Urbanaut

by Urbanaut The legendary queen of Parsi cuisine, Tanaz Godiwalla, has expanded her reach from invite-only weddings to your doorstep. Chef Tanaz now delivers her much-coveted Parsi dishes, which includes heavenly chicken farcha and prawn patyo, to homes across Mumbai. It’s the chance of a lifetime to taste the god-tier Parsi cooking whipped up by this always-booked-out chef, and we’re all for it.

K.Rustoms & co. Ice Cream Parlour

by Urbanaut Iconic ice-cream parlour that’s been around for decades. Their sandwich ice-creams are legendary

Swati Snacks

by Priyanka Kripalani A Bombay stalwart - this is where you get street food without the street (i.e it’s clean). Not a ‘cute’ cafe but they never fail to satisfy and the long lines outside at all times are proof enough

St. Stephen's Steps

by Urbanaut From a dump yard to a multi-use cultural space, the area leading up the the Mount Mary Basilica has been given new life by Abraham John Architects and Bombay Greenway, their design arm. The Steps Bandra is an aesthetically pleasing series of stairs that make maximum use of available space while keeping it all accessible. The steps double up as a cultural corridor during city festivals; on regular days, stop by for a spot of people-watching or with a book.

Pancham Puriwala

by Kosha An institution in and of itself, this spot is famous for its puri-bhaji. You can’t go wrong with aloo, and they definitely don’t.

Aram Vada Pav

by Kosha Almost 80 years running, this local favourite is still one of the best places to pick up vada pav.

Kyani Bakery & Co.

by Kosha One of Mumbai’s oldest surviving Irani cafes, Kyani’s is a historically rich haunt where the food speaks for itself.

Panshikar

by Kosha One of the oldest spots in the city for traditional Maharashtrian cuisine, well-known for its puneri misal and dahi misal.

Yazdani Restaurant & Bakery

by Kosha Known for its bakery items, this institution is best known for its bread.

Right Place (Ice Cream Parlour & Snacks)

by Kosha A staple haunt for Mumbaikars, located at Breach Candy, and best known for chilled pani puri, grilled sandwiches and Indian-style pizza. One of the few places that still serves softy ice creams.

Badshah

by Kosha Known for its creamy falooda, this restaurant is a go-to spot for those shopping at Crawford Market.

Mumbadevi Jalebiwala

by Kosha Mumbadevi Jalebiwala is the best place for jalebis and fafda with chutney. This place is beside the Mumbadevi Temple in the super congested Zaveri Bazzar. Over the years they have been able to maintain the taste and quality of the product. They are so fresh and crispy and they make it in front of you.

Ayub's Restaurant

by Kosha No-nonsense spot for grab-and-go treats. Try their delicious rolls, and don’t miss their aloo chaat.

Mafco

by Kosha Long strolls on Worli seaface can work up an appetite. Take a break at Mafco and order one of their iconic rolls to keep your hunger at bay.

Dev Momos

by Kosha Delicious and authentic momos that will put you off the mediocre ones for life. A no-nonsense spot located just off the Worli seaface that offers 6 varieties of veg and non-veg momos.

Status Restaurant

by Priyanka Kripalani Authentic, traditional Gujarati thali (all you can eat).

Worli Rane Vadapav

by Urbanaut Many people think the quintessential street snack (fried potato in bread) is best eaten at the Kirti College outlet - but this spot is legit

B. Merwan & Company

by Kosha Visit this well-known eatery for a large dose of nostalgia, chai and bun maska. This Irani cafe has been around for over a hundred years, and their mawa cake will tell you why.

Sassoon Dock

by Kosha Sasoon docks is one of the largest and oldest docks of Mumbai. Back in the day it used to be cast in Bollywood movies as a backdrop for a villain's lair and a first-time visitor to Mumbai should experience this fish market where lively trading takes place in the wee hours of the morning. Many of the finest restaurants source their fish from here.

Carter Road Skatepark

by Urbanaut Calling India’s sk8boarders, put your skid lid on and head to the hype skatepark pronto, recently renovated by the über cool BombaySB and homeworkbook in conjunction with Bandra Collective. Everyone else can go take in the kitschy paintings and graffiti that make the banks, jump ramps and walls pop. Stick around to watch a gnarly show of tail slides, nose grinds and everything in between.

Trishna

by Priyanka Kripalani Great seafood - another Bombay classic. Expect to wait your turn.

New Martin Hotel

by Simin This cozy eatery in Colaba serves the best Goan food in Bombay. Have their Pork Vindaloo or Goa Sausage Chilly Fry with fresh pao (bread) and an apricot custard to finish!

Hotel Sukhsagar

by Kosha Sukh Sagar is an institution for breakfast and an unhealthy late night binge. While people line up to have their idli chutney in the mornings, it’s the late night pav bhaji that it is famous for! After a heavy night out, that butter laden bhaji with super soft pav hits the right spot.

Shree Thaker Bhojanalay

by Kosha Located in a historical area, this spot has been around for over 7 decades. Visit for thalis brimming with more than 20 items that all taste homemade. This place is a legendary institution - go with an empty stomach

Ideal Corner

by Urbanaut It’s no secret that Mumbai is a hotspot for delectable Parsi cuisine with its host of charming, age-old Irani style cafes. Ideal corner is a great fort-based eatery at which to sample everything from Dhansak and Farcha with chips to kebabs, Akuri Sandwiches and more.

Narayan Dosa

by Kosha A small joint for street dosa that has maintained its quality for years. It might take you up to a month to try out every single variety, but they’re all worth it.

Soul Fry

by Urbanaut If you’re in Bandra and looking for some unpretentious fun - head to Soul Fry. With fun karaoke on most nights, and a packed crowd of loyal regulars - this is where you can get your fill of Goan food and snacks. We love that it’s low-key yet so fun - literally the best of Goa right in Bandra!

Bachelorr's (Chowpatty)

by Kosha Light bites and shakes. The double chocolate shake here is not for the faint-hearted! Stop here in the winters to indulge in local strawberries and fresh cream - a legendary dish they’ve been serving since the 1930’s

Bombay Sweet Shop

by Urbanaut From the folks who brought us the amazing Bombay Canteen comes the Bombay Sweet Shop. Traditional Indian sweets (mithai) are imaginatively reinterpreted - leading to unique and unexpected combinations like a caramel custard popsicle or a bread and butter ice cream! This is not the ‘mithai’ made by your granny - but she may be a fan nonetheless