9 indian rooms worth the trip across India, editor-ranked. All cuisines in India.
Khyber ★ 4.4 · Mumbai
kala-ghoda · 145 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai 400001
Khyber on MG Road has been a Mumbai Mughlai institution since 1958. The murals run the length of the room and the raan still arrives at the table on a board.
Tip: Lunch sees less wait than dinner; book the upstairs section for groups.
Swati Snacks ★ 4.4 · Mumbai
tardeo · 248 Karai Estate, Tardeo Road, Opposite Bhatia Hospital, Tardeo, Mumbai 400007
Swati Snacks in Tardeo has run the family-style Gujarati menu for three generations. Panki on banana leaves, faraali pattice and seasonal aamras-puri.
Tip: Aamras season runs March to May; that is the time to make the booking.
Swati Snacks ★ 4.4 · Mumbai
tardeo · 248 Karai Estate, Tardeo Road, Opposite Bhatia Hospital, Tardeo, Mumbai 400007
Swati Snacks in Tardeo has run family-style Gujarati for three generations. Panki on banana leaves, faraali pattice and seasonal aamras with hot puris.
Tip: Aamras season runs March to May; book ahead for weekends in those months.
Khyber ★ 4.4 · Mumbai
kala-ghoda · 145 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai 400001
Khyber on MG Road has been a Mumbai Mughlai institution since 1958. The murals run the length of the room and the raan still arrives at the table on a board.
Tip: Lunch sees less wait than dinner; book upstairs for groups. Cash and card both accepted.
Papa Pancho Da Dhaba ★ 4.2 · Mumbai
bandra-west · Shop 12, Gasper Enclave, Pali Naka, St John Street, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050
Papa Pancho on Pali Naka does dhaba-style Punjabi cooking: sarson da saag, butter chicken, makki rotis and lassi in steel tumblers. Open since 1997.
Tip: Cash and card both accepted; the pork pickle is a counter favourite to take home.
Cream Centre ★ 4.2 · Mumbai
chowpatty · 25/B Chowpatty Seaface, Chowpatty, Girgaon, Mumbai 400007
Cream Centre opened at Chowpatty Seaface in 1958 as a vegetarian sweets and snacks counter. The channa bhatura is the canonical dish; the hot fudge sundae.
Tip: Family-friendly with a high-chair stock; weekday lunches are quietest.
Papa Pancho Da Dhaba ★ 4.2 · Mumbai
bandra-west · Shop 12, Gasper Enclave, Pali Naka, St John Street, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050
Papa Pancho on Pali Naka serves dhaba-style Punjabi cooking since 1997: sarson da saag, butter chicken, makki rotis and lassi in steel tumblers.
Tip: Cash and card both accepted; the pork pickle is a take-home favourite.
Pancham Puriwala ★ 4.2 · Mumbai
fort · 8-10 Perin Nariman Street, Fort, Mumbai 400001
Pancham Puriwala near CSMT has fried puris and served thali to Bombay commuters since 1848. UP migrants who succeeded in the puri trade opened the room.
Tip: Cash easiest; lunch service is fastest before 12:30. Cash and card both accepted.
Sukh Sagar ★ 4.0 · Mumbai
chowpatty · Ground Floor, Marina Mansion, SVP Road, Chowpatty, Mumbai 400007
Sukh Sagar at Chowpatty has run a pure-veg multicuisine menu for four decades. Pav bhaji, sandwiches, dosas and the South Indian counter run all day.
Tip: Crowded counter, table service runs slower; takeaway at the front is faster.