Koyla - Ethnic Cuisine, North Indian restaurant in Colaba, Mumbai, India
Koyla is a rooftop restaurant on top of Kamal Mansion in Colaba, Mumbai, serving North Indian and Mughlai food. It has both covered and open-air seating, with views toward the sea on the open side.
Koyla opened in Colaba and was among the first restaurants in South Mumbai to bring North Indian and Mughlai cooking to a rooftop setting. Over time it became a known stop for these flavors in this part of the city.
Koyla is known for cooking meat and bread in clay tandoor ovens that are visible from the dining area, giving guests a direct look at the technique. This style of cooking comes from the Mughlai tradition, which blends North Indian and Persian influences.
Koyla generally opens for dinner only, so it is worth booking ahead, especially on weekends. The entrance is inside Kamal Mansion, which can be a little tricky to find on a first visit.
The Matki Chicken is cooked inside a small clay pot that comes sealed to the table, trapping the smoke and heat from the tandoor inside until the pot is opened by the diner. This means the dish finishes cooking at the table, which changes both the texture and the aroma compared to a standard serving.
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