China House: Mumbai’s Hot Spot For Authentic Chinese Fare
Warm Chinese family style service in a relaxed and open setting is the order of the day.
By Akanksha Dean: Mumbai. China House is famous for its genuine Sichuan cuisine made using old-style techniques by an extremely qualified team of Chinese chefs. The foremost feature of the restaurant is the five show kitchens where one can see food being prepared and served on the table making the whole dining experience very interactive.
A unique selection of dishes complements the carefully crafted menu at the restaurant. Their cooking specialists bring from China, scrumptious signature plates that are complemented by an exhaustive list of delectable wines and a host of mouth-watering desserts to cleanse the palate. There are many distinguished Chinese restaurants in Mumbai, but none with such a flawless vista.
This charming eatery does a fabulous Peking Duck, a dish not to be missed for a first time visitor. Note that the Peking duck , does require about 45 minutes to be prepared , so a pre-order should do the trick. The extensive menu features a wholesome selection of steamed dumplings , the prawn and chicken dumplings are light and fresh and an excellent option to start your meal. Vegetarians are well catered to as well , the crystal vegetable dumpling and homestyle braised eggplant with bell pepper are a brilliant counterpart too.
The pan fried turnip cake with dried scallops is another staple at the restaurant , the crisp and soft textures make each savoury bite worthwhile. Dinner here every day is like a Chinese new year. The hand-pulled dan – dan noodles are exceptional, elevated to pack a punch of spice , alongside a peanut broth and Sichuan pickle. This award winning fine dining is a must visit and truly an authentic portal to Chinese cuisine . Service here is well executed and highly professional , and not too over the top. It is a great spot for diners who appreciate authentic Chinese food.
MUST TRY: Traditional Peking Duck and the Famous Beggar’s Chicken.
WHERE? Grand Hyatt Mumbai, Off Western Express Highway, Santacruz East.
PHONE: +91 2266761086
AVERAGE MEAL FOR TWO: INR 5000++
About the author: Akanksha Dean is a Catalyst, a food & travel writer, and is the first and Only Indian to have trained at Osteria Francescana, in Modena, Italy, rated as the world’s best restaurant in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants, in 2016 and 2018
