Trishna

Do you have an all-time favorite restaurant? A place that delivers incredible food every single time? I found mine — Trishna, in Mumbai. For those of you who are unable to travel to Mumbai anytime soon but will be in London, you are in luck, as its sister restaurant is over there. This restaurant is considered to be one of the top seafood restaurants in the world as no matter what time of year it is, you will get the freshest seafood that exists. 

Everybody knows not to eat seafood during the monsoon season in Mumbai (June - September) as all the mud and grime makes it hard to find fresh catches. Yet, Trishna is an exception. 

Don't let the gaudy decor stop you, as the top-notch food and service are what hooks you in. I have been interning in Bombay for two months now and have eaten here once a week or sometimes twice. There are many amazing dishes on the menu, of which, I have three favorites.

The Koliwada prawns are the perfect way to start your meal. They are deep fried shrimps battered in a sweet red chili chutney, carom seeds and garlic. As soon as you sit down, they bring you some onions, lemons, and chutney which are basic ingredients that are always kept there as they are sort of condiments that are always an option to add to your meal. Make sure to add those to this dish as it adds extra taste and flavor.

The Hydrerabadi Rawas is phenomenal. The fish is marinated and grilled in a spice mixture which really brings out the taste of the Rawas - Indian salmon. 

The most popular dish on the menu is what I always conclude my meal with - butter garlic crab. I always order the King Crab and it has been heavenly, every single time. There are two options, shelled or de-shelled. I bounce back and forth between the two depending on my mood...but usually get it de-shelled due to laziness. The sauce of this crab is to die for..the butter, the garlic and the pepper soaks up the soft and delicate crab pieces. 

Order a roomily roti, naan or neer dosa to accompany the dish and to savor every single dot left on your plate. 
I have never had the chance of ordering a dessert here as by the time I am done with all three of these dishes I am in a severe food coma and there is only one remedy — take an afternoon nap!