5 Best South Indian Restaurants in Kandivali West, Mumbai
Updated 29 September 2026 · 12 restaurants in Kandivali West, Mumbai considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide covers five South Indian restaurants in Kandivali West, Mumbai, for anyone looking for dosa, idli, uttapam or a full meal close to home. Twelve places listed under the Google category South Indian restaurant were considered, and the order comes from Google ratings weighted by review count, so a high score from many reviewers counts for more. Each entry uses only the listed hours, address, price band and attributes, together with what reviewers mention, to help you pick a place for breakfast or dinner.
#1
Banana Leaf Kandivali West
★ 4.8 (271 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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Banana Leaf Kandivali West operates from Shraddha Gold Crest on Kasturba Road and is open daily from 8 am to 11 pm. Reviewers mention a wide spread of dosa, idli, uttapam and full meals, with podi onion uttapam, roasted onion garlic uttapam and masala dosa named as favourites. Families note quick seating, plenty of space, clean surroundings and good air conditioning, along with attentive service throughout the meal.
Best for: Family dinners with full South Indian menu
- Address
- Shop 1, 2 and 3, Banana Leaf Kandivali West, Shraddha Gold Crest, Kasturba Rd, Ghanshyam Nagar, Jethava Nagar, Kandivali West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400067
- Hours
- daily 8 am–11 pm
#2
Anna Food Junction
★ 5 (78 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant₹1–200 per person
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Anna Food Junction is a small South Indian spot near Shivsena Maidan in Sanjay Nagar, open from 8 am to 1 pm on most days and closed on Monday and Tuesday. Google lists breakfast, quick bites, small plates, healthy options and takeaway, with Google Pay accepted. Reviewers describe it as affordable and authentic, and several recommend trying it at least once. It is also marked as good for kids.
Best for: Affordable morning breakfast
- Address
- near shivsena maidan, Sanjay Nagar, Kandivali West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400067
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–1 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 8 am–1 pm; Sun 8 am–1 pm; Thu 8 am–1 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 8 am–1 pm
#3
Shri Balaji Cafe
★ 5 (25 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant₹1–200 per person
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Shri Balaji Cafe is a vegetarian-only South Indian cafe behind Charkop near the Sector 4 bus depot, open daily from 7 am to 11 pm. Reviewers single out the benne masala dosa served with four different chutneys and a ghee podi thatte idli. They also mention a hygienic, clean space and consistent quality on repeat visits. Google lists counter service, free street parking and a family-friendly setting.
Best for: Benne dosa and thatte idli
- Address
- Bungalow No. 95, Shri Balaji Cafe, Sector 4, Bus Depot, Shri Balaji Cafe, behind Charkop, Charkop Gaon, Kandivali West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400067
- Hours
- daily 7 am–11 pm
#4
Avantika Chennai Cafe
★ 4.4 (201 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant₹1–200 per person
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Avantika Chennai Cafe is a compact vegetarian cafe in Raj Arcade, Mahavir Nagar, open daily from 8 am until midnight. Reviewers mention creative items such as Korean dosa, matka dosa, pizza dosa and burger idli alongside benne dosa and podi idli. Feedback is mixed, with some reviewers finding the chutney, sambar and rava dosa below par. Google lists great coffee, counter service and delivery.
Best for: Late-evening fusion dosa
- Address
- Panchsheel Enclave, Raj Arcade, Shop Number 24, B Wing, Mahavir Nagar, Kandivali West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400067
- Hours
- daily 8 am–12 am
#5
Rasam Podi
★ 4.7 (31 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant₹200–400 per person
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Rasam Podi is a newer South Indian restaurant at Mahavir Majesty on M.G. Road, open from 10 am into the night and closed on Mondays. Reviewers point to the rasam, a range of podis, the banana leaf idli and thatte idli with ghee and podi. They describe fresh, carefully presented food and an authentic atmosphere. Google lists dine-in, takeaway, kerbside pickup and a setting good for kids.
Best for: Banana leaf idli and rasam
- Address
- Mahavir Majesty, Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Kandivali, Kamala Nagar, Bhagat Colony, Kandivali West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400067
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–10:30 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 10 am–11:30 pm; Sun 10 am–11:30 pm; Thu 10 am–10:30 pm; Tue 10 am–10:30 pm; Wed 10 am–10:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 12 restaurants in Kandivali 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, Shri Balaji Cafe 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?
Banana Leaf Kandivali West ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 271 reviews. Anna Food Junction is second at 5 from 78 reviews.
Which restaurants in Kandivali West, Mumbai are open late?
Avantika Chennai Cafe stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Anna Food Junction ₹1–200; Shri Balaji Cafe ₹1–200; Avantika Chennai Cafe ₹1–200; Rasam Podi ₹200–400. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Shri Balaji Cafe and Avantika Chennai Cafe.
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