"Masque has been a polarizing place since it cemented itself in Mumbai’s fine dining landscape, disrupting contemporary Indian dining. Chef Varun Totlani currently runs the kitchen, taking over the reins after the departure of founding chef Prateek Sadhu. Reserve well in advance to sample the 10-course tasting menu, seasonal and heavy in its use of local ingredients. You can also get in touch for a seat at the Masque Lab, the restaurant research and development space, where diners who don’t mind a more experimental meal can taste dishes that are still works in progress." - Sumedh Natu