Indian street food and a variety of drinks are now being served at Electric Gravy Mumbai Bar and Canteen, a new arrival in East Austin.

The details

Mumbai-inspired plates with a Texas twist include starters like Electric Poutine and curry queso, Bombay pressed sandwiches, and gravies like tikka masala and pork vindaloo. Basmati rice krispies and sweet chaat are on the dessert menu.

“Electric Gravy is more than just a place to eat—it’s a sensory experience,” Chef Brendan Nomura said in a statement. “We’re focusing on a tighter menu with dishes that reflect bold, soulful flavors and the vibrancy of Mumbai.”

To drink, Electric Gravy offers several house cocktails as well as beer, wine and nonalcoholic options. Spins on classic cocktails include the Mumbai 75, Maharashtra Mule and Whiskey Uncle, plus frozen drinks like the Lassi Painkiller.
Drink offerings include wine, beer and several signature cocktails. (Courtesy Electric Gravy Mumbai Bar and Canteen)
Meet the team


The concept was developed by Nomura and co-founders Peter D’Souza and Ben Cachila, also a partner in Electric Gravy sister restaurant Old Thousand located a few doors down on the East 11th Street corridor. Inspired by Indian and Bollywood culture, Cachila called it an "authentic" space designed to foster community.

"We wanted to create something that captures the chaos and magnetism of Mumbai’s streets, but relaxed and welcoming like Austin. And of course, full of flavor," D’Souza said.
The Mumbai-inspired eatery's space on East 11th Street is a few doors down from sister concept Old Thousand. (Courtesy Electric Gravy Mumbai Bar and Canteen)
D'Souza, a Mumbai native, has worked at hospitality group New Waterloo, as well as local restaurants Sway Thai and Lil’ Easy. Nomura has been involved with South Congress Hotel and Austin restaurants including Old Thousand, Ramen Tatsu-ya and Tillie's in Dripping Springs. Cachila, an original Old Thousand partner, was a previous director of Uchi Restaurants for Hai Hospitality and is a partner at San Antonio's Tokyo Cowboy and Dripping Springs' Oakwood Public Market.

After its March opening for dinner only, Electric Gravy plans to add brunch service later this year.