Mumbai’s 21 Best Sandwiches
View Slideshow What’s to a sandwich but two slices of bread and a choice of filling? That simple but genius combination has spurned a 1,000 variations, some indigenous to Mumbai’s very own streets (vada pav, anyone?). In our quest to whittle down the best sandwiches in the city, we had to limit ourselves to what we considered a sandwich—essentially anything held between bread, usually two slices or more, and excepting vada pav and burgers, which though popular variations, are entitled to separate lists. From the humble roadside toastie to the more artisinal creations of five-star restaurants, we bring you the fruits of our very extensive labour. The sandwiches are ranked in no particular order. Love one? Hate others? Have your own suggestions? Please post all thoughts in the comments sections.
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1.Philly Cheese Steak, Indigo Deli
An American deli favourite, this peppery sandwich is strictly for meat lovers, with its mix of sliced steak, sautéed onions, cheese, pepper and a tangy barbecue sauce filled into a herb-crusted loaf of bread. Rs385.
Ground Floor, Pheroze Building, Chattrapati Shivaji Maharishi Marg, Apollo Bunder, Colaba. Tel: 6655 1010. Also at Palladium Mall, Lower Parel.
2. Bagel and Lox, Indigo Deli
Generous slices of smoked salmon are packed between two halves of a bagel slathered with cream cheese, and topped with onions and capers. Can you say “Oy vey!”? Rs415.
See above for listing information.
3. Egg sandwich, Kala Ghoda Café
This neat egg sandwich is the perfect picnic snack. Diced egg (equal parts white to yellow) tossed with the right amount of mayo, and pressed with alfalfa sprouts between KGC’s signature home made whole wheat bread. Rs80.
10 Ropewalk Lane (across from Trishna),
Kala Ghoda. Tel: 2263 3866.
4. Israeli Sandwich, Café Moshe
This is breakfast in a bagel bun. This off-menu sandwich consists of boiled diced eggs (mostly whites), with the right amounts of in-house made mayo, chives, coriander and yes, boiled potato between slices of toasted bagel. Rs120.
Fabindia, First Floor, Jeroo Building, 137 MG Road, Kala Ghoda, Colaba. Tel: 2262 3552. Also at Crossword Bookstore, Kemps Corner. Tel: 2386 2795.
5. Lindsey, Wich Latte
This is turkey with a twist, thanks to some finely diced mushrooms sautéed in balsamic vinegar, and doused in parsley garlic dressing and cheddar cheese. Rs195.
Shop No 4, Ground Floor, Western Breeze Building, Colaba Causeway. Tel: 6525 4827.
Ground Floor, Natwar Chambers, Alana House Marg, behind HDFC Bank, Fort. Tel: 6510 0727.
PVR Food Court, Phoenix Mills, Tulsi Pipe Road, Lower Parel. Tel: 6510 0719.
6. Chip Butty, Theobroma
Heart disease in a bun, this is not for the faint of heart. Shredded chicken, strips of bacon topped with a slice of cheddar and packed into a bun slathered with butter and mayonnaise. The piece de resistance? A generous stuffing of French fries that gives the butty its name. Rs175.
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7. Dessert Sandwich, Bhola and Sagar
Two slices of hot, buttery bread crammed with grated cheese and home-made jam made of banana, papaya and the fruit of the day. Grilled till the cheese and jam meld into a single delicious pink filling. Rs25.
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8. Cheese Chutney Sandwich, Ramnath
It’s not the ingredients but what you do with them that make all the difference. At Ramnath, a hole-in-the-wall establishment, fiery chutney is tempered with generous amounts of cheese to create toastie heaven. Rs25.
Opposite Phoenix Mills (entrance to Lifestyle), Tulsi Pipe Road, Lower Parel.
9. Veg Cheese Grilled Sandwich, Right Place
Piling a sandwich with assorted vegetables (potato, tomatoes, pepper, capsicum, onions) and chutney, then grilling it for a couple of minutes may not seem like much of an idea, but when this Breach Candy snack joint offered customers this portable vegetarian feast, they took to it like the best thing since sliced bread. Rs60.
Opposite Breach Candy Hosptial, Warden Road.
