Arya Bhavan By Muthuswamy Caterers, Matunga

Unclaimed

If you’re craving authentic South Indian flavors, this place should be on your list. We visited recently and were thoroughly impressed by the quality of the food and the overall experience. We started with the Odi Idli, which was generously filled with ghee. It was a delight for anyone who enjoys the rich flavor of ghee, and we highly recommend trying it. The Dosa was another highlight—it was perfectly crispy, just the way a good dosa should be. The star of the meal, however, was the Oni No Tappa, which was simply the best I’ve ever tasted—full of flavors and cooked to perfection. On the other hand, the Rava Dosa didn’t quite hit the mark. It was decent but didn’t stand out compared to the other dishes. The ambience was pleasant, with a comfortable sitting space for diners. Parking can be tricky, especially during peak hours, but we were lucky to find a spot. However, it’s worth noting that parking could be a concern if the place gets crowded. Overall, this restaurant delivers on its promise of authentic South Indian cuisine, and we’ll definitely be back for more!

An iconic South Indian cuisine restaurant in the iconic Matunga east neighbourhood of Mumbai. Everything, I repeat, every damn food item here is par excellence. Things eaten: Paniyaram, Rassam, Medu Vada, Kanchipuram idli, appam with coconut stew, mysore onion dosa, cheese pav bhaji, pineapple sheera AND filter coffee. Verdict: The Medu vada is truly one of the best I have ever had. It is so soft yet crispy at the same time. The coconut chutney and Tamilian sambar is unparalleled. Appam with coconut stew is amazing as well. Especially the stew was so delicious. Mysore onion dosa feels rich in flavour and is prepared in pure ghee. Kanchipuram idli was a decent one and a bit sour. Paniyaram was a one-of-a-kind and is a must try. Cheese pav bhaji was not bad but failed to meet the bar raised by other food items. For desserts, you have to have the pineapple sheera and you can thank me later. A south indian cuisines is incomplete with the iconic filter coffee and the coffee here will not disappoint you. The service is super quick and they serve you unlimited Sambar and Chutney This restaurant was hitting home-runs after home-runs and I was about to give this place the coveted 5-star rating when they committed a hygienic blunder. I found a small hair in their Pav. Hygiene is as important as the taste and had they not compromised on the hygiene, my search for the 5-starred restaurant would have ended today. But alas the search continues!!

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Arya Bhavan, and I must say, it was an unforgettable experience! This South Indian restaurant is a hidden gem, serving up authentic, mouth-watering dishes.

There was huge queue for Ramashray as usual so decided to visit Arya Bhavan. It's now located on the ground floor of an under construction building. And it's air-conditioned.. Now to the food tried their Medu Wada which freshly made and crispy, Paniyaram were fluffy and properly stuffed, Rava Dosa was like a waffer thin and crispy.. And how can one not have their filter coffee.. It was perfect to start and end my breakfast.. Staff is friendly and polite.. 3 item and 3 coffee costed 600 bucks.. Surely coming back to try their other food items.