I Eat My Wages, Mumbai (2026)

10/06/2026

👨‍🍳 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝘃 😋

Ever since we came back from India, all we can think of is eating vada pav. The classic Indian street food that is grab-and-go, we wanted to try to make it at home, especially watching closely how the street vendors were doing it.

Luckily, we know how to make the potato filling as all you need to do is boil the potatoes and mash them. Once this is done, you add the spices of garam masala, ginger, green chillies, turmeric and finely chopped coriander.

Then for the batter, you need gram flour, baking soda, turmeric, a pinch of salt and water as needed. Whisk this until it’s fine and not lumpy.

You’re ready to deep-fry the vadas and make sure to keep turning them for an evenly cooked batter. If you have extra batter, you can cut peppers and onions into slices and fry them too. Just like the roadside vendors serve this dish.

In the bun, spread across green chutney and on the other one, tamarind to give it a tangy taste. Then we made the garlic chutney, which was new to us as we roasted the garlic, added chilli powder and then coconut shavings. We sprinkled this across at the bottom so that in every bite, you get a combination of all the chutneys and the vada.

Next time, we need to make the vadas wider and flatter like a patty.

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08/06/2026

⛳️ 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝘄 😋

In Northwood, you can be sure to relive the gymkhana vibes at Bombay Chow Brasserie. One of us has been coming here quite a few times to eat, as it's a place for a social catch-up.

What we had:
🍽 Chicken tikka
🍽 Chilli garlic mogo
🍽 Crispy spinach chaat
🍽 Salt and pepper cauliflower
🍽 Hakka noodles
🍽 Lamb biryani
🍽 Banarasi kofta
📍 Bombay Chow Brasserie

We ordered starters first. The lal mirch chicken tikka is a vibrant, spicy Indian dish featuring boneless chicken chunks marinated in a fiery red chilli and yoghurt blends, then cooked in the tandoor, giving it a smoky flavour. It was juicy and tender.

Those of you who enjoy Kenyan chilli garlic mogo will love their crispy chilli garlic mogo. The cassava is fried until crispy and has a light sprinkling of chilli powder and garlic. You could see the fried garlic at the bottom of the dish.

The standout was the crispy spinach chaat. It's a popular Indian street food made of crispy spinach leaves, loaded with a combination of sweet, tangy and spicy chutneys and creamy yoghurt. Then topped with pomegranate. This was refreshing and a great way to share.

The salt and pepper cauliflower is battered florets tossed in garlic, chilli and black pepper. They are bite-sized and have a similar crunch texture to tempura.

We were dining with our niece and she wanted to have her favourite, hakka noodles. She loved twirling the folk and slurping her way through it.

Eventually, it came to ordering mains. We opted for the lamb biryani. The simple pleasures of the aromatic rice served in a clay pot with the lamb meat sitting there, ready to be scooped out. They used a Welsh lamb as we've been told, which is the highest quality for its succulent flavour.

Lastly, the banarasi kofta is a rich and comforting veg dish. It's deep-fried vegetable and paneer dumplings simmered in a velvety, mildly sweet and creamy sauce. It was paired with naan.

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05/06/2026

🇮🇳 𝗠𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗷𝗮 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗮 😋

The Maharaja High Tea at the Taj Mahal offers an unforgettable, luxurious and royal experience. It is situated at the Sea Lounge which has views of the Arabian Sea. Their buffet has sweet and savoury delicacies with a mix of Indian street food and English classics. A lot of people suggested booking an afternoon tea and we did.

What we had:
🍽 Maharaja afternoon tea
💷 4500 rupees + taxes/ £40
📍 The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai Taj Hotels

This visit was for our parents, who told us they had been here 40+ years ago for a samosa and pineapple juice. This was going to be special.

We were shown to our table, where we settled into comfy chairs and were asked what hot drink we would like. We chose the Mumbai masala chai served in a pot. The black tea had aromatic spices and herbs with milk. At the start, you're served with an Indian street food classic of pani puri, dahi batata puri and sev puri. Then there was a counter to go back for more.

There is a lavish spread of items in the buffet menu with Indian snacks, canapes, live chaat stations and multi-tiered platters of sandwiches and sweet treats. We explored all the options and plated up what we wanted to have since they were small bites. Then we went to have seconds on what we liked and you could see them filling it up with hot and fresh food.

There is a Royal Charlie served which has a selection of Indian savoury and sweet delicacies. The top tier is filled with traditional Indian sweets, including almond and coconut confections, saffron-soaked sweets, and delicate milk-and-sugar treats. The middle tier had vegetable dumplings and at the bottom were fried delights like samosas and bhajias. In the meat alternative, you are served with an egg and chicken kebabs.

Lastly, there was a huge selection of cakes and cheesecakes and the mini versions too. We didn't want to be the first to cut through the cakes.

The hot buffet menu changes so you'd get a different selection of dishes to indulge.

