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Fast food in Matunga (E)
Rated: Excellent
based on 3 reviews
Idli House
Next to Vasant Breezy Chamber, King Circle, Matunga (E), Mumbai
| Locality | Matunga (E) |
|---|---|
| Landmark | Near Vasant Breezy Chamber |
| Place Type | Fast food |
| Food Type | South Indian |
| Timings | 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
| Price |
  Cheap
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- Additional Information
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Kid friendly
Pure vegetarian
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first reviewed by sshettys
- User Reviews (3)
Jun 19, 2008
Idli just got a Chik look
The above review says it all. Just a few further pointers : The place is not in Sion (W), It is at Kind Circle - Matunga : 400019
The Menu can be quite confusing but never hesitate to ask the waiter. I have ordered at home and they have been kind enough to ask me - Tell us how many people will eat and they will send you the best varities depepding on how many people would be relishing the meal.
Dont forget the wash down the Idli's with some great coffee - They sell coffeee powder as well.
Jun 18, 2008
Idlis,idlees and eedlees....
You may have notices that I have spelled idlis differently..This is exactly how i would describe the menu of Idli House.Last time when i was in India, I and my brother went to this place.My brother wreaked his idli fetish and ordered masala idli which is available only on tuesdays and fridays.I,on the other hand,was skeptical because i was expecting oil drowned idli dish.But i was surprise and it was a pleasant one..The idli was wrapped in banana or haldi leaf and was yellow..The taste was amazing and it was absolutely sans oil...The sambar is compliementary and can be replaced with rasam.
This is the most important part..
The cooks knew that sambar and rasam are two distinctly different food items and hence we were not served the thick dal concoction as sambar and the dal ka paani as rasam..Both rasam and sambar were fresh.I have the habit of leaving the coconut chutney untouched when i go to an udipi restaurant because the coconut is not fresh and tastes very sour and stale..But this place was ready to prove me wrong in more than one instances...The chutney turned out to be absolutely fresh...freshly ground on the stone grinder...
The ambience resembles a well running Udipi restaurant,but the place promises much more.If you do not find a table you can also have your order standing on a side table..There are varieties of dry chutney that are kept on the table along with sesame and coconut oil..ready to be mixed..they too have a touch of homemade quality..
One thing that i would love to mention here was that the waiter removed the banana leaf covering with a sleight of hand,though the place bursting with customers..It pleases me to know that he devoted 10 second of his time for the gesture and gets brownie points for it.
We had among 7-8 idli dishes..each different one and washed them down with two filter coffees...the bill was below Rs 100...
All in all the best place for college kids,people on the move and office goers..
P.S The normal idli plate serves more than 4 idlis for less than 15 bucks which I find the highlight of this place...
Mar 19, 2008
Idli heaven
A visit to the Idli House in Mumbai is a must, both for foodies with an idli fetish and those on a diet.
Located in the hustle and bustle of King's Circle, you might just miss this tiny yet welcoming spot, which opened last Dusshera and is always teeming with people.
It serves an amazing variety of idlis, from the plain steamed variety to khottu, mudho and more.
A khotu (amusing as it may sound) is an idli tucked into a triangular cup made of jackfruit leaves. As a steaming plate of khottu arrives, the sweet aroma of jackfruit fills the air and you know the delicious, hot idli is waiting inside its special cup.
One plate consists of a single khottu. The waiter generously drops dollops of homemade butter on it, making each bite just just melt in your mouth. Try it with some mullagamutti (dried spicy chutney), coconut chutney and sambar. What a feeling! Weight-watchers, do avoid the butter.
A mudho is another variation of idli; it comes wrapped in a banana leaf. Like its cousin the khottu, it is a mouthwatering delight.
All variations of the simple rice batter preparation -- the now famous idli -- like the rava idli to the sweet, tangy cucumber idli to the spicy masala idli -- are available at Idli House.
The service is amazing and accomplices like the generous helpings of coconut chutney, mullagamutti masala and sambhar make it really worth a visit.
The ambience is pretty simple. The place has limited seating arrangement -- there are only three granite tables and chairs -- but the service is excellent and the owners personally greet all guests who drop in for a bite.
The pricing is very moderate, each variation of the idli costs anywhere between Rs 8 to 16 per plate.
So, if you love idli, this is THE place for you.