Best restaurants in Mumbai

29 people recommend, 8 warn against itvia r/mumbai

Izumi in Bandra is one of the most frequently recommended Japanese restaurants in Mumbai, with many people calling it among the best in the city and several naming it as their top pick. A few commenters single out its ramen, one diner names the chicken ramen as a best dish, and another praises the gyozas. It is pricey, and a few diners warn it has declined or found it average or disappointing, so views on consistency are mixed.

• RecommendsRanked second among proper Japanese restaurants, not pan-Asian
• CaveatHas declined badly this year; had an experience so bad they never want to return.

Bandra·Ground Floor, Izumi Bandra, Sunrise Cooperative Society, Rd Number 24, Khar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050, India

22 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/mumbai

The Tanjore Tiffin Room is a South Indian restaurant in Versova that many people recommend, with several calling it the city's best South Indian food, non-veg included. Diners single out the ghee roast in mutton and chicken, a curry tasting plate, and, per one fan, the Karaikudi-style fried prawns, egg bonda and mutton biryani. One commenter warns the seating is cramped, one visitor felt quality and service had slipped, and another finds the non-veg just average. It also has a Bandra outlet.

• RecommendsListed among places worth the hype
• CaveatFelt quality and service had slipped on a recent visit.

Versova·The Tanjore Tiffin Room, Andheri, JEWEL MAHAL, Jewel Mahal Shopping Centre, Bungalow Rd, Ratan Kunj, Aram Nagar, Versova, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400061, India

21 people recommendvia r/mumbai

Trésind in BKC is a modern Indian fine-dining restaurant that people frequently rank among the best in Mumbai and the country. Two diners call the tasting menu the finest meal of their lives, a few prefer it to Indian Accent, and one says the creative set menu justifies the high cost. One commenter notes it accommodates dietary preferences. The caveats: it is very expensive, one finds the decor unremarkable, one mixed voice says it falls short of Masque, and another suspects it leans more on presentation than on the food.

• RecommendsSuggests splurging on its tasting menu.
• MixedFeels Trésind is not as good as Masque and prefers Ekaa's tasting menu overall.

BKC·Trèsind Mumbai, Ground Floor Inspire BKC E, G Block BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051, India

19 people recommendvia r/mumbai

Masque in Mahalaxmi is a tasting-menu fine-dining spot that many people recommend, and one commenter rates it far above every other fine-dining place in Mumbai. It is pricey, and one commenter feels it has become more expensive over time. Not everyone is won over: one commenter found it only okay by international standards, another who loved it years earlier found it just okay-ish on visits in 2023 and 2025, and one diner found the tasting menu not to their palate.

• RecommendsSuggests splurging on its tasting menu.
• MixedWarns that Masque has significantly raised their prices.

Mahalaxmi·Masque, Unit G3, Masque, Shree Laxmi Woollen Mills, Shakti Mills Ln, off Doctor Elijah Moses Road, Mahalakshmi, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400018, India

19 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/mumbai

Ram Ashray in Matunga is a vegetarian South Indian spot that many people recommend, with one calling it the best dosa place in Mumbai and another recommending it for thalis. One commenter singles out the ghee podi idli, and one diner says the Mysore masala dosa and idli taste great. The caveats: a few call it overrated, one found the benne dosa bland, and one notes its style is Kannada rather than Tamil. One diner points out it is budget-friendly.

• RecommendsNamed as a favourite vegetarian restaurant
• CaveatTried it with their partner, who didn't like it.

Matunga·Shop 3-6 ground floor, Ram Ashraya, Jamnadas Mansion, bazar, Laxmi Narayan Ln, Matunga (C.R.), Matunga East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400019, India

19 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/mumbai

The Bombay Canteen in Lower Parel is one of Mumbai's most-recommended restaurants, with many commenters praising the food and one calling it their favourite in the city. One diner singles out the butter garlic crab kulcha and podi beef tartare, one says the cocktails are excellent, and another says the tasting-menu format works even for a solo visit. The caveats: several call it overrated or average, and a couple of diners found it very pricey for small portions. One diner warns that reservations are hard to get.

• RecommendsPraises modern spins on Indian ingredients and flavours, in a comment listing favourite Mumbai spots.
• CaveatCalls it terrible.

Lower Parel·The Bombay Canteen, Unit-1, Process House, S.B. Road, Kamala Mills, Near Radio Mirchi Office Lower, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013, India

18 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/mumbai

Joey's Pizza, especially the Malad and Andheri branches, is a pizza place many people name as a top pick in Mumbai. Diners single out the butter chicken pizza, and one recommends the kheema garlic bread and another the kheema do pyaza. Several commenters note long waits for a table, and one diner feels the wait isn't worth it; a couple of others call it overrated, and one says it was better years ago. One commenter says the branches deliver if you call, since they are not on delivery apps.

• RecommendsSuggests Joey's Pizza as a pick.
• CaveatAlways a 30-50 minute wait; with that wait it is not worth it.

Malad·Shop-1, Joey's Pizza, Plot-D, Chincholi Bunder Rd, Malad, Ram Nagar, Malad West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400064, India

16 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/mumbai

La Loca Maria in Bandra is a Spanish restaurant that many people recommend, with commenters praising its great vibe and food, and one saying they'd recommend it to anyone in Mumbai. Two suggest it for lunch or dinner, and it comes up repeatedly in lists of the city's worthwhile restaurants, though two commenters call it bad.

• RecommendsVery good, and serves the best tiramisu they've had in India.
• CaveatAgrees that it is bad.

Bandra·La Loca Maria, Fatima villa, 29th Rd, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050, India

15 people recommendvia r/mumbai

Hotel Deluxe in Fort is a Kerala restaurant that people repeatedly recommend, especially for its seafood, Malabar parottas and Kerala sadhya thali. Several commenters highlight its value, calling it budget-friendly for a filling meal, and one diner praises the friendly staff, who sometimes serve complimentary papadam or rasam.

• RecommendsRecommends it for Kerala cuisine.

