Although I’ve blogged about a few eating spots in Mumbai like the creperie Suzette or fine-dining restaurant The Table, I am yet to blog about one of my all-time favorites: Indigo Deli. Don’t be fooled by the name: although they do retail cold cuts & cheeses from around the world, salads and freshly baked breads, Indigo Deli is a full-service gourmet hub.
It’s rare to find a restaurant which offers both more down-to-earth fare like burgers, all-day breakfast and pizzas alongside dishes which appeal to the more refined palate such as risottos, pastas, and grills. Normally I hate extensive menus but Indigo Deli is one of the few exceptions. Whereas restaurants that boast a huge array of dishes usually compensate with mediocre quality, Indigo Deli nails it on both ends. I know I’m not alone when I say their food consistently serves fresh, delicious food. In other words, Indigo Deli is reliable. If you do ever get the chance to try Indigo Deli (Mumbai locals- you have no excuse) and you’re really stuck on what to order, here are some of my favorites:
- Customised sandwich based on their meat & cheese selection
- Fusili in a sun-dried tomato sauce with goat cheese & olives
- Blackened Salmon Burger
- Roasted Mushroom & Tofu Burger
- Grilled Chicken Breast with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
For what it’s worth, I would definitely recommend ordering off their daily specials menu. The dishes always sound so elaborate and the waiters are more than happy to cater to the annoying customers like me make alterations. A friend from high school was actually visiting Mumbai last week and there was no way she was leaving before trying Indigo Deli. We both decided to roll with the specials:
To share:
Mixed greens, cucumber, olives, grilled figs & chilli sambal in fruity balsamic dressing
Her order:
Green apple & mint slush
Lamb confit with cauliflower shallot mash, seared greens and pineapple apricot compote
My order:
Black salt & garlic rubbed grouper with tomato pilaf, grilled vegetables & cilantro cream
Given my aversion to cilantro, that chunk of fish quickly found its way to my friend's plate
And if she didn’t have her heart set on some last-minute kulfi, I would have ordered these for dessert:
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Their choc chip cookies are baked to order and trust me, the 20-minute wait is definitely worth it. I’ve eaten many cookies in my day but very few warrant the description “insane”- these make the cut!
My only pet peeve with Indigo Deli is that the service isn’t always up to mark. Fortunately their mouth-watering food and buzzing, yet relaxed, atmosphere more than makes up for it! As much as I wish I was getting compensated for this review, sadly I am not. So take my word when I say that if you want a restaurant that is casual yet delicious and worth every rupee, Indigo Deli is your best bet!
What is the “Indigo Deli equivalent” in your city?
I want to visit Mumbai so badly! Next time I visit India, it’s on my must dos!
There’s a place in Atlanta that makes delicious smoothies, sandwices, and salads. I have to eat there every time I go home. 🙂
Ohh you must come soon…I’ll be a great tour guide :D! Do you have any family here at all?
Not in Mumbai but that’s wouldn’t stop me from visiting! Most of my family is in Gujarat, and most of Vishnu’s is in Kerala.
Oh my goodness, those cookies look delicious! So disappointed to hear you didn’t order them this time but the rest of your eats look great!
Ohh if you think they look good in the pic, just wait till you try them 😀
Ahh those cookies look great, next time you must get them 🙂
Oh I will…I don’t know what I was thinking last time :)!
You know Mumbai has changed so much since I left it 8 yrs ago. I’m so glad there are places like this. Everything looks and sounds delicious! Totally looking forward to my next trip!
Any plans for a trip here soon?
Maybe Feb. Will keep you posted 🙂
Yes you must!
Hmm they all look great!
The cookies look amazing and I like the fact that it’s made freshly as ordered. The restaurant I used to work at had a made to order chocolate souffle, it reminds me of that. Dark, sweet, very rich and satisfies the chocolate cravings..
Oh wow that sounds amazing..the only probalem with the ‘make to order’ is the waiting period ;)!
omg that all looks SO yummy!
🙂
There is a food store where I live called Earthfare, that has the most delicious selection of vegan/vegetarian and meaty food fare. Even their desserts cater all diets.
Wow that sounds great! Fortunately I don’t have any dietary restrictions but it’s nice to see that those who do still have the option!
Everything you’ve mentioned here sounds so good – especially that mushroom and tofu burger! I’m dying to try that combination now! But since I probably won’t be in Mumbai anytime soon I’ll have to see if I can find a recipe online that’s similar. 😀
We have a restaurant called Garlic’s here that has such an amazing menu based off of locally available foods. It has very gourmet fare, but also thin crust pizza and sandwiches too. There’s ALWAYS something I want to order on its menu!
Garlic’s sounds great..I love thin-crust pizzas, and I bet the sandwiches/variety of breads must be amazing too!
Wow those cookies look so different from all other chocolate chip cookies! They seem like they have LOTS of chocolate in them!! Yum!!!
Yeah they really do! If my dining partner is okay with it, I sometimes request for ‘less choc chips’…who am I! ;)!
Mumbai has changed so much since I was there years ago! I can’t wait to visit again and have some delicious food like this.
Have a wonderful weekend my friend! Enjoy!
Yes you must visit sooon and hope your weekend was great :)! Hopefully no more sandwich mishaps ha ha!
Those chocolate chip cookies look good! 🙂
They sure were 😛
Oh my gosh, those chocolate chips cookies are making my mouth water!! They look delicious!! I hate when restaurants have bad service. I hold a grudge… one bad experience and I’m not going back!!
Haha I’m usually the same..so you can only imagine just how great Indigo Deli is 😀
Indigo Deli! Haha so I have to completely agree that the service is not up to par at Indigo deli, but their slushies are SO good…and so was this aubergine sandwich I had at the one in palladium…yum!
Tell me it had some goat cheese in it? … or any kind of cheese for that matter 😀
I kept looking at those Cookies for 10 whole minutes!
I need to get my hands on them!
If you’re ever in Mumbai, DO IT!