Timing

Mumbai tends to be a late city – things typically do not get started until around 10 a.m. and many restaurants/bars/clubs don’t get busy until 11 pm. Typical dinner times in Mumbai are 8:30- 9 pm. Restaurants will start opening for the evening meal around 7:30pm. If you are invited over to someone’s house for dinner, don’t be surprised if you don’t eat dinner until well after 10pm!

 

Restaurants

 

Indian:

Copper Chimney: located all over the city (Kala Ghoda, Worli, Bandra)

Good Indian food at a higher price, but definitely one of the best Indian chains in the city.

Shiv/Sagar (any, they are all over town) basic Indian veg

Samrat in south Bombay (v)

Golden Star Thali on marine lines (v)

Soul Fry: Bandra (W), pali market (Monday night is Karaoke night), great seafood and Goan dishes

The Strand: Colaba – at the Strand Hotel – good North Indian food, great atmosphere with sea view. Beer 24hrs

Goa Portuguese: Matunga, for a nicer meal out – great seafood

Sheesha – Top of Shoppers Stop, Bandra W (linking Road) – Indian/Arabic

Lucky -Bandra’s favorite late night delivery -- go to the Lucky Restaurant restaurant page and click on SEE MENU to see the Lucky selections.

Cafe Noorani, Tardeo Road, Haji Ali corner -- great seekh kababs, biryanais and pulao at moderate prices.

Howrah, Hotel New Bengal, Dr. D.N. Road - not far from Crawford market, this restaurant specializes in fish Calcutta style nd Bengali cuisine like spinach cheese dumplings in broth.

First Floor, Hotel New Bengal, Dr. D.N. Road -- a dark lounge upstairs from Howrah where you recline on cushions and eat a variety of western and Indian veg and non-veg snacks while drinking whiskey

Rice Boat - Delicious South Indian (Kerala Cuisine) Thalis. JP Road, 7 Bungalows, Versova.

Banana Leaf - South Indian: dosas, idlis, uttapams, etc. (including some unusual combos). Subhan Chs, Near 4 Bungalows Market, Versova, Andheri (W).

Farhaad - Chicken Cutlets, Biryani. Yari Road, Versova, Andheri (W). (Home Delivery)

Gajalee - Konkani Seafood (crabs!, Bombay Duck). Hanuman Road, Vile Parle (E), Andheri (W).

Kabab Hut - variety of veg/non-veg kababs, biryani, etc. Poolside at Sun n Sand Hotel, Juhu.

Kobe Sizzlers - huge veg/non-veg sizzlers (Chicken Garlic!) sizzlers. JP Road, 7 Bungalows, Versova, Andheri (W) and other locations in the city.

Swadesh - inexpensive veg. JP Road, 7 Bungalows, Andheri (W). (Home Delivery)

Papilon's - inexpensive veg. Irla Society Road, Vile Parle (W).

 

 

 

Continental:

Crepe Station – Bandra, Union Park/Carter Road

Just Around the Corner – Bandra

Spaghetti kitchen - Lower Parel, Phoenix Mills

Don Giovannis – Juhu

Indigo Deli – Colaba, Excellent western dishes, great cheese and meat bar and good take-away breads.

Cafe Churchill- Colaba Causeway,blink and you'll miss this tiny cafe. Has great lamb stew, lasaga, chicken, and an insane selection of moist, sinful cakes at moderate prices.

Olive - Pali Hill Bandra

Mahesh Lunch Home - Best for seafood (shrimps, crabs, lobsters) although they serve Indian dishes as well. Also Soul Kadi. Just down from JW Marriott, Juhu.

Barbeque Nation - has live grils for each table to cook the meats and veggies on skewers. Mediterranean, Asian, American, Oriental. Dr. Ambedkar Road Junction, Pali Hill, Khar.

Vie - expensive, overlooking the beach and sea, outdoor deck (seasonal), live music. Lane opp Little Italy, Juhu.

Bombay Baking Co. - Freshly baked cakes, breads, pastries, imported meats and cheeses. Good sandwiches, salads, cappuccinos, and daily specials. Inside JW Marriott, Juhu.

