Anant Ashram Some of Mumbai's best seafood, in a no-frills dining room; the restaurant is officially open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. for dinner, but in reality it closes as soon as the food runs out. DETAILS 4 Khotachiwadi, Girgaum; no phone.
Britannia Restaurant A lunch-only restaurant specializing in Parsi cuisine, a blend of Persian and Indian. DETAILS Sprott Road, Ballard Estate; 011-91-22-226-152-64.
Kalluram Dubey A street stand selling a wide selection of paan, India's traditional mouth fresheners; the owner, Dubeyji, has a cult following from Mumbai to Belgium. DETAILS 82, Nagin Marg, Veer Nariman Road, Churchgate.
Masala Kraft Imaginatively plated modern Indian food in a serene restaurant at a 100-year-old hotel. DETAILS Taj Mahal Palace and Tower, Apollo Bunder; 011-91-22-566-533-66.
Morning Bar A serene breakfast spot overlooking the Mahalakshmi Racecourse; open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. DETAILS Mahalakshmi Racecourse; 011-91-22-230-714-53.
Olive Bar & Kitchen A Bollywood hangout with North African decor and a Mediterranean menu. DETAILS 14 Union Park Khar; 011-91-22-260-582-28.
Swati Snacks Dishes like paanki (garlicky rice pancakes steamed in banana leaves) and hand-churned fresh fruit ice creams served in a crowded cafeteria-style space. DETAILS 248 Karai Estate, Tardeo Road, opposite Bhatia Hospital; 011-91-22-249-209-94.
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