Fort·Hotel Deluxe, No.10-A, Pitha St, behind saraswati temple, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India

15 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/mumbai

Mizu in Bandra is a Japanese restaurant that many people recommend, often naming it in best-of lists for Japanese food, sushi and ramen. One diner who has eaten there considers it the finest they have tried in the city, and another suggests it as the top choice with complete confidence. The praise is not unanimous, though: one diner found the ramen disappointing and pricey, another simply calls it bad, and one more considers it overrated.

• RecommendsRecommends it specifically for sushi.
• CaveatNames it as an overhyped place.

Bandra·Ground Floor, Mizu, Ganga Jamuna Building, 14th Rd, Khar West, Pali, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400052, India

15 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/mumbai

Origami is a Japanese and Korean restaurant in Powai that many people recommend, and one commenter notes its BKC branch has closed. One diner praises its big menu, huge portions and value for money. Several single out the ramen, with one recommending a tempura sushi roll alongside Korean-style noodles, and one says it is good for Korean food too.

• RecommendsDescribes it as very nice
• CaveatPersonally hated it and strongly recommends against it.

Powai·Origami Japanese & Korean Restaurant, SERVICE OFFICE, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400076, India

15 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/mumbai

The Table in Colaba is a fine-dining spot that many people recommend, with a few diners praising the food, one the risotto, and one diner counting its burgers among the best they've had. A few commenters say it deserves its place among the city's best, though it is pricey. Views split on whether it suits vegetarians: one suggests it for them, while another says the menu is very meat-heavy, and one diner found it disappointing on one visit.

• RecommendsRecommended for fine dining
• CaveatAdvises against The Table for vegetarians, and possibly for everyone, recommending Tresind instead.

Colaba·Ground Floor, The Table, Kalapesi Trust Building, opposite Dhanraj Mahal, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India

14 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/mumbai

Chaitanya in Dadar is a frequently recommended spot for Malvani-style seafood and fish thalis, with one commenter who identifies as Malvani saying its authentic taste is unmatched elsewhere in the city. Crab lollipops get a specific shout-out, and it is often suggested as a lunch stop near Siddhivinayak, including for family outings. The honest caveats: a few commenters found the food bland or disappointing compared to home-cooked Malvani food, and one diner notes the queue can be very long.

• RecommendsRecommends trying Chaitanya first among Dadar nonveg thali places.
• CaveatSays home-cooked Malvani food tastes ten times better than these restaurants.

Dadar·Chaitanya Assal Malvani - Dadar, 33, Raobahadur SK Bole Rd, Dadar West, Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400028, India

13 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/mumbai

Americano in Fort earns broad praise from commenters for its Italian food, pizza, and cocktails, with one diner calling it one of their favorite restaurants in the city and another saying it deserves a top-five ranking. Commenters note reservations are hard to get and suggest booking ahead. The caveats: one diner found portions small for the price, another disliked the small quantity of food, one commenter says it is not great for vegetarians, and one flatly calls it the worst. Overall, most commenters recommend it.

• RecommendsRegular fine diner recommends it for Italian/continental food and crowd
• CaveatDid not like it; similar small quantity of food

Fort·Americano, Radha Bhavan, 121/123, Nagindas Master Rd, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India

13 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/mumbai

Wasabi by Morimoto at the Taj Mahal Palace is frequently recommended as one of Mumbai's top Japanese restaurants, with diners praising its food, service and omakase experience. One commenter says you can show up without dressing up, though another advises dressing decently with closed-toe shoes for the Taj. One diner feels it has slipped behind Izumi and Koishii, another that it has gone downhill, another finds it too pricey, and one says it is not worth it for vegetarians.

• RecommendsSuggests Wasabi at the Taj Colaba as an authentic Japanese option
• CaveatFeels Wasabi has fallen behind newer rivals such as Izumi and Koishii.

Taj Mahal Palace·Wasabi by Morimoto, The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, K Boman Behram Marg, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India

12 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/mumbai

Seefah in Bandra is a widely recommended Asian spot, with commenters praising its Thai Isan-style food along with Japanese and Korean dishes, cocktails and soju. A couple call it underrated or an all-time great, and one points to its Singapore chicken rice kiosk. One diner found the food underwhelming, with chewy pork and under-seasoned seafood, another calls the Thai pretty decent, and one commenter who had a good experience still prefers Izumi.

• RecommendsRecommended for Thai Isan-style food in Bandra.
• CaveatTried hard to like the food but couldn't.

Bandra·2 Floor, Seefah, Khan House, 201, Hill Rd, above McDonald's, Ranwar, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050, India

12 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/mumbai

Kofuku is one of the Japanese restaurants people recommend most, with several naming it among the city's best for Japanese food and ramen, and one commenter calling it their favourite. One commenter highlights its proper Japanese ambience, including Japanese-style seating. The caveats: one diner didn't like the food much, another calls it an Indianised faux-Japanese place, one calls it pricey, and a longtime fan felt the old Bandra branch was better than the newer ones.

• RecommendsDescribes it as very nice
• CaveatCalls it a faux Japanese, indianised Asian place.

Vikhroli·KOFUKU, Kailas Banquet hall, Kailas Industrial Estate, HMPL Surya Nagar, Vikhroli West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400079, India

11 people recommendvia r/mumbai

Jai Hind Lunch Home in Lower Parel is a seafood spot that many people recommend, most often for its fish thali. One repeat visitor says it never disappoints, another suggests the chicken thali, and one singles out the bombil fry.

• RecommendsRecommends seafood at Jaihind in Parel.

Lower Parel·Jai Hind Lunch Home, 7/8, Senapati Bapat Marg, opposite Kamala Mills Compound, Railway Colony, Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013, India

11 people recommendvia r/mumbai

Dakshinayan is a frequently recommended South Indian restaurant, with the Juhu branch coming up most often. One commenter calls it pretty much authentic, another says its dosas are exceptional, and one names it among their favourite vegetarian spots in the city.

• RecommendsRecommends it as a South Indian option.

