Amitabh & Abhishek Bachchan Visit Café Madras In Matunga: Where Else To Satisfy Your South Indian Food Cravings In This Neighbourhood?

Café Madras is one of Mumbai’s most beloved South Indian restaurants, known for its authentic flavours and bustling ambience. A true landmark in Matunga, this Udipi eatery has been serving customers for over 75 years.

Aanchal Chaudhary Updated: Tuesday, February 04, 2025, 02:27 PM IST

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan and his son, actor Abhishek Bachchan, were recently spotted at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, enjoying the intense fifth and final T20I match between India and England.

After celebrating India’s thrilling victory, the father-son duo decided to continue their celebrations with a feast at Café Madras, a legendary South Indian eatery in Matunga. Videos from their visit quickly went viral, with fans gathering outside the restaurant to catch a glimpse of the beloved duo as they stepped out after relishing the restaurant’s signature delicacies.

Café Madras: A legacy in Matunga

Café Madras is one of Mumbai’s most beloved South Indian restaurants, known for its authentic flavours and bustling ambience. A true landmark in Matunga, this Udipi eatery has been serving customers for over 75 years. Securing a table here is no easy feat, but the effort is worth it for the crispy ragi dosa, flavourful bisibele bhath, and the iconic filter coffee. Don’t leave without trying their upma podi and rawa ladoo—a perfect way to end your meal.

If Café Madras has piqued your interest in South Indian cuisine, here are some other fantastic spots in Matunga that you must explore:

Ram Ashray

A haven for early risers, Ram Ashray witnesses customers as early as 5 AM, and by 6 AM, it’s already bustling. Their quick service and homely flavours make the wait worthwhile. Must-tries include their variety of sheeras (pineapple, banana, chocolate, badam), rasam podi, Mysore sada dosa, and crispy meduvada.

Café Mysore

One of Matunga’s oldest Udipi joints, Café Mysore, has been serving generations of food lovers. Their rasam vadas, neer dosa, and idli gadbad are crowd favourites. If you have a sweet tooth, don’t miss their pineapple sheera.

Arya Bhavan

For another mouthwatering experience, Arya Bhavan offers delectable South Indian classics with a twist. Their coin idlis, brahmin idlis, rawa Mysore masala dosa, and paniyaram are highly recommended. Pair these with their authentic filter coffee for a fulfilling meal.

Idli House

As the name suggests, Idli House specialises in a variety of idlis. The restaurant was founded by the creators of Rama Nayak, dedicated to serving light yet flavourful meals. Try their pepper idli, Mysore upma idli, and the seasonal jackfruit idli, served with coconut oil, sesame oil, and flavourful podis—that will leave you in a food coma.

Published on: Tuesday, February 04, 2025, 02:27 PM IST

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