mantua , chocolate fondant ..Excellent service !!

Jul 27, 2017

Madhur Khatore

+4.5

How would you feel when the magician himself weaves his magic on to you??
Surprised? Excited?
Well, we were certainly in for a delightful treat when we visited TAG - The Gourmart Kitchen..
Located in one of the most happening food location - Kamala Mills, Lower Parel - the moment you enter you get those positive vibes from the place. The whole place is divided into two sections - the area on the first floor is an art gallery and the upper floor is the restaurant area.
The vibe of this restaurant is very peaceful and calm, even when it is packed. The seating is comfortable and the there are wall length book shelves showcasing some good titles and collector's editions of various books and genres. You can see through the kitchen area where the team is creating pure magic.
Here is what we tried and liked:
Kale Papdi Chaat - Though chaats are in fashion these days at gourmet restaurants, we don't think we have tried such a marvellous chaat anywhere! Crisp Kale fritters and Khari biscuits on a mashed potato base and loaded with Tex-Mex chutneys and yoghurt.
Afghan Mantu - Traditionally a meat dumpling based preparation, Chef Brar transformed it into this lip-smacking dish that is fully vegetarian and bursting with flavours. Soft dumplings, a tangy tomato based gravy, chickpeas, pomegranate seeds, smoked yoghurt and probably magic. Loved it!
Watermelon Sashimi Salad - A delicious small plate with a combination of yam guacamole (which is the star of the show) and watermelon.
We also had Scrambled Eggs on Toast, Mushroom Galawat with the perfect charred and smokey taste.
Chocolate Fondant here is a must have. Rich and flavorful, just perfect. It is served warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.
TAG Gourmart Kitchen is a place where you will be exposed to a whole lot of new flavours that you did not know existed. The restaurant is especially known for its small plates but we consider them big on flavours.

Jul 23, 2017

Gayatri Nair

+3.5

Purely speaking as a student, it is extremely expensive. The portions are bite sized and not a very ideal place to have a good hearty meal.
Their food however has the MasterChef finesse which we see on television and the presentation is absolutely beautiful. It looks like a piece of art but does not serve its purpose of filling stomachs.
However, I must say that the quality of food put up is superior and the menu is so interesting that I would want to try them all out.
Service is good, the waiter actually narrates the entire dish out and may explain the process of cooking too. All in all, it’s a very interesting place but I’m not quite sure if it’s worth the money spent.

Jul 19, 2017

Hemanonline Shah

This is a real class fine dine experience to your yaar buds. We were glad to spot the master chef himself in the restaurant fir some shoot.

The ambience is totally different and takes a while to digest the feel. The staff is quite knowledgeable about the food they are serving. They shallmake it a point to explain you the dish while ordering and will again explain when the food is served. We ended up ordering almost 50% of vegetarian menu as their serving portion is very small and for one person only. Being in group we got a chace to feed our buds with a lot of options.

Each dish was freshly crafted with freshest ingredientes. Presentation of dishes were immaculate and True Master Chef style.

The only problem we faced was with the green tea which made them loose a star from the rating. The tea was over brewed and when we gave the feedback, expected them to replace or take it off from the bill which didn't happen. A restaurant of this stature should have taken care of this one.

But still worth a visit to enjoy their gastronomy and food monogamy...

Jul 09, 2017

Rashi Shah

The only reason for the 4/5 is that there was a party going on so they only had a set menu and we were not informed about it when we booked the table. But nevertheless the food was really good and a must try. Everything we had was upto the mark and absolutely gobsmacking
Watermelon cooler-5/5
Mushroom ghalawat-4.5/5
Afghan mantu-5/5
Kale and papdi salad-5/5
Rhubarb risotto-5/5
Chocolate fondant-5/5
Amazing food , nice place

Jul 02, 2017

Jasmina Mehta

We visited here in a event. Single Malts with SuperFood with Chef Ranveer Brar.
Food was excellent and presentation of food is too good. I feel very happy as such big brand serves pure veg food. We had different types of dishes. Ambiance is great. Chef Ranveer Brar himself visited all tables n explained us what they prepared and served us.

Jun 13, 2017

Kirti Parekh

On Sunday 4th June 2017, I was there for Dinner vth friends. Delicious food ( but small portions 😔), Excellent service & Superb Ambience. Worth recommending & love to b back . Thanks.

Jun 08, 2017

Suunil G Murudkar

TAG is the finest showcase of gastronomic experience. Finest collection of wine and liquor, books and painting

1)fresh orange juice,ginger ale,honey,green tea.

2)scrambled eggs toast.

3)smoke tea tofu

4)coffee sangria -america-no,oranges, green apple,sweet and sour mix,pomegranate.

5)flat bread- spinach and garlic with feta cheese,pomegranate and parsley chips.

6)spicy rhubarb-beet risotto with fermented cauliflower puree,tomato dusted.

7)Merlot poached pear- creme anglaise,brunt chocolate,fresh berries,fillo pastry.

8)Chocolate Fondant-orange,thyme centre,black pepper vanilla ice cream,chocolate soil.

9)Tomato Cardamon "Shorva .Ginger chevre,dhikla crisps, crispy fava, salted methi.

Ambiance: excellent

Food:excellent

Service: excellent.

Jun 03, 2017

IndianFoodExpress

you dont need a silver fork to eat good food... yes i gree ... gourmet kitchen by ranveer brar... TAG gourm ART offers unique culinary experience including the best of and wine and rare liquors from around the world .... chef has pays out a heightened gastronomic experienceto meet diverse tastes... started with mocktails - lemonades - avender lemonade with hibiscus -- it was perfect..
coffee sangria - ground coffee , water, orange, slice lemon and sugar - it was drooling to me as a south indian....

as you all know i love soups,,, started with tomato cardomon shorva with a ginger chevre sphere, dhokla crisp, crispy fava and salted methi..... full marks to soup as it was so good and very tasty...

in SMALL PLATES

I TRIED KALE PAPDI CHAAT - kale frittos and potato puff tossed up in to a chat with yoghurt espuma... added to this TAG CHUTNEY and pempura pearls....

as i always love jack fruit in any form i loved the palm heart briyani.....- fresh palm heat, jackfruit and basmati cooked in awadh style with a bubble tea raita.. it was a clear winner... i never had like this type anywhere.... full mark for this dish..

as chef suggested to try afghan mantu -the meatless meaty central asian dumplings, with tomato braised lentils and smoked yoghurt... its a must try if u come here.. some thing different ...

he also advised us to try spicy rhuloab -beet rissotto- fermented cauliflower puree ,tomatodusted , with kurmura chips...

my friend also tried scrambled eggs/ tofu on toast - the healthiest snack ragi and smoked raisin toast topped with truffled scrambled eggs , mock caviar ..

as usual i love any types of flat breads... i had spinach and garlic with feta cheese, pomegranate and parsley crisp with sesame seeds...

they also have sushi and salads....without desserts my day never ends or i wont get sleep.....
1. special veggie dessert - red cabbage and cranberry panna cotta , yoghurt sponge, salted caramel walnut sweet balsamic caviar, with ginger crumble ---- too good and yum it was

2. choclate fondent- orange ,thyme centre, black pepper vanilla icecream with choclate soil..- i had two

3. yuzu tart - yuzu cremaux , coconut lime ganache with basil syrup and coconut sorbet and meringul..- it was ahaaa

4..nutulle and choclate pave - sesame crust with nutulle powder and 70 percent dark choclate mousseline with strawberry hazelnut praline..---yum it was

5. pistachio spong- kaffirlime sabayon ,mascarpone, miso, fennel olives and sour cheery - i want to try but no place in my tummy as all food was yummy..

6. merlot poached pear - creme anglaise with burnt choclate and fresh berries with filo pastry -mouth watering ....
overall full for this five out of five as everything was too good...

food -too good
ambience-too good
service - too too good
quality of the food - excellent with five star

Jun 02, 2017

Rohini Dugar

TAG - GourmArt Kitchen is all about creativity, the ambience and plating of the food/desserts. What all we tried...Curry Laksa, Tomato Cardamon Shorva, Dahi kebab, Kale Papdi Chaat, Palm Heart Biryani, Naan Sampler, Nutella & Chocolate Pave and Pistachio sponge.The portion size of the dishes are small, it's more of an individual order plate. Food is good but nothing wow or extraordinary. They can work on the service part a bit, the servers were clueless and lost about the 5 plate tasting items for the day. Overall a good experience but could have been better.