Juhu·Dakshinayan, Gandhigram Rd, opp. ISKCON Temple Entrance Road, Jukarwadi, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049, India

11 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/mumbai

Shiv Sagar is a vegetarian restaurant chain that many people recommend, particularly for its pav bhaji, with one ranking it among the city's best and another suggesting the dosa too. Two commenters say it is not overrated, one noting it keeps its nostalgia and taste and another calling the food worth the hype despite plain ambience. Two disagree, calling it overrated, and one who loved it as a child feels the quality has dropped. Branches in Juhu, Nariman Point and Churchgate come up.

• RecommendsSuggests going to Shiv Sagar for better vegetarian food.
• CaveatNames its pav bhaji as overhyped.

Juhu·Shiv Sagar Restaurant, Juhu Princess Building, Juhu Tara Rd, near Juhu Beach, Juhu, Santacruz (West), Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049, India

10 people recommendvia r/mumbai

Trishna is a coastal seafood restaurant in Fort, near Kala Ghoda, that many people name among Mumbai's best, with one calling it a Bombay institution and two singling out its crab, especially the butter garlic crab. The main caveat is price: a few commenters find it overpriced, one of whom dined there and felt the pricing targeted tourists, and one argues the lunch homes in Ballard Estate do seafood as well for less. Another commenter counters that you get what you pay for.

• RecommendsDescribes it as western coastal cuisine with really good crab, a Bombay institution worth experiencing.
• MixedFood was fine but badly overpriced; felt like tourist-tax pricing targeting foreigners.

Fort·Trishna, Sai Baba Mandir Marg, next to Commerce House, opp. Kalaghoda Cafe, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India

10 people recommendvia r/mumbai

People recommend Persian Darbar for its non-veg food, with one saying you won't regret going and another suggesting it for a full-course meal. Individual commenters single out different dishes: one names the mutton biryani, one the fish koliwada and chicken lollipop, and one says they could eat the kabsa rice every day. One commenter feels its chicken biryani is pricey next to an Irani café's.

• RecommendsInsists you won't regret going.

Byculla·Ground Floor, Persian Darbar (Since 1976) - Best Mughlai, Affordable Biryani in Byculla Mumbai, Alexander Terrace, 5, Dr Ambedkar Road, opp. Byculla Railway Station, Byculla East, Byculla, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400027, India

10 people recommendvia r/mumbai

Sea Lounge at the Taj Mahal Palace is a popular pick for its high tea and sea-facing window tables, with many recommending it for special occasions, celebrations, and the view of the sea and Gateway of India. Commenters praise the food, service, and the variety of savouries, desserts, and chaat in the afternoon tea, though it is pricey.

• RecommendsSuggests high tea there for a special occasion; pricey but nothing better.

Taj Mahal Palace·Sea Lounge, K Boman Behram Marg, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India

10 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/mumbai

Bayroute in Juhu is a Middle Eastern restaurant that many people recommend, with one calling the food fantastic and others listing it among their picks for Middle Eastern food in Mumbai. A couple of commenters warn against it, one saying they have disliked it at almost every visit across different branches and another calling it overrated.

• RecommendsDefends Bayroute saying their food is fantastic
• CaveatHas disliked it almost every visit, across all different branches.

Juhu·Bayroute Juhu, Silver Beach Estate, 14, 4, AB Nair Rd, opp. Juhu Post Office, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049, India

10 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/mumbai

Banana Leaf is a South Indian chain that many people recommend, with commenters praising its benne dosa and suggesting a Bangalore-style masala dosa; one fan calls its pav bhaji uttapam the best around. The caveats are real, though: one former regular says quality and service have dropped, another calls the food inauthentic and overhyped, and one was put off by an overly sweet dosa and accompaniments.

• RecommendsLists it as a favourite vegetarian spot
• CaveatHad a sweet dosa with sweet chutneys and sambar there; left disappointed.

Borivali·Banana Leaf Restaurant borivali, Ground Floor Aditya Building, Gala No. 1 to, 8, Link Rd, Shimpoli, Borivali West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400092, India

10 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/mumbai

Mahesh Lunch Home is a seafood restaurant with branches in Juhu and Fort that many people recommend, a couple specifically for fish thalis. One diner singles out the prawn mallipuram but advises avoiding peak times, when it can be cooked in a hurry. Several commenters find it pricey, and one mentions long waits. On the critical side, one diner prefers Pratap Lunch Home, another says the quality has deteriorated, and one calls it overrated.

• RecommendsRecommends Mahesh Lunch Home for seafood alongside other Mumbai food picks.
• CaveatPoints out Mahesh Lunch Home is also expensive.

Juhu·Mahesh Lunch Home - Seafood Specialty Restaurant (Juhu), मार्ग, next to Jw Marriott Mumbai Juhu, Uditi Tarang Housing Colony, Juhu Tara, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049, India

9 people recommendvia r/mumbai

Good Flippin in Khar is a burger joint that people recommend above all for its fries: several praise the peri peri fries and two call the truffle dip a highlight. One diner says the fries stay crunchy even on delivery orders, another prefers the peri peri wedges, and one calls it a budget-friendly burger option but suggests skipping the garlic sauce.

• RecommendsLoves their fries

Khar·Shop No.01, Ground Floor, 3RCQ+8WF GOOD FLIPPIN' BURGERS®, |, Sun-Vision Spenta, Rd No. 3, near Khar Road Railway Station, Khar, Ram Krishna Nagar, Khar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400052, India

9 people recommendvia r/mumbai

Koishii, the Peruvian-Japanese restaurant at St Regis in Lower Parel, is recommended by many people among Mumbai's fine dining options. One diner finds the food delicious, another says it is good mainly for its ambience and used to be their go-to spot for dates, and a commenter suggests pairing dinner there with drinks at Koi Bar. One commenter also cites it as a rival that Wasabi has not kept up with.

