Monday, April 4, 2016

Cafe Cubano in the News

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Being in the news, is common for Celebrities  and being in the Positive news is the forte of Cafe Cubano, Kemps Corner, August Kranti Marg, near Gowalia Tank, Mumbai. The lobby of Cafe Cubano is filled with Positive vibes due to the freshly minted Newsprint copies, 'I'm hungry' and 'I need a drink'. 


What's that ?. You may wonder. Come, Join me. Let's do a sting operation on 'Cafe Cubano' and Master Chef Rakesh Talwar.



Chef Rakesh Talwar flaunts Devilish Chef tattoo, wielding a pan, wearing  a chef's crown.

Chef Rakesh Talwar prefers Good, Happy news only. Instead of cribbing about the problem, he stopped reading daily newspapers and watching TV. That's not all, he started his own newspaper. Is not that Incredible in India?.


So the Good News is Cafe Cubano. Here you get your fill of Happy News, right at the lobby-level. As you can see in the photo that the lobby-shelves are full of news-prints of 'I'm hungry' and 'I need a drink'.


 Take a closer look. Each table has glass-full of good news in the form of Food-menu and bottle-full of better news in the form of Drinks-menu. Is not it so very creative, out of the box, I mean Out of Bottle, literally... 


Cafe Cubano has a Colorful character and it reflects in every detail, such as Black table-napkins instead of chalky White, the Silver metallic interiors, the exotic fish tank, Tangerine sofa-sets, Sky-blue chairs, Olive green bar-stools, Sunny bright windows etc. 




The uniqueness of Cafe Cubano and its Master Chef Rakesh Talwar amazes us from the entry level and keeps on ascending in the Geometric fashion. I know, my dear friends, what you are muttering under the breath, "Enough of Flowery Glossary , give us the Hard facts".

Let me present you the real, authentic Chef Rakesh Talwar , his den Cafe Cubano, and most importantly the vibrant FOOD.

We started on sweet notes with refreshing mock tails - Spiced Guava, Mango Chilli Rocker, Ram's Colada  and graduated to cocktails- Caiprioska, Dim Bulb as the gentlemen joined us. More than the final product, we enjoyed the process of cocktail mixing, thoroughly. What skill ! How much concentration !, goes into making a single cocktail. Just like Shabari , the mixologist tasted and modified each drink before he presented it.
Tandoori Wasabi Broccoli : Too eye-candy , to even touch, so I did not taste. Actually I hate broccoli so did not try. The others liked it and licked it.
Fried Dhokla with Chilli Garlic Sauce : I did nor even wasted time in clicking the photo . That absolutely sums up the yummy, spicy taste of
 this fusion starter .


Puri Bhaji Methi Tacos : Novel concept, but I was full on Dhokla , so did not taste this one.
Pav Bhaji Tikki Sliders with spicy french fries : Yes, you guessed it right, All of us just gorged on these mini-bombs. Our McDonladized tongues relished the superb fries, indulgently. 
Faltu Masala Pizza : Topped with Onion, Tomato, Capsicum , Corn , Coriander leaves. It was cheesy so I preferred to click rather than  eat and my co-diners were happy to have my share.


The lunch continued with my favorite Dabba Bhaji, Garlic Naan and Burnt Garlic Rice. Others liked Veg Manchurian , Dhingri Mutter Masala too. I wanted to save some appetite for my favorite Dessert so waited for .... Chocolate Brownie with Ice Cream. The others enjoyed their share of Sweets like Cutting Chai Panacotta with Pistachio Naankhatai , Banofee Glass and Gulab Jamun stuffed with Paan cream. 




Some of us were so so full that they wished themselves to be carried out in the Beer-barrow. 

                                   Picture Curtsy : Mr.Tashi Ongya



20 comments:

Unknown said...

Superbly creative and novel...including his tattoo :)

SUJATA TAWDE said...

Yes Shweta, Master Chef Rakesh Talwar is Brilliantly creative in Interior Decor as well as the F & B Menu. His Tattoo is his Prized Possession.

Dipanwita Chakraborty said...

Wow! This place is superb and very well done indeed. I must visit sometime. The food looks great. Thank you Sujata for sharing. :)

SUJATA TAWDE said...

Hi Dipanwita , Welcome to 'Spirit Of Mumbai '. The full credit of Cafe Cubano's over all WOWness goes to Master Chef Rakesh Talwar. He supervises the kitchen as well as chats with diners as if he was hosting a dinner-party at his home.

Utpal Khot said...

Looks like a nice place. Would love to meet Chef Talwar some day. :)

Sneh Asnani said...

All I can crave for is the yummy food !!!
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SUJATA TAWDE said...

Divine Den with lots of Happy Diners enjoying the food and prompt service. Chef Talwar is the best Host, I met. He has mastered the Art Of decor, Cooking and Hospitality.

SUJATA TAWDE said...

Hi Sneh. Your craving for yummy food will be satiated indulgently at Cafe Cubano for sure.

Ashish said...

Nice place...

Unknown said...

Yummylicious food and lovely ambience...what more do you want:-)
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SUJATA TAWDE said...

Hi Ashish , You should visit it at least once, when you are in Mumbai. Then you will praise Much more than just 'Nice Place.

SUJATA TAWDE said...

Hi Amit, you said it Yummylicious food, lovely ambiance and the hearty Host.

Unknown said...

Very insightful!!

SUJATA TAWDE said...

Hi Hiral , Welcome to ' Spirit Of Mumbai '. Absolutely enjoyable 'Cafe Cubano'

Chandan said...

Nice clicks :)

SUJATA TAWDE said...

Thanks Chandan , Welcome to 'Spirit Of Mumbai'. The Picture credit goes to Mr. Tashi Ongya and the visual treat by Master Chef Rakesh Talwar.

Sourav Adhikari said...

Superbly writen, Thanks for the share. http://indihope.com

SUJATA TAWDE said...

Hi Saurav , Welcome to 'Spirit Of Mumbai'. Thanks for the appreciation. Whenever you are in Mumbai, must visit the Cafe Cubano once.

Vaisakhi said...

Marked in to visit list! Nice article Sujata. Very detailed and helpful :)

SUJATA TAWDE said...

Hi Vaisakhi, Welcome to 'Spirit Of Mumbai'. Yes , please visit 'Cafe Cubano' and if u happen to meet Master Chef Rakesh Talwar, do mention that u liked this review.