May 31, 2017

Monish Shah

Food - 8/10
Ambiance - 9/10
Service - 10/10
VFM - 4/10

So this cute looking restaurant is located inside Kamala Mills on the first and second floor. The place is very well lit and very well decorated. A lot of care has clearly gone into the placement of tables and showpieces. The place has good soft music and tables have a lot of privacy. The place is ideal for fine dining or corporate formal meets.

We ordered three dishes between two of us.
1. Seasonal beans hummus
2. Naan sampler
3. Dahi kebab
All the three dishes were very unique and well made. The hummus is of seasonal beans to be eaten with hard pita bread. It looks green and different but essentially tastes same as typical hummus. The dahi kebab was outstanding though. It was very well presented. The three kebabs were topped with dahi and other chat garnished with coriander leaves. It tastes very well too. Naan sampler is another one of their signature dishes one must try. They serve two pieces of three different types of naans served with a bowl of black daal and green mint chutney. We asked for rosemary and popadum, blue cheese and apricot and black garlic ones. All the three were outstanding especially the the blue cheese and apricot one. The cheese flavour is quite prominent and eaten with black daal, it's always a treat. The Dalal itself was quite good but nothing out of this world. It was good as you can easily taste the flavours of the naans.

We ordered two drinks
1. Coffee sangria
2. Green iced tea of pomegranate and mixed berries.
The coffee sangria tastes very bitter and unless you are a big fan of black coffee, I would strongly advise against ordering this drink. I hated it in the beginning but it tastes a lot better after a few sips. The green iced tea however was very refreshing and quite tasty.

We had chocolate fondant for dessert. It's an orange chocolate ball served along side black pepper vanilla ice cream. I have to admit I was a little sceptic before ordering a black pepper ice cream, but It turned out to be the best dish of the night. The black pepper vanilla ice cream especially was amazing. It was very well presented and it tastes so well. The chocolate ball is warm from inside filled with liquid chocolate. A must have at this restaurant.

All in all an amazing place to try. However I did feel the portion size is very small. Except of the naan sampler, I found the portion size of all the other dishes should improve. But definitely worth a visit.

May 08, 2017

Ayesha Ladha

Food Bloggers Meet up in association of Gocheese, Femina and Parag Milk was hosted at this wonderful place for #GoCheeseTasting Event in presence of Celebrity Chef Ranveer Brar.

It was a splendid evening with lots of fellow foodies and food bloggers, spreading cheerful and positive vibes.

Chef Ranveer introduced the varieties of Cheeses and dishes, along with wine tasting.

It was a cheesy evening because all the dishes were completely made from fresh Gocheese..we had scrumptious and delicious snacks which included Cheese Poppers, Cheese sandwich, Mango Cheese Cake, Cheese Tarts, Matcha Custard and many more.

Loved the unique design of this restaurant and yes its spacious with soothing decor and delighted ambiance.

May 03, 2017

Moumita

TAG is an Art of Fine Dining..
Stylish, Smart, Artistic touch in each & every corner of the 2 storied Gourmet Kitchen..
Excellent collection of paintings & art work.
Finest Wines are served..
Open kitchen concept.
Attended Go Cheese tasting session..
Food will make you fall in love with the place.
Famous Chef Ranveer Brar's brainchild..
Everything is taken care in details..
A place, I want to visit again & again..
The friendly nature of the staffs & Chef Ranveer is the USP of the TAG.

May 02, 2017

The Good Food Pact

Vegetarians unite, as TAG Gourmet by Chef Ranveer Brar is conquering the industrial hub of Kamala Mills – with its exceptionally diverse menu and a beautiful kitchen setting.

The Go Cheese Tasting Event which took place at TAG had a number of things in store for the bloggers as they sank their fingers into some delectable cheeses, introduced in India by Go Cheese. The little shindig started off with an electrifying performance by standup comedian, Abhishek Upmanya, who had the food bloggers and eminent guests in splits with his performance. He surely had the audience at the edge of their seats and set the event off to a great start. Next, Mr. Mahesh Israni, CMO of Parag Milk Foods, took the stage and introduced the guests to a host of mouth-watering cheeses brought to them by Go Cheese.
Celebrity Chef Ranveer introduced us to his specially curated cheese themed menu while also taking us through the delicious varieties of Go Gourmet Cheeses.

And what we were served: Sumptuous Cheese Platter, Wine, Cheese Poppers, Quesadilla, Macha Custard, Mango Cheese Cake and many more.

Combining the art of dining and wining, it’s an all encompassing experience. Cheers!
Get. Set. Go Cheese!

May 01, 2017

Bhumika Soneji

+4.5

Attended #GOCHEESETASTING event at this wonderful venue with lovely ambience.. the bites which was served was scrumptious and tasty.. we had quesadilla flat bread topped with cheese and mulberry which was delicious. Matcha creme brulee which was nice. 2 bite sandwich stuffed with caramelised onions and cheese which was delicious among all the dishes... overall had great time at this amazing place

Apr 30, 2017

Anahita Irani

+4.5

Attended the @Gocheese #GoCheeseTasting event recently at TAG: Gourmet Kitchen hosted by brand Ambassador Ranveer Brar himself.
A fabulous venue indeed. Loved the unique acrylic dining chairs and black n white table cloth amongst a whole lot of other eye catching decor. The place was so clean n sparkly. Infact, the ambiance was truly classy.

The food bites n desserts served were scrumptious and delicious.
We had cheese centric dishes. Cheeseballs, cheese toasts, cheese tarts. Also paired different international cheeses with wines. For dessert we were served Mango cheese cake and Matcha creme brulee.

Will I visit again? Yes, for a grand vegetarian gourmet Dining experience.

Apr 28, 2017

Chatori_das

If you want to have the proper masterchef experience then you should visit TAG - the perfect blend of art and flavors !!!
The ambiance is unique...on the ground floor they have a beautiful art gallery...spacious with few sofa seating and restaurant on the first floor. The dining area has colored chair seating, open kitchen and a book self. Subtle & elegant decor !!!
The menu is pure veg but they have egg preparations in few of their dishes...so read the descriptions carefully before placing order !!! The food options are limited but you will fall for their creativity !!!

We had -
Kale and mushroom cappucino - we decided this soup as it was RR(Ranveer's recommendation) in the menu... lovely combination of kale with mushroom served with white chocolate truffle froth, porcini dust, orange and cheese puff !!! Loved it !!!

Corn, miso and egg with corn tea - yer another RR !!! Miso butter tossed corn topped with 62 degrees egg shot of corn tea !!! Nice presentation but tastewise it was average !!!

Afghan mantu - Dumplings with tomato braised lentils and snoked yoghurt !!! Smokey yoghurt was going perfectly with tabgy tomato flavour...excellent taste !!!

Mushroom galawat - Ultra finely minced mushroom with a hint of truffle served with sour dough crostinies and buttermilk lachha...garnished with cilantro leaves. Brilliant texture...excellent taste. A must try !!!

Every dish is just a tasting portion (small plate) unlike lndian notions of serving...but the plating, presentation, combination of flavors was outstanding !!! And the best part with small plates is that you can try out many dishes without feeling full !!! Though it becomes an expenisve affair but not all restaurants make each dish this way as if it was being presented in a masterchef competition. Staff was courteous & very well versed with the menu. Loved the way the staff explained every dish on our plate. We enjoyed everything we ordered but it may not fill your stomach !!! Go for an artsy gourmet experience because you are not going to regret after tasting their dishes !!!

Taste quotient - 4.5/5
Ambiance - 4.5/5
Service - 4.5/5
VFM - 4/5

Apr 04, 2017

Bhakti Vipul Ganatra

+4.5

Awesome ambiance with lots of books ,articulate ,paintings around !!
Very good polite staff ,explains the content of food so well !!
Asian food with twist

Mar 27, 2017

Amrita Dey

Each ingredient can be tasted, felt and sensed. What you will receive on your plates will be nothing less than artistic brushes of edible delight. However, as hard core Indian food lovers, the mix and match of global tongues may not be liked by all. Also, the portions are eye-popping and work against Indian notions of serving. Want to feel arty inside out? Do head to this place then. To fill your stomachs, please don't.

