Every time this writer walks into Mahavir Nagar, Kandivali’s own khau galli, it brings to mind Jeff Goldblum’s words from the original Jurassic Park movie — “You were so preoccupied with whether or not you could, that you didn’t stop to think if you should.” The birthplace of audacious inventions like jamun shots and cheese burst vada pav, has a new offbeat offering. At Kudrati Kahumbo, fruity frosts, fruit-flavoured ice creams are made and served inside the fruit itself.
The kahumbo in the name is a Gujarati term for a royal drink. ADVERTISEMENT The long queues spilling over to the sidewalk that we saw on Instagram reels a day earlier said little about the ice cream itself; at least for now. We know better than to confuse curiosity for fandom.
When we step into the space, it’s quite compact, fitting no more than four tables. As patrons scatter left and right from the counter with their share, we make our way ahead to place our order. On the menu are five fruits — apple, orange, guava, muskmelon, and pineapple; all available in whole or half fruit options.
We call for half a serving of each, only to be informed that we missed the last chunk of pineapple by one spot. After paying a total of Rs 320 (Rs 80 each), we are asked to wait aside for our order. Where exactly in the tiny room, we’re not told.
We pick a spot that offers a sneak peek into the live kitchen counter. Frozen fruits, covered in protective plastic and complete with a seal of quality, are fishe.
