When Eid is just around the corner, what comes to one’s mind is the palatable food, and especially sweets. The seasonal desserts have their own role to play on the day of Eid. The cacophonic lanes of the Mohammed Ali Road are bustling with food aficionados during the month of Ramadan and on the day of Eid. The streets are replete with a choice of sweets ranging from Mawa Jalebi to Kesar and Mango Phirni.
While the experience of fine-dining has its own charm, street food is best enjoyed at roadside eateries. Mumbai’s bubbling khaugalli culture ensures that you get your vada pavs, bhelpuri, shawarmas, dosas, ice-creams and lots more all at one stop. A delight for those who love junk food, these food streets are the building bites of the city’s diverse food culture. (more…)
Mira Road was an agricultural area that slowly started commercializing into a residential one due to Mumbai’s real estate prices. Today, it is one of the fastest growing areas of the city and is home to many prominent residential townships. To cater to the population here, many food outlets have opened up, offering a variety of unique dishes. (more…)
On visiting Malad, you cannot imagine that this area was sparsely populated about half a century back and was mostly full of creeks and mangroves. This hilly area has now become an attractive residential and industrial area and is among the fastest growing suburbs in the city. Tall complexes and large malls dot the area now and recently, many food outlets have opened up as well. (more…)
Located in the north-west of Mumbai, Borivali is largely a residential hub that is also home to a popular green tourist spot in the city- the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. The park is known to have 1000 species of plants and 40 species of mammals. So, if the nature lover in you takes you there, we are sure you’ll need some good food to get you going on your visit. (more…)
Parel, often confused with its half-namesake— Lower Parel, used to be surrounded by textile mills. Now, those compounds house huge office complexes. Parel is well connected to both, the Central and the Western line of the local trains — as the latter’s Elphinstone Road station is right next to Parel. Because of great connectivity and a crowd that is always in a rush to reach office on time, Parel has become a hub of quick snacking options. (more…)
This region of Mumbai was initially a fishing village and its name is derived from the word “Vesave”, which means “rest” in Marathi. This village has undergone many transformations, from being under the rule of Portuguese to the Marathas. The area also has a beautiful beach and some historic sites, which speak of its rich history.
Matunga, located in the heart of Mumbai, was a part of the original seven islands that formed the city. Previously known as Mahikavati, this area is among the first well planned localities in Mumbai. Home to a large population from South India, Matunga’s streets are sprawling with cafes and restaurants that serve authentic South Indian food. (more…)
This once sparsely populated area has turned into a wealthy one with film studios such as Filmistan and Film City opening up here. Many malls have also started to spring up in Goregaon and tall residential complexes have started coming up throughout the area. It also bounds the Sanjay Gandhi National Park and is home to the beautiful Aarey Milk Colony. With thousands of people residing here, food outlets galore have opened up to offer quick bites. (more…)
