Only feww places where I prefer to eat south indian and this is one of them. Love the authentic food they serve in an authentic style.
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Mysore sada and medu vada🤤
📍 Sharda Bhavan
Rating : ⭐⭐⭐⭐
If you want to try authentic South Indian dishes then you should visit Matunga.
You'll get many options here. However, mysore dosa from Sharda Bhavan is the best. Vada was not too oily, coconut chutney and sambar is absolutely tempting.
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Sharda Bhavan has been there for a very long time in Matunga. Needless to say that their food and ambiance reflect an old-world vibe. I remember visiting here with my father as a child and nothing about this place has changed yet. No fancy seating, very simple decent staff and a long queue of people waiting as usual. Had the masala dosa, upma, idli, medu wada and filter coffee. Filter coffee was strong and aromatic. Everything else was delicious and yum too. Limited menu, good sized portion and reasonably priced. Taste still the same over the years. Definitely a must-visit for the authentic south-Indian food lover!
The ambiance is ok but service is dam super quick food is really reasonable n place is really clean n well maintained u cn try each n everything worth fr money must visit👍🏻👍🏻
Authentic South Indian Food - Sharda Bhavan well knowned for its filter coffee right opposite to Matunga Station always pleases your gluttonous vibes abruptly. Waiter behaviour seems to be a problem . Kindness costs nothing . No complaints about the food. Everything is always perfect and taste too is up to the mark. We would strongly recommend you to try Dosas , Uttapam and Filter Coffee. Ambience is simple yet elegant and definitely takes you back to the 1970s and 1980s. Sharda Bhavan is a big YES from our side for all the South Indian food cravings.
I keep going there for my dose of filter coffee. Sharda bhavan feels like home because of the coffee :)
I ordered ulundu Dosa, coffee and Mysore sada Dosa. All of them being my favourite ones.
The service is quicker. The ambience is basic and seating is rustic. It reminds of the old restaurants I used to visit back in south India.
Mysore Sada Dosa is crispy, it has authentic taste. Butter which is generously added in all other Dosa parlours is not added unless asked for. Coffee is strong filtered one. Just a required jolt for the workday.
We came here a week ago on a Saturday gor breakfast around 10am. Surprisingly was quite empty though it started filling up by the time we left just before 11am there was already a que. I definitely didnt like feeling rushed towards the end as we had our baby finishing her meal.
We shared:
- idli. Good
- medu vada. Very nice
- kela bajji. Yummy but bit oily
- ulundu masala. Very nice but heavy
- onion rawa masala. Very nice
Food overall was great. Chutney and sambar on the spicy side (if you come with kids). Service is efficient and fast. Prices are sooooo affordable. Place is chilled out and spacious compared to other packed and small places in Matunga.
We asked for some hot water and they were nice to accommodate us as i needed it to wash my child.
Definitely recommend and if you beat the crowd is quite a lovely experience without being rushed.
Jain mysore sada dosa tasted delicious. The dosa was crispy and soft. The paste of mysore dosa was so good, that you can have it without chutney. Coconut chutney and sambhar had a proper South Indian taste.
Idli was fine. Its taste was a bit salty neither it was soft, whereas, Mendu vada was good-tasting, it was crispy and worth having.
Filter coffee was purely a South indian coffee. Good-tasting and works like a cherry on cake after having South indian breakfast.
I like this restaurants dosa and medu wada. Chutney and sambar are quite different from the other restaurants nearby. This is one of the oldest restaurants in Matunga. People from South Mumbai are often seen here. Their Upma is the best served in Matunga. I have been many a times here with my family and have had a nice dining experience.
SHARDA BHAVAN MATUNGA
MATUNGA is supposed to be the birth place of South Indian cuisine in Mumbai .
There are varies old cafe in matunga serving Irani and south Indian delicacies , but this is the best south indian cafe in Mumbai so far , there is no competition , I'm writing this with my heart .
Starts from 7:30 in the morning closes till 9 pm
There staff is the best all from Karnataka wearing lungi and there style of serving filter coffee is mind blowing .
I ordered
1. Masala dosa
2. Idli wada
3. Filter coffee
There chutney and sambhar are so thick you can taste all the authentic spices added.
Dosa , Idli wada cannot be defined in words you need to go there and have it.
Avoid going on Sunday you will not find a single seat empty .
Price - 5/5
Taste - 5/5
Staff - 5/5
One of the oldest udupi joints. Lots of natural lighting ,cross ventilation, clean.
Must haves
Upma
Ghee sada dosa
Kadi wada
Filter kaapee
The staff is very courteous.