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01/06/2026

🍽 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 😋

Gosh, it's been a while since we've been back at tamatanga. When people want to enjoy Indian cuisine with cocktails, this is the place to be for daytime catch-ups.

What we had:
🍽 Gunpowder paneer
🍽 Bang bang chicken
🍽 Amritsari fish
🍽 Boti chicken
🍽 Ragda pattice
🍽 Tamachips
🍽 Punjabi butter chicken
🍽 Delhi lamb curry
🍽 Lamb biryani
🍽 Veg biryani
📍 tamatanga

The best part of eating here is the small plates, we started with many of them and ordered more of what we liked. The gunpowder paneer is spiced and comes with grilled peppers and is served with mint and coriander chutney. From the Keralan region, the bang bang chicken is marinated with curry leaves, ginger and garlic, then paired with a spiced tama mayo. Think of it as fried chicken bites. The Amritsari fish is white fish bites with roasted tomato and garlic chutney.

The boti chicken is bite-sized pieces of chicken thigh that have a blend of fenugreek, garlic and ginger. It's all cooked in the tandoor to give it a chargrill flavour. For our love of Mumbai street food, the fried potato cakes are topped with yellow peas and their homemade chutneys. It delivers a sweet, tangy and chilli taste. We had to have the tamachips as these are their signature chips. The dried spices are addictive and we could eat them all day long.

The ultimate comfort curry is the Punjabi butter chicken. This has chicken tikka pieces in the creamy tomato sauce. Whereas the Delhi lamb curry is just a lamb rogan josh. We had biryanis of lamb and veg that came with raita.

Overall, the service was quick as the food is cooked and served straight away. On this occasion, we had other items on the menu than our usual and we'll check out more in the future.

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28/05/2026

[AD] 🇰🇪 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁 🍗

When you're visiting The Earl of Stamford you can guarantee to have cuisine that is a fusion of Kenyan-Indian flavours. They are known for Kenyan curry nights and now, they have introduced Sunday Roasts as part of their 2-course or 3-course options.

What we had:
🍽 Mint and honey lamb shank
🍽 Pilau herb roast chicken
📍 The Earl of Stamford

What we had was the dual roast, which included 2 of the mains: mint and honey lamb shank and pilau herb roast chicken. You can have them as separate mains for those who prefer either choice of meat.

The lamb shank was a delight, a slow-cooked comfort-food dish featuring a sweet and herbal glaze. The honey adds sweetness and caramelisation, while the mint provides a refreshing balance to the rich, heavy meat. It was so easy to eat and the incredibly tender and fall-off-the-bone texture came apart quickly.

The pilau herb roast chicken, this is half a chicken marinated with a blend of pilau spices, lemon, and thyme. Then, finished with a spicy garlic butter. It was roasted to a crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside. You get a warm mouthful of spices and flavours but not overwhelming like tandoori or tikka chicken. It's ideal for a main lunch dish. At the bottom, there is a tandoori naan to soak up the meat juices.

Both dishes are served with a rich gravy to pair with the meats. We treated it like a curry sauce, giving it another flavourful dimension. We preferred to dip into it rather than pour it all over the meat. So we can enjoy the spices and herbs.

On our plate, the masala potatoes were crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. These make a fantastic side for a roast dinner as they are lightly coated with spices. The additional side of seasonal vegetables completed and elevated the Sunday roast meal. The fresh produce provides nutritional value.

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26/05/2026

[AD] 🍽 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘂 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 😋

Take it easy for a Sunday lunch at The Earl of Stamford where they have a traditional English Sunday roast menu with a Kenyan fusion. You can go for the 2-course or 3-course meal. Here we focus on the starters and sides.

What we had:
🥗 Spiced beetroot caesar salad
🦑 Chilli & lemon calamari
🍽 Ugali fries
🍽 Sukuma & cheddar bites
🍽 Spicy cauliflower cheese
📍 The Earl of Stamford

The spiced beetroot Caesar salad usually comes with chicken, but we wanted it in the veg-friendly version. It's roasted beetroot with the signature Caesar salad dressing, making it a refreshing starter, especially in the summer, with the crunchy lettuce and croutons.

Whenever there's calamari, we've got to have it for the table. This is dusted with a chilli and lemon seasoning that gives it a spicy and zesty flavour. It's a game-changer with the seasoning and would go well with a garlic-lemon aioli dip.

You might think, how can you have ugali fries when it's paired with a curry or stew? Well, ugali fries are made from the leftover meal, but these are not, since they are made fresh. These ugali fries are creative. They are fried until golden brown. They are crunchy just like fried cassava.

In the sukuma and cheddar bites, these are like onion bhajis except they are made from sukuma wiki (leafy greens of kale and spinach), mature cheddar and herbs. We had the mango and mint slaw that was so light, sweet and citrusy.

Now, the spicy cauliflower cheese is a flavourful twist for comfort food. It combines the roasted cauliflower with melted cheese and is elevated with warm spices. It's the perfect side to the share and you can even enjoy the cheese pull.

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