• RecommendsRecommended for Peruvian-Japanese food

St Regis·Level 37, Koishii, at The St. Regis, The Penthouse, 462, Senapati Bapat Marg, next to Phoenix Palladium, Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013, India

9 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/mumbai

Burma Burma is a Burmese restaurant that many people recommend, with two diners calling the food fantastic or great, and one of them suggesting you try the samosa soup. Another commenter picks its Biscoff milk tea as the best boba in the city. A couple of commenters name it a favourite vegetarian spot, and the Fort branch comes up specifically. One diner had a bad experience with a wrong order and an overly salty meal.

• RecommendsDefends Burma Burma saying their food is fantastic
• CaveatGot the wrong order and the meal was so salty they had to leave it

Fort·Burma Burma Restaurant & Tea Room, Kothari House, Allana Centre Lane, opposite Mumbai University, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India

9 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/mumbai

Peshawri at ITC Maratha is recommended by many people for North Indian food in Mumbai, and one commenter says it serves the best dal makhani. One commenter suggests it for a family meal, and another places it in a high spending tier, just below Indian Accent. One commenter warns it is not worth it for vegetarians.

• RecommendsIncludes it in a list of loved places, praising its dal makhani as the best.
• CaveatSays Peshawri is not worth it for vegetarians.

ITC Maratha·Peshawri - ITC Maratha, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Int'l Airport Rd, near International Airport, Ashok Nagar, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400099, India

9 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/mumbai

Britannia & Co. in Ballard Estate is a Parsi Irani café that many people recommend, with a few diners singling out the berry pulao, chicken or mutton, and one calling the kheema a must-try; one regular says the food is very good and the service has become more polite. The main caveat is that it is cash only, which several commenters mention, three of them critically. One commenter calls it overrated, and another found the prices and ambience disappointing.

• RecommendsSuggests breakfast and bakery items at Parsi Irani cafes such as this one.
• CaveatNames it as an overhyped place.

Ballard Estate·Britannia & Company, Wakefield House, 11 16, SS Ram Gulam Marg, opp. New Indian Customs House, Ballard Estate, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India

9 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/mumbai

O Pedro in BKC gets a lot of love, with many commenters recommending it, two for its Goan and Portuguese cooking and one for its cocktails; one notes it comes from the people behind The Bombay Canteen. The caveats are real, though: two diners feel it has declined, one calls it a disappointment, and one gripes about small portions.

• RecommendsDefinitely deserves to be on the list.
• CaveatFeels it has fallen off and doesn't deserve its spot on the list.

BKC·O Pedro - BKC, Jet Airways, Laxmi Tower, Godrej BKC, Plot No C-68, G Block BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051, India

8 people recommendvia r/mumbai

Gajalee in Vile Parle is a seafood restaurant many people recommend, with several singling out the bombil fry along with tandoori crab, tandoori pomfret and clams. One diner praises the fresh food and flavourful masala, and another says the prawns, surmai and chicken are also well prepared. One diner finds it pricey but worth it.

• RecommendsListed among their fish thali recommendations
• MixedPricey but worth it

Vile Parle·Gajalee, Kadamgiri Complex, Hanuman Rd, next to Icici Bank, Vishnu Prasad Society, Navpada, Vile Parle East, Vile Parle, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400057, India

8 people recommendvia r/mumbai

Mani's Lunch Home is a South Indian restaurant that many people recommend, with one diner saying the food is close to home-style Palakkad cooking and singling out the paniyaram and dosas. Commenters place it in Chembur and Matunga, and one notes it's budget-friendly. Commenters stress it is a separate business from Mani's Cafe, and one notes the style is more Kerala than Tamil Nadu.

• RecommendsCalls it pretty good but more Kerala than Tamil Nadu style.

Chembur·Ground Floor, Mani's Lunch Home chembur, Garodia Market, DK Sandu Marg, near Sai Baba Mandir, opposite Savla Hospital, Chembur Gaothan, Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400071, India

8 people recommendvia r/mumbai

Hakkasan in Bandra draws consistent praise for its Cantonese and Asian food, with one regular fine diner recommending it for Cantonese food. Two commenters rank it favourably against other Mumbai fine dining spots, with one preferring it to Yauatcha and another calling it really good. One commenter calls it a popular choice you can't go wrong with, and another suggests booking it for a romantic dinner.

• RecommendsRecommended for Cantonese food and good vibe

Bandra·2nd Floor, Hakkasan, Krystal Building, Waterfield Road, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050, India

8 people recommendvia r/mumbai

East 7th Pizza and Deli in Bandra is a frequent recommendation, mostly for its pizza. One commenter calls it the best, another highlights its New York-style pizza, and a couple of diners also single out its fries.

• RecommendsRecommends the spot for solid New York style pizza, calling the bat out of hell a go-to order.

Bandra·Ground Floor, East 7th Pizza & Deli, Pooja Apartments, Chinchpokli Rd, opposite Yoko Sizzlers, off Hill Road, Santosh Nagar, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050, India

8 people recommendvia r/mumbai

Ling's Pavilion, a Chinese restaurant near the Gateway of India behind the Taj, is recommended by many people for its Indo-Chinese food, with one singling out its range of pork dishes. One diner who has eaten there calls it great for the price, with old Mumbai charm.

• RecommendsDoes great Indo-Chinese food.

Colaba·Bldg number 19, Ling's Pavilion, HSNC Building, 21, MB Marg, regal cinema Apollo Bandar, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India

8 people recommendvia r/mumbai

Soam, a vegetarian Gujarati restaurant opposite Babulnath Temple, is a frequent pick in Mumbai, with several commenters naming it among their favourite places to eat. One diner who tried it found the food authentic and tasty, and another singles out the strawberry shrikhand and classic leaf plate. The main caveats are pricey south Mumbai rates, per one commenter, and one diner's view that portions are not sufficient. It is well known rather than a hidden gem, per one commenter.

• RecommendsIndian place with comfortable menus and good ambience.

