Best Food & Restaurant Spots in Mumbai
Mumbai is the street food capital of India and a melting pot of culinary cultures. From the iconic vada pav and pav bhaji to global cuisines in Bandra's cafes, the city's food scene is legendary. Explore the best food streets, restaurants, and hidden culinary gems across Mumbai.
Mohammed Ali Road Food Street
Famous food street known for authentic Mughlai cuisine and Ramadan delicacies. This bustling stretch in South Mumbai transforms into a gastronomic paradise every evening, with dozens of open-air stalls and restaurants se...
Opening Hours
6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (peak during Ramadan)
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Food
Best Time to Visit
Ramadan month or October to March
How to Reach
Train to CST, then taxi to Mohammed Ali Road
Nearby Metro Station
Girgaon
Line 3 — 1.1 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Masjid Bunder
Central Line, Harbour Line — 0.8 km
Mumbai Food Walking Tours
Culinary adventures through Mumbai's diverse street food scene. Mumbai's food culture spans communities from Maharashtrian to Gujarati, Parsi to Mughlai, South Indian to Chinese-Indian fusion, and guided walking tours un...
Opening Hours
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Entry Fee
₹1200-2500 including food
Type
Food
Best Time to Visit
October to March
How to Reach
Various starting points across Mumbai
Nearby Metro Station
Girgaon
Line 3 — 1.1 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Masjid Bunder
Central Line, Harbour Line — 0.8 km
Kamala Mills Compound
A buzzing nightlife and dining hub in a converted industrial compound in Lower Parel. Features dozens of trendy restaurants, rooftop lounges, and bars that define Mumbai's vibrant food scene.
Opening Hours
12:00 PM - 1:30 AM (varies by venue)
Entry Fee
Free entry (dining expenses vary)
Type
Food
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Walk from Lower Parel Railway Station (8 minutes)
Nearby Metro Station
Acharya Atre Chowk
Line 3 — 0.1 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Lower Parel
Western Line — 0.4 km
Haji Ali Juice Centre
Mumbai's most famous juice centre, legendary for its fresh fruit juices, milkshakes, and falooda. A must-visit institution that has been serving delicious drinks for over 60 years.
Opening Hours
5:00 AM - 1:30 AM
Entry Fee
Free (food costs separate)
Type
Food
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Walk from Mahalaxmi station, located at Haji Ali Circle
Nearby Metro Station
Mahalaxmi
Line 3 — 0.7 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Mahalaxmi
Western Line — 0.8 km

Bhendi Bazaar
A vibrant bazaar in South Mumbai famous for its Bohri Muslim community, incredible street food (especially during Ramadan), and narrow lanes packed with shops selling everything from antiques to textiles.
Opening Hours
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Food
Best Time to Visit
Year-round (Ramadan season for food)
How to Reach
Walk from Mumbai Central or Byculla station
Nearby Metro Station
Girgaon
Line 3 — 0.9 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Masjid Bunder
Central Line, Harbour Line — 0.7 km
Mumbai Irani Cafe Heritage Trail
A trail connecting Mumbai's surviving Irani cafes - century-old establishments serving bun maska, chai, and Parsi-Iranian cuisine. These cafes are living relics of Mumbai's cosmopolitan heritage.
Opening Hours
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM (varies by cafe)
Entry Fee
Free (food costs apply)
Type
Food
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Start from Fort area, various locations across South Mumbai
Nearby Metro Station
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
Line 3 — 0.4 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
Central Line, Harbour Line — 0.4 km
Leopold Cafe & Bar
One of Mumbai's most iconic restaurants and bars, immortalized in the novel 'Shantaram.' A must-visit institution that has been serving food and stories since 1871.
Opening Hours
7:30 AM - 12:30 AM
Entry Fee
Free (food costs apply)
Type
Food
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Walk from Colaba bus depot, located on Colaba Causeway
Nearby Metro Station
Cuffe Parade
Line 3 — 0.3 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Churchgate
Western Line — 1.2 km
Khau Galli (Food Lane), Ghatkopar
Mumbai's most famous food street with over 60 stalls serving everything from pav bhaji and vada pav to exotic Chinese and South Indian dishes. A street food paradise that comes alive at night.
Opening Hours
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Entry Fee
Free (food costs apply)
Type
Food
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Walk from Ghatkopar station on Central/Metro Line
Nearby Metro Station
Ghatkopar
Line 1 — 0.1 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Ghatkopar
Central Line — 0.2 km
Carter Road Promenade & Food Scene
A trendy seafront promenade in Bandra lined with upscale restaurants, cafes, and bars. The sunset views and Mumbai's finest dining scene make it the city's most fashionable evening destination.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours (restaurants: 11 AM - 1 AM)
Entry Fee
Free (dining costs apply)
Type
Food
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Auto-rickshaw from Bandra station, head towards Khar
Nearby Metro Station
Santacruz
Line 3 — 3.5 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Khar Road
Western Line, Harbour Line — 2.0 km
Sardar Refreshments (Iconic Pav Bhaji)
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.
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
Walk from Tardeo or Mumbai Central station, located at Tardeo junction
Nearby Metro Station
Girgaon
Line 3 — 0.8 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Marine Lines
Western Line — 0.4 km
Crawford Market Food & Heritage Tour
A combined food and heritage experience through Crawford Market and surrounding bazaars. Sample exotic fruits, dry fruits, spices, and street food while exploring one of Mumbai's grandest Victorian market buildings.
Opening Hours
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free (food costs apply)
Type
Food
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Walk from CST station
Nearby Metro Station
Girgaon
Line 3 — 0.2 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Masjid Bunder
Central Line, Harbour Line — 0.6 km
Mumbai Vada Pav & Street Food Trail
A curated trail of Mumbai's best vada pav stalls - the city's unofficial fast food. From Ashok Vada Pav in Dadar to Anand Stall at Mithibai College, discover why this ₹20 snack is Mumbai's soul food.
Opening Hours
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM (stalls vary)
Entry Fee
Free (food costs: ₹20-50 per vada pav)
Type
Food
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Multiple locations across Mumbai
Nearby Metro Station
Shitaladevi Mandir
Line 3 — 1.0 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Dadar
Western Line, Central Line — 0.3 km
Oshiwara District Centre & New Link Road
One of Mumbai's hottest dining and entertainment strips, New Link Road in Oshiwara is lined with restaurants, bars, and pubs. A hub for Mumbai's suburban nightlife and food scene.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Entry Fee
Free (dining costs apply)
Type
Food
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Auto-rickshaw from Andheri or Goregaon station
Nearby Metro Station
Oshiwara
Line 2A — 1.1 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Ram Mandir
Western Line, Harbour Line — 0.8 km

