Where to eat in Mumbai
Discussion
Mrs CB and I are off to Mumbai / Bombay for 4 nights. Any recommendations on good places to eat? Should really be Indian cuisine unless there are any stand out foreign offerings. Staying at the Four Seasons but happy to take a taxi.
p.s can anyone explain why the British call it Mumbai yet the locals still seem to refer to it as Bombay?
p.s can anyone explain why the British call it Mumbai yet the locals still seem to refer to it as Bombay?
I think its more the older Mumbaikers that still call it Bombay. The younger ones seem to call it Mumbai now.
Can't help really with restaurants as I can't remember any of the names and it was mostly up in Andheri East (northern Mumbai). The best bet would be to ask the concierge at the hotel for recommendations. The hotel restaurants are normally also damn good, albeit a bit more expensive (but if you want a posh meal, can't beat them!)
Don't forget to try the street food though! Quite a few websites with suggestions of the better places if you Google it (such as http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2012/mar/01/10-b... I loved the Pani Puri, just make sure that the place uses mineral water!
Enjoy the sights, sounds, smells and pure mentalness of Mumbai (and of course the shopping.... don't go to where the hotel say as it'll probably be overpriced, go to the markets instead - much more fun!)
Can't help really with restaurants as I can't remember any of the names and it was mostly up in Andheri East (northern Mumbai). The best bet would be to ask the concierge at the hotel for recommendations. The hotel restaurants are normally also damn good, albeit a bit more expensive (but if you want a posh meal, can't beat them!)
Don't forget to try the street food though! Quite a few websites with suggestions of the better places if you Google it (such as http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2012/mar/01/10-b... I loved the Pani Puri, just make sure that the place uses mineral water!
Enjoy the sights, sounds, smells and pure mentalness of Mumbai (and of course the shopping.... don't go to where the hotel say as it'll probably be overpriced, go to the markets instead - much more fun!)
tezzer said:
I used to go India a lot, on business. Seriously,, the only time i never got the trots was when I survived for a week eating nothing but bananas and drinking bottled water.
Take Immodium. LOTS of it !
I got the trots for a day. Was perfectly fine 24 hours later and survived the next two weeks without any issues (eating street food, normal restaurants etc). Was an interesting day in the office though! Don't think the change in climate and spices helps matters either - just be sensible what you eat and start with mild. If you want properly hot, ask for Indian Hot. Be careful!Take Immodium. LOTS of it !
Caterbroon said:
Mrs CB and I are off to Mumbai / Bombay for 4 nights. Any recommendations on good places to eat? Should really be Indian cuisine unless there are any stand out foreign offerings. Staying at the Four Seasons but happy to take a taxi.
Excellent Chinese restaurants, the Concierge will guide you or look up tripadvisor.My favourite restaurant and that of friends is in the ITC Maratha Hotel next to the airport, called Peshawri.
An Indian restaurant with dishes cooked in an open kitchen. The lamb and prawns are to die for!
Not cheap though.
Barbecue Nation is good fun, albeit more Pizza Hut than Michelin star. I was somewhat shocked when all of the staff started singing and dancing right behind my table, for no apparent reason. They do love a dance!
An Indian restaurant with dishes cooked in an open kitchen. The lamb and prawns are to die for!
Not cheap though.
Barbecue Nation is good fun, albeit more Pizza Hut than Michelin star. I was somewhat shocked when all of the staff started singing and dancing right behind my table, for no apparent reason. They do love a dance!
Thanks for the comments so far. Suitcase of Imodium arranged.
Street food sounds great - we both like pretty hot / spicey food so that should be good. We are also going to Bangalore so will give BBQ Nation a try.
The restaurants in the hotel have a pretty good write up so will definitely eat there at least once.
Street food sounds great - we both like pretty hot / spicey food so that should be good. We are also going to Bangalore so will give BBQ Nation a try.
The restaurants in the hotel have a pretty good write up so will definitely eat there at least once.
Crombers said:
My favourite restaurant and that of friends is in the ITC Maratha Hotel next to the airport, called Peshawri.
I'd also strongly recommend the Peshawri - consistently voted one of the best in India. For less formal, and cheaper, but still special, due to it's location, try the Masala Kraft at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel.The hotel itself has plenty of history (including unfortunately the terrorist attacks) and is renowned as one of the best in India, with many famous previous guests, and it's situated right opposite the Gateway of India monument, which you will likely want to see anyway.
And don't forget to have drinks at sunset at the Aer Lounge balcony bar on the 34th floor of your hotel..
had ham said:
I'd also strongly recommend the Peshawri - consistently voted one of the best in India. For less formal, and cheaper, but still special, due to it's location, try the Masala Kraft at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel.
The hotel itself has plenty of history (including unfortunately the terrorist attacks) and is renowned as one of the best in India, with many famous previous guests, and it's situated right opposite the Gateway of India monument, which you will likely want to see anyway.
And don't forget to have drinks at sunset at the Aer Lounge balcony bar on the 34th floor of your hotel..
Good shout about the Taj Mahal - will definitely be at the gateway at some point so that makes sense. Both hotels are about 30 mins taxi away so easlily doable. Aer bar will probably be our spot each evening - looks great for a pre-dinner drink or two. The hotel itself has plenty of history (including unfortunately the terrorist attacks) and is renowned as one of the best in India, with many famous previous guests, and it's situated right opposite the Gateway of India monument, which you will likely want to see anyway.
And don't forget to have drinks at sunset at the Aer Lounge balcony bar on the 34th floor of your hotel..
had ham said:
Crombers said:
My favourite restaurant and that of friends is in the ITC Maratha Hotel next to the airport, called Peshawri.
I'd also strongly recommend the Peshawri - consistently voted one of the best in India. For less formal, and cheaper, but still special, due to it's location, try the Masala Kraft at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel.The hotel itself has plenty of history (including unfortunately the terrorist attacks) and is renowned as one of the best in India, with many famous previous guests, and it's situated right opposite the Gateway of India monument, which you will likely want to see anyway.
And don't forget to have drinks at sunset at the Aer Lounge balcony bar on the 34th floor of your hotel..
You must get the lamb leg. Never had anything like it elsewhere.
And they often have lovely cars outside, usually see a couple of Lamborghinis / Ferraris there
goodfella7777 said:
You won't have trouble finding places serving good food.
I'd say shortlist places depending on which part of the city you're in. Traffic in Bombay is horrendous and the local trains not for the faint hearted. (do check the new BBC series )
I've been watching it - fantastic insight into daily life. I think we'll give the train a go - but might leave it until after the rush hour(s)I'd say shortlist places depending on which part of the city you're in. Traffic in Bombay is horrendous and the local trains not for the faint hearted. (do check the new BBC series )
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