From offering music playlists to special packaging, restaurants are getting innovative with their drive-through dining experiences. Here’s our guide to a few joints that you can stop by for a safe bite
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Playlist and pizza
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Long drives and pizza is the stuff of sitcoms that Khar’s Hundo has been fulfilling since its launch last August. Kabir Moorjani, co-founder, shares that the current scenario is the best time to plug into a new pizza experience. “Call us, place your order and while you drive, we send you a Spotify playlist. We collaborate with local artistes, whose music you can tune into while you wait,” he adds.
Time: 11.30 am to 4 am
Till: 3 am (on Sunday)
At: Dheeraj Grand, shop no F2 building, 15th Road, Khar West
Log on to: hundopizza.com
Gear up for gourmet burgers
F&B professional Sameer Uttamsingh, co-founder of the deli Bun & Only, notes that drive-through dining checks two important parameters for customers — convenience and safety. At the deli, choose from a wide range of gourmet burgers including black bean and guacamole, lamb and mint, and paneer and pesto, and WhatsApp them the order. “There is ample parking outside our kitchen. Our packaging is sturdy, eco-friendly and easy to eat out of. We’ve also placed waste paper bins outside the outlet,” he adds.
Time: 12 pm to 11 pm
At: Shop no 8, Ahiya Apartment, cross of Main Avenue and 16th Road, Vithaldas Nagar, Santacruz West
Call: 9136225577
In the desi lane
Malls might need you to produce a test report, but stopping by at the parking lot for a bite won’t, as is the case with Ishaara at Lower Parel’s Palladium mall, says Prashant Issar, creator and co-founder. All you need to do is pre-book your order online, choosing from a range of modern Indian fare like Dilli papdi chaat, tandoor-fired pizzas, Awadhi raan, rolls and more or call the restaurant. “Park at the lot. The food with proper meal trays will be delivered to the car. We’ll be happy to reduce the parking charges based on the minimum order value,” he adds.
Time: 12 pm to 7 pm
At: 462, Palladium Phoenix, Lower Parel
Call: 8657531989
Log on to: ishaara.dotpe.in/store/1/delivery
Parked for chaat
Pankaj Gupta, owner of Flavour Pot Foods, recently launched a QSR outfit called Oye Kake Express to take care of our street food cravings. Located right next to their Fort restaurant, it is the perfect spot to park and indulge in bun tikki, mooli kachori chaat, kurkure kand chole samosa chaat, 12 types of lassis and more.
Time: 11 am to 8 pm
At: 13C, Cawasji Patel Street, Fort.
Call: 9769408182
Make a healthy pit stop on the way
Eating in the car can be a messy affair, but Kaneesha Jain, who runs BKC’s Santé Spa Cuisine, promises to turn your seat into a cosy dining space. About the healthy-eating hotspot’s concept Santé On Your Seat, she says, “We allot a parking spot and provide guests with sanitised lap tables that have a QR code to place orders, and another QR code for a playlist. The cutlery is also eco-friendly.”
Time: 12 pm to 8 pm
At: Unit no 6, ground floor, First International Financial Centre, G block, BKC
Call: 9136962944
Truckloads of fun
If sandwiches are your jam, then head to this food truck at an Andheri mall’s parking lot that doesn’t require a test report provided you stay put. From katsu sandwiches to doner kebabs, A Hot Tin Roof offers indulgences from across the world. “When you come here, you will see a large empty area to park your car in. Our food is packed in boxes that are easy to open and eat in the car or take home,” adds co-founder Mrinmai Parab.
Time: 12 pm to 8 pm
At: Vicino Mall, New Link Road, Oshiwara
Call: 9321397267
Bite with a view
From fresh juices, shakes, sandwiches and pizzas to charcoal-fired shawarmas, Drive Thru, near Upvan Lake, offers Thanekars a drive-through-only experience without having to go down all the way to Mumbai. Enjoy, with a view of the lake.
At: Shivprerna Kendra, near Mayor’s Bungalow, Upvan Lake, Thane.
Call: 9967717701
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