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Top 15 places to visit in Mumbai if you are a diehard Foodie

Mumbai is the home place for all foodies, it offers a wide range of food. From street food to different international cuisines. So, if you visit Mumbai, trying its food should be on your bucket list. Mumbai’s local food is never off the topic not only that it is not only famous for its local food but also famous for offering different kinds of Indian food especially south Indian food. Mumbai has a specialty in offering street food which is famous all over India and the most popular food is indeed vada pav. So, here is the list of 

  1.  Cafe Madras, Matunga

Café Madras is one of the most famous and oldest cafes in Mumbai. The ambiance here is good.  For 80 years they have been serving authentic food. It is usually so busy during the weekends that you rarely find a seat there. They are famous for their south Indian breakfast and that too at decent prices. Dosas Rasam, and Vada, are some of their must-try dishes. You should also try their sweet dishes.

2. Kapil Dabeli Centre

 The Kapil Dabeli Centre has a specialty in Dabeli. Dabeli is mashed potatoes with tamarind chutney filled in pav. It is located at 21, Vivek Vidyalaya Marg, Siddharth Nagar 4, Shri Nagar, Goregaon West. You should try their Jain Dabeli and Dancing Dabeli. It is the local dish of Mumbai. The food will water your mouth and that too at such low prices.

3.  Gaylord, Marine Drive

Gaylord is quite famous in Mumbai for its non-vegetarian food. For more than 50 years they have been serving their delicious food. From bakery food to spicy non vegetarian you will get everything here. They even offer croissants, cakes, and breadsticks. You can go there for an amazing lunch or dinner. This is not it, they even offer tasty Mugalhai food which attracts a lot of people.

4.  Sahibaan

If you are a Chinese cuisine lover then Sahibaan is your place. They offer mouth-watering dishes at an affordable rate. They have a specialty in Chinese. This Thaliwhich has a whole meal in it. You should also try their Prawns Hot Garlic SizzlerChicken and dumplings. They have quite a unique ambience and the restaurant is usually quite busy. You should definitely get a prior booking before visiting there.

5. Rajesh Corn Corner

Rajesh Corn Corner serves variety of dishes made of corns. They are quite popular among the locals of mumbai. They have different flavours of corn and baby corn. The restaurants is truly dedicated to corn. One should go there for snacking. It is located in Jeevan Saurabh Building, Road 10, Jawahar Nagar, Goregaon West, Mumbai. Once visit there you should definitely try their Spicy Cheese Corn Pizza and Pasta Roasted Corn.

6. Cafe Noorani

Café Noorani is quite popular not only among tourists but also between celebrities. But they offer these delicious dishes at affordable prices. They offer variety of dishes  from punjabi to chinese cuisine.  You can have anything here.tasty . You can have mouth watering kebabs, tandoor items and biryani. This place is also known for its relaxed atmosphere and ample seating area. It os located at 5 D, Haji Ali Circle, Tardeo Road, Tardeo, Mumbai.

7. Aaron’s bake, Orlem Church, Malad

Aaron’s Bake provides pocket friendly food items that too without compromising with your taste. The atmosphere here is realy light and soothing. You can spend your personal quality time here with your delicious pastries. It is located at5, Lourdes Heritage, MarveRoad, Orlem, Marve, Mumbai. You can try their Chicken Makhanwala rolls and Chicken Mayo Sandwich. The average cost here is INR 250 for two.

8. Sardar Pav Bhaji 

Pav Bhaji is one of the most famous dishes in Mumbai. SardarPavBhaji is the one if you want to explore this dish in mumbai.  They have different varieties of pav bhaji which includes butter pav bhaji and cheese pav bhaji. You will be amazed but their unique yet authentic pav bhaji that too at such a decent prize. Along with that you should definitely try their beverages.

9. Jai Jawan

Jai Jawan is famous for many of its food items but especially for its tandoori delicacies and that too non vegetarian. Once you visit mumbai you should definitely visit here and  taste their mouth watering snacks.It is located Opposite National College, Next to Chappal Market, Linking Road, Bandra West, Mumbai. Some of their must try dishes includes Punjabi Prawns Masala,  Punjabi Prawn Fry and Tandoori Chicken. The average price here is INR 600 for two.

10.  Strawberry and Cream (Seasonal) at Bachelorr’s, Charni Road

The rich flavoured strawberry with cream is all worth the money. The strawberry with cream wll literally dissolve in your mouth once you eat it. It is quite famous among all the youth of mumbai. Not only that, they also offer other fruit and creamy shakes. So, if your a sweet lover this definitely should be your place. It is located at 45, Sattar Sea View, Chowpatty Sea Face, Dr. Purandare Road, Marine Drive, Chowpatty, Mumbai. The average price here is Rs 199 for the Strawberry and Cream.

11.Kyani, J.S.S. Road

Kyani is the one out of the two famous Iranian cafes. It is one of the oldest restaurants in mumbai with its unique old architectural design  Their speciality is Mutton Puff. You can  also enjoy it with a cup of Iranian sweet tea in the Kyani only. Their famous dishes include Chicken Sali Boti,  Chicken Cheese Bhurji,,, Rum Ball, Chicken Salami Sandwich and Chicken Irani Kebab.

12. Mirchi & mime 

They serve corn in different way which is usually stuffed in bread and even sell tikki made out of it which is whole of  a meal itself. Their idea unique but famous at same time among mumbaikers. You should definitely visit there and try out their dishes atleast. Although their speciality is corn but they offer variety of cuisines like Chinese,Mughlai, Biryani, Beverages and Desserts. Mirchi & mime is located in  Transocean House, Powai, Mumbai. 

13.. Noor Mohammadi, Mohammad Ali Road

Mohammad Ali Road offers the real street food of mumbai. You can also find many celebrities hanging in the local streets . Noor Mohmaddi is usually a busy road . So, you definitely visit there to see the real mumbai and try their delicious food. They also have mouth watering White Biryani. It has some of the best foods that you can never miss.

14.. Maruti Pav Bhaji, Vile Parle

It is famous for offering different combination of spices in its food. They offer atleast 10 variest of Pavs and you shgould definitely try each one of them to enjoy every bit of them. They pav bhaji include Kali Pav Bhaji, Cheese Pav Bhaji, Maruti Pav Bhaji, and Spicy Pav Bhaji. It is located in Angelina Apartment, Shop No:24, Old Police Station Rd, Kamala Nagar, Vile Parle, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400056.

15.Persian Darbar, Bandra & Andheri

They multiple options for Biryani that will definitely amaze you. From chicken to mutton, indian style to persian style. They have just the perfect blend of spices in their biryani with food quality rice. They biryani price starts from 450 to 500 and just one serving is enough for 2 to 3 people. Their restaurants  are located at Marol – Shop 101 – 102, Noori Baug, Andheri Kurla Road, Marol Naka, Andheri East  and Bandra – Morya Mahal, Linking Road, Bandra West.

Mumbai offers varieties of cuisines and the best part is that each of its cafe, restraunt or street food has iots own speciality. From vada pav to corn, from south indian to north indian, from chinese to iranian that’s the main mumbai’s food is famous all over india. Mumbai is indeed a popular destination when it comes to try street food and it is something you should definitely try because it serves some of the famous authentic and lip smacking dishes. So, if you are a diehard foodie these are the places that you should definitely explore with your friends and family.

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