Mango Season: Enjoy the summer fave on special menus at these Mumbai restaurants

Most of us have grown up enjoying the lsquoKing of fruitsrsquo plain as milkshakes or in traditional Indian dishes made by our grandmothersHowever not all may have that luxury or the time anymore to make something special out of the fruit Itrsquos time to make new memories and try the fruit in different forms at your favourite restaurants in the city As the summer is at its peak city restaurants have taken the liberty to innovate with their menu by using the fruit to create delicious dishes that are not only limited to desserts but also savoury specialsHere are some restaurants that you could visit to feast on mangoes this summerA touch of JapaneseIf you are open to exploring new flavours head to Zenmai for a delicious Japanese affair this summer The citybased restaurant is not only serving innovative dishes that use the fruit but also cocktails and desserts that will tantalise your taste buds Experiment with the mango sushi called Mango Uramaki which has cream cheese avocado fresh mango chopped bell peppers Sip on a fruity whiskeybased Mango Sour or a Mango and Gin Spritzer While the first has muddled mango chunks the latter has a pureed form of the fruit Last but not the least donrsquot forget to get spoonfuls of Mango Cheesecake to make the most of the seasonWhere Zenmai Santacruz WestWhen OngoingTime 12 noon ndash 4 pm and 7 pm ndash 12 amPrice Rs 650 per dish plus taxesCall 77150 48934 for reservationsAsian delightsElsewhere in the city Foo has a variety of mango dishes on their summer menu called lsquoFresh at Foorsquo Diners can choose to eat a refreshing Foo Summer Salad with ripe mangoes or savour them in their raw form with Natsu Maki They also have Crispy Panko Rolls which are panko fried pancakes with mango and more However their menu is not limited to dishes made from mangoes Chef Eric Sifu says as they also have lychees oranges melons and kaffir used in different forms in the dishes and one can enjoy them tooWhere Foo Asian Tapas across all outletsWhen Till May 31Time 1230 pm ndash 1 amMango maniaBalsa another city restobar in Lower Parel is making the most of the fruit this season The limitededition menu is curated by celebrity chef Karishma Sakhrani who takes the opportunity to not only celebrate mangoes in desserts but also in savoury dishes Diners can enjoy a Spicy Thai Mango Avocado Salad which promises robust flavours or simply tuck into their Pulled Jackfruit or Chicken Tacos that are served with a Mango Pineapple Salsa The menu has other dishes such as Pokeacute Bowl Fried Chillies and Mango Habanero Sauce Asian Bhel Grilled Snapper Sticky Rice Mango all of which explore mangoes in different forms like salsa sauce and the evergreen simply cut pieces included in the dessertWhere Balsa Lower Parel WestWhen On till June 30Time 12 pm ndash 12 amCall 02249143107 8657929833 for reservationsFeasting timeIf you are looking to enjoy a mango treat around you then head to any of Silver Beach Cafeacutersquos outlets in the city to enjoy them all day The menu includes classic pancakes served with mangoes and berries or the Mango Sticky Rice for dessert made with Alphonso mangoes Mango Tart a signature Sundae or take the healthy route with a delicious Acai Bowl Where Silver Beach Cafeacute across all outletsWhen On till May 31Time 11 am ndash 11 pmHigh on mangoToast amp Tonicrsquos Summer Side Up menu has a variety of dishes for every kind of eater and without a doubt they have quite a few mango specials sprinkled on their menu One can simply start by sipping on a ginbased Indian Summer which makes use of raw mangoes and enjoy a refreshing Everything Summer Salad In seafood the restaurant has an innovative glutenfree Bhetki En Paillotte which is served with a raw mango and green tomato salsa verde among other accompaniments Diners with a sweet tooth can also enjoy a delicious Alphonso Mango Panna Cotta to end their mealWhere Toast amp Tonic Bandra Kurla Complex Bandra EastWhen On till May 31Time 12 noon ndash 12 amPrice Rs 3000 plus taxes Meal for two including a drink eachCall 72088 71559 for reservationsSummer on the menuIn Juhu Cafeacute 49 has introduced a Mango Specials menu that has a variety of dishes and desserts including smoothie bowls and mango chilli mocktails too While you can start by sipping on the Pink Mango Mocktail follow it up with a Raw Mango Cilantro Hummus For dessert choose from the likes of a Layered Mango Cream Cheese amp Chocolate Fudge Mango Chipotle Bonbons Mango Coconut Mousse or a simple Mango amp Fresh Cream Cake among othersWhere Cafeacute 49 JuhuWhen On till May 31Time 11 am to 11 pmCall 9223379080 9223379096 for reservationsMangoes for dessertIf you arenrsquot really a fan of mangoes in savoury dishes donrsquot worry because The Sassy Teaspoon has an allmango dessert menu called Mango Mania just for you Feast on desserts such as Mango Baked Cheesecake Mango Pistachio Cake Mango Fresh Cream Pastry or a Molten Mango amp Coconut Mousse Tart While diners can enjoy the desserts at any of the outlets they are also available to order and enjoy in the comfort of onersquos homeWhere The Sassy Teaspoon across all outletsWhen On till May 31Time 12 pm ndash 11 pmPrice Rs 170 plus taxes onwards per dishOrder httpsthesassyteaspoondotpeinorder