Restaurant Review: Avartana Brings Its Soulful South Indian Experiments To Mumbai
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I never knew I would enjoy rasam poured from a French press into a Martini glass. I didn't realise my papad could lend amazing crunch to my dessert. I never imagined I'd taste doodhi in the form of spaghetti. This was until I dined at Avartana at ITC Maratha in Mumbai. My recent meal at the preview of ITC's flagship contemporary South Indian restaurant was eye-opening in more ways than one. The original Avartana at ITC Grand Chola in Chennai was ranked 30th among Asia's 50 Best Restaurants in 2023. It was one of only three Indian restaurants to be featured on the prestigious list. Its Mumbai outpost continues its legacy of celebrating the mystical yet modern aromas from Southern India.Photo Credit: AvartanaAvartana offers five tasting menus, each inspired by different motifs and s...