From dandiya to dinner: Here are the top post-Navratri food stops in Mumbai

GhatkoparAditya Vaiyata with his family at a postgarba dinnerAditya Vaiyata vouches for a rooftop cafe thatrsquos now a family favourite ldquoWersquove celebrated birthdays anniversaries and afterGarba dinners here the vibe is always festiverdquo the IT professional sharesorder Trio Mexican Pizza White Sauce Pasta Lemon Mint Mojito Belgian and Brownie ShakeAt Triospice Rooftop Restaurant Pant Nagar Ghatkopar EastCall 8976072766Priyal ShahMarketing consultant Priyal Shah has been going here since childhood ldquoAfter six hours of dancing nothing beats the first sip of Masala Chaas Even at 2 am the place is buzzing with people in chaniya cholis and kedias mdash eating laughing and clicking photos Itrsquos a ritualrdquo she smilesOrder Pav Bhaji DesiStyle Pizza Masala Pav Burger Malai Kulfi Masala Chaas Watermelon Juice and Sweet Lime SodaAt Achija Vidyavihar West other outlets in KandivliCall 8080858585MulundKetan Bhanushali with his familyKetan Bhanushali a Mulundbased entrepreneur has been visiting here for over 20 years ldquoSome of my happiest memories are from this place mdash meeting friends chatting late into the night and enjoying food thatrsquos both tasty and hygienicrdquo he saysOrder 2in1 Toast Burrata Bella Garlic Bread with Melted Cheese below Passion Fruit Iced Tea Brownie Shake Masala Milk at RSteam Hot Mulund WestCall 8928112463A buzzing latenight spot that has quickly become a favourite among youngsters ldquoThe food feels like pure comfort after hours of dancing nothing fancy just flavourpacked plates that hit the spotrdquo says BhanushaliOrder Misal Pav Tari Pav Melting Cheese Garlic Bread Cutting Chai Fresh Lime SodaAt Rekdee ndash Taste Of The Streets Mulund WestCall 9076443333KandivliHerersquos a hidden gem thatrsquos always packed after Garba nights ldquoThe Pav Bhaji here is so buttery it almost melts the tiredness awayrdquo says ShahOrder Pav Bhaji Cheese Burst Sandwich Fresh Lime SodaAt Bhagwati Veg Restaurant Kandivli WestCall 8369905454A quick and refreshing stop this is another favourite ldquoNothing feels better than a tall glass of fresh juice after hours of dancing in a crowded pandalrdquo says ShahOrder Grilled Sandwiches and fresh juicesAt Shree Sai Krupa Kandivli WestCall 9819197326Rajvi SanghaviMalad based artist Rajvi Sanghavi calls this her postGarba tradition ldquoFor four years now wersquove ended our nights here mdash sharing Pav Bhaji and buttermilk at midnight The food the laughter the colours of Navratri they all come together hererdquo she saysOrder Pav Bhaji Grilled Sandwich buttermilk milkshake and ice candyAt Hari Om Fast Food Centre Kandivli WestCall 9082580881Vile ParleVaishali ShahFor Wadala resident Vaishali Shah an operations manager Navratri isnrsquot just a festival itrsquos an emotion ldquoA celebration thatrsquos woven into the very fabric of my liferdquo she says adding ldquoA timeless name in Mumbairsquos street food scene Amar Juice Centrersquos patrons the energy and that buttery Pav Bhaji mdash itrsquos more than food itrsquos a tradition that makes every Navratri night feel completerdquoOrder Cheese Pav Bhaji Tawa Pulao Grilled Sandwiches and fresh fruit juicesAt Amar Juice Centre Vile Parle West also multiple outletsCall 9820197623This is neighbourhood goto for sattvic Navratrifriendly bites ldquoAfter dancing for hours all I crave is something light yet filling mdash their Sabudana Vada and Masala Toast never fail Itrsquos comfort food that feels just rightrdquo shares VaishaliOrder Sabudana Vada Masala Toast Fresh Lime Soda and Rose MilkAt MM Snacks near Parleshwar Temple Vile Parle EastCall 9820488310Pic CourtesyUdupi2MumbaiFor those who prefer lighter snacks this eatery blends Udupi favourites with Mumbairsquos pace ldquoTheir Neer Dosa with Filter Coffee is the kind of soul food that feels perfect after hours of dancingrdquoshe saysOrder Neer Dosa Mysore Masala Dosa Sheera and Filter CoffeeAt Udupi2 Mumbai near Milan Subway Vile Parle EastCall 9930443399South MumbaildquoNothing tastes better than Pav Bhaji here when your feet are sore but your heart is full from dancingrdquo says Vaishali ldquoWe head here at least once every seasonrdquo she addsOrder Pav Bhaji Tawa Pulao Fresh Lime Soda and Masala MilkAt Shiv Sagar Chowpatty GirgaonCall 2223644057The neon lights sea breeze and strawberry cream are iconic ldquoPostGarba nights here feel like a tradition that never gets old mdash the sea breeze the neon buzz and that strawberry cream in handrdquo suggests VaishaliOrder Strawberry Cream Chilli Cheese Toast Cold Coffee and fresh juicesAt Bachelorrrsquos opposite Girgaon Chowpatty Marine DriveCall 2222842837This is perfect for comfort food on the go ldquoTheir Dal Khichdi with a tall glass of chaas has been my guilty pleasure for years Simple homely and satisfying mdash exactly what you need after dancing till your feet give uprdquo she laughsOrder Chaas Papad Churi Dal Khichdi Sweet Lassi and buttermilkAt Bhagat Tarachand Zaveri Bazaar KalbadeviCall 2222420215ldquoFor us pani puri at Sukh Sagar is as much about Navratri as the Garba routine itself mdash tangy spicy and shared with friends until we canrsquot stop laughingrdquo shares Shahorder Dosa Pani Puri and fresh fruit juicesAt Sukh Sagar opposite Tardeo Bus DepotCall 23636856