Theobroma, Mumbai

An Evening at Theobroma

Well, some places as you know keep calling you back, no matter what. Theobroma has always been that place for me. I have tried almost 70% of their menu, have a couple of favorites and even if I don't dine here, I will always pick stuff up to go. Before every third place had a Breakfast menu, there was Theobroma catering to your breakfast cravings. A huge fan that I am of the English Breakfast. Years back, it was here that the search had ended and I still keep coming back for more. 

I generally don't write a review for this place because how many times should I? Something however prompts me this time to do it. I had the good luck of getting free from work a little earlier than usual, called up a friend and said let's go to Theobroma! Comfort food. 

I ordered the French Toast, which I have never previously especially if it is served with fruits. I know, you are probably thinking, isn't fruit an add-on? Not for me. I dislike things that are healthy for the body and some day I am going to pay for it. (Hopefully not! I do other things to compensate :D) The french toast comes with a heavy serving of cream, maple syrup and generously served with apples and bananas. I should have told them to give me only bananas. The only other time I have had french toast was at the Lalit. I am not going to compare it to the one there because that was Magic and you can't have magic in everything. For Theobroma the magic lies in their brownies. Back to the topic, the french toast is case on point. Not too sweet otherwise I would not have been able to finish it off. My friend ordered the Beef Tenderloin Sandwich which comes with a side of their famous fries. It is a complete meal in itself. Generous filling in the sandwich that you won't be able to hold it together. I have always loved the fries served here and didn't disappoint once again. We also ordered from their Today's Special - Chili Garlic Sausages. I have always loved sausages, so I am just going to be partial here and say da-yum!

WHAT WE HAD - French Toast (Da-Yum!)

                           Beef Tenderloin Sandwich (Yumness)

                           Chili garlic Sausages (Da-Yum!)

DAMAGES - Rs 700/- (incl. of taxes)

WHERE -  Theobroma Powai., G8, City Park Building, Central Avenue, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai

THEOBROMA, MUMBAI 

One of the better cafes that Mumbai has to offer, according to moi. You might say I am biased, but then they must be doing something very very right, if they have been able to make a regular customer out of li'l old - ME!! I like trying out new places all the time and I have a long list of restaurants that I want to visit, which is why even if some place impresses me, I maximum have been able to visit it only about thrice in a year. Yet, this is one of those rare places, where I am a regular. Every time, my sweet tooth calls out to me, this is generally the place I rush to. Or when I am in a mood to hang out with a friend, over a relaxed cup of coffee, this is the place we set the date at. Every time, I am in a mood to have a full English breakfast ( and if you know me, you would know how much I go ga-ga over this), this is the place, I go running to. So much so that, that when friends from out of Mumbai visit me, this is the place I take them to. Because this is one place, where I can guarantee, you will not be disappointed! There is so much of good stuff on display and on the menu, that even if you don't like my choices, you are bound to find something to your liking. And, till now, not a single person, who has been here ( from the people I know), has told me otherwise.

So if you haven't been here yet, what are you waiting for? Go set up a date with a friend you want to have coffee with or if there is a birthday party, and you are wondering where to order a cake from, surprise them with a cake from here and see that smile when they put the knife through the cake ( They wouldn't even want to share it ). To the girls - Tired after your shopping spree at Link Road- Bandra? You know where to unwind and regain all the energy for the second round! :P :P

I am a regular at their outlets in Bandra & Powai. Though, I personally prefer the Powai outlet, because of their interiors, gives you the feel of those old English breakfast places, the ones you see in Hollywood movies. But yes, the Bandra one has more space for seating people.

And as for the food, I don't think I need to specify how GOOOOOOD it is...!!!

WHAT WE HAD - Chicken Butty (Heavenlyyyy)

                         Spa Omelette (Heaven's calling out to me! )

                         Red velvet brownie ( Heaven's knocking at my door)

                         Oreo Brownie (oreos & brownies - what can be wrong with it?!

                         Hot Chocolate (slurrrp! Yum)

                         Iced Tea (heaven - no meal is complete without this)

WHERE - Theobroma, Link Road, Bandra, Mumbai ( on the opp. lane to KFC)

DAMAGES - Approx. Rs 900 ( we were two)