Late-night picks for the hungry soul
Food is always around the corner for those looking for a hearty snack late at night when everything seems to be shut. After a round of dancing at the local club, most people head to different parts in the city, thanking their stars they have options in a
Zaffran, CST Area
This outlet of the popular Mughlai restaurant stays open for its patrons until 3:40 am, promising scrumptious kebabs and curries. Its biryanis are also highly popular and there are plenty of options for every kind of foodie. This is the place to head to for a quiet, lovely ambience with prompt service. Recommended dishes include murgh tikka masala, banjara kebab, butter chicken and murgh zaffrani tikka. HOURS: 12 Noon to 3:40 PM, 7 PM to 3:40 AM MEAL FOR TWO: 1,300
FATBOY’S KITCHEN, AZAD NAGAR
This is the place to run to for a latenight burger served with a side of fries and some bacon. Their burgers are extremely well-known and juicy. There’s a catch, though. Customers are required to get their food packed and take it away since there’s no room to sit and eat. However, they offer delivery services too! Don’t forget to try the spicy chicken balls and chicken patties.
HOURS: 12 Noon to 4 PM, 6 PM to 3 AM MEAL FOR TWO: Rs 700
KASBAH GRAND, GOREGAON
This place promises a rooftop area with an incredible number of food options. You’ll be spoilt for choice as you try to finalise yout order. Although it offers different types of cuisines, Mughlai remains its speciality. Don’t forget to try chicken lahori, chicken biryani, paneer takatak and raan biryani. End the meal with a delicious serving of phirni. This is an especially good pick for catching live sports screenings. HOURS: 12:30 PM to 4 AM
MEAL FOR TWO: 1,400
JUHU JANTAR MANTAR,
eatery for a Head to this tiny everything quick bite when in hunger strikes seems shut and serve different full force. They Mughlai food kinds of delicious like stuffed including options a customised cheese naan with picks include filling. Most popular seekh kebab, dal makhani, chicken tikka paneer tikka and Their service is roll. The best part? minimal which means rather prompt and hot food! waiting time 12 Noon to 4 AM HOURS: Rs 800 MEAL FOR TWO:
NIGHT SNACKERS, KANDIVALI WEST
If there’s nothing to eat in the fridge late at night, a delivery service with good food can swoop in to save the day with wellprepared dishes. Night Snackers is one such option in the suburbs with all the usual suspects like fried rice, chicken lollipops, and chicken cheese mayonnaise sandwiches at affordable prices. Expect stress-free uncomplicated food options and quick service with minimal fuss. HOURS: 7 PM to 12 AM
MEAL FOR TWO: 500
FIESTA BITES, DADAR
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LAZEEZ, BANDRA
A proper late-night restaurant, Lazeez offers Chinese and continental food along with pizzas in Bandra. A sheesha lounge with a lively crowd, this is the place to go after partying for quick bites and a good conversation with friends. Popular food picks here include butter garlic chicken, shawarma, Oreo shake, fried rice and Nutella shake. The staff is super friendly and responsive which is a definite plus. HOURS: 1: 30 PM to 4 AM
MEAL FOR TWO: 1,000
THE BEER CAFÉ, CHAKALA
beer, fun vibe, wheat Go here for a lot of entertainment. fries and a whole options are comfortable, The seating things is helpful and staff something There is a little are easy-going. bite – from a quick for everyone plenty They even have to a full meal. beverages and non-alcoholic of Try the vada pav, snacks for guests. club penne arrabiata, supreme pizza, muffins. sandwich and 24 Hours HOURS: 1,800 MEAL FOR TWO:
BADE MIYA, COLABA
It’s a legendary place that has managed to appeal to plenty of people over the years who still swear by its simplicity. A no-frills, quick service place, this is the place to head to after a night spent bar hopping for some delicious Mughlai food. Hot favourites include seekh kebab, butter chicken and mutton seekh roll. You can pick up the food and eat in the car too! HOURS: 12 Noon to 3 AM
MEAL FOR TWO: 900
JAFFER BHAI’S DELHI DARBAR, GRANT ROAD
This place should be frequented for biryani cravings. It has managed to make a name for itself with its meat offerings and there is a plethora of options to satiate all kinds of meat lovers until really late at night. At the top of the list is chicken biryani followed by mutton biryani and other delicious add-ons such as rumali roti, caramel custard and butter chicken. HOURS: 11:00 AMto 3 AM
MEAL FOR TWO: Rs 800