Nav Chaitanya
Malvani, Seafood, Maharashtrian, Konkani · ₹₹ · Wing B, New LIC Colony, D.N.Nagar, Andheri West
Nav Chaitanya is the Andheri West branch of Chaitanya, the well-known Malvani restaurant in Dadar West. It opened in D.N. Nagar in 2019 and is run by the same family business, Misho Foods, which also has Chaitanya restaurants in Malvan and Thane.
The food is the coastal cooking of the Konkan, and the thalis are what most people order: a fried fish such as surmai, pomfret, rawas or bombil, a fish or prawn curry, rice, bhakri and a glass of solkadhi, the pink kokum and coconut drink. Portions are generous, and the special prawn thali is a meal for two. The crab lollipop is the favourite starter, and ukadiche modak and kharvas are the sweets to finish with.
It is very popular, with more than 6,000 Google reviews, so expect to wait 20 to 30 minutes at peak times, and do not count on finding parking nearby.
Ratings
- Food
- 8.7 / 10
- Service
- 8.3 / 10
- Ambience
- 8.0 / 10
- Value for money
- 8.5 / 10
What diners say
Nav Chaitanya is highly praised for its authentic Malvani cuisine and fresh seafood offerings. Diners love the flavorful thalis, especially the surmai fry and solkadhi. The cozy atmosphere and efficient service make it a favorite for both lunch and dinner in Mumbai.
What to order
- Surmai Thali
- Pomfret Fry
- Rawas Fry
- Bombil Fry
- Prawn Thali
- Crab Lollipop
- Solkadhi
- Bhakri
- Ukadiche Modak
- Kharvas
Details
- Address
- 6-B, Shashikant Laxman Sawant Marg, opp. Barfiwala School Road, Wing B, New LIC Colony, D.N. Nagar, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053, India
- Nearest station
- Andheri, about 1.8 km away
- Nearest metro
- D N Nagar (Line 1), about 350 m away
- Phone
- +91 93244 82100
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
- Best times to visit
- Weekday Lunch, Early Dinner
- Good for
- Seafood restaurant, Family dining
- Amenities
- Restroom, Table service
Opening hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM to 11 PM |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:30 AM to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM to 11 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM to 11 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM to 11 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM to 11 PM |
Frequently asked questions
What should I order at Nav Chaitanya?
A seafood thali: surmai or pomfret if you want a classic, rawas or bombil fry if you like them, all served with curry, rice, bhakri and solkadhi. Add a crab lollipop to start and ukadiche modak to finish.
Is Nav Chaitanya the same as Chaitanya in Dadar?
Yes. It is the Andheri West branch of Chaitanya in Dadar West, run by the same family business, which also has restaurants in Malvan and Thane.
Will I have to wait for a table?
Often, at weekend lunches and dinners; diners report waits of 20 to 30 minutes. Go early, or use the booking link on its Google listing.
What are Nav Chaitanya's opening hours?
It is open every day from 11:30 AM to 11 PM.
How do I get to Nav Chaitanya?
It is in D.N. Nagar, Andheri West, opposite Barfiwala School Road, about five minutes on foot from D N Nagar station on Metro Line 1. Parking nearby is very hard to find.
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