Chic and contemporary, Mirchi & Mime employs people with hearing and speech disabilities in order to provide them with skills and a dignified livelihood, and encourage greater understanding of people living with disabilities. Learn sign language to order, and taste exquisite Indian cuisine.
Sate your hunger – and learn sign language
Mirchi & Mime
THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE
Through working at Mirchi & Mime, its staff have not only found a sustained livelihood, they've also found a community that cares. When you dine at the restaurant, you help support those that previously found it hard to find work, and help them build a better future.
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Meet Prashant, co-founder of Mirchi & Mime and find out how it all began.
Getting there
Accessible by both public and private transport, this beautiful enterprise is located near the Pawai Lake, and surrounded by gardens.
Amenities
Good for kids
About the host
Prashant and his co-founder are first-generation entrepreneur-investors who believe in promoting entrepreneurship, and took upon themselves to provide gainful, sustainable and respectful employment to 500 people with speech and hearing disabilities, through a chain of restaurants across India and beyond.
Traveller’s notes
Come with an open mind to learn sign language. Learning takes time, so be patient with yourself and the staff.
Want more options? A second branch, Madeira & Mime, offers the gastro-pub treatment with a western-influenced menu.
Have a large group of people? Try their fixed menu that can serve an entire table! Pick from their non-vegetarian, vegetarian or vegan menu. You’ll be spoilt for choice!
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