Lotus Cafe - daily buffets but best known for Sunday Brunch. Assorted salads, pastas, pizzas, Thai, Indian, Continental, desserts, etc., etc. W - W/O alcohol. Reservations are essential. Inside JW Marriott, Juhu.

Vista - Best Sunday Brunch! Expensive. Inside Taj Land's End (Hotel), Bandstand, Bandra.

Pop Tates - A great place to relax and hang out. Happy hours beer by the pitcher, pastas, pizzas, burgers, interesting appetizers, etc. Music/TVs, indoor/outdoor seating. Gets crowded at night and weekend days (for happy hours). Also home delivery if you live in the area. JP Road, 7 Bugalows, Andheri (W).

 

 

 

Thai:

Lemon Grass – Bandra, Pali Road, off of Turner Road

Thai Ban – Bandra, off of Pali Road, opposite Golds Gym

Tanmak Thai – Shivaji Park

Tian - Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, etc. Multi-level restaurant and bar (Restobar). Gulmohur Road, Juhu.

 

 

 

Chinese:

China Gate – Bandra, Waterfield Road

Rice Bowl - Tum Yum Soup, Lemon Chicken. Yari Road, Versova, Andheri (W) (Home Delivery).

Legacy of China - JP Road, 7 Bungalows, Andheri (W).

Stomach - Chicken lollipops, veg hakka noodles! Off JP Road, 7 Bungalows, Andheri (W). (Home Delivery)

Joss - Asian Cuisine, upscale, unusual and interesting menu. Near Jehangir Art Gallery, Khala Goda.

Mainland China - Saki Naka Junction, Andheri (E) and other locations in the city.

 

 

 

Parsi:

Jimmy Boy – 11 Bank Street, Vikas Building, Off Horniman Circle, near Flora Fountain 11-11pm

Paradise Café – Colaba

 

 

 

Cheap Eats:

Bombay is known around India for its bel puri, sev puri, & pani puri Definitely try street food, as it is cheap and usually quite delicious. Be careful about the places that you try though – usually if there is a crowd of people who look relatively well dressed then its probably pretty safe. Also check to see if the machines are clean and the oil used for cooking isn’t too old.

 

Tibbs Frankie Stand - Shivaji Park, Bandra

Wraps stands – Phoenix Mills, others

Gypsy Stand – Shivaji Park

Haji Ali Juice Center – Haji Ali

Swathi Snacks - Bombay Central, near Bhatia Hospital

Breadkraft - Spicy Chicken Frankies, Main Market, Lokhandwala.

Karachi Sweets - the best Pani Puri in Bombay!! Also sweets and other snacks. Opp Bandra Medical, Hill Rd, Bandra (just down from Globus)

Merwans (Bakery) - Cakes (mawas!) and snacks (chicken pattice, etc.). S.V. Road, Just outisde Andheri train station.

Candies - Sandwiches, snacks, coffees, and desserts. Bandra near Lilavati Hospital and Pali Hill.

 

 

Coffee:

Theobroma's - Colaba causeway

Barista – all over town

Café Coffee Day – all over town

Mocha: Churchgate, Bandra, Juhu, elsewhere

 

 

Bars and Clubs

 

South Bombay:

Busaba

Relaxing bar with seating on cushions on the floor and an upstairs dining area.

4 Mandlik Road, off of Colaba Causeway (next to Indigo) 022-2204 3779

 

Red Light

Packed on weekends with young Mumbaikers looking to dance!

Khyber, 145 MG Road, Kala Ghoda/Fort 022-5634 6249

 

Ghetto

Monday nights they have a free “art house” film from 7:30pm. Chill “dive” bar.

30B Bhulabhai Desai Road, near Mahalaxmi Temple, Breach Candy

 

Suburbs:

Zenzi

Young, international crowd, nice music that doesn’t blow you out of your seat. Great food, that comes with a hefty price. Excellent for weekday meet-ups or relaxation.

183 Waterfield Road, Bandra 022-5643 0670

 

Seijo & the Souldish

Hip nightclub with an Asian feel. Hosts international DJs and live music many nights of the week. Waterfield Road, Bandra (In the ICICI Bank Bldg) 022-2640 5555

 

 

Resources

 

See www.burrp.com for reviews of lots of Bombay restaurants & bars