Babulnath·Soam, Sadguru Sadan, Ground Floor, Babulnath Rd, Babulnath, Chowpatty, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400007, India

8 people recommendvia r/mumbai

Status at Nariman Point is a frequent pick when people talk about Mumbai dining. One commenter names its idli the best in the city, another says they travel from the suburbs just for the reshmi paratha and korma, and one recommends the rava idli, thali and rose petal ice cream. A commenter who used to work nearby says it beats Rustom at NCPA by being less crowded, cheaper and absolutely delicious.

• RecommendsTravels from the suburbs just for their reshmi paratha and korma

Nariman Point·Status Restaurant, Regent Chambers, 208, Jamnalal Bajaj Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400021, India

8 people recommendvia r/mumbai

Taste of Kerala, also known as Lalit Refreshment, is a Kerala restaurant in Fort that people consistently recommend. Diners who have eaten there praise the seafood, one singles out the Malabar parottas and the unlimited sadhya lunch, and another calls it easy on the wallet, with friendly staff.

• RecommendsKerala restaurant with brilliant seafood and parottas that never disappoints and is cheap.

Fort·Taste of Kerala (Lalit Refreshment), Lalit refreshment taste of kerala, prospect chamber annex, pitha street, Sir Phirozshah Mehta Rd, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India

8 people recommendvia r/mumbai

Avatara in Juhu is a fully vegetarian fine-dining restaurant that many people recommend for its tasting menu, with several praising it as excellent. Commenters describe it as a luxurious pure-veg experience, with one noting it serves a multi-course meal and another saying it avoids onion and garlic. One commenter calls it mind-blowing and advises booking well in advance.

• RecommendsFully vegetarian restaurant with a very good tasting menu that fits the budget.

Juhu·7th floor, Avatara Mumbai, Krishna Curve Building, Juhu Tara Rd, opp. Juhu Garden, Hasmukh Nagar, Santacruz (West), Mumbai, Maharashtra 400054, India

8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/mumbai

Arya Bhavan in Matunga is a frequently recommended vegetarian South Indian spot, with several commenters naming it among their favourites for dosas and authentic Tamil food. One diner praises the rava biscuits, and another, who rates Mumbai's dosas low in general, calls it maybe the closest the city has to a good one. One diner finds the sambar less sweet than elsewhere in Mumbai, while one visitor found the dosa extremely sour.

• RecommendsNamed as a favourite vegetarian restaurant
• CaveatBangalore native says the dosa was extremely sour and questions its reputation.

Matunga·Arya Bhavan, Shop No. 9 & 10, Bhanujyoti Building Opposite Matunga Central Railway Station, Lakhamsi Napoo Rd, Matunga East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400019, India

8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/mumbai

Ekaa in Fort is a fine-dining spot that many people recommend, especially for its tasting menu, with one commenter calling it excellent and better than Indian Accent, and another preferring its overall experience to similar restaurants. Views on the food itself are divided: one diner calls it the worst food they have had, finding the set courses random, and another found the tasting menu not to their palate.

• RecommendsSuggests splurging on its tasting menu.
• CaveatCalls it the worst food they have had, especially the set courses, which felt random

Fort·1st Floor, Ekaa, Kitab Mahal, D Sukhadwala Rd, Azad Maidan, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India

8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/mumbai

Masala Library in BKC is frequently recommended by commenters as a modern Indian fine-dining spot, with several suggesting it for tasting menus and celebrations, and one diner praising the vegetarian food. One commenter advises avoiding it, feeling the mains and service did not live up to the innovative earlier courses. Overall, commenters lean strongly toward recommending it.

• RecommendsSuggests splurging on its tasting menu.
• CaveatAdvises avoiding Masala Library

BKC·Ground Floor, Masala Library by Jiggs Kalra, First International Financial Centre, Citi Bank Building, G Block BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400098, India

8 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/mumbai

Kuuraku in Bandra is frequently recommended by commenters as one of the city's genuinely Japanese spots, with one calling it by far the best they could suggest. A commenter who has eaten there says it is the closest thing to Japan's Ichiran chain, unlike places that adapt to Indian tastes. The caveats are real: a couple of diners found the food mediocre or not up to the mark, and one liked the Japanese vibe but found the food less flavourful, tempura and sushi included.

• RecommendsLists it first among genuinely Japanese restaurants in the city
• CaveatSays their food is not up to the mark.

Bandra·Kuuraku Bandra West Mumbai Suburbia Building Between Linking Road, Swami Vivekanand Rd, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050, India

7 people recommendvia r/mumbai

Relish at Churchgate is a pure vegetarian multi-cuisine restaurant that people recommend, and one non-vegetarian diner says it is one of the few pure-veg places they genuinely like. Commenters single out dishes like the pink pasta, marble szechuan balls, cheese fondue, sizzlers and khow suey, with one visitor calling the khow suey among the best they have had in Mumbai. One commenter finds it reasonably priced, with good staff and ambience, and says families often celebrate occasions there.

• RecommendsVegetarian continental food was so good it nearly made them go vegetarian
• MixedAgrees food is good but there is always an annoying loud child there

Churchgate·Relish International Veg Cuisine, Prem Court, 1, Dinshaw Vacha Rd, Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020, India

7 people recommendvia r/mumbai

Sneha in Mahim is a small, hole-in-the-wall spot for Kerala food that people repeatedly recommend, with one calling it a banger of an eatery. Commenters single out the parotta, buff chili fry, thalis, fish curry rice, and kattan chai. One commenter who ate there in college still considers the parotta and buff chili fry the best around. One commenter places it opposite Paradise cinema, and another puts it in the Mahim church locality near a petrol pump.

• RecommendsSmall eatery with excellent Kerala food

Mahim·shop no 7, Sneha Restaurant, EIDU Manzil, 76A, Lady Jamshedji Rd, next to Mangalore store, Wanjawadi, Mahim West, Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400016, India

7 people recommendvia r/mumbai

People recommend Mani's Cafe in Chembur for authentic South Indian food, with several praising the dosa and one the sambar; one commenter highlights the coffee, and others mention its several locations across Mumbai. No one warns against it.