They dont refry the vadas. They will serve it cold but not refry.
Close sharp at 8.30 pm.
Probably the most underrated South Indian joint in Matunga . A very simple place , not much crowded but the food is just awesome . One of the best Mysore masala dosas I have ever had . Service was quick and staff was courteous.
A small cosy joint around the corner just outside Matunga station. Unlike other cafes, where you find queues and crowded seating, this is a relief. Quick service of South Indian food which scores more or less at par with anything else.
Our breakfast started at 7. 15am and went till 8.45am without anyone else disturbing us or hurrying us to move on.
Good dosas, nice Upma, fresh nimboo Pani and Upma.
Do give it a try if you wish a change from likes of Madras Cafe and Mysore Cafe.
Also, look at rate card. Value for money and good hygienic south Indian food. Ideal for a post run breakfast friendly session.
For authentic South Indian food and hospitality, Sharda Bhavan features in the 'You Must Visit' club. It has its own history, opens early morning and is close to Matunga Railway Station. The snacks and Kadi Wada are a must have. Do not forget to order filter coffee, which shall be poured into the glass by the traditional South Indian attired waiters. The furniture is comfortable and vintage giving you the feel of sitting in an old styled restaurant in modern times.
This place continues to defy trends in times of #10yearchallenge. Visited SB after ten years, the taste and quality of food, the clean interiors and smiling faces serving food is a nostalgic call back to memories of eating here everyday in college. It continues to serve the best sambar in Matunga (hands down). Not having the idly Wada dipped in sambar is sacrilegious!
Dominic Savio Braganza
+5
This joint is opposite Matunga station.
Must try their signature dishes including,
1) Radam Vada (vadas dipped in a bowl of rasam)
2) Ulundu Dosa (thicker variety of dosa with jeera)
3) Bunn Puri (slightly sweet and soft goodness)
Drown it all down with their Filter Coffee (awesome authentic and south indian kaape).
One of the only restaurants where the waiters still wear lungis.
Smiling and fast service at affordable rates.
Simple ambience.
Matunga is a hub for South Indian delicacies. This is again one such place where I have been eating since my childhood days. The ambiance is decent with small tables and chairs. This is a non AC joint and the service here is very quick .
I can vouch on the taste of the sambhar and chutney, and hey are very authentic.
The quality and taste of the food has been maintained since years.
They do not have a menu card , they write all the dishes in the board and check out from the board once the dishes are over.
I go here for it's Upma, idlis, dosa, Mysore dosa and filter coffee.
Do try out this place to relish some authority and amazing South Indian food.
Mind and stomach satisfying
Had Mendu Wada, Sada Dosa and tea
Amazing taste, Mouth Watering
Next time will visit once again definitely trying out new dishes
Love it and also pocket friendly
This is one of our morning coffee place. Love the aroma of filter coffee. Had ordered the mysore Sada dosa. This is one of the few places in matunga that you will find open on a Monday. And you certainly get rid of your Monday blues at this place.
Again one of the oldest restaurant serving South Indian delicacies, and of my favorite place during college days.. it's situated bang opposite to Central Matunga rly. Stn.
Happened to visit this place after a long time.. it's still the same with same polite staff in their lungis, crowded and people sharing tables.. with consistent sambhar, Rasam and chutney taste..
Ordered Rasam Vada, Rava Masala dosa, Rasam Idli and no South Indian delicacy is complete without a filter coffee.
Quick service, Pocket friendly... A must visit place for all..
It's a good place and serves majorly South Indian food and an amazing filter coffee.
Additionally there's poori bhaji which is not a typical South Indian dish.
It is closed on Wednesdays and usually crowded during the afternoon as there are a lot of colleges nearby
Again an oldest n simple vibe udupi restaurant , but the food is delectable nd wholesome , sometimes worth craving for. Their mysore masala/ pori dosas are perfection in their gastronomic journey. Sobo peeps just line up on a weekend to refresh their childhood memories and it's still easy on pocket compared to other nearby udupies. It's open cafe vibe and strict timings make you think that it runs for a food experience & not for money.
Great place to share some dosas,idlis, upma,sheera wid a dash of its original filter kapi.
All the places around Matunga serves awesome South indian food. Sharda Bhawan is one of the oldest Food joint.
The place has a limited menu but every dish on the menu is worth a try . The sambhar, rasam and even chutneys have a distinctive taste.
The decor has the classy old age charm and those Wooden chairs will make you bit into the old times.
