Manuhaar- The Taste Of Tradition

My second visit to Sahara Star and everytime I go there, the hospitality and the experience just gets better. My previous visit was at Mabruk and this time around at Manuhaar. Relatively new at Sahara Star, this restaurant provides a perfect melange of the Gujarat and Marwad delicacies served in a single thali. Have had thalis at a lot of places but I would personally rate Manuhaar as one of the best I have tried till date.<br/ <br/ Located at Level 00, Manuhaar is located right besides EAST. Warm welcome as soon as I entered Sahara Star where I was escorted to the restaurant. The ambience of the restaurant is lovely, black chequered flooring. One of the glass shelves displaying puppets from Rajasthan. Carefully chosen show pieces placed on one side of the walls and some beautiful paintings on the other side. <br/ <br/ Coming straight to the Thali menu they had for the day <br/ <br/ Welcome Drink Chaas, served in a Kulhad. Next served on the table was a Salad and Papad platter.<br/ <br/ Sweets were served on table Kalakand, Shrikhand and Dahi Wada. Kalakand and Shrikhand was to die for, stunning.<br/ <br/ Next as Farsan We were served Mutter Ghugra, White Dhokla and Khandvi. Personal favorites for me both dhokla and Khandvi.<br/ <br/ Moving to the Rajasthani signature dish Dal Baati Churma, Baati dipped in ghee, poured some Daal on top and Churma given on the side in the main dish.<br/ <br/ Now turn of the mains, 5 vegetables. Care was taken to include all different types so as to cater to everyone's tastes and preferences Paneer Shimla Mirchi, Panchkuti (5 Mix Vegetable), Corn Palak, Gatte ki Subzi and Aloo Jeera. I loved vegetables but my personal favorites were Gatte ki Subzi, Paneer Shimla Mirchi and Aloo Jeera. Simply outstanding.<br/ <br/ The rotis included Phulka Roti (fluffy soft ones), Missi Roti and Puri, so again choose as you may like. We were also served the Yellow Dal Tadka and Gujarati Kadhi. I personally am a big fan of the sweet Kadhi, we make it at home as well. It's quite different from the regular yellow kadhi which non Gujarati people are used to having. Would recommend all to come down to this place and try the Kadhi.<br/ <br/ Finally as rice options, they have steamed rice and masala khichdi. To end the meal on a sweet note, you are also served Moong Dal Dry Fruit Halwa loaded with ghee.<br/ <br/ The thalis here as well as the glasses have golden finishing touch and it gives a very royal feel when you are seated at the table and about to begin your meal. Thalis are priced at 1750+ per person. The staff is extremely courteous and professional. A special mention for chef Parmeshwar from Rajasthan who had prepared a delightful meal for us. Fantastic meal, fabulous hospitality and wonderful experience to sum my visit to Manuhaar. Fingers crossed and hoping to come back soon to Sahara Star!

The other day we were in the mood to have thali and visited Manuhaar in the popular Sahara Star Hotel in Mumbai. And we were in for a treat ! What a royal thali and experience!!Love the ambience of the restaurant! When I reached my table I found these huge platters/thalis waiting for us which were these golden thalis with bowls and kulhad! Ambience Welcome drink was the chaas which was perfect as it was a hot day !There were so many items on the thali menu ! Dhokla, tikki, pyaaz ki Kachori , Dal baati choorma, dahi vada to name a few !The mains were paneer masala, kaju matar Sabji , Aloo sabji, torai simla mirch sabji ,gatta sabji , Kadhi and dal the breads were fulka, Rotla and puris ! With or without ghee !! Plain rice , Pulao, chaas, loads of condiments including garlic chutney ! Desserts were rasgolla, moong dal halwa and shreekhand !!Everything was good and tasted fresh and delicious!Food The servers knew just the right moment to come and ask us for seconds ! Though we were stuffed !! Loved the hospitality!So if you are in the mood for Gujarati or Rajasthani cuisine and that too an unlimited thali , Manuhaar is the place to go !!Highly recommend

