Sardar Refreshments (Iconic Pav Bhaji) Mumbai
About
Arguably Mumbai's most famous pav bhaji stall, serving the city's most iconic street food since the 1960s. The butter-laden pav bhaji here has achieved legendary status among Mumbaikars.
Basic Information
Timings
11:30 AM - 1:00 AM
Entry Fee
Free (food costs: ₹200-400 per person)
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Food
How to Reach
Walk from Tardeo or Mumbai Central station, located at Tardeo junction
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Girgaon (0.8 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Marine Lines (0.4 km away) on the Western Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Sardar Refreshments (Iconic Pav Bhaji)
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Sardar Refreshments (Iconic Pav Bhaji)
History
Started in the 1960s as a small pav bhaji stall, Sardar has grown to become a Mumbai institution. Their recipe, which uses an enormous amount of butter, has remained unchanged for decades.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
11:30 AM - 1:00 AM
Entry Fee
Free (food costs: ₹200-400 per person)
Type
Food
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
Uses approximately 500g of butter per plate of pav bhaji
Has been serving the same recipe since the 1960s
Celebrities and politicians regularly queue here
Queue is always long but moves fast
The special pav bhaji with extra butter is a must
Late night (after 10 PM) is when the real crowd comes
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