Hotel Kokan
I am going to tell you today the biggest weakness of mine. You all can blackmail me.. and I shall do any thing for that one dish.. It is fish fry.
I was following some dietary instructions given by someone who really takes care of me.. (no ahem ahem pls... I am talking bout my family doctor). Well jokes apart, but Sunil, one of my dearest friend reminded me today of fishes and then we couldn't control but to visit a very special place where you get super hit and super hot fish fry.
I was following some dietary instructions given by someone who really takes care of me.. (no ahem ahem pls... I am talking bout my family doctor). Well jokes apart, but Sunil, one of my dearest friend reminded me today of fishes and then we couldn't control but to visit a very special place where you get super hit and super hot fish fry.
Hotel Kokan is located in a quiet lane near Kandarpada in Dahisar. but that's what is the best thing about wefoodians. We always find out such locations for you all. Ok I took a little chance to promote my blog but coming back to topic again, Hotel Kokan is a small hut with 5 tables and a small kitchen inside.Unlike other restaurants,this one is not posh,upscale and opulent outlet but small,cozy and value for money one.
Appa, the waiter, server, assistant, cashier, manager and of course the owner of the hotel manages everything solely with a never ending smile on his face.His wife and mother will be in kitchen cooking everything in order to serve you fast and fresh.Here is the picture of the menu.
Believe me guys, close your eyes and put your finger on menu, that will be the best dish you will have.I have been there twice and I had my best timesevery single time.
This time we started with Bombil (Bombay duck) fry and Bangada (mackerel) fry. Before the order was served, we were engrossed talking about one of our friend's engagement party and trust me guys,the moment our menu reached our tables we were almost unknown to each oather with only our mouths watering,salivating and chewing our bese food on the table!!.Bombil were fresh and yummy. Bangada was good too.Last time I had ordered kolambee (prawns) fry and chicken masala so this time I decided to taste the mutton.
The mutton masala as you can see in the pic was super amazing. I can bet that this is one of the best mutton dish you can have in Mumbai. We had bhaakaree and chapatee with it. Both were hot and fresh from kitchen. This mutton masala is unbeatable and must-try for foodies. We repeated the Bombil fry and also ordered kaleji (lever). Appa the clever man noticed that we liked the masala dish. He asked proactively if we want kaleji masala or gravy or fry. We who by now had turned out to be fans of the masala dish ordered for Kaleji masala with bhakri and chapatti.
I am not a great lover of Kaleji but it was so tempting that I couldn't resist eating it. Sunil by now had decided to bring his brother and Pravin, my other friend decided to take parcel from here for weekend.Well the stomach was full but the mind was wanting more..! So we decided to visit again in next month to try few more dishes.Meanwhile if you listen to the bill amount you will say I am faking. For all this hard work of making and serving it hot and fresh as per every customers requirements, he charged us ₹550.
When we were leaving I heard a conversation between Appa and one of his customers.
Appa - "We will be closed from 15 to 22 September because of Ganapati festival."
Customer - "where will I have my dinner for so many days?"
Well that's the impact this place has on you.I am sure you must have decided your date to visit this place. Don't forget to invite me.Till then.. celebrate food! celebrate eating!
Chandan Tahasildar
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