Top 5 north Indian restaurants in Mumbai you must check out

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As soon as we talk about Mumbai and its food, the only name that strikes our mind is Vada Pav. ALong with this staple diet, are Misal Pav, Pav Bhaji, Samosa Pav, Cutlet Pav, etc. But in reality, Mumbai's culinary scene is pretty diverse. From continental fare and Parsi food to Malwani and Awadhi delicacies, restaurants in Mumbai serve everything under one roof. If you are looking for some traditional north Indian kebabs, rolls and biryanis, visit these restaurants mentioned below:

Café Noorani: This restaurant is serving authentic Mughlai cuisine for over three decades now. Biryanis, kebabs, tandooris and rolls along with the it's signature delicacies like Mutton Kolhapuri, Butter Chicken, Chicken Noorani Deluxe and Chicken Nargis, are favourite amongst non-vegetarians. Every item is decently priced and portion is sufficient enough to fill our stomach. Located bang opposite to Haji Ali juice centre, Café Noorani can be a perfect choice to satiate your craving for kebabs and biryani.

Chicken tandoori

Zaffran: On the fine dining side, this restaurant has established itself as an exquisite north Indian destination in Mumbai. Vegetable Galouti kebab, Lasooni Prawns, Macchi Tikka, Nihari Gosht, Achari Paneer Tikka, are some of the signature dishes of Zaffran. The restaurant has several branches including R City Mall in Ghatkopar, Infinity Mall in Andheri West and Crawford Market. A lunch or dinner here is incomplete without having a bowl of Chenna Payesh and Zaffrani Phirni.

Paneer Achari Tikka

Delhi Darbar: It is one of the iconic restaurants in Colaba serving authentic Mughlai food since years. The soft juicy Malai kebabs and spicy charcoal grilled Boti Kebabs are must try here. However, it does not end here. Butter chicken and biryani accompanied by lassi give the real north Indian feel. Food is rightly priced here and the ambience will make you travel back to the era of Mughals.

Boti Kebabs

Punjab Grill: Gourmet fine dining is what aptly defines this authentic north Indian restaurant. Flavours of Sikhs and Mughals mixed with high culinary style; Punjab Grill is one stop destination for foodies. Its signature non-vegetarian platter, Raan-E-Sikandari, Fish Amritsari, Dum ki Biryani and Rawalpindi Channa bring forth the real flavours of north. Sweet and non-sweet lovers will simply fall in love with the restaurant's Assorted Dessert Platter. Pleasant ambience and gentle hospitality make the dining experience more memorable. The restaurant is located in Ghatkopar and Lower Parel.

Dum Biryani

Kakori House: This is the perfect place to relish hand pound, slow grilled Kakori Kebabs. Some popular dishes from the kitchens of Mughals like Galouti Kebabs, Murgh Malai Tikka and Sheermal make this place a hit. Do try the soft breads (rotis) alongside the succulent kebabs. This restaurant does justice to Awadhi cuisine and price is worth the premium quality food offered here. You can easily reach out to any of its branches in Mahim, Bandra, Oshiwara, Saki Naka and Grant Road.

Murgh Malai Tikka

Our love for food has no boundaries. Similarly, there are many such restaurants in Mumbai where north meets west in its truest form. So keep hopping and relishing the spicy finger licking biryanis and tandooris in the city of Vada Pav.