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Things to Do in Mumbai

April 24, 2009 by KarSub

Here’s my full list of things to do in Mumbai.

If you don’t live in Mumbai, then please press Ctrl-P and OK now.

Missal Pav

Things to put into mouth

a. Wada Pav .. without forgetting the garlic powder chutney and fried mirchis

b. Missal Pav .. can settle for Ussal Pav

c. Pav Bhaji .. extra buttered pav and also munching a papad will count as a bonus

Dabeli

d. Bhel Puri .. always try and find new varieties – must look for Ice Bhel Puri from Man-Under-Tree outside Mulund (W) station

e. Ganne ka Ras .. 2 full glasses with adrak and lemon please.

f. Kala Khatta .. preferably from Juhu beach. While here, munching on a roasted corn cob would count as a bonus

Aamras

g. Any of the many chat items from Juhu beach. Items a-d above would have to be had from somewhere other than Juhu beach to be crossed out though.

i. Double Roti / Dabeli / Kachi Pav

j. Cutting chai .. roadside only

h. Aamras

i. Shrikhand

j. Dad’s special weird-flavored Kulfi from Thane (E)

k. Dad’s special Poori Bhaji from Panchan Poori Waala near V.T.

Must do while in Mumbai

a. Travel by local train

b. Visit Hard Rock Cafe / Firangi Paani

c. Use Mumbai and Bombay in two alternate sentences when talking to someone

d. Do the standard Mumbai kiss call when calling out to someone

e. Say something like “Mein tereko kya boltha haai“

f. Pay the auto-driver by the meter and pinch yourself

If you think I should add anything more to this list, do let me know.

Posted in Meanderings | Tagged aamras, cutting chai, dabeli, ganne ka ras, list, missal pav, mumbai, pav bhaji, shrikhand, to-do, wada pav | 9 Comments

9 Responses

on April 24, 2009 at 8:44 pm Mumbai Part 2 - Chamber of Secrets « Curd Rice Chronicles

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on April 24, 2009 at 9:38 pm Dphat

bbbuuurp! ’scuse me i just put a) to k) in my mouth.

Further must do’s in mumbai

1) chill out at Nariman Point Mochas
2) Wait outside Xavier’s College. Guys never regret doing this.
3)Have ‘Mango Kulfi’ from Haji Ali shop on Napean Sea Road
4) Witness undergorund racing on Worli seaface at midnight

KS: Never done any of these. Underground racing .. you’ve got my attention buddy. Whatcha talking about, Phil?
on April 25, 2009 at 7:09 am onethoughton

oh man.. oh man.. all of that food.. my tongue tingles..esp the aamras.. its turnin me into a slob-dog… gosh.. dont ever show this post to ur sister.. she will drag me to sowcarpet to hog on watever things uve mentioned above and leave me in the toilet for another two days…

so ur sayin these are the things i should do in mumbai? hmm, preeti, id like to claim that ‘mumbai callin’ offer u threw my way a coupla months back..

thanks anna, thank you dphat.. wat’d the world do without ‘hoggers with pot bellies’ like you?? sigh!!!

KS: My sis has pretty much the same list, except that there is a generous overdose of Fashion street and numerous malls. You have an open invite from 3p! That’s awesome. I suggest you cash it in .. let me know when you do. Let’s see if I can come again, I would especially like to come after Dphat’s additions.
on May 3, 2009 at 10:28 am diksha

you forgot the famous anda pav guy outside andheri station!!!!

KS: I’m 100% ghaas-poos. Please excuse. I am like this only
on May 8, 2009 at 7:50 pm w(a)ondering mind

Whatalouly! nice hit list! I should remember to refer to this when I visit the city the next time
on May 19, 2009 at 3:21 pm Skinny Homer

If it’s food ur after, head to Ghatkopar’s “Khao Galli”…
And if u want sum REALLY good misal, come 2 Thane….

KS: Thane ka rastha patha hai … Ghatkopar leke jaan re.
on June 10, 2009 at 10:46 am Bernardine

Hey i like your article. i am a wada pav fun specially of the one in the mumabi pune highway stop over..

i am visiting Mumabi this weekend and i need some places to visit..aside from Colaba Area, Bandra, and Nariman..

email me for some upcoming events that u think are nice..

Thank you.
Bernardine

KS: Thanks Bernadine. I don’t know much about places to visit in Mumbai, sorry. I just know stuff to eat there. Have fun on your trip and do read “Holy Cow” and “Shantharam” if possible.
on August 12, 2009 at 11:21 pm Jyothi

Kartik ur list are same are mine , wish I could eat all now but alas I can’t . I am waiting to eat a nice kalakatta gola for ages.
Belive u forgot patti’s fav restaurant in mulund w – statn .
on August 18, 2009 at 12:11 pm MPV

Nice list….

however you might want to add
1) Chana Zor Garam on Marine Drive
2) Naturals Ice-Cream
3) Frankies outside Dadar station

Non-vegetarians would also not like to miss Bade Miyas

And as far as things to do goes… if one wants to see the true colours of Mumbai…. he/she should

1. Take a walk from Crawford Market to Chor Bazaar via Jama Masjid and Mumba Devi Temple (The name Mumbai originated from there)… Thats where I felt the heart of Mumbai… True to its origins….
I think its listed as a heritage walk by National Geographic also….

2. Visit Kala Ghoda Festival.. every year.. in winter.. amazing to the see the variety of art and other thoughts put up by people…

3. Take heritage tour by MTDC..Its an open bus which takes one around for an hour on Saturday and sunday evenings.. might seem boring if you are not in a big group.. but then some stuff they the guides tell is damn interesting…