Authentic South Indian food available. One of the best places to satisfy your south Indian cravings
Love the place. A must visit when in Matunga.
My all time favourite joint for a good plate of idli and Upma. The sambhar here has tasted the same since years. The furniture is the same and so is the staff. The coffee here is outstanding and the dosa is also yummy. Try the mulga pudi with the idli and dosa.
When ever I want to have South Indian food this is it...!!!! Very simple and basic interiors. You must ask for the Dosas to be made in ghee... e.g. Ghee Sada or Ghee Masala the flavour that the ghee adds to the dosas is awesome... Have been going to this place for almost 15+ years and it still exactly the same it was back then...
Good south Indian food and coffee. Value for money. Concept is like a normal udipi joint. You order eat and leave quickly. Tables are also shared mostly if there's a long waiting. Service is quick.
Known for the yummy dosas
A typical place with typical old times ambience
But who cares when the dosa is fresh hot and yummy
I love the rava dosa they serve❤
Fast service, very good food and ok old style restaurant.
Tables can be on sharing basis here since it's busy throughout the day.
Try to come for breakfast and have a great start for the day!
Prompt Service
Simple look & great taste along with it's prompt service makes it legendary
I tried Dosa which was crisp & superb.
The uttapa was uncooked in some areas but was awesome .
Coffee was typically made like an South Indian Coffee a bit bitter & sweet that's what I needed as a refresher or to go over a hangover.
Must try :-
Uttapha
Coffee
Bonda
Sharda Bhavan has 3 standout items. The Kadi Wada which is so good and so consistent, The Mysore Masala Dosa - which I think stands head and shoulders above the rest in the area and the Kela Bhajji. The Bhajji especially when you get it piping hot is just yumlicious. The decor has not changed since a good 4 decades. The stone topped tables and chairs have remained the same. Happy to say that the taste of the food is also consistent. For those who want interpretation on availability - if a item on the menu board is half slid out it's not available.
This Legendary outlet is situated diagonally opposite Matunga C.Rly Stn. Every item on the menu is a must have, specually their coconut chutney ! Its a No Nonsense place, to have good food. Each & every dish is prepared with Authentic south indian spices and ingredients. The place is simple and interiors are vintage with less tables which is nice.
If you're looking for comfort food in matunga, this is the place! It's a small place near matunga Station that won't burn a hole in your pocket. They have a limited menu & I like their butter sada dosa the most. Filter coffee here is authentic and the best compared to other south Indian restaurants in Matunga. You can also try their kela bhajiya and other variety of dosas This place is underrated and I'd most likely recommend Sharda Bhavan.
All time favourite place to head when you crave for good delicious south indian food. 5 star for their food ,service,value for money.
The place is just opposite to matunga railway station.
My favorite kadi vada , wada sambar and coffeeeeeeeee😋😋😋
Shraddha Prashant Kandalkar
+4
Love the kadhi vada and kela bhajji
Very spacious
Staff is in traditional outfit
Service is quick
Restaurants closes too early
One must try all tge dishes worth for money
My favorite place! It's been there since years and still hasn't changed much. I love going there for a quick bite. The upma here is a must try. The idli and wada have a typical south Indian touch that you wouldn't want to miss. All the dosas are worth a try, but my personal favorite is the Mysore masala dosa with the powder chutny. ❤
Hi all,
After a long time took a home delivery from this place.
I ordered the following:-
1) Idli wada:-
I ordered the classic idli wada for starters and i must say the idli was soft and the wada was crisp too.
The chatni was really good and the hot wada went well with sambar.
2) Tomato onion uthappa:-
I had requested to make it crisp which they did make but may be the onion got burned a bit if you see the pic.
But the overall taste was good.
Verdict:-
Overall its a nice place to have south indiab food.Though its not as famous as ramashraya or cafe madras but you can have a good quick snack over here.The sambar could have been better but chatni was really nice.
You always can visit here in case you have waiting at ramashraya or cafe madras.
Retro Furniture still rocking this place, No Menu Cards & Waiters in Lungi, gives you a vibe of an authentic café from South Of India
Food :- 4.5/5
Ordered Ulundu Dosa, Mysore Sada Dosa, Idli & Wada Sambhar
Ulundu is Whole black gram, the batter is prepared of it and tossed in loads of ghee, served with coconut chutney, sambar & mulgapoddi chutney
One must also try the Madras Filter Coffee along with the food dishes
Ambiance :- 4/5
It is a non- air conditioned eatery, but with wide open windows and a gigantic door, the absence of an air conditioner hardly comes to notice. The furntiure dates back to almost pre-independence period
Service :- 4/5
The Annas ( waiters ) wear lungis (a traditional attire from South India) and the service is quick but on Sunday you might have to share a table
Another gem of a South Indian place in the Central part of the City, Matunga
Ohh the aroma when you pass the turn. I still miss it so badly. The hot coffee served in glass and the gula bhaji.. yummm.