• RecommendsSays the Chembur branch serves quite authentic dosa and sambar, with other outlets elsewhere.

Chembur·Shop 19, Mani's cafe, Savla Sadan Biulding, Station Avenue Road, opposite Fine Arts, Chembur West, Chembur Gaothan, Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400071, India

7 people recommendvia r/mumbai

Pratap Lunch Home in Fort is a Kerala-style seafood spot that many people recommend. One commenter who has eaten there repeatedly prefers it to the Mahesh branch around the corner, and another calls the seafood spectacular, naming squid gassi as a favourite. A commenter who worked in Fort made it their regular go-to and notes it stays open late, and another says it serves liquor. One commenter says the Ballard Estate lunch homes, Pratap included, match Trishna for much less.

• RecommendsSays the lunch homes in Ballard Estate serve food just as good as Trishna for cheaper.

Fort·Pratap Lunch Home, Hutatma Chowk, 79, Janmabhoomi Marg, opposite Siddharth College, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India

7 people recommendvia r/mumbai

Flags, a restaurant chain with a Malad branch, draws consistent recommendations from people. One repeat visitor calls any outlet amazing, while others say it beats nearby Greens and Achija in Malad and single out the Moroccan rice and Thai curry. One commenter notes it is solid, budget-friendly comfort food rather than anything extraordinary, and another simply lists it as a good option.

• RecommendsSays any Flags outlet is amazing and has visited many times.

Malad·Flag's Restaurant Liberty Garden Malad, Asiad CHS Ltd, BJ Patel Rd, nr. Liberty Garden, Malad, Adarsh Nagar, Malad West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400064, India

7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/mumbai

Khane Khaas in Bandra is a small family-run restaurant that has been around for ages, and commenters who have eaten there call the food outstanding. One praises the rolls as the best in the city, and another who went while waiting for a table elsewhere found even the vegetarian dishes very good. One diner found the food underwhelming and the seating cramped.

• RecommendsRecommended for Punjabi food.
• CaveatFound the food underwhelming and seating cramped after visiting.

Bandra·Khane Khas, Shop No. 4, Ground Floor, Silver Croft, T.P.S. 3, Junction Of 16th, &, 33rd Rd, West, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050, India

6 people recommendvia r/mumbai

CinCin in BKC comes up repeatedly as an Italian pick, with one commenter calling it one of the best Italian places in the city and another suggesting it for Napoli pizza. One diner who has eaten there loves it and says the cocktails pair well with the food, and another describes it as a cosy spot whose outdoor seating suits a first date. One diner had a mixed meal: they liked the tiramisu and the lamb ragu pasta but found most dishes bland.

• RecommendsRecommends CinCin for Napoli pizza.
• MixedFound most dishes bland but liked the tiramisu, wings and lamb ragu pasta

BKC·CinCin, BKC, Raheja Tower, G Block BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051, India

6 people recommendvia r/mumbai

Slink & Bardot in Worli is a restaurant and bar that people recommend for its atmosphere: one describes a candle-lit dinner setting, another says it has a distinct vibe, and one regular fine diner counts it among the chicest spots in Mumbai. One commenter calls it an upscale, cosy date choice, noting the cocktails are pricey while the food costs less.

• RecommendsInternationally recognised cocktail bar with amazing food, chicest in Mumbai, best on weekends

Worli·Slink & Bardot, Thadani House 329/A Opposite Indian Coast Guard Worli Village, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400030, India

6 people recommendvia r/mumbai

Woodside Inn, which one commenter says has outlets in Colaba and Bandra, is a regular recommendation. One commenter names its chorizo pizza as the best pizza, and another calls it a nice spot with good food, solid drinks and music that isn't too loud. It also comes up as a place for pork dishes and good fries.

• RecommendsCalls their chorizo pizza the best pizza.

Colaba·Woodside Inn, Indian Mercantile Mansion, Wodehouse Road, Opposite Regal Cinema, Colaba Causeway, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India

6 people recommendvia r/mumbai

Mag St Cafe in Bandra gets consistent recommendations from people. One diner praises the truffle fries, and commenters also single out the lobster roll, pork gyozas and hangover noodles. One commenter lists it among the city's top dine-in options, and another suggests it as a vegetarian-friendly choice.

• RecommendsSays the truffle fries at the Bandra branch are excellent.

Bandra·Mag St. Bandra, Construction House A, Rd Number 24, opp. Swarna Rekha Building, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400052, India

6 people recommendvia r/mumbai

1441 Pizzeria in Borivali comes up in people's pizza picks, with one diner who visited praising the taste and another naming its chicken pepperoni among their favourite pizzas in the city. Others list it among their pizza recommendations.

• RecommendsSuggests trying 1441.

Borivali·1441 Pizzeria Borivali, Shop No. 3 & 4, Saffron Building, at Shubhjivan Circle, Holy Cross Rd, next to Kotak bank, I C Colony, Borivali, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400103, India

6 people recommendvia r/mumbai

People recommend Oye Kake for Punjabi and fusion Punjabi food, with one calling it among the best Punjabi food in the city and singling out the Amritsari kulcha. Commenters name both the Fort and Kamala Mills outlets, one recommending Kamala Mills for authentic North Indian cooking, and another lists it among their favourite places to go.

• RecommendsCalls it some of the best Punjabi food and likes the Amritsari kulcha.

Fort·Shop No, Oye Kake, 13, Cawasji Patel St, beside Yazdhani Bakery, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India

6 people recommendvia r/mumbai

Bawri in BKC is a fine-dining restaurant that commenters recommend for its elevated take on simple, authentic Indian food, with one diner ranking its menu among Mumbai's best, especially for non-vegetarians. That diner found it pricey and says to reserve in advance.

• RecommendsPraises the menu as good Indian fine dining that elevates authentic, simple Indian food.

BKC·Bawri, Shop No. 5, Ground Floor, Bawri, Ins Tower, G Block BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400098, India

6 people recommendvia r/mumbai

Folk, an Indian restaurant in Kala Ghoda, Fort, gets steady praise from people. One diner has tried almost everything on the menu, khichdi included, without being disappointed, another calls it the best simple Indian food in the city, and others call it lovely, perfect and solid, with one complimenting the service.

