We continue with our reader-driven series on must-sample restaurants and eating places across the country. Foodie Jay Solanki tells you where to enjoy an unlimited Gujarathi thali in Mumbai.
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Though the thali itself is unlimited, one of the sweets (in summer it will probably be aamras) is limited.
Here are the contents of the thali:
~ A variety of salads to begin with.
~ A variety of breads like phulka, bhakri, baajre ki roti, puri, etc.
~ A variety of delicious Gujarati, Rajasthani and Punjabi curries, dal and kadhi.
~ Sweets and farsan.
~ A variety of rice-based dishes.
~ Items like sev puri and dal baati.
~ And how can one forget the great Gujarati undhiyo, a spicy combination of fresh vegetables, underground vegetables and peas?
~ Each thali includes branded bottled water and chhaas (buttermilk).
The service is fantastic, while the ambience is just about okay.
Golden Star Thali is a small cosy place; this is not surprising considering the real estate prices in Opera House. Since it is small, it gets crowded on weekends. You will find Gujaratis, Parsis and some foreigners tucking into thalis on weekends, especially on Saturdays from 8 pm to 9.30 pm and on Sundays from 1 pm to 2.30 pm.
The crowd mostly comprises families. This place is not advisable for families with too many small kids as a child's thali costs approximately Rs 150.
On a scale of one to ten, I would rate the Golden Star Thali as follows:
Service: 8
Taste of food: 7.5
Cleanliness: 6.5
Variety: 8
If you love Gujarati or Rajasthani food, Golden Star Thali is a must-visit. If you don't, it still is for you could acquire a taste for this kind of cuisine.
Jay Solanki, 28, is an advertising professional and lives in Mumbai.
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