Mar 23, 2017

The Foodies Map TFM

+4.5

We are always on a look out for new and unique places to treat our taste buds. So there are times when we go to new places for the tasty food or the ambience or maybe a new cuisine or theme or even the luxury it promises to offer.. But this time we were in for a journey into culinary excellence! A treat we get to experience very rarely. Built extremely tastefully, basking in glory which spells lavishness is TAG – GourmArt Kitchen by Ranveer Brar. Ranveer is a celebrated Indian chef – with his MasterChef India fame as well as his stint as Head Chef at Novotel – and our expectations of this place were huge!

Mar 20, 2017

Reshma

Vegetarian food presentation has never looked better. Simple food with a twist - giving some great flavour combinations. The blue cheese and apricot naan was a delight as was the batata wada naan - but what made it even better was that they were served absolutely hot. Enjoyed all that we tried. The desserts were scrumptious and looked straight out of the MasterChef Australia series - worth going again for. Loved the way the waiters explained what was on our plate.

Mar 19, 2017

Roshan Batheja

+3.5

TAG lives up to its name of being a GourmART kitchen and Mr Ranveer Brar has done a fantastic job at food designing. Its one of the most creative ways of serving that I have come across.

Couple of quick points -
Wen u call them you will hear 3 standard things --- 1. Kids below 15 are not allowed.... 2. Dress Code where shorts r not allowed for men.... 3. The menu is strictly vegetarian..
Let me tell u that No 1 and No 2 were standard broken rules on all tables...We saw men walk in shorts and kids below 15 practically on all tables - Disappointing coz v did not get our kids bcoz of the so cald rule..

We sat 15 mins on our table and just had the beverage and food menu in front of us and not a soul to ask us if we were ready to order or just a greeting with smile. They did have crowd but they were not as busy...A welcoming, interactive n smiling staff adds on brownie points to any food experience...

Menu is very limited and in a large group of about 10 ppl u cn end up ordering practically everything. BEWARE - Portion size to price ratio is a complete mismatch (ul see at the end of my review)

We had the following between 5 of us - (*x is quantity ordered)

1. Curry Laksa soup - nice one to start with
2. Watermelon Sashimi Salad * 2 - watermelon heated at 62° gives a lovely texture and taste served on Yam Guacamole, red raddish and emame glaze...
3. Mediterranean Pumpkin salad - chunks of pumpkin and we had 2 pieces of falafels at the side. Had a yummy taste to it..
4. Wasabi Edamame Hummus * 2 - one of their must haves.
5.Mushroom galawat *2 - definitely order this. U wont miss a non veg starter once you have this...cooked to perfection n mouth melting.
6. Hand Torn Buratta - can give it a miss.
7. Spinach n garlic parsley open bread was juat about ok as well.
8. Konyakkuyaki *2 - yummy...muat have..
9. Choc Fondant - oooh la la...niceee
10. Pistachio sponge - uh uh...cn miss..
11. White Sangria - fruit pieces cut too big and that spoilt the fun.
12.Red Wine
13. Corona Beer - cheers...

All this for 5 of us and we left the place hungry after footing a bill of INR 8,144/-
Was the meal worth it?? - Not really except for the creativity in serving.
Was the place worth it?? - An art gallery converted to restaurant doesnt make it worth the money and food..Seating was not as comfortable either and there is nothing really in the name of ambience.
All in all an Ok experience and honestly cn b given a miss..

Mar 17, 2017

Prachi_LoudFrames

+4.5

A proper masterchef experience awaits one and all, every dish here is a masterpiece in terms of conceptualization, execution and presentation. Ofcourse that means prices are high and portions are small but it is worth it for going at least once. Decor is very artistic and upbeat while the staff knows the menu inside out and gives nice recommendations. We tried almost half the menu and can't wait to go back.

My personal recommendations would be-
Hearty Tomato Cardamon Shorva with Ginger Chevre Sphere, Dhokla Crisps, Crispy Fava and Salted Methi,

Delicious Aubergine Caponata flatbread with Garlic Crumbs and Aged Balsamic with Pine Nuts,

Outstanding Seasonal Beans Hummus with Sweet Peas, Beans, Red Radish, Flax Seeds & Khakra Toast,

Very innovative Kale Papdi Chaat with Kale Fritters and Potato Puff tossed up into a chaat with Yoghurt espuma, TAG chutneys and tempura pearls as well as true melt in mouth Mushroom Galawat i.e. Lucknowi Galawat Kebab with a hint of truffle and sour dough crostinis,

Don't miss the delicious dessert of Chocolate Fondant with Orange, Thyme Center, Black Pepper Vanilla Ice Cream, as well as Lunch Special Veggie Dessert with Red Cabbage and Cranberry Panna Cotta, Yoghurt Sponge, Salted Caramel Walnut, Sweet Balsamic Caviar and Ginger crumble. If the descriptions have got your mouth watering, trust me when I say that the actual taste is even better :)

Mar 17, 2017

Khushboo Saboo @worthmycals

+4.5

Was floored by the veggie friendly fine dine restaurant.
What I loved ? The white chocolate mushroom kale soup which was insane and extremely bursting with flavors. The mushroom galawat will make even a non vegetarian appreciate possibilities of a delicious vegetarian kebab...Definitely going here again for these two.
What I didn't like - The nan platter was quite blah .. except the blue cheese nan, none others had any distinct flavour :( the dal makhani kind dip which was served along was interesting but nah not so great.
The burrata too was quite ok, easily can be given a miss.
What was OK? The Afghan manto was served in a stylish glass jar however felt of it was served in a open dish like a saucer with a deep bottom .. dish could have been enjoyed better.

Mar 14, 2017

Richa AKA Richie Rich

+4.5

Ranveer Brar has done it again. As if leaving young girls shrieking in his presence is not enough (I have seen this firsthand and would just like to say-he is married girls, get a grip :P), he goes ahead and creates a piece of art, literally! One of my most memorable review invites-welcome to TAG-GourmArt Kitchen By Ranveer Brar.

The first floor is like a blank canvas, literally, very white, contemporary, minimalist, interested in showcasing works of other artists be it via photographs or paintings and so on, it is on the first floor with colorful chairs and open kitchen, an inviting book shelf, a semi-geometric decor pattern where Ranveer's culinary artistry comes to fore. The ambiance here is so welcoming, positive and upbeat that I won't mind coming back here every week just to soak up on all the positivity,

The menu is eclectic with naan sharing same space as sushi and flatbread given same importance as upma and risotto! But nothing is as it seems, nothing is plain Jane, it is all encased in a shell of creativity, with ingredients like Tofu, Kale, Flax Seeds et al making their appearance in the unlikeliest of places very successfully. The plating, presentation and top-notch quality of each dish makes me not complain about the pricing. If I am being honest, I would certainly agree that it is expensive. Every dish is just a tasting portion (small plate) and for a hulk like me, it means I need at least 4-5 plates before I can call it a meal (so I will need to pay at least Rs.1500 for my meal alone)!

But,again, in the vein of honesty, I would admit that it is worth it. Why? Because nobody becomes a masterchef overnight. It takes years of skills, practice, dedication, massive amounts of creativity and ingenuity to achieve this level of mastery and we are paying a premium for that. Just like we pay a premium when we buy branded jeans of 4000 bucks when we know it costs barely 400 bucks to make. There are not many places I would get to sample mock butter chicken ravioli or a watermelon sashimi salad, but here I do. Not many places have their staff so well versed with the menu that they suggest dishes perfect for each individual palate as the staff here does. Not many kitchens make every single plate stand out as if it was an entry in the final round of Masterchef competition. Not many places are vegetarian (with some egg dishes also making an appearance), yet elegantly gourmet in theory as well as execution that they help so efficiently in dispelling the myth of 'veg food can't be tasty/gourmet/international/compelling/extraordinary'. So yes, I am ready to splurge a bit here every 2-3 months or so because I am ready to pay the premium :)

The best part about small plates,we get to do portion control and also try out a variety of dishes instead of getting hungover on massive amounts of ghee/butter/oil in just 1-2 dishes (I am looking at you,dal makhani and veg biryani of last night :P)

So we started our lunch with an off the menu refreshing Orange mocktail for me and The Coffee Sangria with Americano, Oranges, Green Apple, Sweet & Sour Mix, Pomegranate for my sister (a bit too heavy for my palate but my sister loved it,so :D)

Our soup journey was kicked off by Tomato Cardamon Shorva with Ginger Chevre Sphere, Dhokla Crisps, Crispy Fava and Salted Methi, very wholesome and fresh, subtle yet flavorsome,

My absolute favorite was Chilled Melon Gazpacho with Tofu Puree and Toasted Almonds, cool, refreshing, rolling around my tongue like a sorbet, so light and pure, I could marry this one!