• RecommendsSays Folk in Fort serves nice Indian food.

Fort·Folk, Bahubali Building, Cawasji Patel St, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India

6 people recommendvia r/mumbai

Satkar, a rice-plate house in Goregaon East, gets repeated recommendations from people, with one calling it actually amazing and another singling out the special fish thali.

• RecommendsRecommends Satkar in Goregaon East.

Goregaon East·Shop No. 15, Satkar Rice Plate House, Bandu Gore Marg, opp. Railway Station, Jay Prakash Nagar, Goregaon East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400063, India

6 people recommendvia r/mumbai

Ovenfresh is a vegetarian restaurant near Shivaji Park in Dadar that one commenter names as a favourite, with others praising the food as excellent and saying it shouldn't be missed. One commenter suggests it for dinner, and the only gripe is one diner wishing it served non-vegetarian dishes.

• RecommendsNames it as a favourite vegetarian restaurant

Dadar·Oven Fresh Restaurant Dadar, Kiran Building 4/68, Ranade Road Chandrakant Dhuru Wadi, Dadar, Shivaji Park, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400028, India

6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/mumbai

Gustoso in Khar draws recommendations from several people for Italian food. One names it the best pizza in the city, while granting that Americano and CinCin are good too, and another calls it a current favourite, praising the lamb bolognese, brinjal lasagne and tiramisu, though not the vongole, and noting every dish is pricey. One commenter finds the pizza good but light on cheese, and another calls the restaurant overrated.

• RecommendsRecommended for neopolitan pizza instead of Pomodoro.
• CaveatNames it as an overhyped place.

Khar·2, 3, 4, Gustoso, Jharna Apartments, Dr Ambedkar Rd, Khar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400052, India

6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/mumbai

Sarvi near Mumbai Central is a restaurant people recommend above all for its seekh kebabs, with one diner calling them far better than Bademiya's. Others single out the kheema, parathas and caramel custard, and one commenter calls it an excellent breakfast option.

• RecommendsA longtime regular swears by the buff seekhs and parathas and keeps returning.
• CaveatSays Sarvi has become terrible now.

Mumbai Central·184, Sarvi Restaurant, Police Station, 192, Dimtimkar Rd, opp. Nagpada, Dalal Estate, Nagpada, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400008, India

5 people recommendvia r/mumbai

By the Mekong, the Asian fine-dining restaurant at the St Regis, is recommended by several people, with one highlighting it as a vegetarian Asian option and another naming it among the top Asian spots alongside Yauatcha and Koishii. One commenter suggests it for Thai food, and one lists it among expensive fine-dining options.

• RecommendsLoves Mekong at St Regis for the food, the view and the classy feel.

Lower Parel·Level 37, By The Mekong, at The St. Regis, The Penthouse, 462, Senapati Bapat Marg, next to Phoenix Palladium, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013, India

5 people recommendvia r/mumbai

Mysore Cafe in Matunga is a South Indian spot that several people recommend, especially for its dosas: one singles out the Mysore dosa and another suggests the dilkhush dosa. It is regularly listed among Matunga's go-to South Indian eateries.

• RecommendsRecommends Mysore dosa; calls it Ambani's favourite place.

Matunga·Cafe Mysore, Durlabh Niwas, 1/461, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Rd, Opp B.N. Maheshwari Udyan, Matunga East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400019, India

5 people recommendvia r/mumbai

Si Nonna is a pizza spot that several people recommend, with one singling it out for sourdough pizzas, another recommending the BKC branch, and one ranking it among their top three pizza places in the city.

• RecommendsRecommends it for pizza across multiple locations.

BKC·Unit No. 00-07 Ground, Si Nonna's, Bandra Kurla Complex, G Block BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051, India

5 people recommendvia r/mumbai

Soul Fry in Bandra is a seafood restaurant that people suggest for its karaoke nights as much as its food. One diner loved the starters, another recommends the bombil fry, and one names it a favourite, though one warns it gets crowded enough on karaoke nights that you may have to stand.

• RecommendsRecommended for karaoke.

Bandra·Ground Floor, Soul Fry, Silver Croft, Pali Mala Rd, Pali Market, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050, India

5 people recommendvia r/mumbai

Several commenters recommend Hundo, a Mumbai pizza brand, when asked where to order pizza between Borivali and Andheri, with one calling it the best. One diner calls it underrated and good value for the taste and quality, and another suggests the Greca for vegetarians and the pepperoni for non-vegetarians. No comment names a specific outlet, so these are brand-level opinions, with the Lokhandwala outlet shown here.

• RecommendsRecommends the Greca for vegetarians and the pepperoni for non-vegetarians.

Lokhandwala·Shop No. 5, Hundo Pizza - Lokhandwala, Link Plaza Commercial Complex, Commercial Premises Co-Operative Society Ltd, Link Rd, Oshiwara, Jogeshwari West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400102, India

5 people recommendvia r/mumbai

Udupi Shri Krishna Boarding, near Matunga railway station in Matunga East, is a South Indian eatery that people recommend for its thali, with one calling it the best place for a thali.

• RecommendsSimply recommends this Matunga restaurant.

Matunga·1st Floor, Udipi Shri Krishna Boarding, Lal Bahadur Shastri Market, Station, Lakhamsi Napoo Rd, near Matunga Central Railway, Matunga East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400019, India

5 people recommendvia r/mumbai

Tanatan in Juhu is recommended by commenters for its ambience and live music, with one commenter noting there are two outlets, in Dadar and Juhu, and that live music plays on weekends. One commenter says the familiar North Indian food is easy for parents to order and enjoy, and another suggests it if parents like live music. One commenter considers it budget-friendly.

• RecommendsLoved it; two outlets with live music on weekends.

