5 Underrated Restaurants in Andheri West, Mumbai Worth Trying
Updated 29 September 2026 · 24 restaurants in Andheri West, Mumbai considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five underrated restaurants in Andheri West, Mumbai that score well on Google but have not yet collected large numbers of reviews. Each place on the list is rated 4.4 or higher with fewer than 400 reviews, and 24 qualifying businesses were considered before the final five were ranked by Google rating weighted by review count. It is meant for locals and visitors who want a reliable meal away from the busiest names, from Awadhi kebabs and nihari to benne dosa and Hyderabadi biryani.
#1
Northern Nawab
★ 5 (34 Google reviews)North Indian restaurant
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Northern Nawab is a North Indian restaurant near Lotus Petrol Pump in Adarsh Nagar, open daily from 1 pm to 1 am. Reviewers mention a Dilli-style butter chicken that is not sweet, Afghan tandoori chicken, khamiri roti and warqi paratha. Others point to Awadhi dishes such as galawat-e-khumb, paneer-e-makhmal and dal, and say orders arrive neatly packed with Lucknowi mukhwas included, which gives the meal a Lucknow feel.
Best for: Awadhi kebabs and late-night orders
- Address
- Lotus Petrol Pump, Shop no. 1, Zororastrian Compound, near Oriental School Behin, Adarsh Nagar, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400102
- Hours
- daily 1 pm–1 am
#2
Mumbai City Biryani Centre
★ 5 (23 Google reviews)Caterer
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Mumbai City Biryani Centre is listed as a caterer at Okaz Shopping Centre in Millat Nagar, Oshiwara, and runs daily from noon to midnight. Reviewers mention biryani with well-cooked rice, tender meat and balanced spices, and several single out the mutton nihari with tandoori roti. Parathas also get a mention, and one reviewer points to the kitchen being useful during Ramadan sehri. Customers describe calling in orders directly.
Best for: Nihari and biryani by phone order
- Address
- Shop Number 3,okaz Shopping Centre Csl,millat Nagar, Oshiwara, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053
- Hours
- daily 12 pm–12 am
#3
The Shayanam Cafe
★ 4.8 (252 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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The Shayanam Cafe is a pure veg South Indian cafe on Raheja Complex Road near Seven Bungalows, opening daily at 7 am and closing at 11 pm. Reviewers mention a crisp, buttery benne dosa along with idli, curd rice, lemon rice and filter coffee. Regulars describe a calm, simple space with earthy interiors and courteous staff, and some note the menu feels pocket-friendly for a sit-down breakfast.
Best for: Early benne dosa and filter coffee
- Address
- Shop 3, The Shayanam Cafe, Raheja Complex Rd, Gharkul Society, Seven Bunglow, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400061
- Hours
- daily 7 am–11 pm
#4
What's for Food
★ 4.8 (151 Google reviews)Restaurant₹200–800 per person
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What's for Food on New Link Road in Oshiwara serves lunch from 12 to 4 pm and reopens from 7 pm to 3 am. Google lists dine-in, takeaway and delivery, plus cocktails, halal food and options for groups and kids. Reviewers mention a wide menu covering North Indian and Chinese, including butter chicken, chicken ghee roast, paneer mutter, dry Manchurian and cheesy fries, with tidy packing and on-time delivery.
Best for: Mixed-cuisine orders for a group
- Address
- 429, Adarsh Nagar, New Link Rd, behind Juben Wines, Oshiwara, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053
- Hours
- daily 12–4 pm, 7 pm–3 am
#5
BIRYANI KINGDUM
★ 4.8 (77 Google reviews)Biryani restaurant
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BIRYANI KINGDUM is a biryani restaurant at Mohid Heights in Suresh Nagar, open from around noon to midnight every day, starting at 12:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers mention Hyderabadi chicken biryani with well-cooked, nicely spiced rice and tender chicken, along with kebabs. Customers describe the portion as decent, the food as fresh and the pricing as reasonable, and several say they would order again.
Best for: Hyderabadi chicken biryani
- Address
- SHOP NO.17, BIRYANI KINGDUM, MOHID HEIGHTS, Main Rd, Shatataraka Co Op Housing Society, Suresh Nagar, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053
- Hours
- Fri 12:30 pm–12 am; Mon 12 pm–12 am; Sat 12:30 pm–12 am; Sun 12 pm–12 am; Thu 12 pm–12 am; Tue 12 pm–12 am; Wed 12 pm–12 am
How we made this list
We looked at 24 restaurants in Andheri West, Mumbai with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. 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 Shayanam 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?
Northern Nawab ranks first, with a Google rating of 5 from 34 reviews. Mumbai City Biryani Centre is second at 5 from 23 reviews.
Which restaurants in Andheri West, Mumbai are open late?
Northern Nawab stays open until 1 am; Mumbai City Biryani Centre stays open until 12 am; What's for Food stays open until 3 am; BIRYANI KINGDUM stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: What's for Food ₹200–800. The others do not list a price range.
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