As Mumbai eases into the gentle rhythm of the rains, Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai has unveiled a charming new experience that captures the spirit of the season — a Mumbai Monsoon High Tea, thoughtfully curated by the hotel’s recently appointed Executive Chef, Aditya Kulkarni. Set against the elegant backdrop of Opus, the hotel’s all-day dining destination that blends timeless Art Deco elements with contemporary grace, this high tea promises comfort, creativity, and a distinct taste of the city.

At the heart of it all is Chef Aditya Kulkarni, a true Mumbai native whose culinary journey has taken him from bustling kitchens in the UK and Middle East to vibrant Southeast Asian dining rooms. Yet, for Chef Aditya, the flavours of home have always remained his deepest inspiration. Known for infusing local dishes with imaginative global touches, he brings a personal, heartfelt approach to this menu.

Guests can look forward to monsoon staples reimagined with flair — think Gulab Jamun Éclairs, Lychee Rabdi, and a delicate Gulkand Rose Mille-feuille. Even the familiar comfort of corn chaat, served in rustic kullads, is reinvented with playful new avatars like peri peri, cheese, and BBQ. The savoury spread ranges from vada pav sliders and classic Bombay sandwiches to heartier indulgences such as BBQ chicken buns, kheema pav, and Thai-style prawn cakes.

The high tea is complemented by a carefully curated selection of teas, from single estate Indian blends to handpicked global varieties, each chosen to pair seamlessly with the diverse flavours on offer. A rotating menu of desserts adds to the experience, with creations like the chai cream tart and jasmine tea panna cotta offering elegant nods to familiar tastes.

“This menu reflects not just the flavours of Mumbai, but the memories and moods that come with them. It’s a celebration of the season, seen through the eyes of a chef who’s been all around the globe with the memories of Mumbai monsoons always close,” shares Nitesh Gandhi, General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai.

Whether it’s the sight of the rain trickling down grand windows, the warm comfort of familiar yet reinvented bites, or the lively conversations over perfectly brewed tea, this monsoon high tea is an invitation to pause, savour, and relive cherished moments of Mumbai’s rains, all from the comfort of Opus.