The cooking of the Konkan coast south of Mumbai — Malvan, Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri. Coconut, kokum, and a fresh-ground masala that is hotter and more aromatic than the Mumbai norm. Fish, chicken and mutton, with rice bhakri and sol kadhi.
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4things to know
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Where to eat it
Named places, with what each one is known for| Name | Where | What it is known for |
|---|---|---|
| Gajalee1990s | Vile Parle West and Palladium | The best-known Malvani house in the city. |
| Sindhudurg | Dadar West | Named for the district; plain room, serious masala. |
| Malvan Katta | Dadar and Prabhadevi | Thali format with bhakri and sol kadhi. |
| Highway Gomantak | Bandra East | Gomantak rather than strictly Malvani, but the same coast. |
| Apoorva | Fort | Mangalorean and Malvani. |
| Soul Fry1999 | Pali Naka, Bandra West | Casual, Goan-leaning coastal. |
| Goa Portuguesa1990 | Mahim | Konkani and Goan; long-running. |
Worth knowing
- Malvani masala is a specific blend and is sold ground at Dadar market.
- Sol kadhi is served at the end, not the beginning.
- Rice bhakri and vade are the breads, not roti.
- Kombdi vade — chicken with fried puris — is the dish to order if it is on.
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