Contemporary neighbourhood dining destination Tora has opened in Mumbai’s Versova, bringing together food, beverages, music and design in a 40-seater format.
Founded by Gaurav Sharma and Sangeeta Kapure, Tora is positioned as an all-day neighbourhood destination designed to cater to occasions ranging from daytime coffee and casual lunches to dinners and evening gatherings.
The concept extends beyond a conventional restaurant format, with its offering spanning a multi-cuisine food menu, cocktails, coffee, matcha-based beverages and signature drinks. The interiors combine contemporary design, layered textures and warm lighting to create a setting that transitions from daytime dining to evening service.
Led by Chef Gaurav Gidwani, Tora’s food menu draws from multiple culinary traditions, with contemporary interpretations of familiar flavours and ingredients. The menu includes Crispy Devil Eggs, Burrata Chaat Salad, Puffed Rice Arancini, Sweet Potato & Kaffir Lime Galouti and Nihari En Croute. The dishes combine Indian and global influences, with the menu focusing on contrasts in texture, temperature, acidity, richness and spice.
The beverage programme is led by Director of Mixology Shobith Salian and includes cocktails alongside coffee, matcha and signature non-alcoholic creations. Offerings include Tiramisu Coffee, Kunafa Chocolate, Pistachio Latte, Cotton Candy White Chocolate Matcha and Passionfruit Coconut Cloud.
“Tora is our vision of a contemporary neighbourhood destination where great food, creative beverages and an inviting atmosphere come together,” say founders Gaurav Sharma and Sangeeta Kapure. “We wanted to create a space that feels equally natural for a casual afternoon, an intimate dinner or an evening spent with friends, while building an identity that guests can connect with and return to.”
Managing Partner Arka Mukherjee oversees hospitality, sales, business development and brand-building for the venture, working alongside the founders and culinary and beverage teams. With its 40-seater format and all-day positioning, Tora aims to establish itself as a neighbourhood dining and social destination in Versova, combining a contemporary food and beverage programme with a hospitality-led experience.
