Mumbai, Aug 31: Bandra’s vibrant food landscape has an irresistible new culinary address. Even Steven has officially opened its doors as the neighborhood’s premier all-day diner, bringing together an ambitious selection of sandwiches, elevated egg plates, fresh salads, and comforting mains—built on the belief that flavor deserves to be taken seriously, every single day.
Founded by Geeta Amin and Timanshu Mokal, Even Steven was created as an unpretentious, high-energy neighbourhood haunt, built around everyday comfort and the kind of place that can quickly become a daily addiction. To bring that vision to life, Chef Christopher Fernandes came on board, taking on a role that went well beyond the kitchen. He worked closely with the founders to shape not just the culinary and beverage programme but the mood, energy and overall character of the space, helping pull the whole experience together so it feels true to what Even Steven set out to be. The menu also marks Chris’s deepest dive into vegetarian cooking yet, with inventive vegetarian plates holding their own alongside the classic meat dishes rather than playing second fiddle to them.
Stepping inside, the space wears its signature green aesthetic with quiet confidence. Warm, welcoming, and intentionally cozy, the 25-seater diner features an open kitchen where guests can watch their meals come together in real time. It is a neighborhood sanctuary designed for lingering over coffee, casual lunches, and easy-going dinners.
The Egg Section makes an immediate impact, sidestepping predictable breakfast fare for inspired creations like the Jumbo Lump Crab or Chicken Krapow French Toast, and the decadent Arnold Bennett Omelette.
At the center of the menu is the hand-crafted sandwich program, where every build begins with bread baked entirely in-house. On the non-vegetarian side, the Fried Chicken Donut brings together hot honey, smoked cream cheese, and crisp fried chicken, while the Pain Suisse Smash layers a double buff patty with charred onion, cheddar, pickles, and black garlic aioli. The vegetarian side receives equal star treatment with standout offerings: the reworked Grilled Halloumi sandwich features grilled halloumi paired with pesto, charred tomato, balsamic, and a rich smoky romesco tucked into fresh ciabatta, alongside the classic Caprese Sando stacked with fresh stracciatella, tomatoes, pesto, and balsamic on house-made focaccia.
Beyond the sandwiches, the menu continues to bring the same playful approach to familiar comfort food. For vegetarians, the Rigatoni pairs roasted red pepper emulsion with creamy cheese curds and fresh herbs, creating a rich, comforting pasta with a bright, savoury finish. For those drawn to meat-forward plates, the Steak & Frites pairs tenderloin fillet with green peppercorn jus and truffle frites, offering a more classic steakhouse-inspired plate with an Even Steven touch.
Complementing the kitchen is an exceptionally robust coffee and beverage program helmed by an experienced master barista. Moving seamlessly from traditional manual brews to inventive signature creations, the bar serves everything from Chemex pour-overs and Hot Matcha Lattes to bold creations like Coca-Cola Espresso, Tiramisu Iced Coffee, and Island Pineapple Coffee, alongside refreshing coolers, frappes, and teas.
To close the meal, there’s Banana Foster Toast and a Dark Chocolate Ganache dessert, both designed to send guests off exactly the way they arrived, looking forward to their next visit.
Eat Easy, Live Easy!
What: Even Steven launches in Bandra
Where: Even Steven, shop 8 & 9, Dunhill Apartments, Co.Op. society, 5, Waroda Rd,
Ranwar, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050
When: 19th August 2026
Cost for 2: 2000 for 2
Timings: 12pm-11pm
Images: Even Steven- I
