Durga Restaurant and Bar — Restaurant in Mumbai

In a locale distinguished for vegetarian South Indian eateries, we stumbled upon a compact restaurant and bar, Durga Lunch Home, not far from Matunga Central station. As opposed to expectations it wasn't dimly lit, with fairly luminous lighting over every table. Being the 50th anniversary of the outlet, they had a couple of goodies, reduced prices on drinks and 5% off on the food bill if you upload a post on Instagram or check-in on Facebook. I opted for the former to avail the food discount. After browsing the vast menu, we opened our innings with a couple of whiskeys, and Prawns in Red Sauce. The seafood was an absolute pleasure, I rank it amongst the best prawns preparations I've ever had. The succulent prawns, the spicy sauce and the grated cheese all made for one heck of a starter. Up next was Chicken Israel, in white sauce. It was on the sweeter side, so may not be for everyone's palate, but I loved it, something of a discovery for me, sweetened meat in white sauce. The capsicum and peppers which garnished the dish were particularly well cooked, as well as juicy. This was followed by Chicken Teriyaki, one of the tried and tested chicken variants, and it was up to the mark. While the quantity was not as much as expected, taste-wise it was flawless, the viscous dark sauce working its magic on the meat. Our final order was Chicken Bullet, a spicy, flaming serving, with a sauce I felt to be very similar to the one used for the prawns. It turned out to be yet another winner, and I was more than happy to lap up beyond my share as my friend was feeling too full to intake anymore. To sum up then, Durga Lunch Home is a hidden gem in, what is a treasure trove, Matunga Central. The fact that it's existed for 50 years in an area I've frequented all my life and yet I've never even known of it shows how underappreciated it is. It's not exactly inexpensive in my opinion, but you do get a very loud bang for your buck, be it food or drinks. The service is quick and helpful, if at times a touch overenthusiastic. The waiters occasionally stand right next to the table, I hope they are better trained in the future to give the customers their privacy. Also, if some desserts are added to the menu, then this restaurant becomes a one-stop-shop for a full-fledged meal. I'm bound to be back soon, to try out the other delicacies on the...

Durga Restaurant and Bar - A Culinary Delight! We recently had food from Durga Restaurant and Bar, and I must say, the food was nothing short of amazing! We tried the Paneer Bullet, Paneer Handi Biryani, Aloo Masala Kulcha, Corn Salad, and Raita—and each dish exceeded our expectations.

The paneer deserves special praise—it’s hands down the best paneer in Mumbai. The Paneer Bullet had the perfect balance of crispiness and softness, while the Paneer Handi Biryani was incredibly flavorful, with rich spices and perfectly cooked rice. The Aloo Masala Kulcha was delicious and complemented everything beautifully. Even the Corn Salad and Raita were fresh and full of flavor.

Everything was fresh, and absolutely delicious. Highly recommend Durga Restaurant & Bar in Matunga for anyone looking for...

I recently visited a restaurant with a friend, and our experience was far from ideal. When we arrived, the restaurant was already full, so the waiter asked us to wait for about 5 minutes. However, to my surprise, a group of four people arrived after us and was given priority seating, even though we had been waiting. We talked with manager he was also rude This felt extremely unfair and frustrating, as it seemed like the waitstaff gave preference to newer arrivals over those who had been patiently waiting. The lack of clear communication and consistency in seating arrangements left us disappointed with the service. It's essential for restaurants to treat all customers fairly, especially when it comes to respecting waiting times. So don't go to...