Burma in Mumbai is not just a restaurant, it is an elegant homage paid to the colours and richness of Burmese culture. The tenor of the eatery is all subtle swathes of wood, with highlights of warm lighting on the walls and the ceiling. The design is about a slice of Burmese culture with a contemporary aesthetic. The restaurant logo is a cherubic Burmese doll. Designer Minnie Bhatt had two 3D dolls made in wood, and mounted on either side of the entrance door.
The interiors have obvious references to the signposts of Burmese culture. To the left from the entrance is a beautiful moulded wall that spans the seating area. The wall, inspired by the Buddhist pagodas includes a series of traditional Buddhist prayer wheels embedded in them.
Some lovely cloth parasols hang from the vintage ceiling. To emphasise the age-old goodness of the Burmese way of life, Minnie Bhatt Design retained the old ceiling of the place. Completing the unmistakable Burmese nostalgia are etchings of the Burmese script on the wall behind the seating.
