5 Underrated Restaurants in Powai, Mumbai Worth Trying
Updated 18 September 2026 · 7 restaurants in Powai, Mumbai considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide highlights five underrated restaurants in Powai, Mumbai, selected for their high ratings of 4.4 or above on Google despite having fewer than 400 reviews. The list helps locals and visitors find quality dining spots that may not be widely known. Seven businesses met the criteria, and this guide presents the top five based on reviewer feedback regarding food quality, service, and value. Each entry is built strictly from available public data.
#1
Daffodil Restaurant
★ 4.8 (312 Google reviews)Indian restaurant₹200–1,000 per person
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Located in New Lake Palace, Daffodil Restaurant serves Indian dishes with vegetarian options and small plates. It operates daily from 11 am to 3:30 pm and 6:30 to 11 pm. Reviewers describe the food as superb, world-class, and tasting like home-cooked meals, noting the butter chicken as a standout. One reviewer mentions a price of 500-600 per person. The space offers free parking, table service, and accepts credit cards, making it suitable for groups, kids, and solo diners seeking a clean environment.
Best for: Authentic Indian meals and family dining
- Address
- New Lake Palace, MHADA Colony 20, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400076
- Hours
- daily 11 am–3:30 pm, 6:30–11 pm
#2
Soul Thali Pure Veg Restaurant
★ 4.8 (163 Google reviews)Restaurant
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Soul Thali Pure Veg Restaurant in Chandivali offers a cosy, homely vibe with authentic flavors. Open daily from 11 am to 11:45 pm, it serves traditional thalis, paneer crackling, veg spring rolls, and paneer pasanda with laccha paratha. Regulars praise the filling thali, tasty roti, and excellent chai. The service is noted as amazing despite limited staff, providing a simple, satisfying vegetarian meal that feels cooked with love.
Best for: Homely vegetarian thalis and chai
- Address
- Shop no 3, Soul Thali Pure Veg Restaurant, building, 11, A S Marg, opposite Coast Guard residential area, Rambaug, Chandivali, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400076
- Hours
- daily 11 am–11:45 pm
#3
Sam's Bohri Zaika - Order Homemade Non Veg food Online
★ 4.7 (129 Google reviews)North Indian restaurant
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Sam's Bohri Zaika in Raheja Vihar specializes in Bohri food, North Indian cuisine, and biryanis, operating on specific hours across the week. Reviewers highlight the unique Bohri thalis, including Shahi Chicken Boneless Haleem Khichda Thaal, as affordable with good portions. The food is described as home-cooked with traditional preparation methods. While some dishes like seekh and samosa are rated very good, the kitchen focuses on delivering hot, curated meals quickly.
Best for: Traditional Bohri and home-style non-veg
- Address
- RAHEJA VIHAR MAPLE LEAF, C 1510, near Bombay Scottish School, Raheja Vihar, Chandivali, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400072
- Hours
- Fri 11:30 am–3 pm, 7:30–10 pm; Mon 7:30–10 pm; Sat 11:30 am–3 pm, 7:30–10 pm; Sun 11:30 am–3 pm, 7:30–10 pm; Thu 11:30 am–3 pm, 7:30–10 pm; Tue 7:30–10 pm; Wed 11:30 am–3 pm, 7:30–10 pm
#4
Chapaak
★ 4.7 (84 Google reviews)Restaurant
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Chapaak, situated near IIT Main Gate, operates daily from 11 am to 11:30 pm. Reviewers frequently recommend the Afghan tandoori, juicy kebabs, and tandoor dishes, noting consistent quality. The Kepsa Rice, Laphing, Jhol momos, and veg gulmohar kebab are also highlighted as tasty options. While the space is small, the food quality is considered worth the wait. Some reviews mention disappointment with biryani and kitchen conditions, though many orders are placed regularly.
Best for: Afghan tandoori dishes and kebabs
- Address
- RADHA NIWAS, IIT Main Gate, opp. SHIV SENA OFFICE, BSNL Colony, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400076
- Hours
- daily 11 am–11:30 pm
#5
Saffron By The Sassy Spoon
★ 4.5 (55 Google reviews)Indian restaurant
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Saffron By The Sassy Spoon in Hiranandani Gardens offers Indian Mughlai cuisine and BBQ pizza, available until 3 am. The cloud kitchen serves variety of North Indian dishes with spill-proof, biodegradable packaging. Reviewers appreciate the timely delivery, friendly staff, and top-notch packaging. While mocktails receive mixed reviews, the appetizers and main course options are praised for good quality and presentation, making it a reliable choice for late-night cravings.
Best for: Late-night Mughlai and delivery orders
- Address
- B-Wing, Saffron By The Sassy Spoon, Delphi Building, Delphi Orchard Avenue, First floor, Orchard Ave, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400076
- Hours
- daily 12–4 pm, 7–11 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 7 restaurants in Powai, 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
- Daffodil Restaurant takes reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Daffodil Restaurant opens at 6:30 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?
Daffodil Restaurant ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 312 reviews. Soul Thali Pure Veg Restaurant is second at 4.8 from 163 reviews.
Which restaurants in Powai, Mumbai are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Soul Thali Pure Veg Restaurant, at 11:45 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Daffodil Restaurant ₹200–1,000. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Daffodil Restaurant.
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