An array of small plates made their appearance next,starting with Cucumber Kimchi Roll with Tempura Pearls & Mango Lime Foam, this one had the stamp of authentic sushi all over it with just a hint of acidity, loved it,

My sister's favorite eggplant made an appearance with a flatbread - Aubergine Caponata with Garlic Crumbs and Aged Balsamic with Pine Nuts, I thought it would be excessively oily (it wasn't!) or unnecessarily cheesy (again, it wasn't) or at the very least,bland and boring but I actually finished 2/3rds of it, so enough said :D

One of the must-haves here is their Seasonal Beans Hummus with Sweet Peas, Beans, Red Radish, Flax Seeds & Khakra Toast, get all the cooling qualities of hummus with down-to-earth ingredients, a healthy choice we couldn't get enough of, and a filling portion for a light eater too!

Another must-have for me was Afghan Mantu i.e. meatless meaty Central Asian Dumplings with Tomato Braised Lentils and Smoked Yoghurt, this is a dumpling like never had before, soft, meaty, an explosion of flavors, little pockets of delight is how I would describe them,

If you hate Kale, then you must also try Kale Papdi Chaat with Kale Fritters and Potato Puff tossed up into a chaat with Yoghurt espuma, TAG chutneys and tempura pearls, none of that horrible Kale bitterness to be found here, the tangy-crunchy avatar of Kale here is good to look at, delicious to the core, very unique twist that an average foodie like me won't even dream of,

Finally, melt in mouth Mushroom Galawat i.e. Lucknowi Galawat Kebab with a hint of truffle and sour dough crostinis, buttermilk lacchha is what would warm the heart of any mushroom lover, I always find kebabs anywhere a bit too salty for my taste but could find no fault with this one's flavor or texture :)

Among desserts, we settled on 3 distinctive choices, starting with my favorite Chocolate Fondant with Orange, Thyme Center, Black Pepper Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Soil, it was as dense and rich as I expected it to be, as worthy of a repeat as any good chocolate dessert should be,

Next up was Merlot Poached Pear with Creme Anglaise, Burnt Chocolate , Fresh Berries, Fillo Pastry, a good juxtaposition of creaminess with fresh fruits, but a bit too eggy for me personally,

Finally we had the beautiful Lunch Special Veggie Dessert with Red Cabbage and Cranberry Panna Cotta, Yoghurt Sponge, Salted Caramel Walnut, Sweet Balsamic Caviar and Ginger crumble, very light and refreshing, all the different components complimenting each other beautifully to create a fitting finale to our meal,

So, food is delicious, staff is super efficient, service is extremely quick, decor is charming and uplifting and Ranveer Brar has created a distinctive mark in all aspects, what's not to like? Can't wait to be back :)

Mar 12, 2017

Samyukta Ganesan

This place is an absolute bliss and heaven in your mouth!!

I went for lunch, and was a tad disappointed to find that the menu was different. Things I badly wanted to try was not there on the menu.. But nevertheless! I didn't leave disappointed.

If you are someone who only cares about eating and filling yourself up, this place may not be for you...

They have tasting plates, so each dish we ordered we got a couple of bites ( we were two so it worked perfectly). Ranveer recommended dishes were awesome, and the desserts were mind blowing! I felt like I was in a masterchef kitchen and tasting and rating the dishes, admiring the playing, and looking for that crunch in my mouth.

Highly recommend if you are a food enthusiast and like master chef (or ranveer brar 😝)

Mar 09, 2017

Irfan Siddique

Ranveer Brar is an Indian chef, TV show host, judge and food stylist.He is loved by one and all. TAG- GourmArt Kitchen by Ranveer Brar is mainly a vegetarian restaurant (they have few egg options). Located in Kamala Mills this place is a complete standout when it comes to ambiance,food presentation & concept of food quantity. Firstly, ambiance is extremely unique and appealing. Divided into two levels were ground level is a beautiful art gallery paradise for art-lovers. Few sofa seating,catchy paintings on the walls,huge french windows and white color dominance ground floor ambience is very soothing and relaxing. Level one is the dinning area which has colour chairs,sofa seating,open kitchen and book shelve. Ambiance is enough appealing for a re-visit.

Staff service is prompt,smiling and courteous.Educated staff who knows In & Out about dishes,were a great help.Kudos!!

Pricing :- A lot has been spoken about quantity in Tag which many people found less or compared to price they thought it is less. I was very keen to know actual reason for less quantity and wanted to figure out it by myself. So, this is as per my observation, firstly place is no less then a five star restaurant and when you compare food quality it is one of the best in Mumbai. Now, quantity is less as they want you to explore more dishes rather then just having one or two with huge quantity which actually makes sense. Also, dishes are not priced that high it's within the range (competitive).They are good with every dish, extremely unique with combination of food which only Ranveer Brar could come up with.So, One who values food quality,dinning experience will find worthy for sure.

Here's what I tried at Tag- GourmArt Kitchen by Ranveer Brar :-

1.Orange Malt :-
Orange flavour mocktail was soothing.

2. Basil Mint Mocktail :-
lemon,basil,,Icy mocktail was refreshing.

Appetizers :-

3.Watermelon Sashimi Salad :-
Guacamole salad with vide watermelon as topping,toasted sesame with brothy glaze was extremely delicious. Presentation of all dishes are very good.

4.Dahi Papdi Chaat :-
Crispy papdi,yogurt,boiled potatoes,red-green chilly chaat was yum!! This guys are good with the usual stuff with hint of uniqueness.

5. Seasonal Beans Hummus :-
This sesame hummus had flax seeds and Khakra toast.Ambrosial to say the least. #Not to be missed for hummus lovers.

6. Dahi Kebab :-
Oh !! I so loved this one. I ended my ordering this melt in mouth kebab twice, it was so good. Crispy Mushroom chiwda,Yogurt,galette with rasgulla chaat salad made kebab an epicurean delight.#A must have.

7. Scrambled egg :-
This healthy dish had truffled scrambled eggs over ragi raisin toast bread was tasty.

8. Mushroom Galouti :-
Sour dough crostini,butter milk lacchha,hint of truffle in tender mushroom galouti kebab made it delectable.

9. Naan Sampler :-
Never had such unique naans, Blue cheese and apricot,Vada pav,Cheese and black garlic,Rosemary and Popadum all four were very smooth and went well with spicy hot and cold dips. My favourite was vada pav naan filled with potatoes. DO DO order it !!

10 . Green Tea
:- Camellia sinensis leaves hot tea was prefect refresher antioxidant to end my meal.

Desserts :-

1. Chocolate Fondant :-
Chocolate soil,black pepper vanilla ice cream,this chocolate filled dessert was luscious.

2. Pistachio Sponge :-
Miso,Fennel olives,mascarpone,kaffir lime dessert was perfect to satisfy my big sweettooth.

Overall, I had a scrumptious meal at Tag-GourmArt Kitchen and highly recommend this place. True foodie can't miss this place Go Indulge.

Mar 07, 2017

Bhavin Shah

+3.5

Simoni Shah

Awesome food, but staff literacy there is scope of improvement.. for tables booked at 10 pm the service is super quick as their last order is 11.10 pm and they are like eager to shut down the place ..

Mar 05, 2017

SugarSpiceNice

+4.5

This place is so modern and classy. TAG is a restaurant and a gallery and it has some of the most interesting interiors I've ever seen in a restaurant.
Food is pretty interesting too.

Here's everything I had:
Fresh orange juice and ginger ale
Strong homemade ginger ale toned down by the orange juice. No fizz. Extremely refreshing.

