Open-fire fine dining · Mumbai

The Royal
Ember

Where fire becomes flavour.

A contemporary dining room shaped by Indian ingredients, live-fire craft, and the quiet ritual of exceptional hospitality.

Warm, elegant restaurant dining room
2014Our first flame

Our story

Rooted in tradition.
Led by fire.

The Royal Ember began with a simple conviction: exceptional ingredients deserve clarity, patience, and flame. Our kitchen draws from India’s coastal farms, forest spices, and age-old hearth traditions—then brings them into a distinctly modern dining room.

Every plate is composed to feel generous yet precise. Every evening unfolds at an unhurried pace, guided by people who believe hospitality is an art of attention.

10+Years
50+Dishes
20K+Guests

From the flame

Signature plates

Six expressions of our kitchen—seasonal, fire-led, and finished with a sense of place.

Sliced steak with sauce and vegetables

Ember Tenderloin

₹2,450

Coal-roasted tenderloin, smoked bone marrow jus, forest mushrooms.

Refined pasta on black plate

Saffron Agnolotti

₹1,550

Brown butter, young corn, black garlic, aged parmesan.

Seared scallops presented on a shell

Konkan Scallops

₹1,850

Seared scallops, kokum beurre blanc, fennel, curry leaf oil.

Salmon with lemon and capers

Cedar Salmon

₹2,150

Cedar-roasted salmon, charred leek, lemon broth, herbs.

Fine dining chocolate dessert

Cacao & Smoke

₹825

70% cacao, burnt honey, smoked vanilla, cocoa nib praline.

Golden cocktail in a moody bar

The Last Ember

₹950

Aged rum, sandalwood, clarified citrus, aromatic smoke.

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Fresh Ingredients

Season-led produce sourced from trusted farms, fishers, and artisan makers.

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Expert Chefs

A curious kitchen team fluent in classical technique and Indian flavour.

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Premium Ambience

Low light, natural textures, generous tables, and space to linger.

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Excellent Service

Warm, intuitive hospitality tailored to the rhythm of your evening.

Chef Arjun Mehra leading service in the kitchen

Chef Arjun Mehra

Executive chef · The Royal Ember

A singular point of view

The discipline of craft.
The soul of home.

“Fire asks you to be present. It changes by the second, and that honesty finds its way onto the plate.”

After years in acclaimed kitchens across Copenhagen, Singapore, and Delhi, Chef Arjun returned to India to build a dining experience grounded in memory. His food balances smoke, acid, texture, and restraint—familiar at heart, surprising in detail.

Experience the tasting menu

Guest notes

Stories from the table

★★★★★

“The tasting menu felt like a journey without ever trying too hard. The scallops and that beautiful kokum sauce were unforgettable.”

Rhea Kapoor

Mumbai

★★★★★

“Impeccable service, thoughtful wine pairing, and a room that makes you want to stay all night. Mumbai dining at its finest.”

Vikram Malhotra

New Delhi

★★★★★

“Every detail was quietly perfect—from the lighting to the pacing. The Cacao & Smoke finale deserves its own applause.”

Ananya Shah

Bengaluru

★★★★★

“A celebration dinner we’ll remember for years. The team made the evening feel personal, elegant, and completely effortless.”

Kabir & Mira

Pune

Your table awaits

Reserve an
evening.

Join us for the chef’s tasting menu or dine à la carte. For groups of eight or more, our private dining team will be delighted to assist.

Dinner Tuesday–Sunday · 6:00 PM–11:30 PM

Demo enquiry only. No reservation will be placed.

Find us

Come for dinner.
Stay for the night.

Address

18 Harbour Lane, Colaba
Mumbai, Maharashtra 400005

Opening hours

Tue–Sun: 6:00 PM–11:30 PM
Monday: Closed

The Royal Ember

Colaba · Mumbai

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