Darya Sagar

Address: Near Morar Ashish Complex, E.E. Highway, Thane (W).
Phone: 25338235
Price: 100-250 per head

The place looks like a hardcore drinking joint and on weekends it is full of single males nursing their drink. There is no decor to speak of and the plastic blowplast furniture is basic at most. But, surprise surprise, Darya Sagar, serves up what is arguably the freshest, spiciest and cheapest sea-food available in Thane. And they do have a family section in a corner, away from the gaze of the single drinkers, but you need to be accompanied by atleast one female companion to be seated there.

Menu highlights (or palate ticklers):

1. Fried bombil(Bombay duck): Fried to perfection with the moisture of the fish intact. Soft on the inside and crisp outside. I am told that this is how it should be done.
2. Stuffed Promfret in Agri Masala: Spicy, hot, fresh, fried to perfection. In-short, one dish you should not miss here.
3. Crab Masala: They show you the crab. Price varies as per catch. The curry is wonderfully done, again in the local agri style.

Most hard drinks are available and there is also some wine on the menu.

The menu is available here (Courtesy www.menucards.in): http://www.menucards.in/Darya-Sagar-Thane-West/gallery.html