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Address: Taj Lands End, Bandstand Fort, Byramji Jeejeebhoy Road, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050
Time: 12 Noon to 12 Midnight
Meals for two: Rs. 1,500
Cuisines: Continental
Facilities: Full Bar Available
It’s a rocking reincarnation. At last! The mezzanine windowless restaurant of The Taj Lands End has been through many an avatar… from the New York chef-driven ‘Pure’ to the past its prime, London’s ‘Maritime by San Lorenzo’. Now, fresh energy (kudos Parveen Chander) has been breathed into the once comatose space. House of Nomad is the perfect venue to rock with a gorgeous powerhouse of energy and talent who’d been here thrice before. And loved it.
House of Nomad – Taj Lands End, Bandra West, Mumbai: DECOR
When we walked in, Despacito, the super-popular song throbbed the dramatically-lit space with its Island bar. Of the moment music and Bohemian chic design.
House of Nomad – Taj Lands End, Bandra West, Mumbai: FOOD
It’s compact. It rocks to the tapas rhythm. The gastrobar menu does a skillful tightrope act between continents and the old and new, too. It has us crunching into plump crisp Golden Onion Rings with as much gusto as the Sheermal enrobed tasty, soft, Shammi Kebabs and the moist flavoursome Lamb Pie. Succulent Chicken Wings and plump with flavour sliders followed by the old world classic, deliciously addictive Baked Alaska. Chef Anirudhya Roy’s attention to detail shines through, be it the housemarinated plump olives or the Buttermilk Chicken and Sriracha Chilli Sandwich. Andrew Pearson’s innovative cocktails and choice of wines tango rhythmically with the food.
House of Nomad – Taj Lands End, Bandra West, Mumbai: MINUS POINTS
Overcooked prawns under a blanket of butter and garlic. Hard and tasteless Paneer on skewers, Tartufo, doughy flatbread with lacklustre truffle. The Wedge Salad was put together in a slapdash fashion. Stodgy Sangria Trifle. Ditto for the Baked Chocolate Cookie Pudding with Bourbon ice cream.MY POINT We welcome this high-energy gastrobar with low prices (average dish Rs. 450). Compact global menu (some dishes need to be fine-tuned). Expansive list of wines and innovative cocktails. High wattage music, which pumps up into the wee hours of the night. Kudos, Taj Lands End for breathing in fresh energy into its staid five star environs. High time!
