The film industry's home suburb and an enormous food map of its own. Lokhandwala for casual chains, Versova for fish from the koli docks, Andheri East for industrial-park lunches.
Gajalee in Vile Parle East serves Malvani coastal cooking with the koli catch that morning. The thali runs prawns, surmai and crab with sol kadhi.
Signature: Malvani prawn curry, Bombil fry, Surmai tikka
Order: Bombil rava fry and Malvani prawn curry with rice.
Tip: Order sol kadhi to drink after; it cuts the coconut gravies.
Gajalee in Vile Parle East serves Malvani coastal cooking with the koli catch that morning. The thali runs prawns, surmai and crab with sol kadhi.
Signature: Malvani prawn curry, Bombil fry, Surmai tikka
Order: Bombil rava fry and Malvani prawn curry with rice.
Tip: Sol kadhi after the meal cuts the coconut gravies. Cash and card both accepted.
Independence Brewing Co in Versova runs a brewpub with American-craft ales, lagers and seasonal IPAs. The kitchen leans pizzas. Editor's TableJourney pick.
Order: A pint of the house pale ale and the chicken tikka pizza.
Tip: Friday night quiz from 20:30; book a booth for groups. Cash and card both accepted.
Thirsty City 127 in Andheri East runs an in-house brewing program with IPAs, stouts and seasonal sours. The kitchen serves Asian and continental small plates.
Order: A flight of four house brews and the cheesy nachos.
Tip: Weekends from 21:00 are packed; weekday happy hour runs 17:00 to 19:00.