Awesome is the word..
One of the oldest restaurants serving authentic South Indian food. It’s ambience hasn’t changed since about 40 years and is still so welcoming.
Reasonable priced, it’s not only a favorite of localities but also a favorite place for people from South Mumbai. Their Sambaar and Chatni are absolutely “Unique”. I bet, You won’t find their taste anywhere in Mumbai.
Tip: Ask for separate Green Chatni(dry). They charge a meager extra, but that will add a completely different feeling of being satiated.
They serve filter coffee made frothy by pouring it from a height into a steel container right in front of us. Worth many many visits.
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This place is a home eatery away from home.
The food here is extremely simple, authentic South-Indian and absolutely no frills.
Don't expect five star service here. Seat yourself, share tables and once you are done, leave if you see a crowd outside else the servers will request you to. Don't raise objections to that as that is the preferred norm here.
This is the way here but come here on any weekday mid-afternoon and you have this place to yourself. Seat yourself, order your filter coffee and spend some alone time here. It can be quite relaxing.
Food front: They have the best Upma and Dosa's of all South-Indian restaurants in the region. Their filter coffee is unbeatable.
Service: Once you visit regularly (and in my case, more than a couple of decades), the folks around get friendly and treat you as home. They will force you to eat more, give you suggestions etc.
Ambience: Located in a corner and having open areas on all sides, it is a hell of a place to relax on a rainy afternoon with hot coffee in your hands. The furniture and minimal decor are all right from the origin days I presume, which gives it that true original feel.
It is an extremely pocket friendly place with some soul-satisfying authentic South Indian food.
So if u r hungry?? n want South Indian food??in matunga?? n that to be satisfied 😁this is the place to be💙it is pocket friendly😋 tasty on time service 😙and the food is really good 😍tried Mysore masala 😬n coffee is worth giving another sip😬😬
Sharda Bhavan is located opposite Matunga Station (East).
It’s a an old establishment serving South Indian cuisine.
We tried their Butter Sada Dosa and Mysore Sada Dosa.
•Butter Sada Dosa
I asked them to make it naram, and they did make it naram. It was delicious and buttery. Tasted well with their Sambhar too.
•Mysore Dosa
It was like any other Mysore Dosa, it could be better if they used more oil/butter in the masala paste.
•Special mention
Sambhar was amazing! It was nothing like any other sambhar served at other South Indian eateries in Matunga.
Authentic south indian food. If you are in Matunga or dadar east try out this pocket friendly restaurant. Very close from Matunga station. Yesterday visited after long time and ordered meri vada. I was very hungry and after order within 5 minutes, hot and crispy vadas were in front me.
Filter coffee was also good, only thing you will not get very hot coffee (which I love).
Overall 8/10
Very old place situated approx 2 minutes away from matunga station (central).
It is a must visit place for fresh & tasty south Indian sancks.
Very hygienic place with pocket friendly rates.
The menu is quite limited but every food item is worth trying.
The dishes which are highly recommended over here which I have tried:-
Upma.
Sheera.
Idli- wada sambhar.
Idli- wada rasam.
Mysore masala dosa.
Both sambhar & rasam are worth trying.
Chutney over here is bit different from other south Indian restaurants of these area,they add green chilli with coconut here I think. Giving it a green colour & amazing taste.
