5 Best South Indian Restaurants in Borivali West, Mumbai
Updated 29 September 2026 · 11 restaurants in Borivali West, Mumbai considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five South Indian restaurants in Borivali West, Mumbai, for anyone hunting for a good dosa, idli platter or South Indian thali in the area. The ranking uses Google ratings weighted by how many reviews each place has, so consistent scores over many reviews carry more weight. Each entry sets out hours, the address and what reviewers mention, from signature dosas to seating and crowds, so you can match a place to the kind of meal you want.
#1
Malgudi South Indian Resto-Café
★ 4.7 (2,643 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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Malgudi South Indian Resto-Café is at Ajmera Manor on Swami Vivekanand Road, Datta Park, and opens daily from 8 am to 11:30 pm. Reviewers describe an elegant, well-lit space across two levels with generous spacing between tables. Dishes they mention include Rasam Vada, Pesarattu Dosa and Podi Cheeseballs. Regulars also point to neat, careful packaging on online orders, which makes it a sound choice for home delivery as well as dining in.
Best for: Relaxed sit-down meals for couples
- Address
- Ajmera Manor, Swami Vivekanand Rd, Datta Park, Borivali West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400092
- Hours
- daily 8 am–11:30 pm
#2
Annapurana kitchen
★ 4.8 (33 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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Annapurana kitchen is near Utopia Mall, opposite Zudio in Chikuwadi, and opens daily from 4 to 11 pm. Reviewers mention the masala dosa, Jini dosa and Mysore masala dosa as favourites and describe the food as tasty and hygienic with a friendly atmosphere. Weekends get crowded, and one reviewer suggests arriving before 9 or 10 pm to avoid the rush.
Best for: Evening dosa near Utopia Mall
- Address
- utopia mall, Opp zudio and utopia mall, chikuvadi, Borivali West, opposite Zudio, Borivali, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400092
- Hours
- daily 4–11 pm
#3
Vanakkam south
★ 4.9 (27 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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Vanakkam south is on Chikuwadi Road and serves in two slots, 7 to 11 am and 5 to 10 pm, every day except Monday, when it is closed. Reviewers mention a buttery, crisp benne dosa, a house special idly and a wide range of dosas with fresh sambar. One reviewer notes it is an open space with a few chairs rather than a full restaurant, so it suits a quick meal.
Best for: Morning benne dosa, closed Mondays
- Address
- 7-B, Chikuwadi Rd, RDP 10, Chikoowadi, Borivali West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400092
- Hours
- Fri 7–11 am, 5–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 7–11 am, 5–10 pm; Sun 7–11 am, 5–10 pm; Thu 7–11 am, 5–10 pm; Tue 7–11 am, 5–10 pm; Wed 7–11 am, 5–10 pm
#4
SHANKAR DOSA WALA (Dosa Borivali West)
★ 4.3 (30 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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SHANKAR DOSA WALA is a dosa shop in Jalaram Nagar, Pai Nagar, open daily from 1 to 11 pm. Reviewers mention a cheesy, spicy Kerala Dosa, crisp plain and masala dosas, Jini dosa, cheese Mysore masala and a newer Golmaal dosa, served with coconut and tomato chutneys. It is often crowded. Some reviewers criticise the attitude at the counter and the hygiene, so experiences vary.
Best for: Variety dosas for a quick meal
- Address
- Shop No 1, SHANKAR DOSA WALA (Dosa Borivali West), Jalaram Nagar, Pai Nagar, Borivali West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400092
- Hours
- daily 1–11 pm
#5
Deepak Only Veg Restaurant [Borivali]
★ 4.2 (5,149 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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Deepak Only Veg Restaurant is on LT Road at Babhai Naka and stays open daily from 8 am to midnight. Reviewers mention both air-conditioned and non-AC sections with plenty of seating, a family-friendly setting and quick service. The menu covers South Indian dishes plus Punjabi and South Indian thalis at lunch and dinner, with Jain options. An idli platter with four kinds of idli and the falooda get repeated praise.
Best for: Family thalis and Jain options
- Address
- Laxmi chhaya, 14, LT Rd, Babhai Naka, Borivali West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400092
- Hours
- daily 8 am–12 am
How we made this list
We looked at 11 restaurants in Borivali West, Mumbai with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “South Indian restaurant”, ranked by weighted rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Vanakkam south opens at 7 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Malgudi South Indian Resto-Café ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 2,643 reviews. Annapurana kitchen is second at 4.8 from 33 reviews.
Which restaurants in Borivali West, Mumbai are open late?
Deepak Only Veg Restaurant [Borivali] stays open until 12 am.
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