HELLO! India Eat Buy Try: What's on our hot list this October 2025

The lifestyle world is innovating so vigorously, there's more to discover since you began reading this sentence. Across the country, there's a new restaurant launching almost every month, a prime shopping pick that the internet cannot stop gushing over or an experience like never before that has made its way to your city. While it allows for plenty of choice, it can also be tricky to choose what's worth your time and money to dine at, shop for and visit. Enter the HELLO! Editor's Eat Buy Try list: a curated list of personally-recommended choices for a variety of experiences across the country. It's the hand-picked hotspots for you to head to, so you don't have to spend a second on those that don't make the cut.

This month on HELLO! India's Eat Buy Try, we're eating at a celebrity-loved seafood restaurant, buying makeup that's nearly a magic potion and trying out what it feels like to step into a wellness sanctuary.

Dayle Pereira-Alemao, Associate Editor

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Mahesh Lunch Home: Mumbai's Mahesh Lunch Home, which has existed since the 70s, is famous primarily based on word-of-mouth chatter and not for no good reason, either. A revisit to the restaurant brought the seaside to my plate, not far from the city's well-loved Juhu beach, no less. Fresh from their recent Seafood festival, the variety of options available; from oysters to crabs to prawn and more, is enough to boggle the mind. The Malaysian Egg Crab; a Malay curry-flavoured stir-fry with chunks of crab and ribbons of egg, was the first dish to arrive at the table. It could have just as well been the last, because its delicate cooking and punchy flavour was the standout of the entire meal. Fried fish that was straight off the pan and garlic-dusted prawns swimming in butter will make any seafood lover want to see this seafood, served on a plate in front of them. In the past, even Saif Ali Khan has called himself a fan of their Tandoori Crab. Arguably the plum choice amongst Mumbai's lunch home-style restaurants, it looks like this spot continues to ride high on the seafood charts.

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Seva Home fragrances: It's amazing how scents can alter your mood; whether it's a zesty spritz of peppermint at the start of the day or a calming hint of lavender when winding down at night. I've discovered not just those but much more in Seva Home's collections of fragrance in all possible forms. The diffusers find a centre spot on the dining table, their closet fresheners sit snugly on hangers in a wardrobe and room sprays have an old-school charm to look stylish while spritzing. Their metal-filled multiple wick candles however are the pièce de résistance as they not only scent the entire room but can burn for ages while looking like the centrepiece of any room it finds itself in.

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Club Oasis Spa, Grand Hyatt Mumbai: As a spa aficionado of sorts, I've often searched for the sweet spot of massages which combine a suitable treatment with a great ambiance and the right amount of pressure. In the city of Mumbai, I've found that at the Grand Hyatt's spa, Club Oasis. Truly an oasis in every sense of the word, their Aromatherapy treatment had me whisked off to a treatment room in an area specifically for women. The scent of bergamot wafted through the air, the pressure was adjusted to my preference and its pacing didn't rush through the motions. A special touch came from the attention paid to the points I requested for; like my neck and head. Rounding off the treatment with signature Hyatt hospitality was a calming conclusion to the therapy; first in the sauna and then in the steam room. There's also a jacuzzi pool if one wants to really soak it in. Safe to say I left from here feeling extremely calm and soothed; while bookmarking the spot for the future.

Sabrina Mathews, Assistant Editor 

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Love Hotel, New Delhi: Tucked away in the heart of the Capital city, Love Hotel feels like Delhi’s most fashionable; and may I say, naughty secret. Inspired by Japan's famous 'love hotels,' this nook is hidden inside another very popular, kitschy restaurant on Lodi Road. The neon-lit interiors, playful cocktails with very clever names and concepts, and a menu that swings between comfort bites and inventive Asian plates come with rather kinky props that add to the overall experience. So, if you order their signature cocktail, Cuffing, don't be surprised when it comes with soft handcuffs on the side. It’s the kind of place that makes you lose track of time, whether you’re on a date or with friends. I’d go back in a heartbeat—and if you love spaces that feel equal parts edgy and intimate, I'd recommend you go too. 

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Simply Nam Satin Soft Blush Tints: When I first tried the Simply Nam Satin Soft Blush Tints, I instantly understood the hype. Imagine a tiny bottle that all good things come in; that's this sweet little magic potion for all your future makeup looks. Its creamy texture glided onto my skin like silk in seconds, giving me a natural flush that looked fresh and radiant all day and in no time. I love how it feels like skincare disguised as makeup. By that I mean that it is hydrating, light, and so easy to blend; something celebrity makeup artist and founder of Simply Nam, Namrata Soni, paid very keen attention to. I tried the shade Aisha, a soft peach tint that is perfect for neutral fair skin toned girlies. It has become my go-to for that effortless 'no-makeup' glow. If you love beauty that feels as good as it looks, this one’s worth every bit.

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Wellness Club at Shangri-La: From the moment I entered the new Wellness Club at Shangri-La, (which everyone is talking about!) it felt like an instant reset button for my mind and body. You enter into a calming zone, welcomed by their sleek design, lighting, and fragrance, where everything exudes quiet luxury. Every element works together to make you feel centred. While personalised fitness programs range from workouts at the gym to aqua workouts work their magic on the body, Ayurvedic therapies and calming spa rituals are made for the soul. I'd suggest trying a little bit of everything at this sanctuary because it has something for everyone, and I'm sure you will find your calling there too, whatever it may be.