Over 2,500 Ganesh mandals and hundreds of thousands of households in the country’s financial capital will be celebrating the festival. If you are planning to travel around the city and its surroundings to catch a glimpse of all the famous Ganpati pandals and are wondering where to eat, look no further.
Lalbaug cha Raja
Located in the heart of Lalbaug area in South Mumbai, Lalbaug cha Raja is undoubtedly the most revered Ganesh idol. People stand in long queues that can last for over 24 hours to seek Bappa’s blessings. Bollywood celebrities, industrialists, politicians and many popular personalities seek the blessings of Lalbaug cha Raja.
Recently, Union Home Minister Amit Shah offered prayers to the deity amid the ongoing Ganpati festival. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Bharatiya Janata Party National General Secretary Vinod Tawde accompanied Shah during his visit.
Below are some popular places to eat around Lalbaug:
Aswad Upahar and Mithai Gruh– Aaswad is a cozy place that serves authentic Maharashtrian cuisine with a variety of snacks and thalis. During your visit, you can try their Misal Pav, Sabudana Vada and Puran Poli.
Chivda Galli – As the name suggests, this galli is known for its street food and quick snacks if you want to take something home.
Canon Pau Bhaji – The iconic Pau Bhaji restaurant is a crowd favourite. The bread and butter and mixed vegetable gravy known as Bhaji is the perfect way to end your outing.
New Modern Cafe – New Modern Cafe in Worli is a small cafe serving delicious South Indian dishes and other street foods at affordable prices.
Prakash Upahaar Kendra – This is a simple restaurant popular for its snacks and traditional Maharashtrian meals. If you are craving for authentic thalipeeth and kothimbir vadi, this should be your choice.
Ramashraya – Since 1939, this restaurant has been satiating Mumbaikar’s cravings for South Indian food. The two best things about this place are that it is budget-friendly and serves the most authentic filter coffee. What more could you ask for?
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