Narrative

6, Koregaon Park Annexe, Mundhwa, Pune 411001

Meal for two: Approximately `1800 + taxes, without alcohol 

Narrative, located in Mundhwa is a stunning space with many different areas and stories to tell. The entrance is very imposing and grand, still, it doesn’t prepare you for what you’re walking into. The outdoor area is semi-covered with a beautiful bar, a gorgeous hanging light and lots of different décor elements making it stunning and grand. Venture into the indoor dining area, which is relatively small and cosy, well-lit, air-conditioned and comfortable, overlooking a different outdoor section with lots of greenery. This lovely nook outside is beautiful, people can sit, eat and even book the indoor section along with this for a private gathering. There are quite a few little spaces within the larger spaces to enjoy a meal, have some drinks and have a good time. The upstairs has an indoor club, high-energy dining vibe and leads to a secret sitting room which can be hired for private parties, wooden library cupboards, leather sofa seating, a private bar, a washroom and a verandah, all for a high-end clientele.

Narrative is all about a conversation on Indian cuisine and the menu has an array of authentic Indian fare, dishes using locally sourced ingredients cooked with modern techniques and even fusion dishes. Narrative invokes nostalgia with some dishes such as the misal pav, which is as spicy and full of masala as its street food counterpart served with some very fluffy pav. Amongst the other interesting dishes are Manipuri Black Rice Strips served with a tangy mustard Aloo Bharta, Prawn Rasam where the tangy, peppery rasam meets succulent prawns, the Salmon Kokum Ceviche, Dindigul Thalapakatty Biryani, Katsu Curry, Burra Mutton Chop, and so many more.     

A careful curation of craft cocktails is a highlight at Narrative, where they serve home-made sodas and bitters, using a lot of brewing techniques such as fat-washing, pickling, milk-washing, etc., so that the drinks menu is very contemporary and pairs very well with Indian flavours. The Nutty Aristocrat, with peanut butter, celery, whisky, citrus, a very nice Ghee Vodka Tonic, the Kaffir Kannada Mills with gin, clarified sugar cane, kaffir leaves and a Smokey Naga that has Naga chilli, honey, coriander and mezcal.

The space and concept are well-thought out and deliver a beautiful experience. We hope you walk into Narrative and create your own narrative, experiencing different spaces, people, food, drinks and vibes.