As foodies, every time we want to stimulate our style buds and discover one thing completely different, a visit to Bandra West (and environment) nearly by no means disappoints. Throughout a latest outing, we had the possibility to take a look at Tropicool Cafe, a vibrant and comparatively new area nestled on a bylane close to Khar Danda. This cosy institution prides itself as the primary Brazilian cafe within the metropolis and nation and intrigued us with its expansive vary of choices. We stepped in and sat down for a leisurely meal set in opposition to a vibrant decor.
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Tropicool is a world superfood model that specialises in authentically sourced acai and acai-based merchandise, amongst others. It has a presence in additional than 10 international locations. Tropicool Acai and Cafe has been dropped at India by Rohit Gupta and Randall Fernandes. The Bandra area guarantees diners the distinctive alternative to savour acai in pure ways in which highlight the focus of the fruit. “Tropicool is the one model that imports acai pulp into the nation, which incorporates 50% of the berry. A lot of the different acai out there available in the market are within the type of dehydrated powders, which frequently include little or no of the particular berry. Thus, at Tropicool, you possibly can truly uncover what this fruit tastes like,” Randall Fernandes tells us.
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We started our lunch with a number of delicious appetisers. Brazilian Tapioca Cheese Bites (Dadinho De Tapioca) delighted us with its pillowy comfortable texture. On listening to a normal description, one might imagine it’s much like a sabudana vada. However the bites should not deep fried (and therefore not crispy or oily) and the cheese implies a marked departure from the same old style of vadas. The Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pao De Queijo) is one other starter that gives comfortable and tacky satisfaction. However our favorite among the many vegetarian choices was undoubtedly the Mushroom & Cheese Pastel. The traditional combo of the stuffing was reliably scrumptious and the crisp protecting made it the proper wet day snack. For a worthy non-vegetarian counterpart, order the Rooster-Stuffed Patties (Rissoles De Frango). Formed like a karanji/ nevri (crescent), the outer crust encases an fragrant and frivolously spicy hen filling we liked. This can be a deal with price returning for.
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Tropicool Cafe has a variety of scrumptious nutrient-loaded dishes that appear to vow to make maintaining a healthy diet a enjoyable journey. A couple of of the healthful delights we tasted did nudge us to imagine so. We loved the freshness and refined flavours of the Black Eyed Beans Salad (Feijao Troperos). The beans are the hero right here and are tossed with a easy French dressing dressing. For an choice with a touch of indulgence, go for the Rooster Salad with Potato Sticks (Salpicao De Frango Com Batata). The very first thing that struck us was the absence of a leafy element. The succulent hen tossed in a yummy mayo-based dressing is allowed to shine and is complemented by crisp salli (potato strands) wafers.
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For the final word wholesome chew, you can not go unsuitable with the Charred Goodness Tapioca Wrap that includes grilled veggies and chimichurri. There are extra loaded selections on the menu too. However this one stood out for its mild but satiating high quality. Tropicool’s meals menu additionally options sandwiches, toasts, egg preparations and a number of other all-day cafe-style mains for an entire meal.
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For dessert, you possibly can feast on delicacies like the sleek Coconut Pudding (Manjar Branco) with Prune Sauce, Brazilian Coconut Kisses (Beijinho), Brazilian Peanut Kisses (Cajuzinho) and Chocolate Balls (Brigadeiroes). In case you’re not stopping by for a full meal, merely pair one in all them together with your espresso for a fast deal with.
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The drinks menu at Tropicool is equally intensive and engaging. The usual beverage choices are the identical as these out there on the model’s worldwide branches. It’s the meals menu that has been developed particularly for the Mumbai outpost, Randall Fernandes informs us. The cafe has an ideal number of espresso and tea-based drinks (cold and warm), catering to all kinds of preferences. However the highlights are, in fact, the drinks with acai. Other than smoothies and shakeratos, you possibly can relish the goodness of acai within the type of completely different mocktails. Our high picks are the no-fuss Amazon Dawn (with Acai and Orange Juice) and the fizzy but soothing Hibiscus Bliss (with Acai, Hibiscus Tea and Soda).
Tropicool Cafe is a superb spot for a soothing and scrumptious meal. Whether or not you are searching for flavourful wholesome meals or just need to strive one thing new, take a look at this spot for a cushty and memorable informal eating expertise.
The place: Bajaj Arcade, Off Carter Rd, CHS, Union Park, Khar Danda, Mumbai.