Manuhaar<br/ <br/ What an experience !<br/ If you're fond or planning to grab some authetic Rajasthani meal, Manuhaar is where you should head to !<br/ Situated in the gorgeous Sahara Star Hotel, this restaurant had to be done so elegantly. Giant golden heavy thalis with glasses and a kulhad give you the vibe of the place.<br/ The staff is absolutely kind and warmly welcomes you with sheer good hospitality.<br/ About the good, it's a culinary affair. Beginning with farsan and welcome drink, this goes on to an array on Sabjis and Kadhi and delicacies with rice and bread.<br/ What my thali comprised of : <br/ <br/ Welcome drinks Amlania and Chaas<br/ <br/ Starters Moong dal kachori<br/ Dhokla<br/ Mirchi vada<br/ <br/ Sweets Kalakand<br/ Ghevar<br/ Badam halwa<br/ <br/ Vegetable<br/ Undhiyu<br/ Daal baati choorma<br/ Bhindi<br/ Gatte ki sabzi<br/ Kadhai paneer<br/ Chole masala<br/ <br/ Dal Kadhi<br/ <br/ Fulka, Puri, Missi Roti<br/ <br/ Bajre ka khicha steamed rice<br/ <br/ Khichiya, papad and chutneys and pickle.<br/ <br/ Wow that was such an amazing meal. I loved every bite of it. It's a must try with family especially.

Manuhaar<br/ <br/ I went a few days ago to Manuhaar restaurant which is located in famous Sahara Star hotel which is very near to domestic airport and approximately 2 Kms away from Vile Parle station. I am happy to know that they have introduced a new place for thali lovers.<br/ <br/ Manuhaar serves thali full of love which was like the best thing, there were so many varieties I just couldn’t stop myself from eating everything. The food was super delicious and it was really well served, the staff was properly trained and mannered, we had really a great experience. <br/ <br/ There is so much variety in the food. I can go on and on. Let’s touch the highlights.<br/ <br/ The thali comprised of following delicacies.<br/ <br/ Drinks: <br/ <br/ •Rose Sharbat: Exceptional and refreshing drink to beat the heat.<br/ <br/ •Chaas: Masala chaas is the perfect way to digest your food. <br/ <br/ Farsan: <br/ <br/ •White Dhokla: Tasted really good. So fluffy and soft. <br/ <br/ •Kalmi Vada: Traditional Rajasthani delicacy has a perfect texture and taste. <br/ <br/ •Dahi Wada: Yummy and one of the best things here. Do try. <br/ <br/ Vegetables: All the vegetables they’ve served gives a wide range of flavors to the palate. My favorite Gatte Ki Sabji and Sev Tamatar<br/ <br/ •Paneer Nagori<br/ <br/ •Jeera Aloo<br/ <br/ •Sev Tamatar<br/ <br/ •Mutter Muthiya<br/ <br/ •Gatte ki Sabji<br/ <br/ Dal/ Kadhi: <br/ <br/ •Dal Baati Churma: A Rajasthani meal is incomplete without Dal Baati Churma. They have normal baati and masala baati which had green peas stuffing inside baati. Served with spicy moong dal and churma. <br/ <br/ •Yellow Dal Tadka: It was not that sweet just perfect. <br/ <br/ •Gujrati Kadhi: It tasted awesome with steamed rice. Must Try.<br/ <br/ Roti: <br/ <br/ •Puri/ Fulka/Bajre Ka Rotla<br/ <br/ Rice:<br/ <br/ •Moong Dal Khichadi<br/ <br/ •Steamed Rice<br/ <br/ Sweets: Don’t miss the desserts. Amazing!!!!<br/ <br/ •Shrikhand<br/ <br/ •Badam Barfi<br/ <br/ •Moong Dal Halwa<br/ <br/ You could see the popularity of the place as there was constant queue outside. Though food was delicious, I still would like to add two points. First, thali for INR 1750 per person but it’s completely worth if you see the place, ambience and food quality. Second, they should have “Paan” (betel leaf with other ingredients as a complimentary item)<br/ <br/ Overall, I had a great time. The chef and staff given us memorable experience. I will surely recommend this place to everyone. <br/ <br/ Food: 5/5<br/ <br/ Décor: 5/5<br/ <br/ Service: 5/5<br/ <br/ VFM: 5/5<br/ <br/ P.S: The review is strictly depending on my personal experience.