10. Melanzane E Scamorza Affumicato, Da Vinci’s Express
Sliced eggplant is smoked and layered with chicken salami and soft Scarmoza cheese. Rs130.
Raghuvanshi Mills, next to Tata Power gate, Tulsi Pipe Road, Lower Parel. Tel: 93201 36611/93202 36611.
11. Turkey and Cranberry Sandwich, Pali Village Café
This sandwich brings together all the best bits of a Thanksgiving feast. Sliced turkey, with cranberry and mayo makes for a savoury-sweet treat that hits the right taste buds. Rs331.
See listing.
12. BT Express, Banyan Tree Café
A protein whammy of chicken and boiled egg smothered in mayo, olives and lettuce. Rs 180.
Gallery BMB, Queens Mansion, GT Marg, near Cathedral School, Fort. Tel: 6510 9308.
13. Chicken Junglee, Candies
The Candies’ Junglee—made with boiled and shredded chicken, mayo, chopped capsicum, and a dusting of pepper—has acquired a devoted following over the years. Rs50.
Mac Ronnel Hall, St. Andrews Road, near Pali Naka, Bandra (West). Tel: 2642 4124.
14. Hummus Bagel, The Bagel Shop
Slathered with homemade hummus, this bagel makes a compelling case for simple food. Tomatoes, lettuce, chilli flakes and olive oil add a nice Mediterranean touch to a Middle Eastern spread. Rs134.
30 Anand Villa, Pali Mala Road, Off Carter Road, Bandra (West). Tel: 2605 0178.
15. Prawn Club Sandwich, Bombay Baking Company
It’s a derivative of the shrimp cocktail except the prawn isn’t so heavily drenched in dressing. This grilled whole wheat bread sandwich comprises boiled baby prawns, lettuce, tomatoes, a dash of lime and Thousand Island dressing that is used as spread in place of butter. Rs652.
JW Mariott, Juhu Tara Road, near Juhu Beach. Tel: 6693 3399.
16. Pizza Sandwich Toast, Jay Sandwich Stall
Who needs San Marzano tomatoes when regular ol’ ketchup will do? The pizza sauce that features in this perfectly crisp toastie is a blend of tomato ketchup, Amul cheese, finely chopped capsicum, onion and half a slab of butter, making it a pizza in name only. Rs40.
Linking Road, near National College, Bandra (West). Tel: 2605 8493.
17. Chilli Cheese Toast, Lucky Sandwich
Perpetually drawing a crowd, Lucky Sandwich’s chilli cheese toast is worth the wait. The chutney is more parts green chilli than coriander, giving this two-tiered cheese, capsicum and onion mix its pungent kick. Rs35.
Outside Vile Parle station, corner of DJ Road and Bajaj Road, near Somayya Sadan, Vile Parle (West).
18. Paprika Chicken and Pesto Gouda, Santé
It might not be much to look at, but this sandwich delivers on all taste points. You can build your own or settle for the staff recommended pick of paprika chicken, pesto-flavoured Gouda, gherkins, jalapenos and lettuce, with a light mayo and Dijon mustard dressing. Rs275.
Shop No.1, Sahina Apartments, Pali Market, Bandra (West). Tel: 2640 2126.
19. Cajun Chicken Sandwich, Out of the Blue
This open-faced sandwich, with a tangy Cajun-spiced grilled breast of chicken, iceberg lettuce and sun dried tomatoes, topped with mozzarella on a slice of whole grain bread, is Southern USA by way of Italy. Rs219.
Hotel Pali Hill, 14 Union Park, off Carter Road, next to Olive Bar & Kitchen, Khar (West). Tel: 93248 39393.
20. More Than Mozzarella, Sandwich & Co.
With ingredients so simple, how can you go wrong? Italian buffalo mozzarella, tomato, arugula and crunchy pine nuts are packed between two large multi-grain country loaves. Rs250.
Shop No.2, Ground Floor, Nav Pooja, Perry Cross Road, Bandra (West). Tel: 2655 3366.
