8 all-vegetarian restaurants in Mumbai that will even tempt carnivores

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There are scores of vegetarian restaurants in Mumbai dishing out shudhh shakahari fare from around the country and the world. Home to diverse communities and culinary influences, Mumbai's cosmopolitanism ensures a vibrant food scene. Besides numerous traditional Gujarati and Tamil eateries, the city is also now home to restaurants offering creatively cooked and presented vegetarian food. The options range from fine dining restaurants to little eateries that are absolutely popular for dishing out delicacies that are green and fresh and healthy.

More than four decades old, the family-run Swati Snacks eatery is quite a range among veggies in Mumbai. The restaurant is serves some mouth watering dishes that too at extremely reasonable rates. Their extensive menu includes popular snacks of Maharashtra like batata puri, pav bhaji and vada pav, among others. If you want to try something different, ask for panki chatni (rice pancakes), thalipith pitla and fada ni khichdi here. These are some prominent traditional dishes here and then order some shrikhand, a traditional sweet dish of Mumbai. For those who love eating Gujarati and Rajasthani, Chetana restaurant located on Dubash Marg in Kala Ghoda is the perfect place. Just go and relish their delicious and hot bhajiya, dhokla, chaas and jaljeera, which are most popular snacks here. They have also various options for thali meal, ranging from Gujrati thali, Rajasthani thali and Maharastrian thali. Do not miss out on trying methi chi bhaji and puran poli. The place is also known for serving desserts such as gulab jamun and bundi, among others.

For some authentic dishes, visit the Shree Thaker Bhojanalay, situated on Kalbadevi Road. The place is visited by a number of people to relish Gujarati and Rajasthani cuisine. Counted amongst the oldest restaurants in Mumbai, this place serves best thalis in town. The thali includes five vegetable dishes and the menu keeps changing on a daily basis. Rotis, puris and a range of paranthas are also served here hot. Do not forget to order buttermilk and curd which are delicious and healthy too. You can end this delicious journey on a sweet note by relishing shrikhand or basundi. Crystal is another heaven for vegetarian food lovers and serves some delicious Punjabi fare in Mumbai. This tiny place remains crowded with food lovers most of the time and people’s favourite include dishes such as paneer masala, baigan bharta and various kind of stuffed paranthas. The creamy kheer they serve in the end is one of the most delicious sweet dishes.

Those looking for a vegetarian restaurant in Mumbai for candle light dinner; they have Breeze restaurant located in Hiranandani Gardens, Powai. This rooftop lounge is absolutely amazing and offers stunning views of the Mumbai skyline. The restaurant is known for serving vegetarian Mediterranean fare, including soups, pizza salads and sandwiches. Apart from all these, Mumbai has Yoga House, Cafe Madras and Quattro, where one can treat their tastebuds with a range of delicious vegetarian delicacies. Visit yourself and experience the tasty food of Mumbai, if you love experimenting.