"India's first Asian-tapas room — Tham-brothers dim sum and Chilean seabass at about ₹2,000 for two. Book it for a first date."
About Foo
One hundred and thirty seats sit under the slanted glass roof of a converted warehouse at Phoenix Palladium — 4,500 square feet that Keenan and Ryan Tham turned into India's first Asian tapas restaurant. The brothers grew up in their father Henry Tham's dining rooms, and Foo is the family legacy translated for Mumbai's small-plates era, built with Pebble Street Hospitality and restaurateur Kishore DF.
The formula travelled: by 2026 Foo runs eight Mumbai rooms and twelve across four Indian cities, but the Lower Parel flagship remains the one to judge it by.
The Kitchen
The kitchen treats dim sum as the headline act: the truffle-edamame dumpling is the order that built the brand, translucent crystal dumplings of carrot, water chestnut and celery run close behind, and the sushi and bao sections hold the line. Larger plates peak with the grilled Chilean seabass in honey and apple and the truffle-braised noodles — must-haves by the consensus of Mumbai's dining platforms. A meal for two lands around ₹2,000 to 2,100 before drinks, which against fine-dining Asian rooms charging triple is exactly the point.
The drinks programme works the same register — handcrafted cocktails with Asian produce, built for the long Friday table rather than the connoisseur's hush.
The Room
Dramatic is the house style: high warehouse ceilings, slanted glass roof, lacquered reds and golds, and a noise level that climbs from hum to full roar as the night fills. Tables are close, light is low, and the room photographs better than most of its food rivals — a fact the first-date crowd has fully priced in. Service runs fast and plate-by-plate, tapas-style.
Best for a First Date
Book it for a first date: shareable dim sum gives two people a project, the warehouse room flatters everyone in low light, and at about ₹2,000 for two nobody winces at the cheque. Make a graduation to Slink & Bardot the second-date plan.
Not for
Not for a quiet tête-à-tête on a Friday night — the warehouse room runs loud, and the mall setting kills any after-dinner stroll.
Frequently Asked
Which Foo is the original?
The Phoenix Palladium room in Lower Parel — a 4,500-square-foot converted warehouse seating 130 — is the flagship of the brand billed as India's first Asian tapas restaurant. Foo has since grown to eight Mumbai locations and twelve rooms across Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad.
What should I order at Foo?
Start with the truffle-edamame dumpling — the dish the brand is known for — and the translucent crystal vegetable dumpling. The grilled Chilean seabass in honey and apple and the truffle-braised noodles are the consensus must-haves; sushi and bao fill out a shared table.
How much does Foo cost for two?
About ₹2,000 to 2,100 for two before drinks, per Mumbai's major dining platforms. Tapas-style ordering means the bill scales with appetite, but it stays well under the city's fine-dining Asian rooms.
Who is behind Foo?
Brothers Keenan and Ryan Tham of Pebble Street Hospitality, sons of restaurateur Henry Tham, with restaurateur Kishore DF as partner. The Thams also run KOKO, and Foo is their volume play: modern Asian flavours, designed rooms, tapas pacing.
Is Foo good for a date?
Yes — it is one of our first-date picks for Mumbai. Shared plates keep the conversation moving, the lighting is forgiving, and the cheque is painless. For a quieter, wine-led second date, Slink & Bardot in Worli is the natural next step.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Foo
Book via the Foo reservations page; the Lower Parel flagship fills first on weekends.
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Practical Information
AddressF1, Phoenix Palladium, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400013
NeighbourhoodPhoenix Palladium, Lower Parel
CuisinePan-Asian Tapas
PriceAbout ₹2,000–2,100 for two, ex-drinks
Dress CodeSmart casual
Seating130-seat warehouse room
ReservationRecommended
