Kobe Sizzlers

When I think of sizzlers, it invariably brings back memories of Calcutta's Peter Cat. When the dish was served it invariably meant that your table was the cynosure of all eyes in the restaurant. The hissing noise ensuring that all small talk at tables were temporarily suspended as the dish descended on your table. With the steak houses in Mumbai however, that bit of having a sizzler is extinct as everyone around you is having the same dish. The taste is however as good as it tasted in Peter Cat and the variety is a lot more, although you have to order the right one. Kobe's incidentally is in my opinion one of the best the city has to offer.

For the uninitiated, having a sizzler in Mumbai might be a harrowing experience. A fancy sounding order might have you floundering in the smoke to find your plate overloaded with rice, sauce and cheese. Yes... You do get these disasters and some people actually like them. Be sure to follow these Golden rules

1. Always ask what will be served along with the meat

2. In case they venture rice or noodles, always insist on replacing the same with french fries or mashed potatoes (they usually comply, if they refuse please ask them to leave out the rice in any case)

If you do the above, you will be served a pretty well made sizzler. The preparation is usually well done by default (i think they allow you to ask for rare/ medium rare but I have not really asked). I usually choose the satellite without cheese and sour cream as I am very fond of mushrooms. The shashlik, garlic and pepper sauce versions however are all very good. Last time we went we also sampled a steak bun. The steak bun is actually a mini burger (non sizzler) and is pretty tasty, I would recommend it if you fancy something light or want to share the same as a starter. I would also ask you to order the Ice Tea at Kobe's which goes very well with the sizzler.

Overall a good meal, with large quantities of meat. You will need effort to get back to work after this!

A meal for two at Kobe's without drinks, will cost you approximately Rs 650/-

How to get there: Kobe's is on Andheri Kurla Road, near the Saki Naka signal. It is on the right if you are travelling from the Western Express to Saki Naka.