Last Updated on February 1, 2023
Mumbai is a city of many cultures and a long history. This is reflected by the sheer variety of food that is available in the city. While there’s so much on the offer on the streets of Mumbai, right from steaming hot Pav Bhajis to cool Pani Puris, the Travenix’s best restaurants in Mumbai are not far behind. Check out where to go for the best food in Mumbai.
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Mumbai’s restaurants bring to you the finest of both Indian and international cuisines to enjoy and devour. Be it the most delicious Indian vegan dishes or traditional Indian desserts, Mumbai has it all. Let’s check out where you can go for the best food in Mumbai.
1. Sardar Refreshments
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If you’re in the mood to try out some of the finest Pav Bhajis in Mumbai, head straight to Sardar Refreshments in Tardeo. This outlet has been dishing out lip-smacking Pav Bhajis since decades now and you can always find a queue outside it, be it day or night. Their famous Amul Pav Bhaji has a big slab of butter that melts away as you eat the steaming hot bhaji with the pavs glazed in butter. This is a place you simply cannot miss.
Where: Tardeo Road Junction, Opposite Bus Depot, Tardeo, Mumbai
2. Shamiana
Situated in the posh Taj Mahal Palace Hotel near the Gateway of India, this restaurant serves some fine North Indian and Continental cuisine. While the Indian options will leave you licking your fingers, the decor of the restaurant lends the restaurant a very Indian feel with the hanging white cloths that resemble the typical shamianas. Try out some of their most popular dishes such as Rajma Chawal and Murgh Lababdar to experience Indian hospitality at its finest.
Where: The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Apollo Bunder, Colaba, Mumbai
3. The Bombay Canteen
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The Bombay Canteen is a fairly new addition to the Mumbai food scene. This swanky restaurant in Kamala Mills Compound in Lower Parel boasts of amazing interiors and even better food! Their menu has some extremely unique dishes like a Masala Chai Popsicle and Coffee Rasgulla. The best part is that they change their menu every month so that you can never get bored of their offerings.
Where: Ground Floor, Process House, Kamala Mills Compound, Near Radio Mirchi Office, S.B. Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai
4. Hotel Ram Ashraya
Hotel Ram Ashraya is situated right next to the Matunga Railway Station and has been serving authentic South Indian dishes since decades now. Among the most popular breakfast places in town, this restaurant opens up by 5AM every morning and you can spot people lining up here every single day. From Neer Dosas to Filter Coffee, you can have it all here in complete peace every morning.
Where: Bhandarkar Road, Matunga East, Mumbai
5. Masala Library
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If you’re a fan of food that not only tastes amazingly delicious but also looks alluring, head over to Masala Library in Bandra Kurla Complex. The brainchild of the Czar of Indian Cuisine, Jiggs Kalra, and Zorawar Kalra, this particular restaurant specializes in molecular gastronomy where food is deconstructed and then presented with a twist. While a meal here might make your pocket light, it is definitely worth a visit. From the Umami Crumbed Mushroom Souffle to the Gujarati Kadhi Risotto, there’s so much to try here that you’ll be spoilt for choice.
Where: Ground Floor, First International Financial Centre, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai
Have you been to any of the above-mentioned restaurants in Mumbai before? If so, do let us know how your experience was, in the comments section below. If you do know any other amazing places for food in Mumbai, we would love to hear your recommendations.
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