4 places in Mumbai known for delicious modaks

It is that time of the year when Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated in full fervour, and the delicacy that is said to be Ganesha’s favourite, i.e., modaks, make their way to the market. And thanks to the innovative minds that come up with a culinary twist every season. Now, you have the option to savour not only the traditional ukadiche (steamed) modaks, but also binge on a lot of other varieties of modaks, including chocolate, cranberry, and marzipan modaks.

If you are in Mumbai and want to zero down to the best places to find the best modaks, here are our top picks. These places will not disappoint you; mark our words!
Modakam

You will easily be able to spot this place near Siddhivinayak Temple; anyone, who knows a little bit of the city and modaks will know that Modakam is a pilgrimage for modak-lovers. Go for ukadiche modak while here, the steamed version of the delicacy, stuffed with jaggery, coconut and cardamom.

Address: Kamana CHS, SK Bole Marg, near Siddhivinayak Temple, Prabhadevi
New Karachi Sweets

The mawa modaks at this eatery are a rage, and you need to taste them to believe us. Their dry fruit and fruit-flavoured modaks also remain in great demand every year; a reason why it should not come as a surprise to you if you find this eatery featured in almost every list. This 59-year-old eatery also serves a variety of chaat and breakfast special dal pakwaan.
Address: Shop 6, Ajanta Building, 3rd Road, Khar West

Panshikar

Jitendra Panishikar’s sweet shop dates back to 1921 and enjoys legendary status for its ukadiche modaks in the Maharashtrian homes. Now, you can find two more outlets in Vile Parle and Dadar that continue to fashion this delicacy in the same old traditional way. You will be able to find other varieties of modaks here, including dry fruit and nuts modaks. The most favoured flavour at Panshikar to be saffron milk modak.

Address: Mohan building, Jagannath Shankar Sheth Road, Girgaon
5 Kadamgiri Complex, Hanuman Road, Vile Parle East
18, Gananath Co-operative Housing Society, Senapati Bapat Road, Dadar West

MM Mithaiwala

Located just near the Malad train station, MM Mithaiwala is one of those places that you can’t afford to miss. Modaks here are beauties that you would hesitate to take more bite of, for you would want to let them last forever! Their rangoli modak, sahi barfi modak, and kaju modak are just WOW! The sheer variety of modaks at MM Mithaiwal’s will hook you with their taste, that is a surety.

Address: Vasanti Bhavan, Opposite Malad Station, Malad West