Aparna Badiger
It’s a place that brings a fresh new vibe, charming ambiance, and wide range of cuisine. Cafe Mira presents its guests with a mixture of Gujarati spice and South Indian tadka. When we speak of eateries however, we find that many are focused much more on non-vegetarian foods, and offer a limited choice for the vegetarians. However, Cafe Mira, which is located close to MIramar beach, also caters effectively to vegetarian foodies with a whole range of vegetarian dishes.
On the decor front, the cafe has a minimal decor, with a lot of natural light entering the space. Further on, handpicked crockery and décor items take you deeper into nostalgia. Adding to this, a full wall picture takes you right to Mumbai The cafe was envisioned by two partners, Minal Poonawala and Radhika Timblo, and as you must have guessed, the place takes its name from the combination of the names of its owners :Mira. The owners of Cafe Mira place a premium on offering personal approach and attention to the customers, drawing many foodies back to the eatery on repeated visits.
Coming to food, items from Gujarath, South India, and Mumbai really define this cafe. I would recommend you try the authentic chaat and Gujarati cuisine prepared by chefs from Rajashtan, and then delve into South Indian items delivered by chefs from Mumbai. In order to make sure that it delivers the authentic taste, Cafe Mira sources its raw materials from Gujarat, Mumbai, and Mysore.
Some of the noteworthy dishes at the place include Gadbad ice cream, Rava Onion, Manglorian Puranpoli, Sev Puri, and Curry Samosa. In line with its South Indian palate, the cozy cafe also offers aromatic filter coffee. Additionally, its menu also features weekly special dishes. The preparation and presentation of dishes here also places an emphasis on tradition. During my visit here, I tried dishes such as authentic Khandvi, Dahi Puri, Rawa Onion, filter coffee and Manglorian Puran Poli. Khandvi, being on little sweeter side, is served with tangy and spicy mint chutney. Dahi Puri is served with sweet dahi and puris garnished with sev which is also sourced from Mumbai. One must not miss Manglorian Puran Poli here. Its looks and taste both defer from Puran Poli served in Maharashtra and Goa. While coconut jaggery gives it a brownish tint, poppy seeds and atta of rice flour add a crispy and crunchy taste. That said, do note that most dishes served at Cafe Mira range between Rs. 50 to Rs.180.
I would certainly visit this place again, and if I were to rate it, I would give it a 4.5 out of 5
