Amba Bhavan, Matunga
10 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/mumbai11 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Amba Bhavan in Matunga attracts repeat recommendations without unanimous approval. One diner calls its food their favourite South Indian option in Mumbai and describes a Mangalorean influence; another likes the kadhi wada and kela bhajji despite the canteen-like appearance. A separate diner recommends the upma, dosas and coffee, while a visitor enjoyed the medu vada. One Matunga local ranks it alongside Sharda Bhavan above the better-known neighbours. A dissenting visitor simply did not like it, so the positive comparisons remain personal preferences rather than a universal ranking.
Address
Amba Bhavan Coffee Club, King's Circle Flyover, 373, Bhandarkar Rd, Matunga East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400019, India
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Kadhi wada, Kela bhajji, Dosas
- Best for
- Budget
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/iaintnosimp2 in r/mumbai · May 2025taste
Enjoyed the medu vada and liked the setting on a Matunga visit.
- Recommendsu/valkyrie_11 in r/mumbai · Jun 2026
Commenter has shifted their loyalty to this place for South Indian food.
- Recommendsu/MEHULBKHATRI in r/mumbai · Nov 2025taste
Praises the kadhi wada, upma, dosas and coffee.
- Recommendsu/Outrageous-Inside341 in r/mumbai · Jun 2026
Local South Indian ranks it at the very top.
- Recommendsu/NegativeVegetable959 in r/mumbai · Jun 2026
Says loyal South Indian eaters prefer this over the two asked about.
- Recommendsu/Perfect_Operation971 in r/mumbai · Mar 2026
Lists Amba Bhavan among Matunga spots they enjoy for South Indian food, noting it is not a fancy restaurant.
- Caveatu/ApprehensiveCream284 in r/mumbai · Oct 2026taste
Personally dislikes Amba Bhavan despite other people's praise.
- Recommendsu/Chirpy_Sid in r/mumbai · May 2025
Calls it their favourite
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- Recommendsu/COSMIC_CATACLYSM in r/mumbai · May 2025taste
Recommends trying the kadhi wada there
- Recommendsu/ReserveMysterious633 in r/mumbai · Mar 2025taste
Describes it as a hidden gem next to the temple, saying the kela bhajji and kadi vada are worth it despite the canteen look.
- Recommendsu/xXSkeezyboiXx in r/mumbai · Dec 2023taste
Calls it their favourite South Indian food in Mumbai, praising Mangalorean dishes and value.
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Details last checked 25 Oct 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.