5 Best South Indian Restaurants in Thane West, Mumbai
Updated 29 September 2026 · 20 restaurants in Thane West, Mumbai considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five South Indian restaurants in Thane West, Mumbai, for anyone looking for idli, dosa, vada and filter coffee close to home. Twenty places listed on Google as South Indian restaurants were considered, and the list is ranked by Google rating weighted by how many reviews each has received. Each entry covers timings, location, what the place offers and what reviewers mention, so you can choose between an early breakfast stop and a late dinner.
#1
South Kattah
★ 4.8 (446 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant₹1–200 per person
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South Kattah is a pure vegetarian South Indian restaurant at Horizon Exotica on Haware City Road, Kasarvadavali, open daily from 7:30 am to 11:30 pm. Reviewers mention dipped idli, dal wada fried fresh after ordering, ghee podi idli, Mysore dosa, pineapple sheera and filter coffee. It has AC and non-AC seating, outdoor seating, table service and delivery, and is listed as family friendly and quiet. Reviewers call it clean and quick.
Best for: Breakfast and filter coffee
- Address
- Shop no 8 and 9, South Kattah, Horizon Exotica, South Kattah, Haware City Rd, Kasarvadavali, Thane West, Thane, Maharashtra 400615
- Hours
- daily 7:30 am–11:30 pm
#2
Hotel Sai Durga - Pure Veg
★ 4.6 (351 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant₹1–200 per person
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Hotel Sai Durga - Pure Veg is a compact vegetarian restaurant at Punjani Industrial Estate on Khopat Road, open daily from 8 am to midnight. Reviewers mention a menu mixing South Indian dishes with Punjabi curries, pav bhaji, snacks, juices and a lunch thali, with paneer mushroom masala and butter garlic naan among regular orders. Service is described as quick and polite, though one reviewer complained about a paneer biryani.
Best for: Late meals and lunch thali
- Address
- Sai Durga - Pure Veg, Punjani Industrial Estate, Khopat Rd, Hans Nagar, Thane West, Thane, Maharashtra 400601
- Hours
- daily 8 am–12 am
#3
Aapadi Podi
★ 5 (61 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant₹1–200 per person
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Aapadi Podi is a small South Indian breakfast spot at Bhakti Mandir, Panch Pakhdi, open daily from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm. Reviewers mention soft, hot idlis coated generously in podi and ghee, served with green chutney, along with masala dosa. It serves vegetarian food only, offers dine-in and takeaway, is listed as good for kids and has free street parking. Plan to arrive in the morning as it closes early afternoon.
Best for: Ghee podi idli mornings
- Address
- Bhakti Mandir, Panch Pakhdi, Thane West, Thane, Maharashtra 400602
- Hours
- daily 7:30 am–1:30 pm
#4
THE HOUSE OF BENNE
★ 4.6 (292 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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THE HOUSE OF BENNE is a South Indian restaurant at Lodha Signet on Kolshet Road, near Lodha Amara. It is open daily from 7 am to 3:30 pm and again from 4 pm to 11:30 pm. Reviewers focus on its benne dosa, which several describe as authentic, and praise the chutney served alongside it. Service is described as good, and a wheelchair-accessible car park is listed.
Best for: Benne dosa and chutney
- Address
- Unit No. 33, Ground Floor, THE HOUSE OF BENNE, Lodha Signet, 1, Kolshet Rd, near Lodha Amara, Kolshet Industrial Area, Thane West, Thane, Maharashtra 400607
- Hours
- daily 7 am–3:30 pm, 4–11:30 pm
#5
Rapid Anna
★ 4.5 (498 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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Rapid Anna is a South Indian fast food outlet at Vasant Vihar Circle on Gladys Alwares Road, open daily from 7 am to 11:30 pm. Reviewers mention benne ghee podi dosa, jini dosa, matka dosa, idli chilli, filter coffee and a cheesy melted sandwich. It shares space with other food counters and has a small AC section and open-air non-AC seating, which reviewers say suits groups of friends.
Best for: Hanging out over dosa
- Address
- Shop No 2, Vasant Vihar Circle, Gladys Alwares Rd, Vasant Vihar, Thane W near, near Lok Upvan Phase 2 Road, Thane, Maharashtra 400610
- Hours
- daily 7 am–11:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 20 restaurants in Thane 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, THE HOUSE OF BENNE 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?
South Kattah ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 446 reviews. Hotel Sai Durga - Pure Veg is second at 4.6 from 351 reviews.
Which restaurants in Thane West, Mumbai are open late?
Hotel Sai Durga - Pure Veg stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: South Kattah ₹1–200; Hotel Sai Durga - Pure Veg ₹1–200; Aapadi Podi ₹1–200. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for South Kattah, Hotel Sai Durga - Pure Veg and Aapadi Podi.
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