Food is an integral part of our bodies as it gives us the energy to function. Now imagine you have to eat the same food every single day of your life? It would be extremely boring no matter how much of that food is healthy and full of nutrients.
And that’s exactly why we try new cuisines; so we can have a little fun with the food we eat and explore.
Let’s explore Mumbai city for these different delicacies to have fun with!
Chinese: Satisfy your cravings of Chinese at these 5 places.
- Yauatcha- Its authenticity in Chinese food has lead Yauatacha’s way to one of the best restaurants in Mumbai.
Must have: Crispy Prawn Cheung Fang, Dim sum, Turnip cake, Raspberry Delice
Where: Raheja towers, Bandra kurla complex.
- China Bistro- This is a must try Chinese place to experience some delicious experiment with spices and flavours.
Must have: Chicken wings, Dumplings, Dynamite Prawns
Where: Khan Road, Worli.
- Uncle’s Kitchen: this is one of the oldest Chinese place in the city.
Must have: Chicken Lollipop, Chicken Hakka Noodles, Manchow Soup, Crispy Chicken.
Where: Sunder Lane, Malad West.
Not just best at Chinese cuisine, many places here will surprise you with the amazing taste of Mughlai Food.
- Khyber: Khyber will leave you stunned by how close they have got in terms of taste with the Mughal Emperor’s authentic food.
Must have: Mutton kebab, Paya Shorba, Kyberi raan.
Where: MG Road, Kala Ghoda, CSMT
- Persian Darbar: For over more than 40 years in Mumbai, Persian Darbar’s outlets have served mouth watering dishes and have maintained their status for its Emperor like ambiance.
Must Have: Varieties of Raan, frozen delights.
Where: Byculla, Marol, Kurla, Bandra.
- Zaffran: This reputed outlets across the city have always found to be crowded. Cause they surely serve enticing food.
Must have: Murg Banjara kebab, zaffran Murg Musallam.
Where: Kandivali, Malad, Andheri, Bandra, Lower Parel, Ghatkopar, Vashi.
Let’s have a look at the perfect mix of Iranian, British and Gujarati food, Yes! Parsi cuisine!
- Britannia: No! not those biscuits, its Iranian café that opens only for lunch.
Must have: Beri Pulao and Dhansak, Chocolate Mousse.
Where: Ballard Estate, New Custom House.
- Jimmy Boy: Popular for its vintage décor and delightful dishes, it’s a must try!
Must try: Vegetable dhansak, Chicken Farcha, saas Ni Macchi, berry Pulao.
Where:Fort
- Merwan & Co.: An amazing breakfast place that opens early morning.
Must have: Plum cakes, Mawa cakes, Omlettes, Bun Maska.
Moving towards North and Dhaba culture, these places serve the best north Indian dishes.
- Papa Pancho da Dhaba: This is a restaurant that is amongst the city roads and traffics. But doesn’t fail to give you the dhaba feels.
Must have: Rara Paneer, jalandhari Mutton Champe.
Where: bandra west.
- Punjab Grill: A fine-dining restaurant popular for authentic north Indian.
Must have: dal Makhani, naans, chicken Kurkuri, Veg Kurkuri.
Where: Bapat Marg, lower Parel.
- Dara’s dhaba: What could be better than a place which gives village like atmosphere to eat at.
Must have: Crispy Chicken, Gulab Jamun, Murg Khurchan.
Where: Kalyan, Mira road.
Now that we have seen restaurants and dhabas of Mumbai for several cuisines, it’s time for THE STREET FOOD!!
- Vada Pav: We can say vada pav can be said the ‘stapple street food’ as you can have see vada pav stalls at every corner of the city.
Best places to have at: Kirti college- dadar; Aram Vada Pa- CSMT; Vada Pav Samrat- Vile Parle.
- Chaat: We can call this as a family of dishes as well as flavours. It includes dishes like Pani puri, Bhel puri, Ragda Pattice.
Best places to have at: Gupta chaat- Matunga; Guru kripa- Sion; Kailash Parbat- Andheri; Sharma Bhel puri House- vile Parle.
- Dosa: Though a south Indian dish, Dosas have ruled the street food market in Mumbai along with other dishes.
Best places to have at: Anand Dosa Stall- Vile Parle; cafe Madras-Matunga; Narayan Dosa- Grant Road.
Conclusion:
I’m sure you must be feeling hungry by now reading about all the mouth watering dishes above, so remember to try food at these places when in Mumbai and take your taste buds on a fun trip!
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