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A. Ramanayak Udipi Shri Krishna Boarding
In the bustling neighborhood of Matunga, this decades-old vegetarian establishment is known for its homey South Indian cooking. The line for lunch often curls around the corridor, with everyone from businessmen to students waiting for their portioned meal of vegetables...
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Badshah Pure Veg Snacks & Cold Drinks
Off of the frenetic bylanes of Crawford Market, this century-old casual spot is famous for its Royal Falooda, a dessert drink that originated in Iran and features rose syrup, vermicelli, basil seeds and milk. The late and famous Indian artist,...
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Cafe Madras
Though the exterior might not seem like much, this no-frills café has a cult following for its South Indian fare, namely steamed idlis (rice patties) and dosas (savory crèpes often stuffed with spicy fillings). Other specialties include the spicy rasam...
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Indigo
Refined, continental cuisine is served in this elegant space that has long been a hot spot for Mumbai locals and visitors. The wine list is extensive and the scene is fun and chic.
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Indigo Deli
A New York-style deli in Mumbai? Leave it to husband-and-wife team Rahul and Malini to Akerkar to challenge and defy expectations. Following the success of Indigo, their gorgeous European (with Indian inflections) restaurant in South Mumbai, comes casual deli-style eateries...
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K Rustom & Co
This 60-year-old little ice cream shop, near Churchgate, barely has a sign, but you'll see the freezer-cum-counter from the street. Order the Walnut Crunch, a slab of creamy, nutty and toffee-studded ice cream between paper-thin wafers. Take a seaside stroll...
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Konkan Café
This casual restaurant features authentic dishes from up and down the Konkan coast, a 450-mile region along India's western coast that includes Maharashtra, Goa, and spreads south to the state of Karnataka. Veteran Mumbai chef Ananda Solomon, who oversees the...
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Mahesh Lunch Home
Mahesh claims to be the first and original Manglorean seafood restaurant in Mumbai. Its specialties are pomfret curries, crabs, fish roe masalas, lady fish fry and gassi, a thick curry with chilis, tomatoes and cumin, but there are also vegetarian...
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Masala Kraft
This Taj restaurant is simply a classic. The Indian food served is truly authentic, but presented with thought and sophistication.
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Natural Ice Cream
With a dozen or so branches across the city, this beloved ice cream parlor might feel a bit ubiquitous, but it's really so good that its proliferation has not hurt its quality. Sample one or two of the seasonal fruit...
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Olive Bar and Kitchen
From the Moroccan tagine to the lemon ricotta pansotti, the food at this chic and whitewashed Mediterranean restaurant is consistently great. It also has one of the most extensive wine lists in the city. This is a tucked away spot...
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Sea Lounge
Take in the serene views of the Arabian sea over tea and snacks, along with all the other ladies who lunch and match-making mothers, at this beloved spot at the Taj hotel.
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Swati Snacks
This busy, family-friendly restaurant serves up authentic vegetarian food, including comfort dishes like Gujarati-style daal dholki (whole wheat strips cooked in a lentil soup) and street snacks like pani puri (hollow canapés filled with sprouted lentils and chutneys that are...
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Tasting Room
The café in the Goodearth store is a great spot for a quick break, and offers delicious, non-Indian cuisine.
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Trishna
This is one of those restaurants that the late R.W. Apple, Jr., esteemed New York Times journalist and food lover, declared to be worth getting on a plane and flying half-way across the world for a meal. He acknowledged that...
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Ziya
Michelin-starred chef Vineet Bhatia (of London’s Rasoi) got his start at the Oberoi two decades ago and comes full circle to turn Indian food on its head with this golden-hued, envelope-pushing contemporary restaurant. Go for the seven-course gourmand menu and...
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The Mumbai dining scene ranges from hole-in-the-wall outlets serving authentic fare to highly cosmopolitan eateries that offer refined, globally-inspired cuisine. Important terms to know—and must-order items—include roti (bread), dosas (savory crepes) and rasam (a spicy, tomato-based broth).