Ratings :-
Taste :- 9/10
Quality :- 9/10
Service :- 9/10
Value for money :- 9/10
Sharda Bhavan a great palce for all the south lovers♥️
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This Place Is Located Exaclty Opposite To Matunga East Station🚉
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This place serves a variety of South Indian Breakfast🤗
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So I ordered😋
Rasam wada 😃
Masala dosa 😉
and a coffee☕
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Wada was perfect masala dosa was the best and sambhar and chutney were mind-blowing ♥️
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People staying at Matunga near station must surely step into sharda bhavan🤗
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👉Ambience:-3/5♥️
👉Food:-4/5♥️
👉Service:-4/5♥️
👉Overall:-4/5♥️
If you like a simple South Indian place where you get silence while eating and no disturbance then this is the best place to go for after ramashray. This place is quite old an have maintained there name since a very long time. The staff is dressed in a simple South Indian dress code and they serve amazing upma and dosas with nice chutney besides it and they also serve the array milk juices at there restaurants.😊👍🏻 so if you like my review do check my Instagram post as well i.e- foodthatyoucravefor @Sharda Bhavan
What should I say about this place ? One of my & my father ' favourite place to eat dosas, idli wadas, rava dosas , pineapple sheera , upmas..... Everything is a must try . Love the tea & filter coffee. I am a regular goer from my childhood days . The waiters are courteous and efficient . And if you are a regular person they even will remember you and take care of your requests . One of old heritage places of matunga !!!!👌👌👌👌👌
Sharda Bhavan is situated in Matunga. It is one of the oldest restaurant in this vicinity. A simple small cafe. Having limited dishes to offer. So i went here as i was super hungry and i was around this place. As i visited this place in evening, i ordered a Sada Dosa and a Mendu Vada. The Sada dosa was served with chutney and sambhar. The Dosa was crunchy and had that south indian touch, while chutney and sambhar were also perfect. P.S. They charge you everytime you ask for extra chutney. After which i ordered the Mendu Vada , the Mendu vada which i got served was not fresh and wasn’t hot too. The place is good for having Filter Coffee, Dosa and Idli.
good food... unique chatni and sambhar flavour. old irani hotel feel. everything on the menu is good. mysore sada dosa is great. they even serve single idli or wada so you can sample a greater variety.
Nice restaurant for south Indian breakfast. We had Wada sambar and onion uttapa . Medu Wada was crisp and not oily served piping hot . Sambar and chutney was ok. Onion uttapa was crisp . Taste was very good. Rates are reasonable . South Indian coffee is must to end breakfast . Overall very satisfactory experience.
Simbly live the Upma and Filter coffee. And the way he does mixes the sugar with coffee concoction.
I remember going off route while traveling early morning to office, only to buy Upma to have it at office with the office collagues.
Even till date my father's actually find work and prefers meeting his friend at Matunga. So then they can catch up at Sharda Bhavan to have their staple food -Upma and Coffee.
Way back, in 2009, even though I was shouted once for opening the laptop and waiting for food to arrive. I could not resist the temptation to go back and order food there. I do realise it doesn't make sense to work and eat, now.
Now I go with friends, wife and kids to introduce then to authentic Sambhar and not the sweet, Gujarati-ized, Sambhar being served at the most popular south Indian joints.
Aditi Juneja
Authenticity of d place remains still , good to see that , everything they serve is simple & tasty , still d best is Idli then rasam Wada , filter coffee , Upma , Sheera, all must have in ur list , go for simplicity (strictly) not for show off
Located opposite matunga station is this very authentic South Indian place.
The Mysore sada and masala dosa were very crisp and tasty.
Rasam vada was decent.
They serve the best filter coffee. Don’t miss out on that.
All dishes are very affordable.
Sharda Bhavan - The best South Indian place I have ever visited.
Place is little small, but near to the station
Food tastes yumm, must try once and you'll go Everytime 😉
My favourite is Rawa masala dosa - properly cooked with stuffed masala.
Very reasonable rates of all the dishes
Sharda Bhavan is a very old South Indian Restaurant located bang opposite Matunga Central Station entrance. Its easily 40-50+ yr old restaurant and offers a unique ambience with marble top tables and wooden chairs. Their wait staff are clad in typical white lungi's as well.
Their idli's are soft and fluffy and so are their wada's. I love their onion uttappam and Upma as well. Ask any veteran from the Matunga area and you will realize they have maintained their taste for the past so many years. Some people do not like the sambar they have to offer ... I have no complaints about their sambar, but I'd like to mention it does taste different(as its jain sambar, meaning its prepared without onions) than the typical south indian restaurant.
You have to try their mulga pudi chutney as it accentuates the flavor of idli's upma's or dosa's.
Sharda Bhavan was rated in the top 5 south indian restaurants in Mumbai by a newspaper back in 2014.
Nourriture Et Voyage
+4.5
This place may offer you average ambience, but it sure does serve you authentic south indian dishes. Everything on the menu is equally delicious and appealing.
Great quality food.
Personally, can't get enough of idli with molaha podi (gunpowder chutney).
A must visit place. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I ordered medu wada and idli plate.The food was delicious.The place is one of the best South Indian food joints in Mumbai.The service is quick.The cost is reasonable and it's a common man's hotel.No great decor is seen here, it's simply delicious South Indian delicacies and quick service that is seen.Had a nice time!😊
We had a quick breakfast here last week.
