Sisters Nikita and Ankita are driving changes in Mumbai's dining scene, transitioning from Shiv Sagar to The Bigg Small.
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The Bigg Small Café + Bar, a new venture from sisters Nikita and Ankita, marks a strategic step in Mumbai's evolving dining scene. This innovative eatery, located in Lower Parel and Sakinaka, offers a unique blend of Indian flavours reimagined in unconventional formats, such as Kerala Pepper Chicken Dimsums and Truffle Mushroom Baklava.
Operating from 12 pm to 1.30 am, The Bigg Small Café + Bar is an extension of the Shiv Sagar story into new territory. The sisters balance honoring their father's vision with taking creative risks, combining consistency with experimentation to respond to the evolving spirit of Mumbai while maintaining a legacy of hospitality.
The community at The Bigg Small is fostered by aligning food, atmosphere, and comfort. The layout, lighting, and seating were chosen to serve multiple moods, accommodating a quiet morning coffee, an evening cocktail, a group watching a match, or a private dinner in the PDR. The design is playful yet welcoming, allowing for a smooth transition between daytime café and high-energy bar.
Nikita and Ankita, despite having different educational backgrounds, share a method of analyzing and evaluating decisions before making them. During menu planning, they found a balance between execution and creativity. Nikita emphasized operational feasibility and consistency, while Ankita argued for dishes with emotional and experiential value.
Shiv Sagar, a city institution known for its consistency and community appeal for over three decades, serves as the foundation for this new venture. The Bigg Small aims to create a genre-fluid space that shifts easily between being a neighbourhood café and a vibrant bar. The sisters believe that The Bigg Small should evolve with the rhythm of the city, rather than staying locked into a single role.
In a city where the dining scene is constantly changing, The Bigg Small Cafe + Bar stands out as a testament to the evolving spirit of Mumbai. As of now, there are no search results indicating any cities in India that have "The Bigg Small Café + Bar," making it a truly unique addition to the city's culinary landscape. The sisters' approach combines the reliability of a trusted legacy brand with an experimental streak that speaks to how Mumbai eats, drinks, and socializes today.
