Girgaon Katta — Restaurant in Mumbai

After office hours my colleague gave us a treat at this place. Being a foodie such opportunities are always welcome. I am a regular customer since they had this restaurant at Chandavarkar Lane. Now the restaurant is shifted and I could see a few new faces as servers. This is a Pure Veg Non-AC restaurant with limited parking space at Borivali West, opposite Moksh Plaza. This is a place to enjoy some superb Maharashtrian cuisine. Preferably go on an empty stomach so that you can devour the maximum variety of food.

We tried many dishes such as Kanda-Batata Mix Bhaji INR 58, Methi Thalipeeth INR 90, Upvas Thalipeeth INR 85, Misal Pav INR 85, Maka Pattice INR 75, Zunka Bhakari INR 130, Bharit Bhakari INR 130, Kharvas INR 55 for 100gms and cutting Tea INR 30. All of these were very good. Personally I liked the Bharit Bhakari served with mirchi thecha. The Bharit was smooth, little sweet and smokey. When combined with mirchi thecha it balanced the taste. The Zunka was okay with less spice and salt and was not like the one I had tasted in their old restaurant. The Misal was spicy but watery and was served with onions and a slice of lemon. The Maka Pattice and Thalipeeth are deep fried and both can be skipped if you are a health conscious. The jaggery kharvas and tea were amazing. The menu has loads of other dishes to enjoy, however with a team of 5 people we were only able to have the above dishes. Best to go in groups so that you can try variety of dishes.

The food is fairly priced and is light on the pocket. We spend approx. INR 1200 and per person INR 240 gave us a heavy meal. The food quality is decent and some more efforts can be taken to improve the taste which is not up to the mark. As it was crowded, I noticed that they were unable to handle large orders. Also, the server messed up and served us a wrong dish. Nevertheless, if you are nearby and want to taste maharashtrian cuisine, do visit them as they do not have delivery service, unless you order from Zomato.

Mumbai has limited good Marathi food joints and this will surely be in that league, if they overcome the service and taste factor. Thanks for the wonderful time and food. Considering that the price range is from Rs 50 upwards to not more than Rs 200 per dish, it's value for money. Khupach Svasta in local...

Girgaon Katta is located in Borivali West, right opposite Moksha Plaza Mall. It is at a 7-minute walking distance from Borivali Railway Station. I have actually visited their old branch a few years ago, so I was excited to check out this one.

The place was extremely crowded when I visited in the evening, so the waiting time was around 30 minutes. But the staff is very polite, and the food was served within 10 minutes of ordering. I ordered Misal Pav, Batata Vada, Kothimbir Wadi, Besan Ladoo, Piyush, and Kairi Panhe. Everything was hot and fresh. I especially liked the way the Misal was plated. It looked delicious. The Misal was made in an authentic Maharashtrian style, with sev instead of farsan. It was slightly sweet, and I personally felt the rassa could have been a bit spicier.

The Batata Vada was the highlight for me. Unlike the usual batata vadas loaded with besan, this one had a soft and light outer layer and a spicy-sweet filling that felt homely and authentic. Kothimbir Wadi was also nicely made. The Besan Ladoo was delicious, and the Piyush had a creamy and smooth texture with just the right amount of cardamom. Kairi Panhe was refreshing, but I found it slightly too sugary. It maybe because I don’t usually consume a lot of sweet dishes. I also felt it could have been a little thinner in consistency.

The restaurant is decorated in a very minimal way with drawings and elements that reflect the Girgaon vibe. It’s a non-AC indoor place, but the space feels warm and homely. Considering the quality and quantity, I feel the pricing is totally justified.

Do make a plan to visit this place if you want to enjoy authentic Maharashtrian food. I will definitely go back and would happily repeat the Batata Vada.

Ratings: Quality - 3.8/5 Quantity - 4/5 Service - 3.9/5 Price - ₹500 for 2 people

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@mumbaifoodventures take on Girgaon Katta:

Craving for real Maharashtrian cuisine? You should definitely give this place a shot 😍 There are more than 9 sections to pick from, including fasting food and drinks, ranging from Missal Pav to Thalipeeth to Zunka Bhakri.

Things we had: Missal Pav : Trust me, it doesn't get more legit than this. They also provide a variety of dishes, including Vada missal, Dahi missal, Usal pav, and others. ₹80

Zunka Bhakri: The combination of Zunka and Pithale Bhakri needs no introduction; it is the ideal comfort food for every Maharashtrian. Zunka is a semi-solid paste made from besan and a variety of spices, which is served with Bhakri, / rice Bhakri, or / jowar Bhakri, to produce a filling dish with spicy thecha on the side. ₹120

Vaal Bhat / Dalimbi Bhat: A delectable blend of rice and field beans (Vaal), along with papad and raita, will satisfy your taste buds and stomach. ₹130

Piyush : A luscious, creamy soothing drink made with combination of shrikhand and butter milk together will beat the heat of your body! ₹60 (L)

Chai : घरगुती चहा, filled with beautiful taste and aroma of ginger and cardamom ₹45 (Full)

Kharvas (खरवस) : It is just like a steamed milk pudding, also called as "चीक", is prepared by steaming a mix of colostrum, milk, jaggery/ sugar until it takes form of jiggling solid. Cardemom (वेलची), saffron (केशर), nutmeg (जायफळ) or sesame (तीळ) are added as flavours. ₹112

Gulab Jamun : Soft, sweet and perfect flavours as a gulab jamun should have ❤️ ₹20 per piece

📍Girgaon Katta, Borivali west

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