Hyderabad’s Kembara sets sail in Mumbai with its Pan-Asian Cuisine

After its triumphant debut in Hyderabad, Kembara - the pan-Asian culinary venture led by Shilpa Datla and Chef Seefah Ketchaiyo has now ventured into Mumbai.

Kembara brings the true essence of a rich Asian heritage with indigenous recipes, inviting diners on a familiar journey akin to discovering a new destination or, at times, returning home. 

Named after the Malay word "to wander," Kembara brings authentic comfort food with handpicked recipes from cuisines across Asia - Japanese, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, Malay, Korean, and many more.

“The partnership between Chef Seefah and myself commenced during the expansion of Feu, where we aimed to diversify our continental menu by incorporating Asian cuisine. Chef Seefah joined as a consultant, and our collaboration evolved further. With a shared vision of establishing a refined pan-Asian restaurant in major cities, rooted in our experiences from metropolitan backgrounds and a passion for the F&B industry, Kembara came to life,” shared Shilpa Datla, Founder, Kembara.

The interiors are conceptualised and designed by Padmini Pandey, Principal architect & interior designer, of Studio Padmini Pandey unfold an earthy pastel canvas, where each element comes together to embrace the wanderer within. The lighting effortlessly meanders through space casting a warm, earthy glow while the ambience transcends the boundaries between fine dining and the cosy comfort of home. The absence of rigid lines and shapes creates an ethereal flow, allowing patrons to seamlessly become a part of the spaces. Natural materials such as wood, jute, and linen embrace the surroundings, mirroring the comfort of everyday life. 

The menu curated by Chef Seefah unfolds a gastronomic journey at Kembara, where the meticulously crafted menu showcases an exquisite fusion of flavours from diverse Asian cuisines. 

“For me and Chef Karan, Kembara is more about a passion-driven project where we use our expertise of Asian cuisine to give a wholesome experience of Asian dining to the city of Mumbai after the successful launch in Hyderabad. We have a variety of offerings from Dumplings to Sushis, comforting fried rice and noodles and many Asian bites which can go together with our specially curated Cocktails menu,” added Chef Seefah Ketchaiyo, Co-Founder, of Kembara.

The cocktails menu at Kembara is a vibrant fusion of Asian-inspired concoctions designed to captivate your palate. From the Mandarin Soirée, featuring gin, Bitter Bianco, Vermouth Blend, Campari, and exquisite orange foam, to the Root Elixir with tequila, ginger, acid mix, and spiced wine foam, each drink is a harmonious blend of flavours and textures. The Goma Mule brings a refreshing twist, a tequila-based delight with pineapple, ginger, mint, lime, and a hint of sesame.