Was a time when Zenzi was one of the most happening places in Mumbai till they ran foul of the neighbors and the BMC. A classy rather informal place  with unmatched ambience, it acquired something of a cult status in the five years of its existence. Regulars swore by it and when it reopened last December, after being shut down for six months, they all let out a collective sigh of relief. But the revamped and reopened Zenzi no longer had the open outside section and live music was a thing of the past.  It was not the same but well an in house DJ still churned out music at controlled decibels.

Yet Zenzi still offers one of Mumbai’s largest bars, a lounge area and a dance floor. There are different areas where you can host a private party or a corporate event. They serve a fusion of East Asian and European flavors and the bar has a selection of the finest international and domestic liquors, cocktails, beers and wines.

Apart from the food and drink experience, they encourage all sorts of art. We were at Zenzi for the 4th edition of Microgroove Vinyl Club and noted jazz critic Sunil Sampat was playing albums of classic jazz, explaining some of the history behind each recording and aided by Luke Kenny and the music and vinyl enthusiasts, it made for a very intimate and warm experience. When Sampat played a live recording of tobacco Road by Lou Rawls it made my day, it was exhilarating.

Some things may be missing but Zenzi still aims to be the hangout that gives you 365 days of music, poetry readings, plays, movie screenings, dance classes, book presentations, art exhibitions, debates, open mike nights and lots more. Zenzi isn't just about the food and drink, but an experience that will offer the comfort level that will bring you back again and again.