5 Underrated Restaurants in Dadar, Mumbai Worth Trying
Updated 18 September 2026 · 5 restaurants in Dadar, Mumbai considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five underrated restaurants in Dadar, Mumbai, selected for ratings of 4.4 or higher on Google with fewer than 400 reviews. These spots offer quality meals without the crowds of top-rated venues. The list helps locals and visitors find reliable spots for lunch, dinner, or a quick snack. All five businesses were chosen based on specific review data and operational details.
#1
Bangalore Benne
★ 4.8 (201 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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Bangalore Benne serves South Indian meals near Ruia College. Reviewers praise the benne garlic ghee dosa and ghee podi idli as amazing. The cold filter coffee is a must-try. Regulars note the ingredients taste unique compared to other locations. Prices are impressive for the excellent quality. Service is described as really good. The spot is open daily except Wednesday, with hours ranging from 6 am to 11 pm depending on the day.
Best for: Authentic benne dosa and filter coffee
- Address
- opp. Ghanshyam Sports, near Ruia College, Dadar, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400019
- Hours
- Fri 7:30–11 pm; Mon 7:30–11 pm; Sat 6–11 pm; Sun 6–11 pm; Thu 7:30–11 pm; Tue 7:30–11 pm; Wed Closed
#2
Swadishtam
★ 4.8 (84 Google reviews)Lunch restaurant
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Swadishtam offers lunch and dinner with a focus on homemade-style food. Reviewers appreciate the spices in chana, daal, and bhindi, noting they taste like home cooking. The pav bhaji and veg thali receive high marks for taste and quantity. Kokam sarbat and aam panna are also popular. Service is quick, and the owner is polite. The venue is located on Senapati Bapat Marg and operates from morning until late evening.
Best for: Homestyle lunch thalis and pav bhaji
- Address
- Ground floor, Swadishtam, Bohri Chawl, Senapati Bapat Marg ,Tilak Bhavan Dadar 1A, plot no 294, Dadar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400028
- Hours
- Fri 9 am–11 pm; Mon 9 am–11 pm; Sat 9 am–11 pm; Sun 9 am–11 pm; Thu 7:30 am–11 pm; Tue 9 am–11 pm; Wed 9 am–10 pm
#3
Ruchi Cafe Pure Veg
★ 4.6 (29 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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Ruchi Cafe Pure Veg serves South Indian items, veg thalis, and Chinese dishes. Reviewers highlight the crunchy masala dosa and generous portions that offer value for money. The food quality is rated highly, with reasonable rates compared to nearby spots. One reviewer noted the cleanliness and hygiene. While one visitor reported a hygiene issue with a chapati, others found the food tasty and the service friendly. It is open daily from 7 am to 10 pm.
Best for: Affordable vegetarian thalis and dosas
- Address
- Shop No 5, Ruchi Cafe Pure Veg, Bori Chawl, Laxmi Kunj, Senapati Bapat Marg, Dadar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400028
- Hours
- daily 7 am–10 pm
#4
Jai Hind Lunch Home, Dadar, Opp Kohinoor Inst.
★ 4.5 (278 Google reviews)Seafood restaurant
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Jai Hind Lunch Home is a seafood and non-vegetarian spot near Kohinoor Institute. Reviewers love the stuffed bombil, tandoori pomfret, and prawns ghee roast. The crab lollipop and goan prawns curry are also recommended. The food is described as fresh, delicious, and never disappointing. Seating is available upstairs. While some note the prawns can be oily and service slow at times, the ambience and location are praised. It operates twice daily with lunch and dinner services.
Best for: Seafood and non-vegetarian family meals
- Address
- Shop No 6, Ground Floor & 105, First Floor, Jai Hind Lunch Home, Dadar, Opp Kohinoor Inst., Earth Vintage, Senapati Bapat Marg, nr. MCGM Pumping Station, W, Dadar, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400028
- Hours
- daily 11 am–3:45 pm, 6–11:45 pm
#5
Cafe Anna
★ 4.4 (105 Google reviews)South Indian restaurant
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Cafe Anna is a small, bustling spot near Prabhadevi Station. Reviewers describe the atmosphere as warm and cozy, perfect for a break. The menu features over 250 items including deep idali, medu wada, onion utthappa, and various dosas. Filter coffee aroma is noted upon entry. It offers Jain food options and is considered good for office-goers. The place is open daily from 7 am, with Sunday hours ending at 1 pm.
Best for: Cozy South Indian snacks and coffee
- Address
- Shop no.7, Cafe Anna, Makwana Building, 4, Kakasaheb Gadgil Marg, opp. Essgee Options, Elphistone, Dadar, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400028
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–8 pm; Mon 7 am–8 pm; Sat 7 am–8 pm; Sun 7 am–1 pm; Thu 7 am–8 pm; Tue 7 am–8 pm; Wed 7 am–8 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 5 restaurants in Dadar, 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 18 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Bangalore Benne 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?
Bangalore Benne ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 201 reviews. Swadishtam is second at 4.8 from 84 reviews.
Which restaurants in Dadar, Mumbai are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Jai Hind Lunch Home, Dadar, Opp Kohinoor Inst., at 11:45 pm.
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