Christopher Nolan and cast of The Odyssey visited these iconic Mumbai food stops
The Odyssey cast's Mumbai visit wasn't just about cinema, it included stops at two of Mumbai legendary eateries.
Christopher Nolan, Tom Holland and Matt Damon's "odyssey" in Mumbai was quite a remarkable one. And also flavoursome.
Ahead of The Odyssey's India premiere, the filmmaker, along with actors Tom Holland and Matt Damon, made two food stops that couldn't have been more Mumbai even if they tried. And these weren't just any local eateries, but two legacy food joints that are home to the stories of an ever-evolving 'City of Dreams.'
Christopher Nolan at legacy food joints in Mumbai
Before addressing the fans, the trio decided to do one very Indian thing at Olympia Coffee House—enjoy a quick refreshing chai ki chuski. Tea lovers will relate. One comforting cup before the big moment.
Olympia Coffee House, established around 1918, is among the oldest surviving Irani cafes in the city. Walk in, and little seems to have changed over the decades – marble-topped tables, wooden counters, old-world charm and an uncomplicated menu that has comforted generations of Mumbaikars.
Office-goers, taxi drivers, artists, college students and tourists have all found themselves sharing space over glasses of cutting chai, bun maska, keema and mutton fry. The cafe has even survived defining moments in the city's history, including the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
What keeps Olympia relevant after all these years is its timeless comfort food, economically priced dishes served with precision and heart.
Then there's Trishna
While there is no clarity about when exactly the director and actor visited the place, or what exactly they ordered (the comment section is curious), Trishna's official social media definitely hints at a hearty visit.
Its USP? Exceptional seafood.
Located in Kala Ghoda, the restaurant is famous for its fresh, finger-licking seafood.
Ask any Mumbai foodie for a seafood recommendation, and chances are Trishna will feature among the first few names. Its Koliwada prawns, Hyderabadi pomfret, Bombil fry and prawn gassi have earned it a loyal following that includes everyone from cricketers and Bollywood stars to international visitors.
According to The Indian Express, the restaurant traces its origins to the pre-Independence era, when it operated as the modest Matrubhoomi Lunch Home, serving affordable rice plates to office-goers and dock workers in South Mumbai. It was reimagined as Trishna in 1991, eventually becoming one of the city's most celebrated seafood restaurants, famed for its butter pepper garlic crab and Koliwada prawns.
Now, if you look at these food stops, they're deeply rooted in the local culture. Mumbai is a proud custodian of its age-old Irani cafes, and seafood is something you simply cannot miss when you're in this coastal city.
Whoever planned The Odyssey team's pit stops definitely did a good job. While Mumbai has a plethora of iconic food joints, choosing an Irani cafe and a legendary seafood restaurant ties the city's culinary identity together beautifully.
That's the magic of heritage eateries. Perhaps that's why Nolan's food trail resonated so widely.
In fact, over the past few years, several international celebrities have ventured beyond luxury dining and five-star hotel restaurants to experience local food culture. Last year, Ed Sheeran was spotted at a local cafe in Hyderabad, while Game of Thrones star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau tucked into South Indian favourites at Bengaluru's famous Rameshwaram Cafe.
Christopher Nolan, Tom Holland and Matt Damon's "odyssey" in Mumbai was quite a remarkable one. And also flavoursome.
Ahead of The Odyssey's India premiere, the filmmaker, along with actors Tom Holland and Matt Damon, made two food stops that couldn't have been more Mumbai even if they tried. And these weren't just any local eateries, but two legacy food joints that are home to the stories of an ever-evolving 'City of Dreams.'
Christopher Nolan at legacy food joints in Mumbai
Before addressing the fans, the trio decided to do one very Indian thing at Olympia Coffee House—enjoy a quick refreshing chai ki chuski. Tea lovers will relate. One comforting cup before the big moment.
Olympia Coffee House, established around 1918, is among the oldest surviving Irani cafes in the city. Walk in, and little seems to have changed over the decades – marble-topped tables, wooden counters, old-world charm and an uncomplicated menu that has comforted generations of Mumbaikars.
Office-goers, taxi drivers, artists, college students and tourists have all found themselves sharing space over glasses of cutting chai, bun maska, keema and mutton fry. The cafe has even survived defining moments in the city's history, including the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
What keeps Olympia relevant after all these years is its timeless comfort food, economically priced dishes served with precision and heart.
Then there's Trishna
While there is no clarity about when exactly the director and actor visited the place, or what exactly they ordered (the comment section is curious), Trishna's official social media definitely hints at a hearty visit.
Its USP? Exceptional seafood.
Located in Kala Ghoda, the restaurant is famous for its fresh, finger-licking seafood.
Ask any Mumbai foodie for a seafood recommendation, and chances are Trishna will feature among the first few names. Its Koliwada prawns, Hyderabadi pomfret, Bombil fry and prawn gassi have earned it a loyal following that includes everyone from cricketers and Bollywood stars to international visitors.
According to The Indian Express, the restaurant traces its origins to the pre-Independence era, when it operated as the modest Matrubhoomi Lunch Home, serving affordable rice plates to office-goers and dock workers in South Mumbai. It was reimagined as Trishna in 1991, eventually becoming one of the city's most celebrated seafood restaurants, famed for its butter pepper garlic crab and Koliwada prawns.
Now, if you look at these food stops, they're deeply rooted in the local culture. Mumbai is a proud custodian of its age-old Irani cafes, and seafood is something you simply cannot miss when you're in this coastal city.
Whoever planned The Odyssey team's pit stops definitely did a good job. While Mumbai has a plethora of iconic food joints, choosing an Irani cafe and a legendary seafood restaurant ties the city's culinary identity together beautifully.
That's the magic of heritage eateries. Perhaps that's why Nolan's food trail resonated so widely.
In fact, over the past few years, several international celebrities have ventured beyond luxury dining and five-star hotel restaurants to experience local food culture. Last year, Ed Sheeran was spotted at a local cafe in Hyderabad, while Game of Thrones star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau tucked into South Indian favourites at Bengaluru's famous Rameshwaram Cafe.