Ordered for Mysore Sada & rava Sada dosa. The red chutney for Mysore dosa was delicious. Very different indeed. Sambar and chutney were all right. Rava dosa was average. However filter coffee was exceptional. Lovely place to grab hot dosas at affordable price.
Good Ambiance. Awesome South Indian food. Cheap and efficiently awesome! Perfect place if you're broke and need a quick bite. The Mysore Masala Dosa and the coffee makes a very good combo!
It is located just across Matunga station. Another of those authentic places in that area which is basically the hub for all things south Indian. A small menu card but every item on it is worth having time and again.
Such places are gems of Mumbai. They should never change for the sake of modernity. A very few places are left in Mumbai that invoke nostalgia. This is one of the few. Not only in it's authentic menu and the taste but also the look and feel. This place is a slap on the faces of pretentious South Indian restaurants serving the like of paneer dosas and schezwan dosas. Try everything they serve.
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Waiting in the queue early morning @ Ramashray and running out of steam??? Then the solution to your problem is Sharda Bhavan.
Located a few blocks away from Ramashray, this place also serves your favourite udipi items from Idlis to vadas to dosas and uttapams!
I'm not sure about the footfall during early morning, but when i went there one fine morning, they barely had occupancy which in a way is delightful since you can experience better quality of food and service too!
If you walk in before 8 am, you will not be served their dosas/uttapams, so be prepared for a limited menu comprising of idli, vada, upma, sheera and some more. All of this is run of the mill and is satisfying. Nothing extraordinary!
If you come here post 8 am, i would recommend the Mysore sada dosa which is served with coconut chutney and sambhar. This dish has it own reasons to tickle my taste buds! Nice, crispy and cooked to perfection, this is my all time favourite! 😍
Their filter coffee ☕️ is also very good but i would still vouch for the coffee @ Cafe Madras and Ramashray! :)
I recently paid them a visit again! They have a note on the menu card on the wall saying, with GST, we have removed 5% VAT and added 12% GST which was good to know as the place is GST compliant and doesn't cheat its customers and confuse them on the GST charges on the final bill! :)
Best filter coffee in and around dadar-matunga
5/5 !!
Medu vada chatni is magical 4.5/5, always served garma garam
Butter dosa 4/5
Sambar 3/5, is probably authentic, but I'm not very fond of it
Pine apple sheera !!
Love visiting this place everytime I'm around matunga. On a Sunday when places like cafe Madras and manis have a half hr waiting time this place isn't that rushed. They give simple south Indian food with a very limited menu without useless items. They have maintained their quality since a long time. We tried their Rava dosa which was good, idli wada were alright too,Kela bhajji could have been better. The highlight of this place is the upma with lots of chatni. I typically don't like upma but with their chatni, it tastes heavenly. Will keep visiting here.
TIP: Let go off the sambar and ask for double chatni . You'll thank me.
Loved their idli sambhar, batata bonda sambhar, filter coffee and lemonade. You will need the last one because of their awesome but fiery chutney. The setting is that of a typical old style cafe. Its spacious than neighbouring(equally talented and tasty food serving) popular places. The server was attentive and service as quick as a jiffy.
Khushboo Saboo @worthmycals
+3.5
Easier to get a place as compared to other popular south indian joints in the area. Quiet little cafe ..neat and clean .. extremely calm and you can expect to have a peaceful meal.
Taste wise it's very different from it's other counterparts like Ram ashray and Madra Cafe.. but it's good in it's own way.
The coconut chutney served is green color unlike the usual white ones you would expect in South Indian restaurants but trust me it's yumm.
Loved their Mysore Sada dosa, Rasam vada , ginger lemon drink filter coffee (MUST)
This place is located right opp. Matunga (CR) Station..
Legendary place...
Authentic South Indian taste..
Same old interior .. with table sharing and so light on your pocket..
The taste is the same as ever..
Nothing changed ...
Sambar & Chutny is very good here.. and they don't charge extra for that...
Here must have is the Coffee...
It's non-commercialised version of Cafe Madras. It's hidden inside from the main road, so it's not invaded by the party guys looking for a early morning weekend check-in. It's very radical and typical, you know the source code when you see Mundu clad waiters taking your order. They have limited options depending on the time of the day you are visiting. The best dishes here are the idli, medu wada, Mysore masala, ulundu dosa, Neer Dosa. The Filter Kappi cannot be missed. Ordering is simple, there's a whiteboard which displays the available items, if any plate is pulled aside a bit from the board that means the dish is not available, that's very old school and tension free😊 you don't waste time ye milega kya woh hain kya, no red-tapism. The ambience is such that you feel like you are sitting somewhere in Salem or Udipi. It's a great peaceful way to start your morning to face the chaotic mumbai life that follows later in the day 👍🏻
Short. But not so Sweet!
