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Twenty four years and 64 outlets later, the renowned Mango Tree restaurant has come to India choosing Juhu for its flagship outlet in the country. Led by founder and chef-owner Pitaya Phanphensophon, the brand is known for serving authentic Thai food with a modern contemporary twist, so there's a lot that Mumbai's food lovers can look forward to. A spacious chic lounge welcomes you into the restaurant with a bar that's adorned with a backdrop of red jars that are traditionally used to store local brews. Here, of course, the jars only add to the decor. With comfortable couches and upbeat music, it's a good place for casual conversations, innovative cocktails and quick snacks that set the mood for a sit-down dining experience as you are led to your table. For intimate dinners, they have a private dining room.

A THAI TOUR: The menu draws from different regions of Thailand to bring varied local Thai flavours to Mumbai. "The chefs have distilled the best of northern, northeastern, central and southern Thai cuisines to present the best of these regions to India", says Rana Singh of Mondo Culinary, who has collaborated with the brand in India. The dining experience begins with Thai Betelnut Leaf Wrap which is a combination of sweet, tangy and crunchy flavours. Vegetarians should try the Thai Spring Roll and the Banana Blossom Salad. The Tom Yum Soup Seafood Hotpot, Mango Tree Lobster Phad Thai and Crab in Yellow Curry Sauce is a treat for

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