Great Kebab Factory, Powai, Mumbai

Friday, January 22nd would have been Babas 68th birthday. I celebrate his birthday every year and this year was no different. Dripto , my in-laws, Ritwika and myself decided to go to the Great Kebab Factory that has newly opened in Powai. We had already been there once and thought that the place though slightly expensive definitely served the best Galouti Kebabs in Mumbai. Yes better than what you get at Caravan Serai but alas no patch on Tunday in Lucknow. I think Mumbai really has to work on good Nawabi cuisine.

The Great Kebab Factory works on an all - you - can - eat concept. One pays Rs 736 not including taxes. There is quite a bit of tax as you end up spending slightly more than Rs 1000, but the money I would say is worth it for special occasions. The money includes everything apart from drinks. It includes 5 types of Non Veg Kebabs, the Galouti (they say its their signature dish) + 4 other kebabs which keep changing. I saw in the menu card that they had added a Jhinga (for Rs 400 additional). I personally do not like prawns in the tandoor/kebab form (the price is not worth the taste) and we decided against it. The kebabs are unlimited - all you can eat, and the Galouti (the highlight) is delectable - they serve it with the Ulte Tawe ke Parathe and you are supposed to have it with some mint chutney and Onion pieces - a truly sumptuous combination. I usually save appetite for at least 4 kebabs - you are advised to do the same.
The Kebabs are followed by Roti and two types of daal and Chicken Biriyani - again both unlimited and reasonable OK. If you are going for the first time you may try out the same but 2nd time onwards (as i did) you will probably fill up your entire stomach space with Galoutis.
The meal is then capped off with unlimited dessert options from Phirnis to Gulab Jamuns - I am not a sweet buff but my In-Laws and my wife loved it.

The only sour point of the restaurant is the service, the waiters (dressed smartly in blue collar factory clothes) are still to get the act right, although the chef adds a nice touch by enquiring how good the food was towards the end of your meal. So if you miss having kebabs in Mumbai and are looking forward to spending some time in a great ambiance, do go there. I will go there just for the Galoutis.

How to get there: The Great Kebab Factory is in Hirnandani Gardens, Powai and is located on the right if you are driving from Olympia to D - Mart. For those un familiar with Powai. Take the main Pizza Hut entrance to Hiranandani complex and drive straight. You will find a circle, drive straight beyond that. You will find Haiko on your right, 50 m onwards is the Great Kebab Factory besides Chillies. If you miss it you will come to another circle where you will see a D-Mart. Take a U Turn and look to your left, you should find Great Kebab Factory.