Rather ghoulish evening, eating next to bullet holes in the first spot targeted during November 2008's terrorist attacks on Mumbai.
Paneer Tikka Masala served in a squat copper pot with an excessively oily red film on the surface. The Masala was muscley, semi-spicy and mixed with large cubes of paneer. Very oily.Black Dal Rice served in a tall, hammered copper pot with wee handle. Small hint of chilli, mild and nutty. Enjoyed our first Dal served with white rice.Not knowing what to expect when ordering the Kashmiri Naan, we were taken aback when an oversized pizza arrived lopping onto the table. A strange Western-friendly twist on an Indian staple, topped with paneer, cashews, tomato, red chillis, honey and a secret ingredient: cherries!Not enough Kingfisher Beer because we'd foolishly left the hotel without enough cashola for Leopold's inflated prices. Unfortunate as we could have done with rather more sauce to wash the less than satisfying nosh down with.
Bullet holes, resident drug dealers at next table, shutters down and lights up at 00:30 with no warning. Bland...
Bill for two: 912 rupees (UK£12, AU$22)
Leopold Cafe, Shahid Bhagat Singh Rd, Mumbai, Mumbai City, Maharashtra 400039, India - 022 22828185
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