The Mumbai Guide
Everything about Mumbai
Deep, practical guides to the city — where to eat, stay, pray, explore and more. Written by our city desk.
A Short History of Mumbai: From Seven Islands to Megacity
How Mumbai grew from seven Koli fishing islands through Portuguese and British rule, cotton mills, Bollywood and finance into India's restless megacity.
By Rahul Nair · Just now
Best Budget Eats in Mumbai Under 200
A local's guide to filling, delicious Mumbai meals under 200 rupees, from Irani cafes and Udupi joints to thalis and legendary street food, area by area.
By Arjun Verma · 1 hr ago
Best Budget Hotels & Places to Stay in Mumbai
Clean, safe, affordable places to stay in Mumbai — hostels and budget hotels near CST/Fort, Andheri, the airport and Bandra, with honest price bands and tips.
By Sameer Joshi · 6 hr ago
Best Chinese Restaurants in Mumbai
From roadside Indian-Chinese stalls to authentic regional and upscale fine dining, here's where to eat the best Chinese food in Mumbai, by area and budget.
By Pooja Desai · Just now
Best Fine-Dining & Luxury Restaurants in Mumbai
A local writer's honest guide to Mumbai's best fine-dining and special-occasion restaurants: cuisines, ambience, cost-for-two ranges and what to book for which night.
By Sana Shaikh · 3 hr ago
Best Hospitals in Mumbai: A Practical Guide
A practical, area-wise guide to Mumbai's best multi-speciality and government hospitals, what each is known for, rough cost bands, and how to find emergency care fast.
By Divya Rao · 1 hr ago
Best Jain Food Restaurants in Mumbai
A practical Mumbai guide to proper Jain food — no onion, garlic or root veg — with the best thalis, Gujarati spots, fast food and sweets by neighbourhood.
By Zoya Khan · Just now
Best Mughlai & Kebab Restaurants in Mumbai
A local's guide to Mumbai's best Mughlai food, kebabs, biryani and seekh — from Mohammed Ali Road and Bhendi Bazaar to Bandra, plus Ramzan eating tips.
By Faisal Ansari · 3 hr ago
Best Pure-Veg Restaurants in Mumbai
A hand-picked, area-wise guide to Mumbai's best pure-veg restaurants — Matunga dosas, Gujarati thalis, Ghatkopar street food and more, with prices.
By Neha Kulkarni · 4 hr ago
Hidden Gems of Mumbai Most Tourists Miss
Skip the crowds. A local writer's guide to Mumbai's quiet heritage lanes, secret viewpoints, offbeat gardens, hidden art spaces and forts most tourists never find.
By Sana Shaikh · Just now
Mumbai Neighbourhoods & Geography: A Local Guide
A local's guide to how Mumbai is laid out, from Colaba to Navi Mumbai and the wider MMR. Understand the suburbs, key neighbourhoods and how to get around.
By Arjun Verma · 6 hr ago
Must-See Tourist Attractions in Mumbai
A local's guide to Mumbai's best sights, from the Gateway of India to Elephanta Caves, with timings, rough prices and smart routes to plan your trip.
By Aarav Deshmukh · 5 hr ago
The Ultimate Mumbai Street Food Guide
A local's guide to Mumbai street food: vada pav, pav bhaji, bhel puri, frankies, kebabs and sandwiches, the best areas to eat, prices and hygiene tips.
By Rahul Nair · 18 min ago
Top Luxury Hotels in Mumbai
A local's guide to Mumbai's finest 5-star hotels across Colaba, BKC, Juhu and the airport — vibe, standout features and rough tariff bands to help you pick.
By Neha Kulkarni · 4 hr ago
Top Temples & Places of Worship in Mumbai
A local's guide to Mumbai's most famous temples, mosques, churches and gurudwaras — timings, etiquette, how to get there and honest visiting tips.
By Pooja Desai · 2 hr ago
Top Things to Do in Mumbai
A local's guide to the best things to do in Mumbai: iconic landmarks, beaches, markets, street food, nightlife and easy day trips, with practical tips and prices.
By Divya Rao · 2 hr ago