This New Kerala Eatery Is Creating a Buzz in Chembur
There’s a new food story brewing in Chembur and it begins with two people deciding to leave their jobs and build something of their own.
ish-tum, a new South Indian and Kerala-focused eatery at Maitri Park, has recently opened with a simple idea: bring the flavours and comfort of Kerala to Chembur through a menu built around regional food.
What makes the story interesting is the journey behind the restaurant. The founders stepped away from their corporate careers to take the entrepreneurial plunge and create a food business of their own – turning an idea into a neighbourhood restaurant.
And the menu reflects where they wanted to take that idea.
Expect Kerala staples and South Indian favourites, including matta rice, avial, sambar and other regional preparations, with the focus on familiar, comforting flavours rather than a generic South Indian menu.
Located at Navratna Apartment, Maitri Park, opposite Hiranandani on S.T. Road, ish-tum is open Tuesday to Sunday, from 4 PM to 11 PM.
For Chembur, which already has a strong South Indian food culture, ish-tum brings another interesting, more Kerala-specific addition to the neighbourhood.