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Dishes for September 2025

In a manner of speaking, September felt a little cooped up leaning on comfort rather than indulgence, with a touch of “healthy” thrown in for balance. Here’s what made the month delicious

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Egg Frankie

@qualitypicnic

Mumbai

That’s how we (Mumbai) rolls. A childhood after-school fix, forever torn between this and a classic @tibbsfrankies

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The Silver Train Thali

@thesilvertrainrestaurant

Mumbai

The new dine-on-the-block, but Jenny isn’t fibbing. Charoli’s @anuradha_medhora brings a fresh twist to palace cuisines of India — the thali disappears before you can count ek, do, chaar a brilliant initiative by @shravan.juvvadi

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Nachos & Enchiladas

@newyorkermumbai

Mumbai

An iconic eatery closing after decades. We had to honour it with one last round of our childhood favourites

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Mediterranean Meals

@nupurdesaai

Mumbai

There’s a special feeling when someone cooks for you. Bestest N goes all out, spatula & soul, and this weekend Mediterranean spread was proof.

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Chia Bowl

@bokkacoffeemumbai

Mumbai

Not usually one for “healthy” bowls when I’m out (I do enough at home), but picking this over dessert during a late coffee run felt surprisingly right.

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Nihari Mutton Ramen

@saranshgoila x @little_chefb

Mumbai

Tried, tested, and devoured multiple times. A collab between two friends that absolutely deserves to become a full-fledged dish everywhere.

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Fiamma Pizza

@presidentmumbai

Mumbai

Top three for 2 a.m. cravings after a wild night. Carbs, caramelised onions, and fiery chillies in an iconic pizza that hits good.

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Aubergine Steak

@hosaindia

Goa

Fake steak, real flavour. A smoky, layered vegetable filet over a moorish peanut curry sauce — tried this at a takeover at Mumbai’s beloved @opedromumbai, and it worked.

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Shawarma Course

@indianaccentmumbai

Mumbai

The dish that snaps your senses. Chicken shawarma with textured slices stuffed with creamy paneer — who even thinks like this? (Ps: @rijul.gulati) Unreal.

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Fumé Prawns

@sobotwenty

Mumbai

How do you perk up prawns? Make them jumbo, smoke them, and bring in Ambad pickle at @panchalimahendra Creole–French inspired kitchen. Win.