A taste of nostalgia

Too much of something can be good. In this case really good! Bas Kar Pagle Rulayega Kya goes all the way with childhood references as the theme. What you get is — Kitkat Cake, Phantom Cigarettes, Melody, Gems, 5 Star Brownie, mousse and nuts, chocolate straw, wafer cone, ice cream, cookies, a drizzle of chocolate sauce and caramelised chocolate. Clearly, if you want to go all out. This dessert should not only satiate those sugar cravings but also bring back many a blissful day.

AT: Hitchki outlets in the city

It’s got no connection with the insanely addictive Candy Crush game but it does take you back to an age of innocence and a time when Magic Pops/Pop Rocks ruled. Enjoy the pop, crackle and crunch of these sweet candies that coat the rim of the glass of this tequila-based cocktail. Mandarin Schnapps along with a cranberry juice and an in-house sour mix complete this margarita-inspired drink. With every sip you relive a little part of your childhood.

AT: Toast Bistro & Bar, Andheri (E)

Before chocolates took over, it was bubblegums that did the trick. Those bite-sized gums were sugary sweet and came in vibrant hues. And now, you can enjoy that familiar flavour with Candy Floss as an ice cream. It’s pink heaven for bubblegum and candy floss lovers.

AT: Papacream outlets in the city

Bourbon was a go-to favourite for most kids. Now you can relish it in a different avatar. Crushed bourbon biscuit is infused in a dark chocolate brownie topped with milk chocolate sauce, served with vanilla bean ice cream and crisp wafer biscuit. 

AT: British Brewing Company, Lower Parel

Get your freak on as you enjoy an excessively indulgent treat made with another childhood favourite — KitKats. Loads of whipped cream, KitKat fingers and chocolate sprinkles make for a freaky shake that’s a treat for both kids and adults.

AT: 145 outlets in the city.

As kids, we loved dunking these biscuits in a milky chai, as the biscuits melted in our mouth with every bite. It was an unbeatable combination that has lived on for generations. Now, you can honour your childhood memories by sampling a dessert that’s inspired from a generous helping of nostalgia. The Cutting Chai and Parle-G Ice Cream, gives you a chance to be a child again as you dip and enjoy this yummy old-new flavour.

AT: Super Pao at Flea Bazaar Cafe, Lower Parel

A warm double gooey chocolate brownie made with Melody chocolates is served on a bed of nut crumbs glazed with caramel and chocolate, served with and dark chocolate mousse.

AT: Tamasha, Worli

This caramel and peanut butter chocolate has and remains a childhood treat. And you can now enjoy it with your pancakes.

AT: The Pancake Story outlets in the city

Another hit with kids, two 5 Star fruit and nut bars are dipped in a thick tempura batter and deep fried for 30 seconds. The chocolate is served with vanilla ice cream and roasted nuts.

At: Social outlets in the city

Packed with peanut flavour, this nostalgic sweet treat has been added to create a delicious martini.

AT: Glocal Junction outlets in the city

Layers of rich Belgium milk chocolate ganache layered on in-house eggless chocolate spongecake interspersed with colourful M&M’s is a creamy chocolaty delight. Treat yourself to finger-licking nostalgia with this creamy M&M Pastry that takes us right back to the good old days.

AT: The Rolling Pin, Lower Parel

As kids we devoured KitKats in their true form as a chocolate bar. Now, you can indulge in them as cream, chocolate ganache, Oreo biscuits, vanilla ice cream, KitKat chocolate, milk, whipped cream, chocolate ice cream and chocolate syrup goes into this thick shake that’s then dressed up with silver sprinkles and Oreo and Kitkat chocolate sticks.

AT: Quarter Canteen , Bandra (W)

East meets West in this childhood-inspired dish. The desi Parle-G put together with the videshi cream cheese and our all-time favourite rabdi. Get a taste of the sweet rabdi, sour cheesecake and crunchy Parle-G altogether with this brilliant creation.

AT: Farzi Cafe.outlets in the city

Enjoy everyone’s triangular chocolate as a a single origin swiss chocolate toblerone blended with the flavour of French salt served with fresh raspberry granity.

AT: Luna, The St Regis Mumbai