Free India Restaurant
Mughlai, North Indian · ₹ · Mahalaxmi
A Chilia Muslim eating house at Jacob Circle that has been open since 1950 and took its name from the year the country did. It serves from 6 AM to midnight every day, which makes it one of the few genuinely late options in this part of the city, and it is very cheap. No beef is served.
Ratings
- Food
- 8.0 / 10
- Service
- 7.2 / 10
- Ambience
- 5.8 / 10
- Value for money
- 8.8 / 10
What diners say
Kheema pav is what nearly every reviewer comes for and rates highly, with the Friday mutton khichda, butter chicken and the tea close behind, and the prices draw real affection: several describe feeding a family for a few hundred rupees. Cleanliness is the consistent reservation, raised by enough reviewers to expect a plain, well-worn room rather than a spotless one.
What to order
- Kheema pav
- Mutton khichda
- Butter chicken
- Chicken tikka
- Dal fry
- Irani chai
Details
- Address
- Vithal Niwas, Jacob Circle, Saat Rasta, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai 400011
- Nearest station
- Mahalaxmi, about 250 m away
- Nearest metro
- Mahalaxmi (Line 3), about 250 m away
- Phone
- +91 90049 35253
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Late-night
- Good for
- Family dining
- Amenities
- Delivery, Takeout, Table service, Free Street Parking
Opening hours
| Friday | 6 AM to 12 AM |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6 AM to 12 AM |
| Sunday | 6 AM to 12 AM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM to 12 AM |
| Saturday | 6 AM to 12 AM |
| Thursday | 6 AM to 12 AM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM to 12 AM |
Frequently asked questions
What should I order at Free India Restaurant?
Kheema pav, which is what it is known for. Mutton khichda is served on Fridays only, and the Irani chai is worth ordering alongside.
How late does it stay open?
It serves from 6 AM until midnight every day, which is unusually long hours for the Saat Rasta area.
Things to do nearby
Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat
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Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum
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Nehru Science Centre
India's largest interactive science museum, with a park of hands-on exhibits
Haji Ali Dargah
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