Crispy Palak Patta Chaat
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On a hot and humid afternoon, we found ourselves at Bombay Truffle for lunch. The soothing interiors and cosy seating were inviting so we lingered. We started with their popular crisp palak patta chaat and Bombay-style pani puri, while our refreshing strawberry mojito mocktail arrived in the meantime.

The first brand under Collective Cuisines, this pure vegetarian fine dining restaurant is committed to affordable luxury We began with pumpkin shorba, which had a comforting richness, thanks to coconut milk and olive oil, the chef explains. Next came the crisp palak patta chaat — spinach leaves dipped in a rice flour and besan batter, deep-fried, and drizzled with tangy and sweet chutneys, chopped onions, tomatoes, sev, chaat masala, coriander, and pomegranate seeds.

Biscoff Tres Leches
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The jalapeño cheese kulcha and pani puri arrived together, but it was the kulcha that stole our attention. This gourmet take on the classic Indian bread, infused with jalapeños and oozing melted cheese, delivered a deep, umami-rich flavour. As for the pani puri, in true Mumbai street-food style, it was served with potato, black channa, and ragda fillings, along with a choice of dips. The pomegranate-infused pani with chaat masala and tamarind stood out. At the chef’s recommendation, we tried the Peshawari paneer kebab, presented on a shimmering gold plate. Stuffed with minced nuts and cheese, the paneer was cooked to perfection.

Bombay-style Pani Puri
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For the mains, we order an assortment of breads — cheese olive naan, lacha paratha, and garlic naan. To accompany them, we chose the Bombay-style dal makhani and paneer tikka masala. The cheese olive naan stole my heart, pairing perfectly with the mildly flavored, buttery dal makhani, which had a rich, smoky depth. The paneer tikka masala, infused with a hint of kasuri methi, was equally indulgent.

From their continental menu, I opt for the penne in creamy basil pesto. While the subji dum biryani was decent, it didn’t leave a lasting impression. The basil pesto pasta, however, was a different story.

basil pesto pasta,
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Having decided on dessert even before our soup, we wasted no time. The biscoff tres leches and gur (jaggery) ice cream arrived soon after. While the ice cream was a bit underwhelming, the tres leches more than made up for it. This fusion of caramelised biscoff flavours with the classic Latin American three-milk cake was pure indulgence — soft, spongy, and soaked in a luscious biscoff-infused milk mixture, topped with whipped cream and crushed nuts.

Bombay Truffle, Anna Nagar East. Cost for two ₹2,800. For reservations, call 8925996602.