21. Gourmet Club, Fenix at The Oberoi
Hefty in girth, ingredients and price, the Gourmet Club is a lofty cousin of the ubiquitous hotel club sandwich. Corn-fed chicken, pancetta, and avocado are layered with free-range egg and goat cheese and served with a heaping of triple-fried French fries. Rs850.
The Oberoi, Lobby level, Nariman Point. Tel: 6632 4343.
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I grew-up in Southwest Philladelphia. Does anyone know if Indigo Deli delivers to the Philly suburbs? I gotta try that cheesesteak!
Please come and try the IDLI SANDWICH at my restaurant, A RAMA NAYAK & SONS UDIPI A/C RESTAURANT, 2/461-A, ram nivas, kings circle , matunga, mumbai 400019. Tel no 24010571. (Thursday weekly holiday, open from 11 am to 11 pm )This is a unique sandwich, where there is no bread but idli shaped and sliced like a bread , butter and garlic chatni is applied on each side of the idli sliced and tomatoes are the filler,and to be eaten with tomato ketchup and piping hot sambar. Price Rs. 60/-
Does any1 take such listings seriously? I mean, really? I’m surprised you haven’t taken into account Jai Sandwich outside National College, Bandra. Personally, my favourite sandwiches are the ones that several enterprising mum’s make from meal leftovers. From simple yellow aloo sabji toasted to a prawns filling sandwich, my mum sure made the simple sandwich quite exciting. And I’m sure most other mums do. And I agree with kaalibaan on your No 1 pick. Highly overrated to say the least.
You should probably take this banker to court for blatant plagiarism:
http://nirajkhandwala.blogspot.com/2010/11/mumbais-21-best-sandwiches.html
Hornby’s Pavilion at ITC Grand Central has this chicken sandwich which they will make after the chef hears out ur exact preferences
YUM!
Popular Sandwich near Deepak Cinema,Elphinstone road serves SUPERB vegetarian sandwiches…pizzas & garlic bread…
very interesting and informative read! I never gave a sandwich so much thought, but there were very few healthy options! where’s teh lettuce, the rocket, the tofu? And I don’t believe there is no tuna melt on this list of best…!
just had Cool Chef’s Italiano Panini Pizzaila – should totally be on ure list, its unreal!
Its with sundried tomatoes and pesto…
The Thadani Bros, just openened COOL CHEF CAFE in Worli… definately worth checking out!
The cheese potato sandwich outside Famous Studio, Mahalakshmi is simple yet ‘to be had’…other combos like capsicum cheese, tomato cheese are all served with crunchy sev on top and hot chutney to taste…..very ‘Bambaiya’!!
It’s downright unfair that you left out good old Babloo who makes a mean Kurkure Cheese sandwich. Double decker sandwich combining the goodness of cheese and, if you please, brown bread, with the diet-sin of Kurkure. Babloo Sandwichwallah has a stall opposite Air India building, Nariman Point.
You forgot “Grub Corner”, opposit Amrapali, Fort. ITs got the best Ham & Cheese and Salami & Cheese sandwitches in all of Mumbai. Check the place out to see for your self.
The article just proves how bad the general quality of sandwiches is in Bombay. Take your number 1 pick. The Philly Cheese Steak fails to take into account the basic mechanics of sandwich eating. The bread’s a crusty baguette which is toasted to make it even harder. What happens when you put lots of liquidy filling in hard bread? All the filling falls out when you take a bite. Plus the caramelized onions and barbecue sauce make it too sweet, and the cheddar barely registers its presence.
salt water cafe also makes great sandwiches. i’m surprised it’s not on the list.
The list of veg options is your usual basic stuff like grill, cheese and chutney sandwiches. Please include some exotic options as well like incase of the non-veg options.
Yellow Tree Cafe has a nice goat cheese and caramelized onion sandwich.
Ramnath Damodar sandwich stall opposite Peninsula corporate park in Lower parel(9892843303/6425798) makes amazing baked beans cheese grill sandwich and samosa cheese toast sandwich. For the health conscious they also make it in brown bread for a Rs.3 surcharge
I think Hornby’s Pavilion at ITC Grand Central do a fabulous job with sandwiches ! Must try their innovative ice cream sandwiches! Rocky beach is my personal fav!