Hakkasan Mumbai

Unclaimed

Had the pleasure of dining at Hakkasan in Mumbai, and I have to say, the atmosphere is fantastic. The setting is modern and sleek, with comfortable seating and a stylish bar that creates a welcoming vibe. It’s definitely one of the top Chinese restaurants in Mumbai, but while the ambiance is spot on, it doesn’t quite deliver in terms of traditional Chinese authenticity. The staff were friendly and attentive, always ready to assist. We ordered the Peking duck, which was, unfortunately, underwhelming. The preparation was just okay—the skin wasn’t crispy, and the duck itself was on the smaller side but came from Thailand. Traditionally, the creases would be used for a soup or stir-fry, but they were left unused here. A bit disappointing considering the cost and overall taste. On a positive note, the dim sum was quite good, and I was impressed by how they cater to a wide range of dietary preferences, with no lard used in their offerings. We also tried the stir-fried buffalo, which was surprisingly delicious—tender, not too gamey, and packed with flavor. The drinks were excellent, and it would’ve been nice to see the tea served personally as needed, perhaps with a selection of puer on the menu for added depth? As for dessert, I think they could elevate the experience by adding some authentic Chinese options instead of just only the Western-style desserts. The desserts, while good, leaned more towards Western-style offerings. I would love to see some traditional Chinese desserts added to the menu for an authentic touch. All in all, it was a very enjoyable experience. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere was top-notch, though there’s room for improvement in the authenticity and food preparation. Still, I would recommend it for a refined and relaxed dining experience in Mumbai.

It's a beautiful restaurant with some decent food. I don't understand some of the menu items that are listed as cooked in or with a sauce, but the actual dish is actually dry. The restaurant was happy to provide the sauce as a side with the dish, which was welcome. The main reason for 1 less star is the service. For some reason, the serving staff were uncomfortable with us choosing to serve ourselves. We declined for them to serve the dishes out as we had some diners who don't eat certain foods like mushrooms and capsicums, so we prefer to serve ourselves. Despite having told one particular server that we're fine to help ourselves, she kept wanting to serve us, which really killed the mood and made it uncomfortable, like we were doing something wrong.

This is my second visit to Hakkasan. As always, brilliant food and even better service. The staff were pleasant in particular, Apam, which lifted the overall experience. Had the pleasure of meeting the man behind the scene Chef Raymond. Special thanks to Dhananjay Gowda for making the experience even more memorable with his recommendations to suit all our fussy palettes.

Brilliant set menu for lunch delicious and sumptous.The ambience is too good full party vibes.The service courteous n prompt.A must go for pan a oriental cuisine experience.great dimsums n deserts n stir fries.Can visit again.