We almost missed out on this restaurant. Trishna's is famous in Mumbai for its pepper garlic King Crab. It also happens to be a place frequented by the who's who list of Mumbai elite. For a city with a population as large as Mumbai there is a very insular upper class society. They shop at the same stores and frequent the same restaurants (go to the same schools, have their hair done in the same salons, take tea at the same hotels, etc). Walk into Indigo and it will seem as if everyone knows each other, this is because they do.
I kept hearing that Trishna's had sufferred from this kind of attention. A victim of its own fame and popularity with Mumbai's jetset. Foodie friends told me to go elsewhere for my seafood fix but I was either there on a night when the kitchen was very on or Trishna's is sufferring from reverse snobbery. The seafood is of excellent quality and their preparation of it is very special. I think you'd be hard pressed to find the dishes here prepared at this level anywhere else in the world, which makes it a must visit if you are in Mumbai.
When in Mumbai you'll definitely want to try the famous street food. Unfortunately, as a tourist you should also be justifiably wary of trying the street food. There's an amazing night market in back of the Taj Mahal but unless you've been living in Mumbai for several months and have acclimitased your stomach, I wouldn't advise eating there. Instead, go to Swati Snacks.
India is not an easy place to travel in. It's hot, noisy, the traffic is unbelievable, and the constant stream of people wanting to guide you, trick you, sell something, or beg money is unrelenting. But on the other hand, India has some of the most beautiful hotels I've ever had the pleasure to stay at. It's a good thing too, because when travelling in India you need an oasis where you can recharge, rest, and relax in order to get ready to go out and once again face the challenges of India's cities.
Our first few nights in Mumbai, we stayed at the Taj Mahal Palace. The hotel is a tourist destination in and of itself. Situated right beside the Gateway of India, the hotel is an architectural treasure dating back to 1903.
I apologize again for going MIA but I have a good excuse. I've been in India and have lots to tell you about. Specifically, I've been in Mumbai (Bombay) and Kerala. I kept asking friends before I left if I'd be there in time to taste the famed Alphonso Mango and I kept hearing conflicting reports. Mumbaikars now living in London were telling me "No, it's too early", and others saying, "Yes, and bring me back a box!"
