The stir fried beef with chilli, garlic and basil is one of the first dishes that chef Nikhil Chib (see picture) cooked up at Busaba. On September 22 the dish and the Colaba restaurant it lives in, turn ten years old. Ahead of the birthday celebrations, we get Nikhil to fill out our Fussy Eater’s Guide to Food (the first of many), where he finds fare for every fuss – whether you’re vegetarian, allergic to soy sauce or don’t like Asian food, plus the most potent cocktail at his restaurant and an-off-the-menu dessert you’ll get if you’re extra nice to him.

The best dish to get if you’re vegetarian: Thai green curry or the vegetarian khao suey

If you’re allergic to soy sauce: Stir fried morning glory with crispy garlic.

If you don't like Asian food: Sliced tenderloin or the stir fried duck in orange sauce.

Best value for money (one dish): Chicken momos at Rs 300.

If you want to get drunk on one cocktail: Watermelon man, a potent mix of Absolut, fresh watermelon juice and lime.

If you want something that’s off the menu: The lemon souffle or if you try really hard, you’ll get the goat cheese souffle

If you want a blast from the past: Stir fried beef with chili, garlic and basil, one of the first dishes I cooked up at Busaba.

One Busaba secret: We buy our barbecue sets from the supply stores at Null Bazar. They have the best grills there.

One thing to do in Colaba (around the restaurant) when Busaba shuts: Go around the corner and come back to Busa through the side gully.  We keep it open until late for regulars.

One good deal to get this month (September): All-you-can-eat momos and khao suey for Rs 500 (for lunch only at Colaba and Lower Parel outlets).  Call Rosh on 9920933387 or Gary on 9833562165 for more information.