Thane – the City of Lakes – is a city where you’ll get the best taste of predominantly authentic Maharashtrian food and culture. Apart from serving some of the spiciest and most indulgent Maharashtrian food, the city is home to iconic eateries where you can get everything from misal pav to ramen bowls. So, here’s team unstumbled hopping on to give you a food coma – by guiding you through the best eateries in the city.
Where to eat in Thane West? We’ve got you covered!
Thane West Guide To The 7 Best Eateries In The City
Mamledar Misal
Thane is best known for its misal pav and if there’s one spot serving arguably the best misal pav in the city, it has to be Mamledar’s. The humble eatery began serving delicious misal pav since 1952 and has achieved a cult status today. Mamledar Misal is known for its spicy and extra spicy misal pav – a Maharashtrian snack consisting of a gravy-like sprouts-based curry served with crunchy farsan, chopped raw onions, and fresh, soft pav. The snack is one of the most iconic ones in Maharashtra and Mamledar Misal is the undefeated flagbearer serving the most delicious misal pav in Thane.
Address: Opposite Zilla Parishad, Talav Pali, Jambli Naka, Thane West, Thane, Maharashtra 400602
Timings: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM; 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM (Monday)
Price for two: INR 200 approximately
Must-try: Misal Pav, Lassi, Vada Usal Pav
Gajanan Vada Pav
What Mamaledar Misal is to misal pav is what Gajanan is to vada pav. This humble vada pav joint was started in 1978 by Divakar Shetty, a former restaurant worker. Today, Gajanan Vada Pav has several outlets across Mumbai, with the original one still being operational in Thane. What truly makes the vada pav from Gajanan stand out is its crispy, fried vadas and a unique besan-chilli chutney. Many say that it is this deliciously creamy chutney that really made Gajanan Vada Pav so iconic.
Address: Multiple outlets within Thane
Timings: 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Price for two: INR 200 approximately
Must-try: Vada Pav, Bhaji Pav, Samosa Pav
Gokhale Upahaar Gruh
Craving for authentic Maharashtrian food in Thane? Look no further than Gokhale Upahaar Gruh. This hygienic and spacious Maharashtian eatery has been on Thane’s culinary map since 1935 and is serving authentic, indulgent Maharashtrian food to hungry customers for almost nine decades. When you’re at Gokhale Upahaar Gruh, do not miss out on trying food items like alu wadi, misal pav, batata vada, and piyush.
Address: Baji Prabhu Deshpande Road Near Gokhale Road, Opposite Saraswat Bank, Naupada, Thane West 400602
Timings: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM; Wednesdays closed
Price for two: INR 200 approximately
Must-try: Misal Pav, Piyush, Sabudana Vada, Kothimbir Vadi, Batata Vada
Kunj Vihar Vada Pav
Gajanan Vada Pav often takes the credit for having some of the most lip-smacking vada pav in the city, but Kunj Vihar too deserves credit! This iconic food joint, situated right outside Thane Railway Station, has been in business since the 1960s. The food joint is best known for taking it ‘large’ quite literally – they have some of the largest vada pavs and samosa pavs you’ll have in the city! The food joint is an iconic, affordable, and a convenient place for workers, locals, and tourists alike who want a fulfilling meal without spending or eating too much.
Address: Prabhavati Bhawan, Thane Station Rd, opposite Ashok Talkies, West, Thane West 400602
Timings: 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Price for two: INR 200 approximately
Must-try: Jumbo Vada Pav, Jumbo Samosa Pav
Metkut
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Metkut is an iconic Maharshtrian restaurant that takes its name from Metkut – a delicious, earthy spice blend made of fenugreek and a few spices. For those who don’t know, Metkut (the spice blend) is traditionally had by sprinkling on top of hot, steamed rice, and then pouring clarified butter (tuup/ghee) on top of it. The restaurant has been serving traditional Maharashtian-style food since 2014 and is founded by celebrity chef Sunny Pawaskar. Today, the restaurant has grown into a chain, offering high-quality restaurant experience to those craving Maharashtrian food.
Address: 1,2 Zala Saffire, Ghantali Mandir Road, opp. Ghantali Mandir, Thane West, Thane, Maharashtra 400602 (main outlet)
Timings: 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM (weekends); 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM (weekends)
Price for two: INR 200 approximately
Must-try: Metkut Special Veg Maharashtrian Thali, kharvas, puran poli, sabudana khichdi, thali peeth
Summing Up
Here we wrap up our recommendations on the best eateries in the city – Thane West. These are some of the best and most iconic eateries serving authentic and affordable food in Thane. From the decades-old Mamledar to the fairly new Metkut, these food joints and eateries in Thane West are redefining the ultimate culinary experience in the city. Which one of these eateries are you visiting?