Located near the domestic airport in Vile Parle, Hotel Sahara Star hosts many specialty restaurants under its roof, and Manuhaar The Vegetarian Thali Restaurant is certainly one of them. Manuhaar specializes in serving an all vegetarian thali which is the perfect mélange of cuisines inspired by the two slates – Gujarat and Rajasthan. A tribute to the rustic simplicity of the cuisines of the two slates, the thali is an extraordinary spread comprising of the best vegetarian delicacies and is the best way that one can enjoy and experience a scrumptious Indian meal.<br/ <br/ The interiors reflect the subtle taste of cultural authenticity, while also a gourmand’s delight and a place to satiate your cravings with some authentic, soulful food. From handpicked antiques to brass artifacts to classy wooden décor, to the cozy leather couches and traditional hand paintings adorning the walls, Manuhaar certainly felt very warm and welcoming. <br/ <br/ Well, the service is no exception here. A special mention of Mr. Raj who was friendly, kind, polite and very courteous. He ensured that our meal was going good and had a good knowledge of the dishes on the menu. He also came every now and then to check in case we needed anything. Great job!<br/ <br/ The unlimited thali is priced at Rs. 1550 and is certainly a go to place for foodies who’d like to experience the very best of the cuisines from Gujarat and Rajasthan. Trust me, it certainly is a delight for vegetarians and non vegetarians alike! So, here’s the brief of our meal:<br/ <br/ We started off with a welcome drink of Khus Sharbat which is a sweet, earthy taste. It certainly tickles your taste buds and is uber refreshing. Next, we were treated to Chaas (buttermilk) which paired perfectly with the dishes on the menu. <br/ <br/ From the farzan section, we had the Khaman Dhokla, Corn Paneer Tikki and Pyaz Kachori, all of which were extremely delicious. The Khaman Dhokla had savory, sweet and spicy flavors, with a soft and spongy texture. The corn Paneer Tikki and the Pyaz Kachori were delicious too!<br/ <br/ The thali comprised of 3 types of Dal/Kadhi varieties – Dal Bhati Churma, Yellow Dal Tadka and Rajasthani Kadhi, all of which were very different and unique in taste, texture and flavours. Well, the Dal Bhati Churma is to die for and was our all time favourite! Pro Tip – Add a bit of the garlic chutney for a tad bit of spiciness and flavour and the churma for a bit of sweetness.<br/ <br/ The vegetable gravies that were part of our thali were Paneer Nagori, Undhiyu, Papad Mangodi, Kaju Karela and Gatte Ki Subzi. We paired this with jeera matter pulao, steamed rice (you can add some ghee for extra flavour), puri, phulka and missi roti. Well, though each of the vegetable preparations were made with love and had simple and authentic flavours, our favourites were the Undhiyu and Gatte ki subzi. Well, we were certainly spoilt for choice with all the variety!<br/ <br/ To end our meal on a sweet note, we had Shrikhand, Kalakhand and Akhrot Halwa (Walnut Halwa). While the shrikhand was silky smooth, creamy and topped with dry fruits, the Kalakhand was a sweet and delicious milk cake/barfi which just melted in the mouth, both of which tasted absolutely divine. However, our FAVOURITE was the Akhrot Halwa which was prepared in desi ghee and had a generous amount of nuts, adding to the taste and texture. It was sinful!<br/ <br/ On the whole, we totally enjoyed every bit of the thali and the meal certainly holds a special place in our hearts. A must visit to experience the very best of Gujarati and Rajasthani cuisines in one meal!