Mumbai: What happens when the flavours of a Mexican cantina meet the sound of vinyl? IDORU is bringing the two together as it welcomes Bengaluru-based COMAL for the third edition of their monthly IP, The House Guests – an evening built around good food, music and the pleasure of discovering something new. Taking place on Wednesday, 28th October, from 6 PM onwards, the gathering will feature a special kitchen takeover by COMAL, accompanied by a vinyl set from Dave Switch.
At IDORU, The House Guests is built around the idea of inviting different culinary and creative voices into its space, creating experiences that go beyond the everyday dining occasion. Each edition brings a new perspective to the table, whether through food, music or the people behind them. This time, the spotlight is on COMAL, a Mexican cantina founded by Chef Varun Pereira and Pratheek Reddy with a desire to explore the depth and diversity of Mexican cuisine.
Chef Varun Pereira is bringing COMAL’s distinctive take on Mexican cuisine to Mumbai at Idoru, drawing on his travels through Mexico City to shape a menu centred on honest cooking, house-made masa, slow-cooked meats and vibrant, balanced flavours.
That philosophy comes through in a menu that balances comforting classics with bold, layered flavours. Chilaquiles Poblanos brings together crisp tortilla chips, earthy poblano salsa, crema and Chihuahua cheese, while the Jackfruit Flauta pairs jackfruit barbacoa and pinto beans with fresh salsa Mexicana, cilantro-lime aioli and queso fresco. For a lighter, citrus-led bite, Costa Cítrica features sweet water shrimp with a bright citrus cure, chile de árbol oil and tobiko.
The Tinga combines grilled chicken thigh with smashed baby potatoes, smoky chipotle crema, Cotija cheese and salsa macha, while the CDMX Fried Chicken gets a fiery finish with salsa macha and banana hot sauce. Carne Asada rounds out the plates with beef, mojo de ajo, burnt chile butter and scallion salsa. The tacos continue the interplay of flavours, with Cerdo Asado pairing roasted pork with pineapple-jalapeño salsa, cilantro and crema, while Calabaza offers a vegetarian option of butternut squash, queso fresco, pine nuts and salsa macha.
Complementing the food, Dave Switch will take over the decks with a vinyl set, bringing an analogue touch to the evening. He’s closely connected with Mumbai’s vinyl and DJ circuit and is known for spinning rare 45s and vinyl records. The combination of COMAL’s vibrant Mexican cooking and a music-led atmosphere sets the tone for a relaxed gathering centred on food, sound and conversation.
From the first plate to the last record, the evening is designed to be enjoyed without a rush. With COMAL’s Mexican flavours and Dave Switch behind the decks, The House Guests offer a reason to gather around the table, discover something new and stay a little longer.
FACTSHEET
Address: Idoru, 1st Floor, above Izumi, Sunrise Building, Road No. 24, Khar (W), Mumbai
Date: Wednesday, 28th October, 2026
Time: 8 PM onwards
Reservations: +91 8454834348 / +91 8454834349
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