The all new Oriental Tapas Bar at The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake

The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake brings signature culinary offerings to reanimate your senses.

“Eating evokes more than just the five senses. A dining experience in a restaurant is the most complex form of art.Based on his philosophy Chef Gautam Mehrishi incorporates classic modern oriental culinary innovations and artistic elements into his evolving cuisine to create a new kind of sensory dining experience with Mayouchi.

Mayouchi is the elegant and intimate oriental tapas bar and an ideal spot to catch stunning sunsets overlooking the city horizon and the serene Powai Lake. An alluring show kitchen giving guests a little peak of our culinary showman while preparing appetizers and dim sums for guests to eat in. The wine list showcases aromatic and off-dry white wines available by the bottle and glass and chosen to pair well with spicy dishes. Mayouchi’s décor is bold dark and elegant synonymous to the to the brand philosophy. It features contemporary modern light installations catching the attention of guests upon entering. During evenings and nights the place becomes a high-energy lounge with a focus on craft cocktails and a dedicated music playlist.

The design of the 40 seater 2200 sq ft Mayouchi is elegant and contemporary. Clean lines airy with wall windows to allow patrons to enjoy undisturbed views of the lake and the lush greenery. The wooden top bar invites guests to watch the mixologists in action as they craft the signature Westin cocktails. The light fixture is a unique showpiece in itself with a contemporary take on the oriental fans. Natural shades have been used in the décor in keeping with Westin’s concept of Biophilia. The seating has been custom made to enjoy that our diners can enjoy luxurious comfort.

Savour a world of flavours rooted in authenticity and served with love. Conceptualised by celebrated chef Gautam Mehrishi the focus is on artistic contemporary cuisine that captures the lightness of the traditional dishes from the exotic regions of the Silk Route. While the perennial favorites such as dim sums and sushi find home in the menu. Discover authentic treasures deep routed in history. Patrons can now start the meal with the lilting flavours of our small plates such as Flamed Edamame Sea Salt Yaki (Pan fried divers Canadian scallops) Sunomono Moriawase (Assortment of Seafood) and more. With over 10 varieties of Dimsum on the menu these bite sized delicacies will be enticing even the most reluctant palate.

Understand that The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake welcomes a host of vegetarian patrons Chef Mehrishi insisted it was imperative to think of them when creating the new menu. “We did a lot of R&D but what helps us is the fact that we know our guests”. The dishes like Atsuage Shoga Yaki (blanched soya) and Corn Curd Tofu Miso Black Pepper & Sea Salt grills welcome Vegetarians to this culinary journey. 

For mains diners can relish Katsu served with scented rice piping hot Woks Chef specials – crafted to perfection and more.

End on a sweet note with unique preparations such as KohiZeri - Traditional Japanese dessert blend of espresso and reduced milk coffee and sugar jelly. Ginger pickle chocolate cold soufflé - 74% chocolate essenced with young ginger melt in the mouth texture or the signature Baked wasabi cream cheese cake Chocolate crunch wasabi infused baked cheese cake 24k gold leaf

The wine list features aromatic as well as off-dry white wines and can be The wine list features aromatic as well as off-dry white wines and can be ordered by the bottle or glass. A range of craft cocktails are also available on the menu as are dim sums and appetisers. ordered by the bottle or glass. A range of craft cocktails are also available on the menu as are dim sums and appetisers. 

The design and décor of Mayouchi is heavily influenced by the rich history of Mumbai with echoes of its Art Deco legacy seen in the furniture and finishes. This historical prestige will be seen reflected in the inviting bar a solid carved piece of marble topped with teak wood. The back bar is framed with unique show pieces and provides an inviting light warmth and glow. The wall windows allow luxurious seating area to connect directly with the landscape and the lake from the intimacy of a classic dining setting. Art continues to be a distinctive feature with showpieces at the entry that define the room with their elegant appliqué details.

In terms of design the restaurant keeps true to the oriental trend that is key to the menu and services of the restaurant and seamlessly merges with dashes of the contemporary. The colours natural and create a relaxed and luxurious ambience. The attention is to the details in the décor highlighted by the artefacts and textures scattered around the space. The showstopper light fixtures add to the exotic appeal. The upholstery is textured and the wooden flooring has a contemporized patterned appeal.

Placed like freestanding furniture in the space the sushi counter and teppanyaki kitchen serve as focal points of activity. The key feature of Mayouchi this live kitchen is as a bold sculptural table that dominates the fair end of the room and is complemented by an over-scale custom hammered metal light fixture.

Mayouchi offers its guests an opportunity to discover the hidden secrets of the exquisite and authentic Japanese & Oriental culinary treasures. The overall ambience is an experience for the senses with its rich cuisine décor and impeccable service by the distinguished staff of the restaurant

The restaurant opened its doors on 7th March 2022.

Service Philosophy

Embracing the brand’s foundational pillar of Eat Well the hotel is delighted to present unique epicurean experiences to its discerning diners.

With more travellers looking to maintain their wellness routines our culinary team has been trained to offer guests the brand’s signature menus designed to evoke renewal and well-being. The service philosophy changed to match Westin Global. The service will be more personalised and focused around the overall wellness of our guests.

To explore the hotel and its facilities visit www.westinmumbaipowai.com

About Westin® Hotels & Resorts

Westin Hotels & Resorts hospitality’s global leader in wellness for more than a decade empowers guests to transcend the rigors of travel while on the road through the brand’s Six Pillars of Well-being: Sleep Well Eat Well Move Well Feel Well Work Well and Play Well. At more than 225 hotels and resorts in nearly 40 countries and territories guests can experience wellness offerings that include the brand’s iconic and award-winning Heavenly Bed® TRX fitness equipment in the signature WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studios delicious and nutritious menu offerings on their Eat Well menu and more. Stay connected to Westin on Twitter Instagram and Facebook. Westin is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy® the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enrol for free or for more information about the program visit marriottbonvoy.com.

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About Westin® Hotels & Resorts

Westin Hotels & Resorts hospitality’s global leader in wellness for more than a decade empowers guests to transcend the rigors of travel while on the road through the brand’s Six Pillars of Well-being: Sleep Well Eat Well Move Well Feel Well Work Well and Play Well. At more than 230 hotels and resorts in nearly 40 countries and territories guests can experience wellness offerings that include the brand’s iconic and award-winning Heavenly® Bed TRX fitness equipment in the signature WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studios delicious and nutritious menu offerings on their Eat Well menu and more. Stay connected to Westin on Twitter Instagram and Facebook. Westin is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy® the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program visit marriottbonvoy.com.

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Host or Publisher Akshara Sharma