3 south indian spots in Matunga and Sion, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Matunga and Sion's food · All south indian in Mumbai.
Cafe Madras ★ 4.5
Kamakshi Building, 391/B Bhaudaji Road, Matunga East, Mumbai 400019
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.
Tip: Mondays are closed; Sunday breakfast queue starts at 07:00. Cash and card both accepted.
A Rama Nayak Udipi Shri Krishna ★ 4.5
1st Floor LBS Market Building, Lakhamsi Nappu Road, Matunga East, Mumbai 400019
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.
Tip: Lunch only here; book the upstairs hall ahead for groups of six or more guests.
A Rama Nayak Udipi Shri Krishna ★ 4.5
1st Floor LBS Market Building, Lakhamsi Nappu Road, Matunga East, Mumbai 400019
A Rama Nayak's Udipi Shri Krishna Boarding has run an unlimited South Indian thali in Matunga since 1942. Banana leaves, ghee roast, sambar refills.
Tip: Lunch only on weekdays here; book the upstairs hall ahead for groups of six or more guests.