Restaurants and Bars

Mumbai presents visitors with a practically endless variety of cuisines, dining atmospheres and flavors. Not only is there a plethora of traditional Indian foods, including some of the world's best kebabs and curries, visitors should also expect to find restaurants serving top notch dishes from around the world, from Tibetan to Italian fare. While it is possible to stumble upon a great restaurant anywhere in the city, some districts are more highly concentrated with delicious eateries than others.

Versova/Lokhandwala

One of the most popular meals in Mumbai is the sizzler, a delicious mixture of fried vegetables and meats, which are available at Kobe Sizzlers. For a broad selection of traditional Mughlai fare at reasonable prices (be sure to try the pavbhaji) venture over to the Shreeji Restaurant. Once visitors have had there fill of Indian food, Sernyaa serves the city's only authentic Tibetan cuisine. Aside from delicious and fresh Chinese fare, Legacy Of China is hugely popular for the Bollywood celebrities who enjoy dining there. For a night of entertainment, with DJ events, a youthful crowd and loud party music, visit Fingers Cross.

Colaba

Before your trip to Mumbai ends, be sure to try Just Kebabs, with a huge selection of kebabs and a side of tasty Khichdi (porridge). For a more elegant, gourmet meal, make reservations at Khyber and take in the paintings of Anjolie Ela Menon and MF Husain, two of India's most famous painters, that hang on the walls. For a critically renowned portion of Far Eastern food, try the work of chef Farrokh Khambata at Joss. After filling up on food, stop by for a beer or exotic cocktail at Indus Cocktail Bar & Tandoor, where DJs can be found spinning popular records.

Juhu

For visitors seeking a restaurant with a healthy choice of international foods in one location, Spices specializes in Thai, Sichuan, Cantonese and Japanese cuisines. Visitors interested in trying extremely flavorful, local seafood should venture to Gajalee. Mangi Ferra serves gourmet pizza and other authentic Italian dishes in an elegant setting; also with a full bar. Along with serving Indian dishes such as the Khichdi Dal and Palak Raita (porridge and green veggies), On Toes is also a popular night club.

Churchgate More traditional Indian food awaits visitors at Kailash Parbat, where the popularity of the spicy and flavorful dishes creates a buzzing and energetic atmosphere. If you are looking for cheap drinks at a happening night spot, Flavours comes through with an absurdly long happy hour from 4:30p-10:30p. Not Just Jazz By The Bay adds entertainment to the drinks and food, with popular live musical performances on a regular basis.