5 Best South Indian Restaurants in Chembur, Mumbai
Updated 17 September 2026 · 6 restaurants in Chembur, Mumbai considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists the top 5 South Indian restaurants in Chembur, Mumbai, selected by Google category and weighted rating from 6 qualifying businesses. It helps locals and visitors find authentic meals, from banana leaf thalis to creative cafés. Each entry covers hours, price ranges, and specific dishes mentioned by reviewers. Whether you need a quick breakfast or a family dinner, this list points to the best spots in Chembur based on verified ratings and customer feedback.
#1
Jeevan Boarding House
★ 4.5 (1,865 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant₹1–200 per person
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Jeevan Boarding House has served authentic South Indian banana leaf meals for over 60 years. Reviewers note the menu changes daily, offering a different experience each visit. Regulars point to the wholesome, homely food available for around ₹100 to ₹110, which includes chutney, accompaniments, and sweet dishes. Open daily from 11 am to 4:30 pm and 7 to 11:30 pm, this spot offers all-you-can-eat options, vegan choices, and wheelchair-accessible toilets. It is a key location for solo dining and catering near Chembur Station East.
Best for: Authentic banana leaf meals since 1962
- Address
- Omprakash Center Shop No.06, Ground Floor, Chembur East, Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400071
- Hours
- daily 11 am–4:30 pm, 7–11:30 pm
#2
Malgudi South Indian Resto-Café
★ 4.4 (1,199 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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Malgudi South Indian Resto-Café blends authentic flavours with creative twists in a colourful, hygienic setting. Reviewers mention trying podi cheese balls, masala dosa, and unique drinks like Tira Miss U. The interior design is described as beautiful and detailed, suitable for a fine dining experience or a casual catch-up. With wheelchair-accessible seating and toilets, it operates daily from 8 am to 11:30 pm. Regulars appreciate the relaxed vibe and the variety of comforting, tasty options available for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Best for: Aesthetic café with creative South Indian twists
- Address
- Ground and First Floor, Malgudi South Indian Resto-Café, Inner Circle, 54, SG Barve Marg, Sindhi Society, Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400071
- Hours
- daily 8 am–11:30 pm
#3
Mani's Lunch Home chembur
★ 4.3 (8,525 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant₹1–200 per person
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Mani's Lunch Home chembur offers authentic tastes of Chennai or Palakkad, drawing both Tamil-speaking regulars and the local Gujarati crowd. Reviewers highlight the quality of paniyaram, rasam, masala dosa, onion uttapam, and medu vada, noting the food is often purely South Indian. Open daily except Mondays from 7:30 am to 10 pm, it features great coffee and tea selections. While some note prices are slightly high, the taste is praised. The venue provides large seating, counter service, and wheelchair-accessible entrances.
Best for: Authentic Chennai and Palakkad tastes near station
- Address
- Ground Floor, Mani's Lunch Home chembur, Garodia Market, DK Sandu Marg, near Sai Baba Mandir, opposite Savla Hospital, Chembur Gaothan, Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400071
- Hours
- Fri 7:30 am–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 7:30 am–10 pm; Sun 7:30 am–10 pm; Thu 7:30 am–10 pm; Tue 7:30 am–10 pm; Wed 7:30 am–10 pm
#4
Ayyappan Pure Veg Hotel
★ 4.2 (2,734 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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Ayyappan Pure Veg Hotel serves authentic Madurai-style vegetarian cuisine, including Veg Crispy, fluffy idlis, and filter coffee. Reviewers describe the food as super tasty, fresh, and full of authentic flavour, with crispy dosas paired with flavorful parotta kurma. Open from 6 am to 11:30 pm on most days, it is closed on Wednesdays. Regulars call it a go-to spot for a calm, pleasant ambience. The menu includes Uppumavu Puttu Kadalakkari and Poratta, offering a clean and wholesome dining experience for locals in Shramjivi Nagar.
Best for: Madurai-style pure veg breakfast and dinner
- Address
- Shop No.64, Ayyappan Pure Veg Hotel, 65 and 66, Shell Colony Rd, Shramjivi Nagar, Sai Baba Nagar, Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400071
- Hours
- Fri 6 am–11:30 pm; Mon 6 am–11:30 pm; Sat 6 am–11:30 pm; Sun 6 am–11:30 pm; Thu 6 am–11:30 pm; Tue 6 am–11:30 pm; Wed Closed
#5
Cafe Udipi
★ 4 (2,229 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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Cafe Udipi is a small outlet praised for authentic food that brings back childhood nostalgia. Reviewers highlight quick service and tasty sambhar, idli, and vada. While some note limited chutney quantities, the overall environment is described as clean, well-maintained, and pleasant for family meals. Operating daily from 8 am to 11 pm, this spot is noted for being very reasonably priced. However, visitors are advised to carry cash or Sodexo coupons as these are the only accepted payment methods. It stands out among nearby Udipi hotels for maintaining its traditional taste.
Best for: Reasonable breakfast with nostalgic Udipi charm
- Address
- 72, HIRA BAUG, STATIO, opp. CANARA BANK, Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400071
- Hours
- daily 8 am–11 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 6 restaurants in Chembur, 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 17 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Ayyappan Pure Veg Hotel opens at 6 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?
Jeevan Boarding House ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.5 from 1,865 reviews. Malgudi South Indian Resto-Café is second at 4.4 from 1,199 reviews.
Which restaurants in Chembur, Mumbai are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Jeevan Boarding House, at 11:30 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Jeevan Boarding House ₹1–200; Mani's Lunch Home chembur ₹1–200. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Mani's Lunch Home chembur.
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