The unusual
A gin based drink that had freshly muddled strawberries and other berry juices. The combination of gin and berries is indeed unusual. I enjoyed it!

Tomato cardamom shorva
Amazing tomato soup -literally tangy goodness..It had dhokla crisps and a generous dollop of cheese right in the centre. Must have..

Seasonal bean hummus
Khakra toast with hummus made from beans. You will also find a whole lot of Sweet peas and flax seeds in this along with some Red radish. Flavors here are a mix of a little spiciness from the radish and a mild bitterness from the flax seeds.

Watermelon sashimi salad
Crazy flavor burst! Watermelon which is inherently sweet and watery, and has a unique texture in this. Along with guacamole from yam which has its own peculiar flavor. And toasted sesame on top.

Afghani Mantu
Dumplings with tomato braised lentils and smoked yogurt..loved this. Tomato flavor and smoky creamy yoghurt go really well together. It's also got some pomegranate.

Flat bread
Spinach and garlic with pine nuts, feta cheese, some pomegranate. Excellent.

Kale papdi chaat
Fried Kale fritters with chutneys, pomegranate, Dahi, fried Moong dal, potato.

Spicy Rhubarb beet risotto
Risotto in the form of a tikki. It had a tangy flavor. And some chips on the side. Don't miss the carrot on the side. It has an amazing taste.

Chocolate fondant with black pepper ice cream
Orange flavored chocolate fondant with a chunky Strawberry right in the centre. And black pepper Ice Cream that is probably one of the creamiest ones I've had. And the pepper is really quite mild!

Definitely hit this place..The menu is pretty interesting and so is the food.

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Feb 28, 2017

Anupama Agarwal

+4.5

TAG is situated in the heart of Kamala Mills, and is a product of Chef Ranveer Brar. It's a small plate GourmArt kitchen since the ground floor is an art gallery and the restaurant is on the 1st floor.

So we started off with the cocktail called Unusual, which was really unusual! A mix of berries with some gin! Absolutely loved it. A must have!

Started off with the kale papdi chaat. Kale fritters tossed up with potato puffs, yogurt foam and chutneys! A refreshing version of our Desi chaat.

Next up, Hand torn burrata! I am a huge fan of burrata, and loved this one. The burrata was as good as it could be! The only disappointment was that it was served with tomato chhunda which was on the sweeter side, which spoiled it for me.

Next up, Afghan Mantu. This is one of their best dishes and is to die for. Lentil and yogurt dumplings which melt in the mouth and are packed with flavour. A must must have here.

Next up was the mushroom galawat. This one disappointed a bit. It was a bit too bitter for me personally. The whole concept of the dish is a winner, but lacked in terms of flavour.

Next up was the multigrain maltagliati. Basically pasta served with squash, parmesan cream and olive oil hollandaise. This dish is pasta heaven. Give it a try if you're a pasta fan!

Last up was the Aubergine Caponata with garlic crumbs and aged balsamic. One of the best flatbreads I've ever had. That flatbread had so much flavour and so much cheese that you could keep eating it. Highly recommended.

Coming to desserts,
Had the Chocolate fondant and some wine poached pears.
The Chocolate fondant is really good and every Chocolate lovers to go dessert.

The wine poached pears disappointed. They were quite bland and way below expectations. Though the playing was phenomenal, but the pears lacked flavour.

Overall verdict - absolutely love the place. The ambience is so good and soothing! The best part is that TAG is a VEGETARIAN restaurant. So all the Vegetarians cribbing about options, you should check out TAG.
Would I go back? Yes definitely.

Feb 26, 2017

Mukul Taparia

+3.5

An interesting place with a mixed experience. The food was quite good.

We tried the Laska soup which was very good. It is similar to a Khowsuey.

The Afghan dish which has a dumpling with dressings with a smokey flavor was excellent.

The sushi was not that exciting

Upma was different and a little high on salt

The wasabi flavoured edamame hummus was very good.

Flatbread waa nice.

We ordered for ice teas which never came. The portions here are tiny and hence not a great value for money.

Feb 26, 2017

Ritu Modi

+3.5

Between the four of us we ordered almost 8 dishes as the portions are extremely small. We ordered the curry laksa soup (was very nice, people fond of khowsuey should give it a try), kale papdi chaat (something different and quite tasty), dahi kebab (just had 3 kebabs and was strictly ok..avoidable I would say), naan platter with dal makhani and some peanut sauce (was really nice and different coz of the stuffings), afghan montu (just had 2 dumplings - again I would say avoidable), tomato olive tikka masala served with naan (very nice again). Lastly we had the chocolate fondant which was again fine. The place is good but just a suggestion to increase the portions per serving.

Feb 26, 2017

Priyanka

+4.5

WHERE IS IT !?
TAG GourmArt is located at Kamla Mills, lower Parel, its above PDT.

WHAT DOES IT SERVE !?
The vegetarian restaurant serves chef Ranveer Brar's unique creations that are inspired from cuisines from around the globe.

WHAT I LIKED THE MOST !?

TOMATO CARDAMOM SHORVA -
A sweet spicy tomato soup with a melody of indian spices and a pungent twist coming from the goat cheese.

WATERMELON SASHIMI SALAD -
A guacamole made with yam, served with watermelon and cool zingy umami glaze.

MUSHROOM GALAWAT -
Galawat ke kebabs made vegetarian by using minced mushrooms.
The twist of truffle oil made it uplifting and aromatic.

REMEN BOWL -
Wheat noodles in a japanese miso broth with eggs and bok choy.
Right texture and flavour, miso did not over power.

WHAT'S MY TAKE !?
Chef's signature creations are absolutely delicious.
If a vegetarian wants to try world cuisines, TAG GourmArt Kitchen is the place to go !

Feb 26, 2017

Hiral Jasani

+4.5

Chef Brar has created a fantastic set of dishes to appeal your tastes buds with Tag. Carefully curated art welcomes you as you enter... oddly relaxing your mind despite being right in the middle of one of the busiest commercial centers of the city. Almost every dish brings out a great combination of flavors that remind you how tasty our good old Indian food can actually be if you put all the right ingredients together. Most importantly, the food has great quality and a freshness that takes you by surprise. The chutneys/dips/sides are absolutely delicious!!

Feb 22, 2017

Ketan Fadia

+4.5

Good food which has a lot of instagram ability. Busy on Mondays too. So if you like you food served in *small plates" but with tricks and gimmicks you will love this place! Bear has really created illusion with his cuisine. Service 4, Information on food 4, ambience 5, food taste, presentation & quality 5, interaction with Chef Tembe 5, food quantity + cost 3.
We had ordered Mushroom Cappuccino soup with truffle, Kale Papdi Chaat, Watermelon Sashimi salad.....won't mention narration/entire order as they say the proof of the pudding is in eating it. So....what are you waiting for???

Feb 21, 2017

Hungerpangs_mumbai

+4.5

Chef Brar is here to win you over with his take on a marriage between Food and Art: aptly named 'Gourmart'!
To begin with the ambiance which is unique and amazing. You will spot some brilliant art work at the restaurant n it's on sale. The service was really good. TAG promotes small plates hence you cannot expect big portions of food. The portion size is a little smaller then expected but the quality of food that's gono come to your table will takeaway all your complaints. Presentation was bangon.

COMING TO FOOD -
MOCK BUTTER CHICKEN RAVIOLI-
Very well thought and beautifully executed. The taste was outstanding. Loved the gravy poured on the top. Sesame seeds sprinkled on the top were cherry on the cake. Big thumbsup to this dish.

DAHI KEBAB-
One of the best Dahi Kebab I've had so far. The yoghurt was sweet and had a perfect texture. It was dense and perfect. The outer covering was just brilliant. It was crispy and and had a good flavour. Presentation was mind-blowing.

AFGHAN MANTU-
This dish was highly recommended by the manager hence we decided to go for it. It was served in a small jar and was smoked well. The smokey flavour was so good. Perfect dish.

KALE PAPDI CHAAT-
The kale Papdi chaat was decent. Could have had some more flavours but not bad.

MUSHROOM GALAWAT-
Melts in your mouth as soon as you put it in your mouth. A little sour in taste but was good. It was served with 2 pieces of garlic bread which were perfectly done.

