Matunga

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A old favourite. Been around in Matunga for eons. Hasnt changed all that much. Just walk in and see the specials for the day. Almost everything is done well. Do try the masala wafers on sale at the counter. My recommendations are to go at lunch time for the bisi bele bath. Does various mixed rices which are extremely good.

Sundays are special with Pongal avial. Suggestion is to go early as the stuff ends pretty soon. Opens early and closes by 8ish I think.

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Gurukripa is somewhat of an institution in Matunga famous for it's Samosas.

The Samosas are crisp and fresh and served with Chole and Onion. They are reputed by many to be the best in Bombay.

If you are in the area it's hard not to drop in for a quick snack!

I also had Gulab Jamuns there which were good and a glass of butter milk which came with a ton of fat floating in it. It tasted great but not recommended for weight watchers!

According to Akshay

This eatery located just off Sion circle has become a tourist attraction of sorts. Every morning over 30,000 samosas are made at this virtual samosa factory and dispersed all over the city for consumption. Guru Kripa is said to produce 1/3rd of Mumbai’s samosas available in cinema halls/multiplexes, college canteens, etc

Description: 'The owner eats here' – I wonder how many eating establishments in the world could boast of that. Bang outside Matunga station in Bombay's mini-madras,matunga - Ram Nayak's Udipi Shri Krishna Boarding sure can. Ram Nayak's Udipi Shri Krishna Boarding is India's and therefore the world's first Udipi restaurant and an absolute gourmet gem. The South Indian thali, which they serve piping hot on a pristine plantain leaf, could easily be the longest, most economical and healthiest buffet anywhere. Walking up to the first floor of what is Matunga's municipal market I was greeted by a chalk sign saying " On account of it being Ganesh Chaturthi, dessert will be served no extra charge. Today's special Mysore Pudding." Akshay reaffirms in faith in God. We find ourselves in the quaint enclave which looks more like doctor's office then a restaurant, the narrow corridor thats leads us in is flanked by a small line of chairs, thronging with people reading magazines and newspapers as they patiently as they wait their turn . The smell of mogras, disguise the faint smell of mouth watering rasam sneaking in from other room. The A man in a indigo white shirt and matching lungi gives us our coupons and after a small short wait we find ourselves in the very clean environs of the restaurant. Then began the long, elegantly choreographed courting ritual of my palate. Step 1 A fresh sparkingly clean, slightly wet banana leaf is kept on the granite table infront of me. Also nice stainless steel glass of cold water is slide across the table. Step 2 Three varities of vegetables are lumped on to my smooth banana leaf. One of them is crunchy and green and has allot of coconut in it. The secand is avial and the third is dal-like pulsy taste to it. Some salt is added on the side and along with some green mango pickle. Step 3 A small glass of butter milk, two empty catoris [vessel], some curd are propped up against my now half full glass of water. A ghee lined roti and some papad are placed on the plateau of my banana leaf and in the mean time my glass is refilled. Step 4 Eat, and as you do so all your food magically re-appear with and watchful bearers replenishing your every move. By the time sambhar and some tangy rasam fills up those empty catoris. P.S - I'm a messy eater Step 5 Once you've finished with the rotis, rice is served and eaten with the sambhar and rasam. Steps 2 to 5 are repeated till I'm full. Time for an afternoon nap. My rating 10/10

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Koolar is a very good Irani joint in the Matunga college area. Needless to stay, many college kids hang out there during the day.

They have very good omelettes and grilled sandwiches. All in all, an excellent snack place. The motto on their menu reads - "One who cares for his money, shops and eats at Koolar and Company". A cool Irani joint complete with wooden tables, round wooden chairs, glass tops.

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Cafe Mysore claims to be the oldest authentic South Indian eating place in Mumbai.

They have very good dosas, vadas, sambar, and rasam. Their coffees are very famous. The seating is on two levels with the upper level being a/c. It is usually quite crowded. On you way out be sure to pick up yummy snacks from the counter.