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Eating in Mumbai: the back story
The back story
About Eating in Mumbai: the back story
Mumbai eats at every level, from the bhel puri stalls of Chowpatty to tasting menus in converted mill buildings. The city’s own snack is the vada pav, a spiced potato fritter in a soft bun; along the coast, the cooking of Konkan and Mangalore brings fish and coconut to the table.
Street food
Girgaon Chowpatty, at the northern end of Marine Drive, is known for its bhel puri (Maharashtra Tourism). Swati Snacks in Tardeo serves Mumbai’s snacks in a sit-down setting, with a second branch at Nariman Point.
New Indian cooking
The Bombay Canteen in Kamala Mills celebrates the diversity of Indian food “without borders”, its sister restaurant O Pedro cooks Goan food, and Masque in Mahalaxmi serves tasting menus.
Choose busy stalls, eat what’s freshly cooked, and book the popular restaurants ahead.
Hotel dining rooms
The grand hotels have some of the city’s best-known dining rooms: Golden Dragon at the Taj (Sichuan cooking), Seven Kitchens and Koishii at The St. Regis, and Opus at Four Seasons.
Booking and timing
Many kitchens stay open late: The Bombay Canteen serves until 1:30am. Book the popular restaurants a few days ahead, especially at weekends.
Our advice: try a vada pav from a busy stall, then book one modern Indian dinner.
Why it's on our list
- Street food
- New Indian cooking
- Hotel dining rooms
- Booking and timing
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Eating in Mumbai: the back story before you go.