Sharda Bhavan
South Indian, Udupi, Vegetarian · ₹ · Matunga East
Directly across from Matunga Central station, Sharda Bhavan has changed so little in seventy years that regulars treat the room itself as the draw: chequered floor, stone-topped tables, wooden chairs, and waiters in lungis who work without menu cards. It is noticeably calmer than the famous names a few streets away, which is the main reason to choose it.
Ratings
- Food
- 8.4 / 10
- Service
- 8.3 / 10
- Ambience
- 8.1 / 10
- Value for money
- 8.6 / 10
What diners say
The consensus is that this is the quiet alternative to Matunga’s crowded landmarks, with reviewers praising the filter coffee, rasam vada and ghee podi dosa, and the speed and warmth of the service. Several long-standing customers say the sambar can taste flatly of dal, and a few feel the furniture and surroundings are overdue attention.
What to order
- Rasam vada
- Ghee podi dosa
- Ulundu dosa
- Mangalore buns
- Coriander dosa
- Pineapple sheera
- Filter coffee
Details
- Address
- Lakhamsi Napoo Road, opposite Matunga Central station, Matunga East, Mumbai 400019
- Nearest station
- Matunga, about 100 m away
- Nearest metro
- Dadar (Line 3), about 1.3 km away
- Phone
- +91 22 2414 1271
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Good for
- Family dining, Vegetarian restaurant
- Amenities
- Takeout, Table service, Free Street Parking
Opening hours
| Friday | 7 AM to 1 PM, 4 to 8 PM |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7 AM to 1 PM, 4 to 8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM to 1 PM, 4 to 8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM to 1 PM, 4 to 8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM to 1 PM, 4 to 8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM to 1 PM, 4 to 8 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
Frequently asked questions
When is Sharda Bhavan closed?
It closes on Wednesdays. On other days it serves 7 AM to 1 PM and 4 PM to 8 PM, so it is shut through the middle of the afternoon.
Is it as busy as the other Matunga institutions?
Usually not. Reviewers repeatedly pick it for being less crowded than the better-known places nearby, though lunchtime still fills the small room.
Things to do nearby
Shree Siddhivinayak Temple
The city's most visited Ganesh temple, where film stars and millworkers queue side by side
