Mumbai: Local Transport & Dabbawalla Lunch Box Delivery Tour
Join us on a tour of the city's iconic transport! We're talking about hopping into those yellow and black taxis,super-fast suburban trains, and cruising around on the ...
Papa Pancho Da Dhaba is a punjabi restaurant in Bandra West, Mumbai.
Editorially verified June 7, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Signature dishes: Sarson da saag with makki di roti, Amritsari fish, Pindi chole
Must order: Sarson da saag with makki di roti and a sweet lassi.
Tip: Cash and card both accepted; the pork pickle is a counter favourite to take home.
Join us on a tour of the city's iconic transport! We're talking about hopping into those yellow and black taxis,super-fast suburban trains, and cruising around on the ...
Explore Mumbai with our Dharavi Slum Walking Tour, visit the Dhobi Ghat,and learn about the dabbawala’s famous food delivery system. Experience the city's daily life a...
Escape the hustle and bustle of Mumbai and enjoy a refreshing day trip to Lonavala, a picturesque hill station nestled in the Western Ghats.
Address: Shop 12, Gasper Enclave, Pali Naka, St John Street, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050
Hakkasan's Bandra room mirrors the original London room: latticework, mood lighting, modern Cantonese plates and a cocktail program with kitchen hours.
Signature: Crispy duck salad, Peking duck, Stir-fry black pepper rib eye
Order: Half Peking duck and the crispy duck salad with pomelo.
Tip: The lounge area runs a shorter dim sum menu for after-work drinks.
Hakkasan's Bandra room mirrors the original London room: latticework, mood lighting, modern Cantonese plates and a cocktail program with kitchen hours.
Signature: Crispy duck salad, Peking duck, Stir-fry black pepper rib eye
Order: Half Peking duck and the crispy duck salad with pomelo.
Tip: The lounge area runs a shorter dim sum menu for after-work drinks.
Rahul Akerkar's Indigo Deli runs all day off Colaba Causeway, two minutes from the Gateway: eggs benedict at breakfast, burger at lunch, sticky toffee any.
Signature: Eggs benedict, Indigo burger, Sticky toffee pudding
Order: Eggs benedict at any hour and a sticky toffee for the table.
Tip: The bakery counter sells loaves and danishes from 11:00; arrive earlier for the croissants.
Pinki Dixit's Soam in Chowpatty has poured Gujarati and Maharashtrian home cooking since 2005. The khichdi runs seven different grains and the undhiyo.
Signature: Saat dana khichdi, Faraali undhiyo, Bhinda nu shaak
Order: Saat dana khichdi and a glass of chaas.
Tip: Cash and digital both accepted; weekends crowd hard, arrive at 12:00 sharp.
Swati Snacks in Tardeo has run the family-style Gujarati menu for three generations. Panki on banana leaves, faraali pattice and seasonal aamras-puri.
Signature: Panki, Faraali pattice, Aamras with puri (in season)
Order: Panki on banana leaves and a faraali pattice.
Tip: Aamras season runs March to May; that is the time to make the booking.
Cafe Madras at Kings Circle has poured Chennai-style filter coffee since 1940. The idli is steamed in cotton batter; the masala dosa is the benchmark.
Signature: Filter coffee, Idli, Mysore masala dosa
Order: Two filter coffees, one set of idli, one Mysore masala dosa.
Tip: Mondays are closed; Sunday breakfast queue starts at 07:00. Cash and card both accepted.
A Rama Nayak's Udipi Shri Krishna Boarding has run the unlimited South Indian thali in Matunga since 1942. Banana leaves, ghee roast, sambar refills.
Signature: Thali, Mangalorean ghee roast, Filter coffee
Order: The unlimited thali; come hungry.
Tip: Lunch only here; book the upstairs hall ahead for groups of six or more guests.