Travel & Markets: Celebrating the world-famous Indian snack food, which is believed to have originated on the streets of Uttar Pradesh in the 17th Century. Bringing in their very own Chaatwala, rolling the cart around, ringing a bell to let guests know they are ready for Chaat-making – Farzi Café diners can simply call over and sample any of the nine chaats on offer.
From Chowpatty Pe Bhel Puri & Waffle straight off the beaches of Mumbai and Delhi Ki-Raj Kachori a crispy semolina shell stuffed with cooked pumpkin and sweet yoghurt; to Mexican Gol Gappe hollowed shell filled with avocado mash infused with tasty condiments and spices, to famous Punjabi samosas mushed then topped with chickpeas and a tangy sweet sauce – the chaat menu will follow the Farzi style of taking guests across Indian one bite at a time.
Other highlight chaats include Gujrat Nu Khandvi Aane Dhokla Chaat, a leavened gram flour cake flavored with crackled mustard and curry leaves. Made live at the table in traditional chaatwala fashion, expect snacking with plenty of theatre on the side. Whichever chaat takes the fancy, all can be washed down with an array of Mumbai-special cutting chai’s. Literally translating as “1/2 a cup of tea”, this on-the-go hot drink is a perfect taste bud teaser along with a lip-smacking chaat for those nipping in pre or post shopping.
From the House of Jiggs Kalra – creators of acclaimed culinary destinations such as Masala Library by Jiggs Kalra, Pa Pa Ya Masala Bar and Made in Punjab – Farzi Café is best described as a gastronomic experience amalgamating traditional global cuisine with regional influences, local flavours, contemporary presentations, culinary styles and high energy ambiance. Incorporating the use of high quality, fresh ingredients, it offers a quirky, yet chic, European bistro style experience, for patrons to enjoy the finest of modern day cuisine, offering its adaptation of some iconic dishes from around the world. Farzi Café is now in 12 cities in India and with the launch in Dubai, London, Riyadh, Qatar and Kuwait, plus upcoming openings in Muscat, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Rome.
