New On The Table

Mumbai’s iconic restaurant gets a new menu after 13 years. Does it still live up to the hype? Isha Mayer finds out

- Isha Mayer

Very few upscale restaurants in Mumbai can be called iconic. The Table, in the city’s chic Colaba neighbourhood most certainly qualifies. Established in 2011 by the acclaimed restaurateur duo Jay Yousuf and Gauri Devidayal, the multi-award-winning SoBo restaurant is celebrated for its farm-to-table, globallyinspired cuisine.Thirteen years after its inception, the restaurant has introduced a new menu signalling the arrival of The Table 2.0 with acclaimed Chef Will Aghajanian at the helm.With a storied career that spans global kitchens in San Sebastián to New York City, Chef Aghajanian brings his unique vision and culinary flair to the menu, keeping comfort and simplicity in the forefront while maintaining the ethos of the restaurant, with seasonal picks and hero Indian ingredients. Loyal fans of the Table needn’t fret as some of their favourite dishes like the Sobo Salad and Tiramisu Alla Tradizionale remain untouched. My curiosity led me to book a proverbial table at the restaurant to experience its latest offerings.

FRESH & FINE

In classic fine dining style, my dinner began with a plate of bread, and I’m not complaining. As a bread enthusiast, I didn’t hesitate to pick up the warm brioche served with whipped goat butter. Just one bite of the soft, melt-in-your-mouth bread, and I was sold, already looking forward to what was coming next.