Pali Village & Bandra Cafe Culture
A trendy micro-neighborhood in Bandra West where boutique cafes, artisanal bakeries, and indie shops create Mumbai's most hipster enclave. The cafe culture here rivals any global city.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Entry Fee
Free (food costs apply)
Type
Food
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Walk from Bandra West station
Nearby Metro Station
Dharavi
Line 3 — 3.2 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Bandra
Western Line, Harbour Line — 1.1 km

Andheri Lokhandwala Back Road Street Food
The back roads of Lokhandwala come alive at night with street food vendors serving everything from Tibetan momos to South Indian dosas, Chinese bhel, and Maharashtrian misal. A suburban street food paradise.
Opening Hours
6:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Entry Fee
Free (food costs apply)
Type
Food
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Auto-rickshaw from Andheri West station
Nearby Metro Station
Lower Oshiwara
Line 2A — 0.8 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Jogeshwari
Western Line, Harbour Line — 1.4 km
Matunga & King's Circle South Indian Food Trail
Mumbai's 'Little South India' - a neighborhood where South Indian restaurants serve some of the best filter coffee, dosas, idlis, and thalis outside of South India. A breakfast pilgrimage for food lovers.
Opening Hours
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free (food costs: ₹100-300 per person)
Type
Food
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Walk from Matunga or King's Circle station on Central Line
Nearby Metro Station
Shitaladevi Mandir
Line 3 — 0.7 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Matunga Road
Western Line — 0.4 km
Britannia & Co. (Parsi Restaurant)
One of Mumbai's most legendary restaurants serving authentic Parsi cuisine since 1923. Famous for the iconic Berry Pulao made with imported Iranian berries, served by the now-legendary late Mr. Boman Kohinoor.
Opening Hours
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
Entry Fee
Free (meals: ₹500-800 per person)
Type
Food
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Walk from CST station, located on Sprott Road, Ballard Estate
Nearby Metro Station
Hutatma Chowk
Line 3 — 0.7 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
Central Line, Harbour Line — 0.9 km
Kyani & Co. (Irani Cafe)
One of Mumbai's oldest surviving Irani cafes with original furniture, tiled floors, and the aroma of fresh bun maska and chai. Stepping inside is like entering a time capsule from the 1950s.
Opening Hours
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free (food costs: ₹50-200)
Type
Food
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Walk from Marine Lines or Grant Road station, on JSS Road near Metro Cinema
Nearby Metro Station
Girgaon
Line 3 — 0.7 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Marine Lines
Western Line — 0.6 km

Cafe Mondegar, Colaba
A beloved Colaba institution known for its colorful murals by Mario Miranda, an eclectic jukebox, cold beers, and a casual vibe that has attracted locals and tourists for decades.
Opening Hours
8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Entry Fee
Free (food costs: ₹300-600)
Type
Food
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Walk from Colaba bus depot, on Colaba Causeway
Nearby Metro Station
Cuffe Parade
Line 3 — 0.4 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Churchgate
Western Line — 1.2 km
Cafe Madras, Matunga
An iconic South Indian restaurant in Matunga serving authentic dosas, idlis, and filter coffee since 1940. The queue outside on weekend mornings is a testament to its legendary status.
Opening Hours
7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Entry Fee
Free (meals: ₹100-250)
Type
Food
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Walk from Matunga station on Central Line
Nearby Metro Station
Shitaladevi Mandir
Line 3 — 0.6 km
Nearby Local Train Station
Matunga Road
Western Line — 0.3 km
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