Innovative Indian snacks, colonial cocktails, and regional specials
Unit-1, Process House, S.B. Road, Kamala Mills, Near Radio Mirchi Office Lower, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013, India Get directions
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"I found The Bombay Canteen to be a choreographed, upbeat celebration of Mumbai’s regional cuisines: server choreography and music set the tone for dishes like eggs Kejriwal, ghee roast chicken seekh, seabass sev puri, gulab nut, grilled octopus in mor kuzhambu, Kejriwal croissants, and chicken jhol momos, while an inventive cocktail programme—mapped across the city in multiple editions of the Canteen Cocktail Book—anchors the meal in Mumbai’s neighborhoods." - Karina Acharya
"The flagship of the Hunger Inc. group, widely regarded as a culinary pilgrimage and a must-visit on trips to Mumbai that helped establish the group's reputation in the city." - Sarah Khan
"In the heart of Lower Parel, Bombay Canteen resides in Kamla Mills, an old mill that’s been converted to office spaces and eateries. The hustle outside always keeps one on their feet but entering The Bombay Canteen gives you a sense of nostalgia (If you grew up in here). The decor recreates old Bombay, with it’s patina mirrors, an enclosure of beautiful stained glass Art Deco windows . Retro Hindi Music and Bollywood visuals pasted everywhere really makes this place a ‘filmy’ vibe. Eating here makes you feel like you’re part of a large family celebration. The design is most definitely rooted in Bombay, the dishes are an explosion of different regions around India. We recommend ordering the Kejriwal, the simple bheja fry and the jowar salad." - Thought Over Design
"Anyone who comes to this always busy Lower Parel spot falls unfailingly in love with it. Blame it on their playful riffs on traditional Indian dishes that amp up familiar flavors and textures. Flying off the pass are the cheese bombs known as the Eggs Kejriwal, pork birria tacos in jowar bhakris with Kolhapuri pandhara rassa for dipping, and brothy chicken jhol momos. The dining room, which evokes a Mumbai bungalow with marble mosaic tables and Art Deco flourishes, guarantees a grand time. Adding to the fun are cheeky cocktails, like a mini gin martini with housemade chili marmalade. And thanks to the friendliest bartenders in town, dining solo at the bar is never a bad idea. First-timers should try the eight-course Canteen Experience (₹3,754, or ₹3,292 for vegetarian) that takes you through the menu’s best, while regulars should go for the always worthwhile latest additions." - roshni bajaj sanghvi
"Anyone who comes to this always busy Lower Parel spot in a central Mumbai office complex falls unfailingly in love with it. Blame it on their playful riffs on traditional Indian dishes that amp up familiar flavors and textures. Flying off the pass are the cheese bombs known as the Eggs Kejriwal, pork birria tacos in jowar bhakris with Kolhapuri pandhara rassa for dipping, and brothy chicken jhol momos. The dining room, which evokes a Mumbai bungalow with marble mosaic tables and Art Deco flourishes, guarantees a grand time. Adding to the fun are cheeky cocktails, like a bright mini gin martini with housemade chili marmalade. And thanks to the friendliest bartenders in town, dining solo at the bar is never a bad idea. First-timers should try the eight-course Canteen Experience (₹3,754, or ₹3,292 for vegetarian) that takes you through the menu’s best, while regulars should go for the always worthwhile latest additions." - Roshni Bajaj Sanghvi