FIVE FAT MONKS, MUMBAI

Well , the first thing that had attracted me was the Name. Different, isn't it? and quite quriky at that. The name and then the concept of eating out of the take out boxes was what brought me to this place. I had always seen in a lot of hollywood movies since childhood, where every one would eat out of these boxes, and for some reason I always wanted to experience it. It always looked so cool, twisting your chopsticks in position and taking noodles out of the box and savoring it in your mouth. So other worldly. Even though I grew up and now I dont generally opt for take outs, I love the dining in experience. But I guess, eating out of a box idea stayed with me and hence the minute I saw this place, I just couldn't contain my excitement (Yayyy! I finally get to eat out of the box types!!!)

One of the things that I liked most about this place is how the server as soon as you enter and are seated, presents you with this sheet where the menu is printed, and all you need to do is to tick your choices. This adds to the experience as I believe that offering the customer something novel even if it is simple, always win brownie points and this place does it exactly for me. They also have " a make your own" option available where you can customize your order into exactly how you like your meal ( which sauce? which vegtable? what garnishes? etc) I think most who come in here, opt for this as once again, you can have it exactly how you like it. Brownie Points Again. 

The food was yum! and exactly how each of us liked it. What can be better than that?!! The only down side was the dumplings, which seemed sort of plain in comparison to the ones we have had before. 

Overall, the experience left us feeling fat but satisfied. If only, they had more outlets so that one could order in. Because as my friend put it "eating out of a box in your PJs is the ultimate experience" (I probably still havn't gotten over it :P)

What We Had - Chicken Momos
                       Rice (Sapo Sauce)
                       Noodles (sweet & Sour)
                       Noodles (Hunan)

Where - Court Yard Area, R- City Mall, Ghatkopar

Damages - Our bill came Rs 1275 ( For 3)

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