When I say short it refers to the place and it's menu. Was here last Sunday for breakfast. The look and feel of the restaurant is like a traditional south Indian joint. Knee length lungi wearing waiters, round sharing tables, old like wooden chairs. The place is simple and very basic.
And when I say not so Sweet it refers to the taste of the food served here. There were not more than five things to eat of the menu. So we ordered upma, idli, Mysore Masala Dosa and Masala Dosa. You can say we almost ordered the whole menu available.
The upma unlike other joints serving the dish wasnt sweet and oily. Rather it was on the spicier side. I really liked it. The idli was basic and soft as it should be. The potato masala in the dosa was really good. The Sambhar served with the dishes is very traditional.
Well not much to eat here, yet enjoyed whatever we had for breakfast.
The joint is one of the old in Matunga East and serves traditional South Indian food
One must go and try once the taste of South Indian food in Matunga East
As all South Indian joints at Matunga East has different rates of sambar and chatni
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Hop skip walk from Matunga railway station on the Main line of central railway & you’ll land up at Sharda Bhavan. If you are spinning your wheels enter Bhandarkar Road from the Maheshwari Udyan circle in Matunga East/ Cental , heading straight, all the way to T junction & take left & then ask the locals for further directions .
Gen X will be able to relate & appreciate the old school charm of this quaint little eating house what with the polished wooden chairs & marble table top completing the retro look & feel.
Add to that the barefooted lungi clad order taker & you are successfully teleported to couple of decades back, a la sepia malgudi days .
With no queues to put up with , two of us walked in & settled on the table from where it was an open earthy view of the verandah ( Image posted ).
No menu card but a simplistic menu board on the wall will help you make a choice of food.
We ordered for :
One Ulundu sada dosa : I guess its made of Urad dal. It was as simple as it can get and was as extraordinary as it can get – SCRUMPTIOUS
Served with coconut chatni & sambhar with a distinct taste that I have never ever had, even during my south India sojourn. 5/5
One kadi wada: Two pieces of wada lazily floating in kadi in a steel saucer with an extra depth. SCRUMPTIOUS ,,,oh didn’t I use this word already ? okay then this one was SUCCULENT 5/5
Filter coffee: Also called kaapi ( sic ) ( Image attached ) 5/5
Ambiance: Retro 5/5
VFM: Its a steal 5/5
Hygiene : Decent 4/5
Accessibility/ Parking : 5/5
Food: 5/5
Service : 5/5
Verdict : Will go for my seconds
Epilogue :
When crowded one has to share the table .
· Fyi the old custom of sharing tables always existed in the Indian restaurant settings , now pretentiously called community tables in the hoity – toity restaraunts
· Lollygagging is disallowed here
Located right opposite the Matunga railway station, this place was a frequently visited joint when we were in college. Though it opens at 7am (late in comparison to its peers in the vicinity), I enjoy the Quietness of the place. Antique chairs and tables add a nice feeling to this place. Limited menu but awesome south indian food. Its Chatni-Sambar have a unique taste. The upma is the best too. Come here to have a relaxed breakfast away from the rush.
Matunga has such a good collection of retro restaurants and this is one of them. Simple menu but fantastic taste. Dont ever leave this place without trying its coffee. It serves exactly the kind of coffee i like. The furniture, the waiters wearing typical lungi makes you feel like you are back in 90's. Also the banana pakoda is something different they offer. And its super pocket friendly.
Good place to have authentic South Indian Food. You will find a typical South Indian atmosphere in this cafe with Annas serving the food in lungi & aroma of hot filter coffee. Favorite place of the local community to have some chitchat & Sunday Breakfast after morning walk.
Great experience and amazing food.
The staff is very polite and helpful.
Food is typical south indian. Must try is rasam and dosa. The filter coffee is amazing too.
Place is very cozy and quite comfortable.
Overall a great place to visit for breakfast.
Can get crowded at peak times.
Good traditional south Indian food joint... their filter coffee is amazing... dosa idli and wada taste good ask for gatte green chutney.. personally I like ramashraya
One among the legendary food joints in Matunga.
Masala dosa and Podi idli is a must try.
This South Indian eatery effortlessly transports you back in time with its unwavering commitment to simplicity. From the classic wooden furniture to the friendly serving team and the timeless ambiance, every aspect of this place exudes nostalgia.
