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Gujarati vegetarianChowpatty
Soam's Gujarati menu is mostly vegan-adaptable: saat dana khichdi, undhiyo, bhinda nu shaak. Most dishes work without ghee on request; the staff.
OrderSaat dana khichdi (request no ghee) and a glass of chaas.
TipAsk for ghee-free preparation; most curries adapt without dairy.
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Vegan and gluten-freeBandra West
Candy and Green in Bandra is a dedicated vegan and gluten-free cafe with bowls, sandwiches and smoothie bowls; the bakery counter sells vegan brownies.
OrderBuddha bowl and a vegan brownie.
TipWalk-in friendly; the smoothie bowl menu changes seasonally.
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Gujarati vegetarianTardeo
Swati Snacks runs a pure-veg Gujarati menu in Tardeo. Panki on banana leaves, faraali pattice, seasonal aamras-puri. Three generations of the same family.
OrderPanki on banana leaves and a faraali pattice.
TipAamras season runs March to May; weekend reservations needed in those months.
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Gujarati vegetarianChowpatty
Soam's Gujarati menu is fully vegetarian: saat dana khichdi, undhiyo, bhinda nu shaak and seasonal aamras. Three-generation family operation since 2005.
OrderSaat dana khichdi and a glass of chaas.
TipWeekends busiest; weekday lunches calmest. Cash and card both accepted.
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South Indian vegetarianMatunga
Cafe Madras at Kings Circle is a Udupi pure-veg room since 1940. Filter coffee, idli, Mysore masala dosa and a vegetarian lunch thali on banana leaves daily.
OrderFilter coffee and a Mysore masala dosa.
TipClosed Mondays; weekend mornings queue from 07:00. Cash and card both accepted.
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Udupi South Indian vegetarianMatunga
A Rama Nayak's Udupi Shri Krishna Boarding has run an unlimited South Indian vegetarian thali in Matunga since 1942. Editor's TableJourney pick.
OrderUnlimited thali; come hungry.
TipLunch only on weekdays; weekend dinner runs quietest. Cash and card both accepted.