TOMATO OLIVE TIKKA MASALA-
To begin with- the presentation was outstanding. Coming to the taste which was really good. The paneer was cooked perfectly and was soft. It was topped with a gravy, I felt that the quantity of gravy could have been a little more bcoz when I had it with the naan served along with it, the gravy got over and I still had half naan left on my plate. So the quantity of gravy could be a little more.

CHOCOLATE FONDANT-
Stunning presentation. I was completely soldout by the presentation. It looked so tempting and sinful. The taste was killer. Couldn't stop eating it despite I was full by the time it came.

NUTELLA AND CHOCOLATE PAVE-
Yet another beautiful dessert. Running short of words to describe the presentation. The taste was good. Though it had dark chocolate it was still not bitter but perfect.

Feb 21, 2017

Aparna Dagli

TAG!! The first thing v thought wen v visited the restaurant was the awesome ambience..those paintings n colorful vibrant environment is worth it..to begin wid the food we had kale papdi chat for the starter wic was average dish for me..later we had is palm heart biryani which was yummy..and v had naam sampler with cheese and black garlic, vada pav and a plain one..the food is really tasty and a ambience to die for..last bt not the least v had d best ice tea ever along with chocolate fondant to end with..worth a try :)

Feb 20, 2017

The Food Auror(Naila Kazi)

A vegetarian joint predominantly with a brilliant set up. They live up to their Gourmet name tag with the interiors, music not so much! We tried the Laksa Soup which was beyond brilliant, the tacos were quite delicious and the ingredients were really fish. Finished off with a dessert of the chocolate cake which was moist, dense and delicious!

Feb 19, 2017

Scott Knox

Ranveer and I met for the first time at The Indian Networker just before TAG opened. It was lovely hearing Ranveer talk about his childhood memories cooking in Lucknow, winding his way through the gastronomic maise, and all the flavors people added to influenced his chefness. All this and I didn't know that our paths may have crossed in Boston in a previous lifetime.

With great anticipation we went for the first time for a special dinner of food and wine pairings. The prix fix menu made ordering a breeze. The courses followed a luscious path of subtleties washed down with white and red vineyard bouquets. The warehouse spaciousness around us gave room for our eyes to wander throughout the meal. From overhead cloud of lights, to open bookshelves, to stairwells, to a slit view of their alchemy, to all the lovely aromas around us the ambiance fit perfectly into a transceptual mold. Thanks Ranveer, we shall return...

Feb 19, 2017

Anand Tiwari

TAG GourmArt Kitchen is a vegetarian restaurant cum art gallery located at Kamla Mills, lower Parel.

The vibrant trendy restaurant is celebrity chef Ranveer Brar's take on Food & Art.

The food menu is inspired by his travel all over the world, International favourites have been given a unique twist.

TagGaurmat also serves wines and liquors sourced from around the globe.

So here is what I had -

COCKTAILS:-

THE (UN)-USUAL -
Gin based cocktail made with fresh muddled strawberries .
Sweet sour flavour of strawberries with the bitterness and punch of gin.
Absolutely refreshing !!

SOUP:-

TOMATO CARDAMOM SHORVA -
Tomato shorva served with ginger foam/dhokla crisps/goat cheese sphere and salted methi .
Sweet, spicy, tangy and crispy !!!
You get a burst of flavours n sharpness of goat cheese !! Wow !!

SALAD:-

WATERMELON SASHIMI -
Yam guacamole topped with sous vide (cooking technique) watermelon slices and ginger ice.
Drizelled with umami glaze .
The tangy glaze with cool ginger ice and gooey guacamole tasted delicious.

SMALL PLATES:-

MUSHROOM GALAWAT -
Lucknowai galawat kebabs made with mushrooms, drizelled with truffle oil.
Served with sour dough crostini and buttermilk laccha onions.
The pan seared kebas had melt in your mouth texture, mild subtle flavour, fabulous !!

REMEN BOWL -
Japanese flat wheat noodles in a miso-soya broth with ginger/poached egg and bok choy.
Wholesome and fulfilling !!

KONYAKKUYAKI -
A japanese street food with a twist.
Deep fried balls made from waffle batter. Served over soya tamirand chutney, topped with crispy nori/gari and tempura batter pearls.
Sprinkled with miso dust.
Soft yet crispy balls with a tangy sweet flavor and crunch !! Brilliant !!

SCRAMBLED EGGS -
Ragi and smoked raisin toast topped with scrambled egg and mushrooms.
Drizelled with truffle oil.
Garnished with balsamic caviar and rocket leaves.
Simple yet elevated, extremely delicious !!

SUSHI:-

CUCUMBER KIMCHI ROLL -
Vinagered short grained rice stuffed with cucumbers and rolled in nori.
Topped with mango lime foam and tempura rice.
The vinagered rice had the right texture, vegetarian sushi at its best !!

FLAT BREAD:-

Soya rendang flatbread topped with som tum(thai raw papaya salad) and mozzarella cheese.
Garnished with peanuts.
Fabulous flavour of lemongrass and crunch of peanuts made it appetizing.

DESSERTS:-

CHOCOLATE FONDANT -
Chocolate cake with a centre of gooey thyme orange chocolate sauce.
Served with black pepper vanilla ice cream.
Garnished with strawberries and chocolate soil.
The hint of thyme and orange with the chocolate tested devine !!
Cool peppery ice cream added another layer of flavour !
Sinful......

Overall, I had a wonderful time.

The innovation done to vegetarian food is commendable.
It's fresh, well balanced and bursting with flavours.

Complex diverse ingredients are used with finesse to create dishes to woo your senses.

Presentation is truly exquisite, service is quick and courteous.

Go try indulge !!

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Feb 10, 2017

Prithvish Ashar

+4.5

Now this came as a total Surprise - On the Positive side. Was in two minds to visit this place. Reviews related to quantity was a issue. Going through the prices - guess its an Apt place to have a Gourmet Cuisine by the celebrity Chef.

An Art Gallery + a Small sitting on level 1. You can have a drink if the place is packed ( that's on another level ) Nicely done interiors. Subtle not loud and appealing to the eye. Hugh Kitchen where one can have a look as to how the Master Chef Plating is done. Overall this is a winner. We were a bit early to reach 8 pm , but by 9.30 it was packed.

Amazing Cocktails - Not really Old Fashioned ( No 7 , maple reduction , sea salt , bitters and Cinnamon ) perfectly made. Second was the Classic Martini - A good bar tender can't go wrong. It was done well.

Coming to what we had : Mind you , its all about Individual portions ( Please do not ask for One and share it among 2/3 ) And the Presentation.

Wild Mushroom French Onion Soup - Great texture. Broth done well. Sweetness from the caramelized Onion Gooey texture from the 3 cheese ( cheddar / Matured Cheddar and emmental ) 3 types of mushrooms and truffle essence to give the aroma. Not served piping HOT ( perfect ) Overall fantastic. Since i m a lover of French Onion for me it was NAILED. Must Order.

Watermelon Sashimi Salad - Cold salad , nicely presented.Its all About getting the Umani Glaze perfect. Basically slices of sous vide watermelon ( Compressing ) Yam guacamole balanced well. Toasted sesame (black/white) ginger-lemon ice ( tangy feel ) Overall very balanced and refreshing salad.

Mock Butter chicken Ravioli - Since this place is vegetarian , the chef has created some dishes which give a very rusty look. You do not miss the NON VEG texture. Here he has played well with the Makhani Gravy. This is all about getting a perfect Saag ( paste) of Kale. Fluffy Phullo stuffed with Minced Soya , topped with Makhani gravy and garnished candied Ginger and Cilantro. Lovely dish. Nicely balanced.

Dahi Kebab - a Delhi speciality and a must try. Just Melts in mouth. Its all about Hung Curd or Yogurt galette (again rustic) deep friend perfectly. Puree on top a bit of chaat masala and two types of chutney. Garnished with Crispy Mushroom Chivda. Overall sweet/Tangy at the same time subtle overall.

Afghan Mantu - Takes you to some bold flavors. This comes in a Jar. Use of Hickory wood to get the smokiness. It's all about balancing of Dumplings made of minced cottage cheese/tomato braised lentils and smoked yogurt. Nice Texture. Use of pomegranate gives that crunchy sweet nutty taste.