Juhu·Tanatan Juhu - Kitchen & Bar, 462, AB Nair Rd, opposite Novotel, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049, India

5 people recommendvia r/mumbai

Cafe Irani Chai in Mahim is an Irani restaurant that several commenters recommend, one of them for its Parsi food. One visitor praises its authentic Irani feel without the attitude found elsewhere, and one diner enjoyed the masala cheese bhurji here.

• RecommendsHas great Parsi food; recommends trying the dhansak and akuri there.

Mahim·Cafe Irani Chaii, Rosary Building, Mia Mohd Chhotani Rd, Geeta Nagar, Mahim West, Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400016, India

5 people recommendvia r/mumbai

Shree Thacker Bhojanalaya in Kalbadevi is a vegetarian restaurant that people bring up when recommending a thali in Mumbai. One commenter calls it the best veg thali around, and a vegetarian food lover says it is the best thali in the city at a mid-range price, though with zero ambience. Another lists it among their favourite vegetarian spots.

• RecommendsListed among favourite vegetarian restaurants

Kalbadevi·Building No 31, Shree Thaker Bhojanalay (Since 1945), Purshottam Niwas, Dadiseth Agiyari Ln, Marine Lines East, Kalbadevi, Marine Lines, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400002, India

5 people recommendvia r/mumbai

Milliways, a broth noodle and bao spot on Grant Road, is recommended by five people, and a couple of them single out the ramen. One visitor says the food is filling and good, and a couple of diners say their orders were great.

• RecommendsCalls the broth noodle and bao filling and good.

Grant Road·Shop no 12, Milliways Inc, Phiroza mansion, Alibhai Premji Rd, Pannalal Terrace, Grant Road East, Bharat Nagar, Grant Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400007, India

5 people recommendvia r/mumbai

People recommend Yazu, a pan-Asian supper club with branches in Lower Parel and Lokhandwala. One commenter singles out its sushi, sashimi and donburi as excellent, and another rates it above other Japanese options. One commenter points out it is pan-Asian rather than strictly Japanese.

• RecommendsReally good food but notes it's pan-Asian, not Japanese.

Lower Parel·YAZU - Pan Asian Supper Club Lower Parel, 2, One Lodha Place, Senapati Bapat Marg, opp. LODHA SUPREMUS, Upper Worli, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013, India

5 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/mumbai

Aadeshwari Biryani Centre in Matunga is recommended by commenters for its Andhra-style non-vegetarian food. One commenter calls it their go-to for biryani, another praises its simple rural Andhra cooking, and a third highlights its village-style biryanis and Guntur chicken parotta. A diner who visited found the food decent with good masala flavour, though a bit oily, and fine for spicy cravings. One commenter warns of poor service, long waits and food that fell short of the online hype, and another dismisses it as popular mainly on Instagram reels.

• RecommendsDoing excellent simple rural Andhra food.
• CaveatTerrible service and wait, food only marginal and not as promoted

Matunga·Aadeshwari Biryani Center, Brahmanwadi, Shop no 4,5 ground floor Modi Manor K A Subramanyam Marg, Kings Cir, Matunga East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400019, India

5 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/mumbai

Loya is the North Indian restaurant at the Taj Mahal Palace, and several commenters name it as a good pick, with one saying its Kashmiri food is very good. One commenter who has stayed at the Taj repeatedly enjoyed it, another calls it a fantastic option if you are willing to spend and can get a reservation, and one suggests it as a cheaper alternative to Wasabi. One diner who visited found very few Indian options on the menu, especially for vegetarians.

• RecommendsWould choose the Indian food here if taking parents to the Taj
• CaveatWhen they went, there were extremely few Indian options, especially vegetarian.

Taj Mahal Palace·Loya, The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, K Boman Behram Marg, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India

5 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/mumbai

Prithvi Cafe, at Prithvi Theatre near Juhu beach, gets recommendations from several people. One names it the favourite they keep going back to, one diner praises the creamy white sauce pasta, and another recommends it as affordable and tasty. One commenter, however, feels it has nothing special and can easily be skipped.

• RecommendsSays you can try it near Juhu beach.
• CaveatSays it has nothing special and can easily be skipped.

Juhu·Apartment, Alongside, Prithvi Cafe, Prithvi Theatre, 20, Juhu Rd, Janki Kutir, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049, India

5 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/mumbai

Golden Dragon, the Chinese restaurant at the Taj Mahal Palace, is recommended by several people for fine dining, including by one regular fine diner who counts it among the city's best, and one commenter suggests it as a cheaper alternative within the Taj. However, a couple of diners say the food has declined from what it once was, and one finds it pretty average now.

• RecommendsIncludes Golden Dragon among their top Mumbai picks for food and crowd.
• CaveatFood quality has definitely declined; was once a favourite

Taj Mahal Palace·Golden Dragon, The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, PJ Ramchandani Marg, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India

5 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/mumbai

Gomantak in Dadar is a Malvani seafood spot that several people recommend, often naming it among the city's better fish thali places. Not everyone agrees: two commenters call it overrated or just so-so, one singling out the bombil as the only standout and another saying home-cooked Malvani food beats these restaurants. One diner who visited prefers the street stall opposite.

• RecommendsListed among Marathi nonveg restaurants in Dadar for chicken thali.
• CaveatSays home-cooked Malvani food tastes ten times better than these restaurants.

Dadar·Gomantak Boarding House, Dadar West, Dadar, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400028, India

5 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/mumbai

Chef James Kitchen in Andheri West is a small, cosy spot that two people rank among Mumbai's genuinely Japanese restaurants, with one calling it a hidden gem and another, who has been several times, saying they enjoy the ramen there. Not everyone agrees on its authenticity: one commenter insists it is not Japanese at all, and another points out it also serves Korean food.

• RecommendsRanked third among restaurants that are actually Japanese
• CaveatClaims it is not Japanese at all, comparing it unfavorably

Andheri West·Ground Floor, CHEF JAMES KITCHEN (ANDHERI), Morya Classic, Unit No, G1 & G 1A, Veera Desai Rd, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri West, ANDHERI, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053, India