Eat like a Texan
Head to Lower Parel where Border Bean Barbecue (BBB) brings authentic Texas-style low and slow smoking straight to the city. They use massive offset smokers powered by local fruitwoods. Keeping their spice philosophy wonderfully simple, BBB relies on heavy coatings of coarse salt and black pepper so the natural smoke flavour takes centre stage in dishes like the Smoked Beef Brisket, the savoury Pork Belly Burnt Ends, and their deeply satisfying Lamb Birria Tacos.
At Border Bean Barbeque, Kamla Mills Compound, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel.
COST Rs 1800 (approximately for two)
Pit stop
Over in Malad, Win’s Smoke House serves up a cozy neighbourhood smokehouse vibe that focuses on hot-smoking and open char-grilling. Their spices lean heavily on aromatic herb-infused marinades paired with house-made barbecue sauces that hit the smoky sweet spot; ideal for their Smoked Chicken Wings, Pulled Pork Slider, and the signature Smoked Sausage Platter.
At Win’s Smoke House, 204-05, Road, Carters Blue, Malad.
COST Rs 1000 (approximately for two)
Thoda hatke
Homm takes a brilliant fire-forward approach rooted in modern regional Indian and coastal traditions. Instead of classic American rubs, they use Indian spice pastes, crushed peppercorns, and direct charcoal grilling over open hearths to get a rustic, earthy char. This approach elevates the fire-roasted Pork Ribs, the smoky Coastal Catch of the day, and their Spiced Charred Lamb Chops.
AT Homm, 682-691, Khar Pali Road, Bandra West.
COST Rs 3000 (approximately for two)
It’s time for Africa
Also making waves in Bandra West, Tavora Smokehouse brings global smoke craft to the suburbs. They are treating proteins to hours of slow-smoking before layering on flavours. They skip standard seasonings and opt for bold spice rubs like Ethiopian berbere and Moroccan chermoula, which you can taste in creations like the Berbere-Spiced Smoked Chicken Burger, the Slow-Cooked Mutton Burger, and their innovative Smoked Pumpkin and Cottage Cheese Burger.
AT Tavora Smokehouse, Dr Babasaheb, Union Park, Pali Hill.
COST Rs 800 (approximately for two)
