{
  "id": 3753224,
  "title": "Raksha Bandhan 2026 In Mumbai: From Festive Thalis To Pan-Asian Feasts, Where To Celebrate Rakhi Festival",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/raksha-bandhan-2026-in-mumbai-from-festive-thalis-to-pan-asian-feasts",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T14:04:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/raksha-bandhan-2026-in-mumbai-from-festive-thalis-to-pan-asian-feasts-where-to-celebrate-rakhi-festival"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Raksha Bandhan, the festival of sibling bonds, will be celebrated on August 28, 2026, in Mumbai. While exchanging gifts is a tradition, sharing a meal together at an upscale restaurant can make the occasion even more special.\n\nTuskers, a Vegetarian Dining Bar at Sofitel Mumbai BKC, is offering a special Raksha Bandhan experience on August 28. The Festive Thali, priced at ₹1,687 for lunch, features traditional Indian dishes. For dinner, guests can choose from a Festive Set Menu or à la carte options, with prices starting at ₹2,625. Dinner is served from 7 PM to 11 PM.\n\nFor a more contemporary Pan-Asian experience, FOO in Bandra, Andheri, Nesco and Town is hosting a Siblings Special Brunch on August 30 from 12 PM to 4 PM. The menu includes sushi, dim sums, mains, desserts, and drinks, with prices starting at ₹1,650++ per person for food and ₹1,550++ for drinks.\n\nThose seeking a quieter, more intimate setting might prefer Circle Sixty Nine in Kathiwada City House, Worli. This heritage restaurant offers a relaxed atmosphere for a leisurely family meal. The menu includes dishes like Zucchini Parcels, Allspice Chicken, Circle Sixty Nine Tiramisu, and Warm Chocolate Custard, with a price tag of ₹2,800 for two.\n\nFor a more elaborate Indian feast, Namak: Zaike Ka Safar at Hotel Sahara Star in Vile Parle East offers both indoor seating and a courtyard-like setting. The menu features regional Indian flavors, priced at ₹4,500 for two.\n\nIf a lively atmosphere is desired, Bodega 39 in Goregaon East offers a contemporary menu and energetic ambiance. Located at Oberoi Garden City, it is an easy option for a casual Raksha Bandhan celebration. Prices start at ₹2,000 for two.\n\nLastly, for a celebration with a view, Oriental Blossom at Hotel Marine Plaza overlooks Marine Drive. This refined Pan-Asian restaurant offers a scenic backdrop while sharing Pan-Asian favorites, mains, and desserts. The price for two is ₹4,000.",
  "summary": "Raksha Bandhan is on August 28, 2026, and while exchanging gifts is part of the tradition, there’s something even better than another present - getting everyone around the same table. From festive thalis and Pan-Asian brunches to heritage dining and sea-view meals, Mumbai has plenty of options for a sibling celebration. Here are some restaurants to consider if good food is your way of saying I’ve…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}