Ganeshotsav 2026: Indulge in these delicious treats in Mumbai this festive season

Bappa goes to JapanKangiten Picyoutube bannokeThe 1200yearold journey of Lord Ganesha to Japan is a remarkable story of cultural transformation In the early ninth century the Japanese monk Kukai brought Esoteric Buddhist teachings from China to Japan carrying with them the elephantheaded deity who became known as Kangiten the lsquoDeity of BlissrsquoWhile Ganesha is joyfully celebrated in India Kangiten evolved into a more mysterious hidden deity with sacred statues kept veiled within temple sanctuaries Yet one delicious thread of devotion endured Priests offer kangidan a deepfried pouchshaped lsquobliss bunrsquo believed to have evolved from Indiarsquos beloved modak A small sweet reminder of how faith food and culture can travel across centuries and continents changing shape while keeping their heartFestive treatsSofitel Mumbai BKCrsquos Artisan Pastry Shop gives the traditional modak a contemporary patisserie twist Choose from Saffron Rabdi Chocolate Raspberry Coconut Jaggery and Pistachio Mango crafted by Chef Nilesh Dewulkar for festive gifting and celebrations Price Rs 450 onwardsTO ORDER Artisan Sofitel Mumbai BKCBapparsquos MumbaiITC Grand Central brings Ganeshotsav to the table with two festive experiences Bapparsquos Bombay Lunch at Hornbyrsquos Pavilion is a generous Maharashtrian feast featuring Sabudana Vada Koshimbir Batatachi Bhaji Amti Masale Bhaat Poori Puran Poli Ukadiche Modak Shrikhand and Piyush At Frederickrsquos Lounge Bapparsquos Bombay High Tea gives beloved city favourites such as Kanda Bhaji Mini Batata Vada Kothambir Vadi and Mirchi Vada a refined afternoontea treatment alongside Mawa Modak Coconut Laddu andEnglish teas Price Rs 1150 taxes onwardsWHERE ITC Grand Central ParelSculptural sweetsHouse of IKAI brings an artful twist to Ganesh Chaturthi with its designpatented festive collection inspired by Lord Ganesharsquos sacred trunk The handcrafted modaks are naturally sweetened with monk sugar making it a healthy guiltfree option Head to the outlet for an instore Modak Live Making Station adds a handson festive touch House of IKAIPrice Rs 400 onwardsTO ORDER houseofikaicomSweet celebrationsToujours brings a contemporary touch to Ganesh Chaturthi with Marzipan and Chocolate Modaks a Pintildeata Modak with chocolate treats and festive Ganpati Cupcakes decorated with playful motifs Return favours also include assorted modaks or brownie squares a Ganesh Chaturthi Hamper and a one kg Ganpati Cake in bestselling flavours Price R980 onwardsTO ORDER toujourscoinBuild your thaliCelebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with a vegetarian Festive Thali at Nitara Hyatt Centric Juhu Mumbai Build your own meal from a selection of festive favourites choosing from sabudana khichdi or samak pulao kuttu or ragi poori chaat curries appetisers chutneys papad and dessert Price R1100 per personWHERE Nitara Hyatt Centric Juhu MumbaiWhere to order lsquoGharghuti Modaksrsquo fromgtgt 9773456527Pallavi Darne Versova Andherigtgt 9820400373Sarita and Yukta Gorgia Khargtgt 9819951717Supriya Gokhale Vile Parlegtgt 99201 21316Prafaulla Bagve Seawoods Nerulgtgt 9920018777Mansi Patel Kandivaligtgt 7977921174Darshana Ved Versovagtgt 9833121884Bimba Nayak Dadargtgt 9892758579Geeta Vilankar Wadala