The October Food Guide arrives just in time for the country’s most flavourful season. Menus turn festive, chefs get playful, and hotels across India start serving experiences instead of just meals. From a Bangkok-style bar shaking up Bandra’s nights to Goan thalis in Mumbai and Kashmiri feasts in the hills. This month is all about flavour, design, and a little drama.
Here’s currentMood’s edit of where to dine, drink, and discover this month: your October Food Guide.
Sundays in Tokyo at Adrift Kaya, Delhi
At Adrift Kaya, Michelin-starred Chef David Myers turns Sundays into an immersive Tokyo-inspired ritual. Anchored by his signature Kaiseki Bento Box, expect sake-marinated salmon, crisp tempura, and delicate miso broth, paired with inventive cocktails from a Matcha Bar and a roving Mimosa Trolley.
Adrift Kaya, JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity |Every Sunday | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM. ₹5999++ (Adults) | ₹2999++ (Children)
Kashmir on a Plate at JW Marriott Mussoorie
From 24th–26th October, JW Café at JW Marriott Mussoorie brings the valley’s culinary poetry to the Himalayas. Think Roganjosh, Gushtaba, Tabak Maaz, and Rista, crafted by Kashmiri masterchefs against a mountain backdrop.
JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa | 24th–26th October 2025
Tokyo Lights Up Mumbai: Harajuku Tokyo Café
On 11th October, Harajuku Tokyo Café transforms Jio World Drive into a glowing fever dream. A neon-lit night of J-Pop, cocktails, and chaos, hosted by Aaliyah Kashyap and soundtracked by DJ Trishina. Expect UV signages, shiso-ginger mimosas, and that unmistakable Harajuku buzz.
Harajuku Tokyo Café, Jio World Drive, BKC| 11th October, 10 PM Onwards
Around the Table Pops Up at Monkey Bar, Mumbai
On 12th October, the supper club Around the Table brings a 9-course pop-up to Monkey Bar. Expect sumac-roasted chicken, saffron yogurt aubergine, sticky banana cake, and cocktails to match.
Monkey Bar, Bandra |12th October, Lunch (12–3 PM) & Dinner (7–10 PM)
₹4000 (includes one cocktail)
Macau’s Goa Nights at 2:59 The Bar, JW Marriott Kolkata
Macau’s award-winning Goa Nights lands in Kolkata for two nights only. Expect flair bartending, Indian-inspired cocktails, and that signature Goa Nights energy: bold, global, and impossible to forget.
2:59 The Bar, JW Marriott Kolkata
10th & 11th October | From 7 PM
The Diwali Brunch at The Merchants, Fairmont Mumbai
Fairmont Mumbai’s Merchants transforms into a festive playground with six live kitchens, artisanal desserts, and Diwali-inspired cocktails. From 48-hour Dal Makhni to Burrata Foam Gazpacho, this brunch celebrates abundance, art, and indulgence.
The Merchants, Fairmont Mumbai
19th October | 12:30 PM – 4 PM
₹3999++ (Soft) | ₹5499++ (Alcohol)
Avos Kitchen Pops Up at Comorin, Mumbai
Goa meets Mumbai as Avos Kitchen takes over Comorin’s private dining room for three days of soul food and nostalgia. We’re talking fish thalis, Prawns Xacuti, Sol Kadi, and Mrs. Naik’s home recipes served with warmth and heart.
Lynx at Comorin, Nilaya Anthology | Mumbai, 10th–12th October 2025
Indian Accent Mumbai: New Tasting Menu
To mark two years in Mumbai, Indian Accent unveils a new tasting menu that’s an ode to monsoon, and festivities. Expect Multani Moth Kachori, Smoked Dhingri, Black Plum Halwa, and playful reinventions of the classics, rooted in memory, elevated by mastery.
Indian Accent, NMACC Mumbai
₹5500++ (Veg) | ₹5750++ (Non-Veg)
New Restaurant: HŌM, Bandra
At HŌM, founder Pratik Gaba and culinary director Chef Saurabh Udinia bring their open-fire philosophy to Mumbai. The 42-seater glows with terracotta warmth and a skylit verandah that sets the stage for what’s to come. Expect an 11-course tasting menu, and an à la carte selection rooted in regional Indian flavours, each dish kissed by flame. Kashmiri morel with vegetarian nihari, mud crab with scallop and lime kuzhambu, red snapper patra ni machhi-style.
HŌM, Khar, Mumbai |Tuesday–Sunday | 7 PM – 1 AM, ₹5000 for two | Tasting menus from ₹3750++
New Branch: Boujee Fort, Mumbai
Now open in the heart of Fort, Boujee brings its signature easygoing charm and café culture to South Mumbai. Expect generous plates, inventive takes with South Indian accents, and coffee that actually lives up to the hype.
Boojee Cafe, Fort, Mumbai | Now Open
New Bar: BANNG Bar, Bandra
At BANNG Bar, Chef Garima Arora and Riyaaz Amlani team up with Bangkok’s celebrated mixologist Attapon De-Silva to bring a Thai street-bar energy to Mumbai. Cocktails are split into three moods: Fresh & Fizzy, Moody & Boozy, and Umami & Yummy. Paired with cheeky late-night bites like Khao Mun Gai Wings, Tom Yum Chicken Balls, and crab yellow curry.
BANNG Bar,Pinnacle House, 15th Road, Bandra West, Mumbai