Kale Papdi Chaat - Wow , paper thin Potatoes ( baked ) were just amazing. Kale Fritters+paper thin Potato balanced well with a subtle chaat masala and Yogurt espuma ( smooth ) Tamarind and Mint chutney complemented well , pomegranate played its part. Nice dish. Do order.

MUSHROOM GALAWAT - dish of the DAY. Must order.Presentation - fantastic. Rustic look. Can't figure out if its veg or non veg. Mushrooms minced like a galawat Kebab with a hint of truffle ( aroma and enhances the flavor ) served with Sour dough crostinis and buttermilk lacchha. Garnished with cilantro. Spices/Aroma/Rustic look and the texture absolutely brilliant. Cannot miss this.

Naan Sampler : We do like our breads or rice with the meal. Here the chef has given you to choose 3 options from 4 to get a taste of the In house made Naan which come with Yummy Makhani Dal and a cold Dip ( can't get the name ) we ordered for BLUE CHEESE AND APRICOT ( Punch/sharp/and a hint of sweetness ) perfect. Second was ROSEMARY AND PAPADUM ( Not overpowering herbs just subtle in taste - ok ) CHEDDAR CHEESE AND BLACK PEPPER - Sharp and hit of spice from the pepper. Good. Overall a good dish. Priced at 375++ worth it.

Desserts :

Yuzu tart - its all about Japanese taste . Citrus. Yuzu Cremaux , coconut lime ganache , basil syrup , chocolate sorbet and meringue - to get the elements plated to perfection is an art. It was picture perfect. Even the dessert was Yum.

Pineapple 3 ways - Heard it for the first time. Saffron Braised Pineapple / Pineapple long pepper sorbet / coconut cake ( ginger hit ) with pineapple chutney. Garnish was of edible flowers. Go for it. Have Uploaded the picture. It was good.

Overall experience - Fantastic.

Must visit place - being completely vegetarian hats off.

Highly Recommended ;

Ps. they have a different Lunch Menu where they emphasis more on sandwiches and flatbread. Evenings its an elaborated menu.

MUST VISIT

CHEERS

Feb 10, 2017

Esha Gangar

+3.5

Loved the concept! Art gallery on the lower floor and restaurant on the top floor! Very different concept. The menu is pure veg but has egg preparations. So please read the description carefully before placing an order in case you dont eat eggs. The variety is very less since the menu overall is not very widespread. But you will be taken aback by the creativity and the gastronomy of the dishes! We had ordered for the following:-
1) Afghan mantu- though I loved the dish and found the taste palate to be very interesting, I was disappointed with the quantity they had served. There were only momos inside the container that they serve in.
2) naan sampler- different take on the papad samplers that we get in other restaurants. They serve 3 naans which you can choose from their menu. We had ordered for the rosemary and papadum naan,vada pav naan,black garlic cheese naan. We liked the taste of each and every naan
3)chocolate fondant - a must order!!! I would keep coming back for this!! Loved it!
This is a very relaxed kind of a place where you can meet your friends or grab a book from their shelf and just unwind.

Feb 09, 2017

Shobhit Chitkara

+4.5

A one of its kind theme restaurant that is an absolute culinary delight.

Loved every plate of food we ordered. And yes! We ordered quite a lot. From soups to desserts, every dish at TAG was an experience I would cherish for long!

Feb 04, 2017

Vivek Mehta

New refreshing place in the heart of Mumbai.
We had a party for 60 people at TAG. Amazing food and ambiance. The service is really to look forward to and Brijesh the manager does manage the place very well.

Feb 03, 2017

Sachin Gawade

+3.5

Very unique place. Innovative menu. Good ambience and courteous people to guide you through Menu. You have to be Heavyweight Foodie to try their innovative offerings. It's bit expensive but you won't regret after tasting their dishes. Can explore.

Feb 03, 2017

Yamini

+3.5

You'll love the vibe as soon as you walk into the art gallery - spacious, minimalist design, funky yet subtle. I don't think any other restaurant in the city looks or feels similar to this, and I would definitely recommend TAG for the ambience.

The food is experimental - although decent, it might not live up to the expectations of the typical Indian palate. Probably wouldn't take my parents here, but it's good to hang out with friends or for a date. The best part of eating here is the tiny portions that allow you to try a greater variety. Food presentation is artsy; or, to put it in a more relevant way, Instagram-worthy. Pricing is reasonable.

No drinks menu is available although you can get the basic stuff (mojitos etc.) on request. The service is pretty good and the polite restaurant staff reflects the enthusiasm of a new place.

Maybe random, maybe I'm the only one who cares, but given the whole art and design vibe, I hope they switch from the traditional black folder to a fun box or something for the bill. Little details matter!

Specifically - we were given a tiny complimentary starter - rice puffs base with tomato and onion toppings - simple but yum. We had the wild mushroom and french onion soup - it was not great, but also not bad at all. The burrata was well flavoured - I wonder if I could've asked for a little balsamic vinegar to go with it - might've been even nicer. The Afghan mantu was given a thumbs-up by my date who's lived in Afghanistan for a while, so I'll go by his judgement on that one. For dessert we had the Nutella and chocolate Pavé which is small but so extremely rich, it feels like a lot even for two people. Might be nicer with vanilla ice-cream / more strawberry roll-ups served cold. Yum anyway, though.

A bunch of other items on the menu sounded good, and I hope to try them out soon!

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Jan 31, 2017

Charul Khatri

This place is such a treat for your eyes and stomach! You can't possibly leave from here happy, because there's a part of you that'll definitely be sad about the meal ending! ;) Their watermelon sashimi, mushroom cappuccino and Afghan mantu came highly recommended and only exceeded all expectations! I'll definitely be back!

Jan 30, 2017

Racy Pinto

This place is beautiful,They also have an art gallery for food art,Thank you so much for experience here at the Gourmart Kitchen. Here at TAG

Jan 23, 2017

Anshul

+4.5

Amazing food. They have 5-6 Jain Options. GREAT TASTE. Like the concept of art gallery and meal together. Service was spot on and they gave perfect suggestions. They are adding more dishes so can't wait to go again.

Jan 22, 2017

Nishita Chandra

+3.5

This place is beautifully put together. The decor is subtle and this place has a very good vibe. They also have an art gallery for food art that is beautiful and a must visit for everyone who loves food art!

Jan 09, 2017

Zoya Singh

This place is heaven- for Vegetarians! And pretty damn awesome for Non-Vegetarians...! We tried the Naan sampler-the blue cheese naan is to die for, palm heart biryani-with these very meaty chunks for jackfruit and the most amazing Awadhi rice, mock butter chicken ravioli- perfect for all those converted vegetarians who are desperate for a taste of their old favourite, edamame hummus- can't quite describe the exquisite, subtle flavours of this one but don't forget to order it. The star of the evening however was the Mushroom Galawat- I'm not even going to say more on this- just go eat this.
And to top it all of they have the most stunning ambience, the most attentive staff and an art space filled with the work of budding artists that you'll want to own. TAG is something else, and the place to be if you want the best from your food.

Jan 03, 2017

Abhishek Nag

+4.5

TL;DR, in other words, if you don't have the time to read my long review, go and visit TAG today! It gets most things right, can do some things better, and is a concept that every foodie worth their salt, must encourage.

Ambience - 3/5. A very contemporary, New York like, art gallery/restaurant vibe. I can't wait for the 1st floor art gallery/lounge to open in January. I can easily foresee the space becoming the hub of a lot of contemporary art events; TAG being conveniently located in Kamala Mills. The 2nd floor dining area is done well, unless your expectations are set by some place like New York's The Modern. There's a wholesome and minimalistic, yet quirky vibe with a good selection of art and design that complements and doesn't overwhelm. The big reason that ambience doesn't get a higher score from me - the poor acoustics of the place. The rooms have concrete walls and the dining area had just one speaker on the ceiling, making music a little jarring and echoey. I also noticed some cheap, Yamaha speakers and no damping on the walls in the 1st floor gallery/lounge. TAG will need to do better here.

Beverages - 2/5. This is where we were most disappointed. We ordered a Lavender Lemonade with Hibiscus and essentially received a lemonade with curaçao. The Fresh Orange Juice Ginger Ale was better though not exceptional.

