Be it rice plate in Mumbai or Maharashtrian thali in Mumbai or Malvani fish thali in Mumbai, these are the best lunch homes in Mumbai for authentic & flavorful food in the city.
Read below to find out my favorite lunch home in Mumbai:
Mahesh Lunch Home
- 8-B, Cawasji Patel Street, Mumbai
- Kings Apartment, Juhu Tara Road, Next to J.W. Marriott, Mumbai
- Andheri Kurla Road, Saki Naka, Andheri (E), Mumbai
- Platinum Techno Park, Sector 30A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai
Established by Mr. S.C. Karkera in 1977; Mahesh Lunch Home has spearheaded Mangalorean food to newer heights. It was the first restaurant in Mumbai to serve authentic Mangalorean food. The restaurant is well-regarded for its Mangalorean Seafood {fish delicacies}, primarily Surmai curry, Pepper Garlic Prawns and Pomfret Masala.
When it comes to Prawns, this place is a clear winner. They serve almost all kinds of Prawns – Shanghai Prawns, Prawns Thai BBQ, Prawns in Creamy Garlic, Chilli garlic Prawns, Butter Pepper Garlic Prawns, Chilli Basil Prawns, Thai Chilli Prawns, Green Chilli Prawns, Tandoori Prawns, Banana Leaf Prawns, Charmullah Prawns and Chatpata Pudinewala Prawns.
If Prawns is not your desire, try the Puli Meelagai Pundu Meen {Sour and Spicy Garlic Tawa Fish}, Butter Pepper Garlic Crab, Fish Tawa Fry & Gassi preparations.
Jai Hind Lunch Home
- Dr Ambedkar Road, Pali Naka, Pali Hill, Bandra West
- 10, Rizwi House, Hill Road, Bandra West, Mumbai
- Building 45, Samadhan CHS, Gandhi Nagar, Bandra East, Mumbai
- 7/8 B, Madhav Bhavan, Opposite Kamala Mills, Lower Parel, Mumbai
- 6 Mantri Corner Building, Sayani Road, Opposite Parel Depot, Dadar West, Mumbai
Paradise for seafood lovers, Jai Hind Lunch Home is an absolute favorite for its Seafood Thalis and Fish {Starters}. They serve traditional seafood dishes cooked using the native spices and using the age-old methods.
The menu is quite large and serves all kinds of fish found in the region {Surmai, Bangda, Prawns, Pomfret, Squid, Basa, Crab, Bombil, and many more}. Some of the must-have(s) include, Fried Fish, Fish Green Masala, Malvani Fish, Fish Chilli Mangalorean, Fish Gassi Mangalorean, Fish Goan Curry, Butter Pepper Garlic Crab, Tandoori Crab, Prawns Biryani and Basa Fish Biryani. The decor is very minimal, but the food here is really flavorful.
Sion Lunch Home
- 11, Harakh Niwas, Near Sion Railway Station, Sion, Mumbai
Go here for their Fish Thali and Seafood Platter. The Seafood Platter comes with seven different types of fishes – wich makes it worth. And when we speak of Fish Thali – they have 15 kinds of Fish Thali which is served in four variants – Masala or Fry, Chilli, Pullimunchi or Tawa Fry.
One can eat – Pomfret Thali, Bangda Thali, Surmai Thali, Halwa Thali, Kane Thali, Tarli Thali, Crab Thali, Bombil Thali, Rawas Thali, Lape Thali, Mori Thali, Mandeli Thali and Bandas Thali. You must also try their Prawns {Curry and Fry}, Prawns Fried Rice, Prawns Manchurian Rice and Prawns Schezwan Rice. The food here is really delicious and is worth every penny you spend. Great place for Thali lovers.
This is a good restaurant with reasonable prices and courteous staff. Also they have seperate sitting sections – AC and Non AC. Note the timings – 11AM – 4PM and 7PM – 12:30AM.
Janta Lunch Home
- 78A, Pali Naka, Dr Ambedkar Road, Pali Hill, Bandra West
When it comes to Fish {Masala preparation}, Janta Lunch Home in Bandra West, amazes everyone. The Lunch Home have a 1+1 seating arrangement – AC and Non AC. The upper floor is again divided into 2 different sections – outside and inside. The food here is akin to home-cooked meal and tastes pretty much authentic. Their Pomfret Masala Fry, Bangda Masala Fry, Prawns Masala Fry, Surmai Masala Fry and Crab Masala Fry, are some of the most popular dishes they are known for.
This place is always crowded as this place is a renowned drinking place for many of its local patrons. Also assume the service to be slow during rush hours.
Pratap Lunch Home
- 79, Lucky Mansion, Janmabhoomi Marg, Fort, Mumbai
Traditional Seafood since 1961. Yes! The restaurant has been in business for more than five decades and is popular for its lip smacking coastal cuisine – Mangalore style sea food at pocket friendly prices. Not just the Fish they serve equally delicious Crab preparations. The Tandoori Crab, Need Dosa, Chicken Gravy, Prawn Koliwada, Pomfret Tandoori, Mutton Kolhapuri and Mutton Lahori, are what I shall recommend.
You can also try their Fish Koliwada Biryani {if ypu are in the mood for Rice}. The Biryani is well-made and is quite flavorful and aromatic. Also if you are confused “what to order”, go with the servers’ recommendations – they {servers} are well-versed in the kind of food they serve and give you the best suggestion. This unassuming restaurant serves amazing fish. Do visit this place.
These are my personal favorites.
There are many more Lunch Home to try – Mani’s Lunch Home which opens as early as 6:30AM {153 C, Mahskar Building, Near Ruia College, Matunga East and Plot 12, Sion-Dharavi Road, Sion, Mumbai}, Bhartiya Lunch Home {Shop 14, Kris Korner Commercial Plaza, Swastik Residency Road, Kavesar, Kasarvadavli, Thane West} and Modern Lunch Home {Husseni Chambers, Besides Hallmark, Near Wadia Children Hospital, AD Marg, Parel, Mumbai}.
These Lunch Home are accepted to serve the very best of the traditional food at reasonable price.