So recently, I went down to sample a brand new restaurant that's just opened up in Khar West. It's called Me So Happi and it's in Kusum Kunj, Linking Road, close to where Love n Cheesecake used to be. I went along with a very good friend, Ramya, better known as Idea Smith. Sort of took us back to the 90s. Kismi toffee in jars, books we all grew up reading. Very nostalgic for a 90s kid, this place. We met Arathi, the owner of the place and she walked us through the menu and the restaurant.
Me So Happi has this lovely little wall that belong entirely to Jai who still drops by once in a while to add something to his wall. So, umm, can you spot Batman in the pic above?
There is a wall of Happiness which keeps getting altered and guess what? You can go add to it too.
And just bellow that wall is the dessert counter. Very apt.
There's a bunch of things on the mocktails menu but this is the one I have had thrice now. Kokum Bounty. It's very refreshing, albeit aerated. And I am avoid aerated stuff but if I make an exception for this one every time, it's gotto be that good.
Baked Potato Skins with Refried Beans. From the starters menu. Quite nice, could have had more flavour but still works well if you want to catch a quick bite.
Spicy Shroomy Burger. Not as spicy as the name will have you believe but very delicious, I ate this in slider portions given how much food I was sampling. Another thing - all the sandwiches and burgers come with a side of salad (which I did not care for) and freshly fried banana chips that they make at the restaurant. Love the chips! Refreshing change from potato fries and chips. The mushrooms were earthy, creamy and delicious, topped lightly with sour cream. Burger buns? Quite okay.
That's Ramya biting into her non vegetarian Mighty Melt burger, which has a fried egg and uses lamb. She quite loved it. I went back another day with another pal who did say she's eaten better. So I guessing it's a matter of preference. They are proud of this burger, which is btw a pain to eat given how huge it is - but I guess, if you like your burger, you will not complain!
Gnocchi in a butter walnut sauce. This was one thing I truly wanted to try. And I did not regret it one bit. I was sampling, which means, not finishing any dish in totality. This one? I must confess I polished it off. It was delicious, warm, comforting. I will definitely go back for this.
The Vegetable Lasagna. This is one of their best sellers. Quite amazing. I did want more basil per bite but that's just me. Would I go back for this? I would. Pit it against the Gnocchi? I would pick the gnocchi.
Quinoa, Beets and Smoked Cheese Salad. We have seen beets paired with goats' cheese and feta but this one had Scarmoza. Interesting variation. I quite loved this and I would go back for this. It was fresh, had textural elements from the pine nuts. Would I prefer a feta or goats' cheese? Yeah, i would. But I eady to consider that's just my palette and it's used to that marriage.
Spicy Spinach & Crazy Bhindi Sandwich. So a lot of you folks may find that combo odd but if you love those two veggies, you will love this. It's very homey, the sorta thing you would be able to fix at home, only not quite as refined. I did beg the chef to keep it on the menu for veggie fans who are sick of potato and paneer in their veg options for sandwiches.
Chocolate Mousse Cake. Very light, smooth mousse and that crumb you see on top? It's crackle that pops in your mouth! It's like being a 10 year old again. Try!
Baked Philly Cheesecake. I love this and would definitely ask you to count this among the best in the city. Dense but not cloying, sour but not overpowering, smooth crust, Oreo base, and it came with a lovely apricot reduction which is such a refreshing change from berry compotes! Seriously good.
Fudge Pecan Nut Pie. I am a huge fan of pecans. I loved this. But not enough. It was a bit too sweet so go for this if you prefer your sweet intensity on the higher end. It was nutty, caramelly, and that ice cream on top was gorgeous. Try :)
You can check Me So Happi online at Zomato. And do hop in for a visit. And oh, yeah, make it a long leisurely lunch or dinner. The place deserves that you sit back, savour the food and have a good time. Therefore the name.
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