 "Distillations of impossible tasks." As a man perpetually on the hunt for the perfect meal, I have a habit of running into the right people to question. After asking them to tell me their favourite spots in town, I collect it all on google maps, head to my hotel and start researching. Once a list has been amassed, cross-checked, compared and confirmed, I set about my plan of attack. No matter what city you're in and how many restaurants there are, the same few names start to crop up in multiple articles to reassure you that if THAT many people rate it, there might be something to explore. So I set about my days, controlled entirely by the location of restaurants, eat to my hearts content, disregard the one's that didn't tickle my personal tastebuds and lavish abnormal praise on those that did. They are collected below in no particular order, and links to them on google maps can be found by clicking on the main images: Special thanks this time go to Debjeet Sen, Viraaj Braganza and Ritu for their excellent advice. Seers of a modern age! GUide to eating in mumbai SHREE THAKAR BHOJANALAYWithout question the greatest vegetarian Thali you will ever eat. No contest. No arguments. Move along folks, nothing to see here.  SWATI SNACKSGujurati snacks of the highest, highest order in India's cleanest restaurant. Tip: Do not miss the Panki Chatni.  BRITANNIA & COA quintessential institution in the decaying fabric of Mumbai's old Parsi Cafes. No visit to the city is complete without trying their food and soaking up the magical atmosphere.  LUCKY RESTAURANTDespite one local claiming he no longer goes here because they "Add potato to the chicken biryani", that simply made me want to go even more. Who doesn't love potato + rice? Anyway, sumptuous, delicately flavoured biryani in this temple of temptations.  JAI HINDExpect insane lines if you don't make reservations, upwards of 1 hour, but worth every minute waiting for their delectable seafood. Special mention goes to their Tandoori Chicken starter which was sublime for being at a fish restaurant.  MAHESH LUNCH HOMEThe seafood here is authentic, tasty and fully on point. Just expect to sell a kidney next door when the bill comes.  SHER-E-PUNJABThis long-standing restaurant must be doing something right to survive that long in a food mad city. Skip the branch opposite with the beer hall, it's tacky and loud. The thing to order here is the Banjara Kebab. It is divine. And the Romali Roti.  BADEMIYANobody escapes a trip to India without getting a serious stomach upset, and this spot will almost guarantee it. However, with kebabs this tasty, you'll gladly accept the after-effects. (Photo from their website)  KALA GHODA CAFETucked away in the boutique alleyways of Kala Ghoda, this cafe is the perfect tonic to escape the din of Mumbai. Head into the larger cafe at the back for AC and calm music, or if you're feeling cheeky then step into the "speakeasy" wine bar where vinyl is played and judgements are waylaid.  CAFE MONDEGARSThe tourists go to Leopolds, the locals go to Mondy's. These recommendations are just personal opinions based on my palate, things change, chefs get fired or replaced, places open-close, relocate, so take it all with a pinch of MSG and discover your own gems too. But please do try a few of these, they have been researched exhaustively.
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