What to order at Cafe Madras

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Filter coffee and a Mysore masala dosa.
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Filter coffee and Mysore masala dosa
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Closed Mondays; arrive at 07:00 on weekends. Cash and card both accepted.
CuisineSouth Indian
Price$
NeighborhoodMatunga
HoursTue-Sun 07:00-14:30, 16:00-22:30; closed Mon
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Location

Address: Kamakshi Building, 391/B Bhaudaji Road, Matunga East, Mumbai 400019

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A Rama Nayak's unlimited thali on banana leaves runs INR 280 a head. Sambar, ghee roast, four vegetable curries, rice and dessert. Cash easiest.

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$ Street foodMatunga

The original vada pav stall outside Dadar Station charges INR 25 a piece. Narendra Vaidya carries on what his father Ashok started in 1966 on the same.

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TipCash only; arrive before 09:00 to skip the commuter queue. Cash and card both accepted.

Directions

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OrderPancham Thali with extra puris.

TipLunch service runs fastest before 12:30; cash easiest. Cash and card both accepted.

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OrderPav bhaji and a sweet lassi.

TipTakeaway at the front counter is faster than table service. Cash and card both accepted.

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OrderPav bhaji with extra butter and a sweet lassi.

TipCounter service is fastest; ask for the extra-butter version.

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OrderA vada pav with garlic chutney and a samosa pav.

TipOffice-lunch hours (12:30-14:00) busiest; calm before 12:00.

Directions

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$ Street foodMatunga

The original vada pav stall outside Dadar Station charges INR 25 a piece. Narendra Vaidya carries on what his father Ashok started in 1966 on the same.

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