Ram Ashraya
South Indian, Udupi, Vegetarian · ₹ · Matunga East
Trading since 1939, this is the Matunga breakfast counter most Mumbai food arguments end at. There is no printed menu: the dishes go up on a blackboard, and the room is plain, non-airconditioned and loud, with strangers sharing your table. It opens at 5:30 AM and the queue outside by eight in the morning is part of the experience.
Ratings
- Food
- 9.0 / 10
- Service
- 8.4 / 10
- Ambience
- 7.6 / 10
- Value for money
- 9.3 / 10
What diners say
Reviewers are unusually consistent that the food justifies the wait, singling out the ghee podi dosa, neer dosa, goli baje and filter coffee, and they praise how fast the staff move a packed room. The recurring caveats are a 30 to 40 minute queue at peak hours, no printed menu to order from, and chutney and sambar that a minority find ordinary next to the rest.
What to order
- Ghee podi dosa
- Neer dosa
- Podi idli
- Goli baje
- Buns puri
- Pineapple sheera
- Mysore masala dosa
- Filter coffee
Details
- Address
- Shop 3-6, ground floor, Jamnadas Mansion, Laxmi Narayan Lane, Matunga East, Mumbai 400019
- Nearest station
- Matunga, about 200 m away
- Nearest metro
- Dadar (Line 3), about 1.4 km away
- Phone
- +91 22 2410 2369
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Good for
- Family dining, Vegetarian restaurant
- Amenities
- Takeout, Table service
Opening hours
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 9 PM |
|---|---|
| Monday | 5:30 AM to 8 PM |
| Sunday | 5:30 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 9 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30 AM to 9 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 9 PM |
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Ram Ashraya?
Expect 30 to 40 minutes at weekend breakfast and on Sunday afternoons. Arriving before 8 AM usually means walking straight in.
Is there a menu card?
No. The dishes are written on a blackboard inside, so it helps to know what you want before you reach the counter.
Things to do nearby
Shree Siddhivinayak Temple
The city's most visited Ganesh temple, where film stars and millworkers queue side by side
