Shalimar Restaurant — Restaurant in Navi Mumbai

⭐ Shalimar Restaurant – A Timeless Gem of Mughlai Excellence in Mumbai

When it comes to authentic Mughlai cuisine in Mumbai, two names instantly command respect — Jaffer Bhai’s Delhi Darbar, and Shalimar Restaurant. Each has its loyal following, yet Shalimar continues to hold a special place in the hearts of true food connoisseurs who crave the rich aromas and regal flavors of traditional Mughlai fare.

Nestled in the bustling lanes of Bhendi Bazaar, Shalimar Restaurant is a legendary establishment that has served generations with its signature dishes. The moment you step in, the warm aroma of slow-cooked biryani, kebabs sizzling on skewers, and creamy curries simmering to perfection envelops your senses — a promise of an unforgettable culinary journey.

The Biryani, undoubtedly the crown jewel here, is a perfect balance of fragrant basmati rice, tender meat, and aromatic spices — cooked with the old-world dum method that Shalimar has mastered over decades. Unlike many modern adaptations, Shalimar’s biryani retains its authenticity — flavorful yet not overpowering, rich yet perfectly balanced.

The Mutton Seekh Kebabs, Chicken Angara, and Nalli Nihari are must-tries, offering a taste of Mughlai heritage that few restaurants can replicate today. Their gravies are velvety and deep, reflecting the meticulous slow-cooking and hand-ground masalas that define true Mughlai cuisine. Pair it with their soft roomali roti or butter naan, and you have a royal meal worthy of its reputation.

While Jaffer Bhai’s Delhi Darbar is famed for its robust and slightly spicier renditions, and Delhi Darbar offers a more refined North Indian touch, Shalimar sits gracefully between the two — combining authenticity, consistency, and comfort in every bite.

Service is quick and courteous, portions are generous, and prices remain surprisingly reasonable considering the quality and legacy. Whether you’re dining in with family or ordering a late-night biryani fix, Shalimar Restaurant never disappoints.

Verdict: 🌟 A living legend of Mumbai’s Mughlai scene — rich in heritage, flavor, and heart. If you want to taste the true essence of traditional biryani and Mughlai cuisine, Shalimar is where the story began and...

I wish there was an option to rate less than one star because I don’t even wish to give them the one star. Had the worst experience on 8th June 2024, we went there for my sister’s birthday and we were so disappointed. Miserable staff, pathetic service and food quality also disgusting. The service was extremely slow, gave us hot Mojito, weird tasting gravy, we had asked for wheat rotis and they bought maida rotis so there was almost everything we had to complain about, at last we were fed up as we were sitting with our plates with only rotis in it as they had messed up the gravy. We wasted our time and energy, energy because when we explained the entire scenario to the manager but instead of being apologetic he was extremely rude and saying things that will trigger us and acting as if he is doing favour by rectifying the restaurant’s mistakes. Is it that difficult to be polite and be respectful?! I hope that Shalimar Vashi takes action and remove the staff and manager there because they completely ruined our time, we went home hungry, upset and angry. It was all our loss because they must have not even cared that they ruined our time. Wamiq Shaikh may you improve and take some classes on how to behave with the customer and not ruin any other customer’s time. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU TO NOT GO TO SHALIMAR VASHI instead travel a little and go to KURLA, the staff there is nice and respectful even the food is...

1st time when I visit it was Very nice i enjoyed food all . Starter to desert all were very tasty yummy 😋🤤 prawns hungama sizzlers , sweet corn soup and shahi tukda dessert was awesome at the end felt like queen . Vashi Shalimar very good i tried first time it was best.

31st October 2025 Sunday at night Second time I visited sizzlers was not good at all and it was salty and prawns smell was coming and they provided me without French fries as it is the main things to be added. Later they provided differently but my mood was off i thought the sizzlers taste will change my mood but it made me off .... Staff also changed as chef didn't recognise what I want as compared to last time I showed photo also but it's ok .. . Note : Please if someone want in hurry tell them cooking takes time ok but give proper good food with balance masala... Mrp 1225/- rs is the price of sizzlers atleast we expect good food that's why we come in hotel and pay that much ... Please atleast don't spoil sizzlers ... First we ordered shami kabab and rumali roti which was on but when sizzlers came on the table it's was totally disappointed 💯. Because of this I didn't ordered these time sweet dish also .... And bill was above 2000 but not worth it for 1 person 😔💔 Remember: Waiting for food takes 30-40mins but we as a customer expect proper taste and salt don't add too much and don't mix...