From spooky drinks to devilish chicken, costume parties and DJ nights, here’s what Mumbai-Pune eateries are offering this Halloween.
Sinful bites at The AlterEgo The AlterEgo in Bandra is serving up devilish names and bold flavours. Dishes include Venom’s Arrabbiata, Wings of Sin (Buffalo chicken wings), Chorizo Fried Rice with Spooky Eggs, Stuffed Bhavnagri Chillies and Cheese Orzo. Also on offer are Graveyard Chocolate Soil Cups. “These are juicy mutton seekh kebabs wrapped in a coating of bell peppers. This creation is as dramatic as its name! For dessert, choose between Witch’s Sichuan Ghost Cheesecake and Midnight Sea Salt Chocolate Caramel Tart.
The menu is available until November 1. Timing: 7pm onwards Price: Approx ₹ 3,000 for two Monster cakes at Magnolia Bakery Magnolia Bakery’s outlets in Mumbai and Pune are offering limited-edition Halloween desserts, including cupcakes and monster cakes in playful Halloween colours. Price: ₹ 200 onwards Halloween treats at Lotus Café The Halloween menu at Lotus Café, JW Marriott Mumbai, Juhu, features Monster Eyeball Spaghetti, Zombie Chicken Fingers and Devil’s Pie. Timing: 7-11pm Price: ₹ 3,700++ per person Don’t be ghosted at Valour The Social Salad’s Halloween party at Valour, WTC, Kharadi, Pune, offers a themed mixer where strangers can meet, themed DJ nights, mysterious games and spooky surprises. Timing: 8pm onwards Price: ₹ 599 per person; ₹ 999 per couple Spooktacular feast at Sorena From a pav bhaji served in a spooky coffin and dishes such as Witch’s Wicked Finger and Possessed Poppers to The Forbidden Potion, Sorena at Bandra has it all. Price: ₹ 300 onwards Dracula-inspired drinks at Seven Kitchens While Date Pâté Ravioli with Goat Cheese Sauce stands out at The St Regis Mumbai, Lower Parel, the drinks — mocktails like Dracula’s Delight and a cocktail named Ghost-tini — are equally attention-grabbing. Timing: 7.30-11pm Price: Starting at ₹ 4,500++ Step into a surreal Halloween Dark fantasies and unexpected encounters set the scene for The Surrealist Ball, an immersive nightlife experience at Supa San and Nami Bombay in Bandra, inspired by a legendary 1972 party attended by prominent figures from French high society. Timing: 9pm onwards Price: ₹ 1,500 onwards Bite into Dracula’s Finger at The Orchid Kazi Abdul Wahab, Manager, F&B at The Orchid Hotel Mumbai, picks Dracula’s Shrouded Finger as a standout creation. Timing: All day Price: ₹ 749++ onwards Fiery spin at KMCY The menu at Sheraton Grand Pune Bund Garden Hotel’s KMCY restaurant features Wok of Doom, Crispy Shiitake Graveyard, Devil’s Mapo Tofu and Haunted Sichuan Fish. Timing: 7-11.30pm Price: ₹ 2,850 onwards
“They combine a playful graveyard-inspired presentation with a delicious chocolate dessert!” shares spokesperson Siddharth Dogra. The seasonal treats are available today and tomorrow. The special menu is available on Saturday and Sunday.