The menu card, a relic from the past, mirrors this commitment to authenticity. What truly sets this establishment apart are its distinctive food offerings, a refreshing departure from the usual fare found in casual Udipi restaurants. The ever-smiling staff and the dedicated owners add an extra layer of warmth to the experience.
In summary, this place is a beacon of pure simplicity, offering a unique and delightful South Indian dining experience.
Authentic South Indian food joint which has still maintained the simplicity, which actually takes you few years back when you visit the place. The furniture, the serving team, the ambience and Menu card. Pure simplicity is what will describe this place best. Food options are also unique, different from found in casual Udipi restaurants around. Always smiling staff and the owners.
Great food quality first floor little bit expensive but for to meet someone is good
Sharda Bhavan is a nice small homely type place located in matunga. It is an Udupi restaurant and serves south Indian food.
We ordered rasam Vada, medu wada, idli and ulundu dosa and I liked everything there. It was good in taste, however I prefer Manis and Ramashray more over this place in terms of food taste.
It has a small outdoor section too where they serve food when no rains.
It's filter coffee is nice, but tea was not that great.
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Sharda Bhavan restaurant located in Matunga is a hidden gem for foodies who love crisp dosas. The restaurant has an extensive menu that includes traditional South Indian cuisine and is especially famous for its dosas. If you are someone who enjoys the crispiness of a dosa, Sharda Bhavan is the perfect place for you.
One of the must-try dishes at Sharda Bhavan is the Mysore sada dosa. The dosa is made with a spicy red chutney and is served with sambar and coconut chutney. The combination of the spicy chutney and the crispy dosa is simply delicious.
Although Sharda Bhavan is famous for its dosas, the restaurant also offers a variety of other South Indian dishes, such as idlis, vadas, and uttapams. The portions are generous and the prices are reasonable, making it an excellent value for money.
Despite its excellent food quality, Sharda Bhavan is often overlooked as people tend to prefer the restaurant next door, Ramashray. However, Sharda Bhavan has a unique taste and is a great option for those who want to avoid the long waiting lines at Ramashray.
Overall, Sharda Bhavan is a fantastic place to enjoy authentic South Indian cuisine. With its extensive menu, generous portions, and reasonable prices, it is definitely worth a visit. If you are a fan of crispy dosas, make sure to try the Mysore sada dosa – it's a game-changer!
Bang opposite matunga station !
Limited seating . Old school ambience
Menu includes traditional south indian options .
Loved the ghee podi idly/ rasam wada and dosas !
Coffee is worth a try too .
Sharda Bhavan is unadorned with the usual long queue but is a simpleton charming eatery in its full avatar. Small menu but big on taste and fulfillment.
My usuals are Ghee Podi Dosa, Rava dosa coffee and their pineapple sheera. Dosas here are on crispier so do inform the server while placing order if you want soft. Sambar is spiced well and pineapple sheera boasts of a wonderful tartness of the pineapple and the mellow semolina.
It's a must visit for anyone who loves South Indian dishes and is crazy about Filter Coffee. If you are in Matunga or around King Circle, you should definitely try this place. Fast and instant service, family and friendly atmosphere, as reasonable as a place can be, with lots of amazing food options to satisfy that craving.
P.S.: Do not forget the Filter Coffee.
The food was awesome, and the prices were affordable. The atmosphere would take you in the old era.
My recommendation would be Onion Mysore Dosa, Pineapple Sheera, Podi Idli and Coffee.
Out of the many south indian restaurants in Matunga East - Sharda Bhavan stands out as it still retains its old look with the Irani Cafe style stone top tables & wooden chairs.
Unlike the other famous places like Ram Ashray & Arya Bhavan; Sharda Bhavan has a more laid back and relaxed feel.
Also there is no seeming rush by the servers to get you to order - eat - move out like the other 2 mentioned crowded places.
The Crispy Medu Wada, Mysore Sada Dosa, Onion Rava Dosa & Pineapple Sheera are excellent & my personal favorites . The other items on the menu are also equally good.
Do give this place a try! :-)
Dominic Savio Braganza
+5
This joint is opposite Matunga station.
Must try their signature dishes including,
1) Radam Vada (vadas dipped in a bowl of rasam)
2) Ulundu Dosa (thicker variety of dosa with jeera)
3) Bunn Puri (slightly sweet and soft goodness)
Drown it all down with their Filter Coffee (awesome authentic and south indian kaape).
One of the only restaurants where the waiters still wear lungis.
Smiling and fast service at affordable rates.
Simple ambience.
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