Cafe Madras®️

Rating: ⭐ 1/5 I had really high expectations from Madras Café after hearing all the hype, but my experience was very disappointing. • Neer Dosa: Not authentic at all. It felt just like another dosa, nothing like the soft, delicate neer dosa you expect. • Other Dosas: All tasted the same, stuffed with oversized potatoes and completely bland masala. No distinct flavors. • Dahi Wada: Served without even a hint of sweetness, just salty curd. All the masalas were missing — when I asked, the server simply offered red chili powder, salt, and pepper! • Rava Dosa: Portion was shockingly small compared to any other place I’ve eaten in Mumbai. • Ambience & Wait: Waited 55 minutes just to get a cramped seat at the corner. It was unbearably hot, with no comfort at all. The only saving grace: • Rasam Idli – The idli was soft, and the rasam flavorful. Easily the best dish I tried. • Filter Coffee – Decent, but nothing special; you’ll find the same at many South Indian joints across the city. After driving 30 kms, struggling for parking, waiting endlessly, and then being let down by almost every dish, I can honestly say the place is overhyped and not worth the trouble. Overall: 1/5 – More hype than substance.

One of the best places in Matunga to enjoy authentic South Indian food! Must-try dishes include Banne Dosa, Podi Idli, Rava Onion Masala Dosa, Rasam Wada, Pineapple Shira, and their strong Jaggery Coffee. The flavors are rich, portions are generous, and the quality is consistently excellent. If you are visiting for the first time, definitely try this menu—you’ll love the experience.

Superb food! We had Benne Masala Dosa, Tuppa Dosa with Podi and Mysor Masala Dosa. I should mention that all these are must try. All were really great in taste, desi ghee added unique flavor to all. Kappi was also good. I felt Pineapple sheera and Idli are average. Staff was active, making reservation and getting entry was easy, as they call out names loud and clear! 😉

Authentic South Indian tiffins & meals served old style in this restaurant serving since 1940. All day breakfast available if you want to eat tiffins for lunch & dinner like I do. Be ready to wait for your table as it’s crowded at most times.

Delicious South Indian food. A very old South Indian joint popular among people nearby. Quality of food is very great. There is generally a queue waiting, specially on weekends. Parking is an issue nearby.

We tried Ghee podi idli, Ragi masala dosa, set dosa, Pineapple sheera, Rasam vada and Coffee. From which we liked Idli and Rasam vada the most. Waited for half an hour to get inside. Prices are affordable. Overall 8/10 experience.

Set dosa with white butter was soooo Amazing 😍 and filter coffee best highly recommended. Benne dose and vada idli was lovely. Must try avoid weekend, because table sharing is common.

Just a 10-minute walk from Matunga station, Madras Café is right in the middle of a South Indian food lover’s paradise. On the way, you'll pass several small eateries and the air is filled with the amazing aroma of filter coffee and sambhar, it’s a whole vibe. We visited on a Saturday morning around 10:30 to 11 am. As expected, there was a wait. They told us it would take 30 to 40 minutes, but we were called in about 20, which was a nice surprise. Here’s what we tried: Rasam Vada – 3/5 Didn’t really work for us. The rasam was a bit too mild and lacked punch. Sambhar Vada – 5/5 Absolutely perfect. The vadas were soft and soaked in flavorful sambhar. This one’s a must-try. Butter Podi Idli Pillowy soft and tasty, though we felt it would’ve been even better with ghee instead of butter. Benne Masala Dosa This was okay. For a place known for its benne dosas, we expected a bit more. It wasn’t bad, just not memorable. Chaas Surprisingly good! Refreshing and well-balanced, it paired nicely with the food. The total bill came to around ₹800 for everything, which felt very reasonable for a filling and flavorful meal. Overall, Madras Cafe has a lively atmosphere, quick service, and a few standout dishes. Definitely worth visiting if you're exploring Matunga’s food scene.