# Salman’s sister’s Mumbai restaurant lists fish at Rs 10,000

2026-08-20T07:32:34+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

Arpita Khan Sharma, sister of Salman Khan, co-founded the Mumbai restaurant Mercii, which has drawn attention for its high-end menu. The most expensive food item is the Salt Crusted Red Snapper at Rs 10,000, a whole fish baked in salt crust and carved table-side. Other premium dishes include Truffle Pasta From Wheel at Rs 8,500 and Teriyaki Salmon at Rs 4,000. The drinks menu features a champagne priced at Rs 1,88,550 and a red wine at approximately Rs 1,40,000. Spread over 9,000 square feet, Mercii offers European-inspired cuisine with Asian and Indian influences. Both The Times of India and Business Today report the prices and menu details, with Business Today also noting the restaurant's connection to the Khan family has attracted online attention.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Both sources report the same factual menu prices with neutral wire-service style reporting, showing no discernible editorial slant. The coverage is uniform straight reporting. The story's focus on celebrity-backed luxury dining highlights a growing trend in India's metropolitan restaurant scene. Readers should note that while these prices are exceptional, they reflect a niche market for high-net-worth individuals and aspirational dining, not the broader restaurant industry.

## Coverage

Coverage: 2 sources, 2 neutral
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report) <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/salman-khans-sister-arpita-khans-luxury-restaurant-serves-its-popular-fish-dish-for-rs-10000-most-expensive-champagne-is-sold-at-rs-188550/articleshow/133366819.cms>
  Straight factual listing of menu items and prices with no added commentary or framing.
- businesstoday.in (neutral report) <https://www.businesstoday.in/trending/entertainment/story/rs1-88-lakh-champagne-rs10000-salt-crusted-red-snapper-inside-salman-khans-adopted-sister-arpita-khan-sharmas-restaurant-merciis-menu-550563-2026-08-22?utm_source=rssfeed>
  Reports the same factual prices, mentions the Khan family connection and online attention without sensationalism.

This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources. Last updated 2026-08-22T20:45:50+00:00.

Tags: Arpita Khan Sharma, Gauri Khan, Mercii, Mumbai, Salman Khan
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