Restaurant Spotlight: Sesami, A Modern Pan-Asian Kitchen & Bar Known For Serving The Best Of Japanese, Thai & Chinese Preparations
This gorgeous restaurant in Mumbai is a celebration of all things Asian
18 Oct, 2021 by Gargi Bisht
A modern Pan-Asian Kitchen & bar known for serving the best of Japanese, Thai & Chinese preparations, Sesami is a must-visit place for all Asian food lovers. Their menu is focused on fresh ingredients combined with skillful cooking from their in-house chefs and features a range of delectable Asian classics. With stellar interiors and delicious spread, Sesami, in all its glory, is truly a celebration of all things Asian.
Located in Powai, Sesami’s menu carries a wide range of classic Asian preparations that we all know and love, with a dash of modern creativity thrown in that adds a new zing to the entire spread. Expect deeply delicious soups, expertly executed sushis, pillowy dumplings, silky Thai curries, and heavenly desserts.
The ambiance is a reflection of yin and yang, complete with a Japanese Zen garden, floor-to-ceiling French windows that let in plenty of light, and plush leather seating. The establishment also features a full-scale bar, lounge area along with a spacious private dining room for celebrating special occasions.
The third venture by entrepreneurs, Ruchyeta’s and Amit, the folks behind Love & Cheesecake and Poetry, Sesami is nothing short of a treasure trove of exquisite Asian flavors.
Their all-encompassing menu borrows inspiration from traditions of Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisines and curates a wide selection across soups, dim-sums, sushi, curries, and rice - all created keeping in mind the group’s philosophy of food as it should be: fresh, natural and delicious.
Whether you are a vegetarian or non-vegetarian, they have more than enough options to satiate your cravings or rather leave you spoilt for choice.
Dishes like the 'Truffle Mushroom Salad with Passionfruit', refreshing 'Pomelo Salad', and 'Spinach Rolls with Prawn & Water Chestnuts' are just some of the examples from the menu that restore your faith in the goodness and magic that the amalgamation of fresh ingredients can create. Team these with some sake or a “speakeasy” styled selection of premium cocktails and you are good to go.
Their Sushis are quite the cult favorites that lure connoisseurs from far and wide. Their dumplings are great too and sure to leave you wanting more.
If you are someone who is always enthralled with the idea of comfort food, classic preparations like their 'Laksa Noodle Soup Bowls', and/or the velvety 'Kang Massaman Curry', a delicious mashup of Indian & Thai flavors, are your calling.
Other notable delicacies that are absolutely worth trying include spicy and comforting 'Tom Yum Soup', 'Thai Chicken Pandan', 'Kang Karee', Prawns Hargao Dumplings, 'Ebi Tempura Maki', and 'Crispy Lotus Roots'.
Their Stir-Fried Seasonal Vegetables pack a serious crunch while the beautifully tender 'Braised Pork Belly' makes a smashing main course with the sublime 'Jasmine Rice'.
But the piece de résistance here is the decadent Chocolate & Berry Dessert. Just the right amount of gooey, fruity and sensational—this indulgent little thing is a treat for both your eyes and soul!
Written By
Gargi Bisht is an event copywriter/conceptualizer turned writer currently working with EazyDiner Pvt. Ltd. Compulsive eater, book hoarder, dog lover and pop culture enthusiast with an innate love for storytelling. Usually the quietest person in the room, Gargi is an introvert who loves her own company. When not eating, can be found in front of her laptop watching movies. Knows a thing or two about art and literature.
