"JIVHALA"

Jivhala is located on Western express highway in kandivli.. Its opposite to Dindoshi Police Station.. This restaurant is run by a Maharashtrain family and they have authentic or we can say typical Maharashtrain meal for the customers.. This place is Specially known for it's Maharashtrain cuisine served along with there unique flavour of spices to give tempting looks to the dish.. It serves you from All types of Marathi food right from chicken gaavran to dadhpe pohe.. They also serve mix of other cuisines too.. This place have cozy ambience.. Being Maharashtrian I could relate each corner of the interiors with Maharashtra culture and tradition.. Craving for authentic maharashtrian cuisine then here you are and you won’t be disappointed.. The most warming thing is the service they provide by suggesting varieties as per the personal preference..

Ambience
It's really huge place, the ambience is amazing the way they have decorated there restaurant is very nice.. The restaurant gives a feel like a traditional old Maharashtrian wada.. They have segregated names of their seating sections in traditional Maharashtrian style..

They have three different sections, On the ground floor lies the kitchen on the right and air conditioned seating.. As you go on first floor towards AC section, you can see the awards they won on one side, then you can see photo frames with traditional Maharashtrian cuisine.. Great Maharashtrain vibe with saffron colour all over & beautiful Vitthal idols.. I personally loved the Vitthal palki made with small dolls as it looks cute and amazing.. The tables are elegant & arranged systematically.. The floor above is airy and has a Dhaba like feel.. Background of Paithani saree, miniatures of Vithala & Varkari, wooden windows & brass utensils makes it a cozy place to eat & understand Maharashtrian culture..

Food
The menu serves authentic Maharashtrain cuisine.. The spread is huge with veg & non veg dishes perfectly balanced.. Price wise its worth it.. They use local spices and you actually feel the difference when you eat it.. Apart from that they have North Indian as well.. Spices and flavors used here very authentic and everything we tried was full of flavors..

What we tried,

Beverages:
1. Solkadi:- 4.5/5
It's kind of welcome drink and was wondering how can it be so perfect.. Extremely refreshing and flavourful.. Probably it was the best Solkadi i have ever had!

2. Taak:- 4/5
Serves great as a welcome drink.. Butter Milk served leave their footprints on the taste buds and are crafted from perfect curd.. It would not seem appropriate to try out a Maharashtrian meal without this.. Very appetizing and refreshing..

Starters:
1. Sabudana Wada:- 4.3/5
A perfect sabudana vada you can enjoy.. Crisp and flavorsome.. It was not at all oily.. It's served with green chilli peanut chutney which elevated the flavours of sabudana wada.. Overall tasted amazing..

2. Kothimbir wadi:- 4.2/5
The amount of Kothimbir in the wadi was to the point & lend the dish a wonderful fresh herby taste.Very different from the rest. More coriander less besan. Super crisp and crunchy yet melt in the mouth.

3. Alu wadi:- 4/5
A traditional item which is made of rolled colocasia leaves & besan.. Had a bit disappointing with this.. It lacked the typical Maharashtrian touch.. But somehow I still liked the presentation.. It was crisp to perfection.. overall tastes different and very good..

4. Thalipeeth:- 4.5/5
This is a healthier snack option but it doesn’t compromise on the taste.it was made up of 7 different flours and served with an amazing sweet-sour peanut chutney.The Thalipeeth was thin & crisp, luckily not chewy which is the usual mistake when it's made. The thalipeeth had a nice texture and was crispy as well as the chutney gives a interesting twist to it.One of the best chutneys had in recent days. Must try their chutney.. It was too good.. Just love it!!

5. Chicken Thikaat Fry:- 4.7/5
A spicy version of chicken sukha.. This is mainly a gavran chicken serve in Maharashtrain region Specially known for it's spicy taste and quality.. The chicken was extremely tender & marinated well.. Flavors were perfectly mixed and very tempting and mouth watering.. It was just little spicy according to my palatte.. A person who loves spicy food they must order it.. You would truly love the work with all the masala and the meat that is complimenting it.. Overall tasted really great...

Mains:
1. Gavran Solapuri Chicken Handi with Bhakri:- 4.6/5
We had this Solapuri Chicken with Rice bhakri and Jowri bhakri.. The taste was fabulous.. Huge chicken pieces, medium spicy & perfectly cooked.. It does have very authentic taste to it.. Really goes perfect with those bhakri.. Just try it!!

2. Chicken biryani:- 4.8/5
Biryani was really amazing.. The masala seasoning served with the biryani made it much more tastier.. Served with the raita mix! Must say about the quantity! Can easily serve 2 people.. Huge pieces of chicken along with the spices in rice just made my day.. The biryani aroma was totally felt, one of the best.. You will be truly satisfied and amused too...

Dessert:
Kharwas:- 4.5/5
For desserts we ordred kharwas which was prepared by steaming a mix of colostrum, milk, and jaggery or sugar until it coagulates into a jiggling solid.. Cardamom, saffron, nutmeg or sesame is added for flavoring.. It is very similar to the very own taste from home made by our mother.. must-try sweet dish..

Service
The service of this place is really prompt.. The staff speaks Marathi.. Absolutely hygienic.. The outlet was very neat and clean.. The presentation of the food is amazing.. +1 for Courteous & helpful staff..

So overall everything we tried here had very authentic Maharashtrian flavour to it.. You would feel as if you are eating something cooked at home.. Quality of food & taste is too good.. Fresh and tasty every bite.. The ambience is nice and cozy.. So if you are craving for some really delicious Maharashtrian food from fasting food to some really amazing non vegetarian food, you should definitely try this place.. Highly recommended!!

Food- 5/5
Quantity- 4.5/5
Hygiene- 4.8/5
Ambience- 5/5
Service- 4.5/5
Value for money- 4/5
Overall- 5/5

We ordered Veg soup and no-veg soup which were amazing taste.
Also, I ordered misal pav and Gajar ka halwa.
I want to try all Maharashtrian food. Next time I will definitely visit this outlet.