Kshudha Shanti Gruh ( Elphinstone ) — Restaurant in Mumbai

This, in my mind, is one of the top 5 vada pav places in Mumbai. It’s a pity it isn’t more famous!

I tried their vada pav — simple yet full of flavour. What makes it stand out is the balance — the chutneys, the spice, the crunch — everything just comes together perfectly. There’s really nothing to find fault with.

I also tried the patti samosa pav, and that was a surprise winner. Honestly, I’ve never been a fan of patti samosas — until I had one here. It’s crisp, light, and packed with taste.

And then there’s the tea — oh, what a beauty! Golden in colour, just the right sweetness, and perfectly balanced, much like everything else here.

Everything is prepared fresh, right in front of you, which adds to the charm.

Kshuddha Shanti is just a stone’s throw away from Prabhadevi Station, and totally worth a visit. When I was there, I saw a group of friends laughing and chatting over snacks — clearly regulars — and I thought to myself, this is what good food does: it brings...

A very simple eatery serving Maharashtrian cuisine. This is a pure vegetarian restaurant. Its just a couple of minutes walk from Prabhadevi railway station. Had the veg thali for lunch. It came with chana masala, aaloo palak, dal, 4 chapatti, rice, papad and pickle. The portions are sufficient for a person. Paid 70 rupees for the thali. They also serve snacks. Vada pav and misal pav is also good. Food is freshly made. Good place...

Patti Samosa is too good, I went for one then I had one more. Wada pav is also good, but I think overall everything is good. You get poha, misal, snacks, idli, sabudana khichdi & vada, and lunch (rice plate) @ very reasonable rate. It is a hidden place and 😋 highly...