Main course - 4.5/5. Note that the entire menu is made up of small plates. Chef Ranveer Brar intends to change a quarter of the menu every quarter to continue experimenting. Also, everything is vegetarian. With those disclosures out of the way, let's focus on our experience!

My Wild Mushroom French Onion soup was good! Loved the three cheese bao in the middle. The mushrooms could have been hydrated a little more; they were slightly chewy. The soup was also lukewarm when I received it. However, overall, a positive explosion of flavor. The Kale and Mushroom Cappuccino was interesting but a tad too sweet. The highlights of the main course were the Mushroom Galawat (could have sworn that was mutton!), the Afghan Mantu. We got a sneak peak into some upcoming entrants to the menu - you will love the Beetroot Risotto! I will go back just for that.

Desserts - 5/5. Just when we thought the meal could not get any better, the desserts arrived! I had people in my group who have publicly stated their hatred for ripe jackfruits. These people could not stop licking their spoons after eating the Jackfruit Tarte Tatin. Unbelievably good and the one dish on the menu that nearly brought tears to my eyes. The Dark Chocolate with Beetroot, Fennel Olives, and Berries was really good too although the strong flavour of the berries suppressed some of the more subtle flavours (like the fennel). The Pistachio cake with Mascarpone, Sour Cherry, and Burnt Miso was a a delicate balance of some complex flavours that had me tasting and thinking, over and over again.

Service - 3/5. Friendly, helpful, and with a smile, but, could have been more proactive. For instance, if a table is sharing small plates, people's side plates and cutlery should be changed more often.

To conclude, this is a big, bold experiment for Chef Ranveer Brar. Vegetarian, small plates, are a risky move in a largely conservative, comfort food oriented urban population. Chef Ranveer's risks have paid off at TAG. Mumbai has been fortunate to receive a star in it's culinary scene. I strongly encourage every foodie to visit and eat there before reservations become hard to get. TAG isn't perfect, but, I only see it getting better as time passes. I look forward to that 5* meal there, soon.

Jan 02, 2017

Siddharth Seth

Excellent ambience .. Right from the walk through the art work to the second floor restaurant .. Good service and the food is mind blowing right from the presentation to the the time u get a bite .. Kale and mushroom soup, mushroom gulavat , Brie watermelon salad et all small plates .. We almost tried 80 percent of the small plates and had no complaint at all .. Main course just tried the palm biryani as we were full with small plates and the biryani jus melts in your mouth with giving u all the flavours ..So must visit ..

Dec 20, 2016

Nikita Shah

The place is quite small so reservations recommended. Food was nice. They have everything in small platters. So it is really nice as we can have more options to eat. Taste was perfect. The best part was Chef Ranveer Brar was there himself and was personally meeting everyone at their tables and asking about the food. Also they were very nice and gave us a one dessert free in our bill. The staff was very friendly too. Ambience was ok, not too bad though

Dec 12, 2016

Geetanjali Malik

+4.5

A boring day at work led me to this newly opened place close to my residence. A fancy name, of course it has both Gourmet and Art, thus the place has to be a combination of both. It displays the work of budding artists on the first floor and has the restaurant on the floor above. We made a prior reservation to avoid waiting, although it was a Wednesday afternoon. We were courteously escorted us to our seats and diligently guided through the menu. With a mood to experiment, we went for all the recommended dishes and seriously had a good time.
Starting with Soup, we ordered a Curry Laska and a Kale and Mushroom Cappuccino. The Curry Laska, served in a beautiful soup plate was a delicately brewed thai broth with beautiful flavors of coconut that will make you slurp up till the last drop. The Kale & mushroom Cappuccino takes some time to grow on you, but if you are a leafy vegetable fan like me, you will love it.
The watermelon Sashimi salad was a delight to both the eyes and the tongue. It practically melts into the mouth and the dressing has this appropriate amount of tanginess that gives a boost to the palette. The Mushroom Galawat was a little too strong for me and missed the flavor of mushroom despite a perfect kebab texture.
In the mains we had the Palm Heart Biryani which has a perfect balance of spices along with beautifully cooked palm and jackfruit. The raita was great as it had cream blended along with curd which brought out a beautiful flavor with the rice.
Ended the glorious food journey with Smoked jackfruit for desert. It was a little heavy, specially with the custard & the caramel (which you will wipe off the plate, trust me on that). It was very different and first of a kind dessert i have ever had.
Overall, I had a great experience along with amazing food. Since it was the first night after opening, the place was graced with Chef Ranveer who was himself taking feedback and providing suggestions.
Must visit, especially if you are looking for a great experience or if you want to take your special someone out. Will definitely like to go back & try other delicacies.

Dec 12, 2016

Priya Pathiyan

+4.5

Had some really delish and different vegetarian food last night at the launch of this cafe in an art gallery called Gourmart, where I also met so many of my lovely foodie friends. Apart from Chef Ranveer Brar who has conceptualised this menu, the stars of the evening for me were the Mushroom Galawat (totally melt-in-your-mouth Lucknowi kebabs with truffle oil), the perfectly made Awadhi style Palm Hearts Biryani with jackfruit that fell apart perfectly like mutton in a good meaty biryani does, and a beautiful, smokey Afghani dumpling called Mantu, served in a jar. The watermelon sashimi, chef's favourite, really had the texture and bite of salmon though I would've liked it better with wasabi instead of the tangy glaze. Other interesting dishes were the Edamame Hummus and the Butter Chicken Ravioli (made with soya-based mock meat) on a bed of some really scrumptious Kale Saag. This place will be open for dinner Tuesday onwards and does only small plates which you can pair with small pours of wine curated by Chef Brar. Loved the unique tastes, techniques and juxtapositions of flavour.

Dec 09, 2016

Gabin Kattukaran

Incredible food. Portions sized so that you can try several dishes at a time.

Avinash Bhavnani

Creative and tasty (vegetarian only) food, in a creative space. Expensive, but worth it. Try the veg ramen and naan sampler

Jay Javeri

Very interesting conceit and great food. Excellent cocktails too! Love the ambience, but too loud! Can hear the music from the nightclubs nearby.

The Good Food Pact

Vegetarians unite, as TAG Gourmet by Chef Ranveer Brar is conquering the industrial hub of Kamala Mills – with its exceptionally diverse menu and a beautiful kitchen setting. The Go Cheese Tasting Event which took place at TAG had a number of things in store for the bloggers as they sank their fingers into some delectable cheeses, introduced in India by Go Cheese. The little shindig started off with an electrifying performance by standup comedian, Abhishek Upmanya, who had the food bloggers and eminent guests in splits with his performance. He surely had the audience at the edge of their seats and set the event off to a great start. Next, Mr. Mahesh Israni, CMO of Parag Milk Foods, took the stage and introduced the guests to a host of mouth-watering cheeses brought to them by Go Cheese. Celebrity Chef Ranveer introduced us to his specially curated cheese themed menu while also taking us through the delicious varieties of Go Gourmet Cheeses. And what we were served: Sumptuous Cheese Platter, Wine, Cheese Poppers, Quesadilla, Macha Custard, Mango Cheese Cake and many more. Combining the art of dining and wining, it’s an all encompassing experience. Cheers! Get. Set. Go Cheese!

errol menon

Place is quiet n much needed privacy... TAG urself @ TAG as the food will make u go CRAZY though it's VEG but it won't make u feel u having vegetarian.. to wind up wid u need to try the deserts too.... TAG by RANVEER BRAR 😉☺ AMAZING EXPERIENCE

Pramod Dwivedi

Awesome ambience, really interesting Menu, a pure Veg Restraunt except few dishe's with Egg, but the quantity was disappointing. U missed a star there.

Summit S

Drinks and dine with lovely arty ambience. Shall visit again.

Vaibhavi Jain

Awesome #lovely food#awesome place

Ankit Kabra

Gourmet food, limited choices, tasteful interiors and good service. Boutique Restaurant!

Rakesh Chiluka

Best to hang out with the friends in the evenings

moses gomes

Don't forget to visit the art gallery

amol chavan

Nice place for parties...

Farida Netarwala

Good

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Saumil Bhanshali

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