I am of the firm belief that you don’t need to have a specific occasion to indulge in sweets. And why should you have a reason to binge on mithai anyway? They are made to be savoured and devoured. And with the festive season coming in, we have all the more reasons to eat sweets by the plateful. With so many sweet shops around, it can be difficult to figure out which ones make the good stuff and which ones are duds. So, we took it upon ourselves to look for the best sweet shops in Mumbai and this is the conclusive list that we came up with.
1. Brijwasi, Multiple Outlets
Brijwasi is the place to go to when the sweet cravings creep in. Besides a wide range of sweets, the stores also make snack items like Samosas that taste equally good. Sweet and savoury just go hand in hand, don’t they?
Address – Multiple Outlets
Cost for 2 – ₹500 (Exclusive of taxes)
2. Jhama Sweets, Multiple Outlets
I have been visiting Jhama Sweets for as long as I can remember. And if there’s one mithai of theirs that always stands out for me, it’s their Motichoor Laddoo. Made with ghee, they melt-in-your-mouth and they taste so good that you won’t be able to stop one. Believe me, I am guilty of downing half a kg of it by myself.
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Address – Multiple Outlets
Cost for 2 – ₹150 (Exclusive of taxes)
3. D Damodar Mithaiwala, Dadar
Located at one of the busiest places in Dadar, D Damodar Mithaiwala is situated right near the bridge of Khodada Circle. You will always find a bunch of people standing right outside the sweet shop. And it is not just their sweets that people are fans of, but it’s the chutney that they serve along with their Samosa and Batata Vada. A mix of sweet and spicy, you have to understand what I am talking about.
Address – D Damodar Mithaiwala. Harganga Mahal, Dadar East, Mumbai
Cost for 2 – ₹300 (Exclusive of taxes)
4. Tewari Bros, Multiple Outlets
When you visit Tewari Bros., make sure that you try a little bit of everything. Right from their Raj Kachori to their huge Kala Jamuns, everything is worth a bite (or five). We say, load up on the yummy food while you are there.
Address – Multiple Outlets
Cost for 2 – ₹400 (Exclusive of taxes)
5. Shree Gangour Sweets, Juhu
I hadn’t heard about Shree Gangour Sweets until my friend introduced me to their Gujiyas. And after that, there was no going back. I don’t say this lightly but their gujiyas taste better than the ones made by my mother.
Address – Shree Gangour Sweets, 14, Juhu Supreme Shopping Centre, Gulmohar Cross Road, Near Copper Chimni, Juhu, Mumba
Cost for 2 – ₹500 (Exclusive of taxes)
6. MM Mithaiwala, Malad
At MM Mithaiwala, it’s all about making optimum use of ghee. Yes, that’s the secret ingredient used in their delectable mithais. Their Pedas and Baalushahi are very popular and they also make really nice vada pav.
Address – MM Mithaiwala, Vasanti Bhavan, Opposite Malad Station, Malad West, Mumbai
Contact: 022 28899501
Cost for 2 – ₹300 (Exclusive of taxes)
7. Saroj, Chembur
Another personal favourite, I have memories of standing patiently in a queue at Saroj to get my hands on their delicious Malai Sandwich. The other thing that I still frequent Saroj for is their Samosa. They are super tiny but pack a punch.
Address – Saroj, 14, Malhar Bhuvan, NG Acharya Marg, Opposite Chembur Railway Station, Chembur, Mumbai
Contact: 022 25222832
Cost for 2 – ₹550 (Exclusive of taxes)
8. Shabbir’s Tawakkal Sweets, Mohammad Ali Road
My favourite place to go to during Ramzan, Tawakkal hands-down makes the best phirni in the city. Others will agree with me on this and apparently so does Salman Khan because he has had a taste of their phirni too.
Address – Shabbir’s Tawakkal Sweets, 94/96, Husainiya Marg, Pakmodiya Street, Mohammad Ali Road, Mumbai
Contact: +91 9820773906
Cost for 2 – ₹200 (Exclusive of taxes)
9. Sweet Bengal, Multiple Outlets
It is really difficult to find good Bengali sweets in the city but when all else fails, there is always Sweet Bengal. they make the juiciest rasgullas and the softest sondesh that you will find in the city.
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Address – Multiple Outlets
Cost for 2 – ₹250 (Exclusive of taxes)
10. Gulati’s, Multiple Outlets
Gulati’s is known for its Chole Bhature but they also make excellent mithais. I particularly love their jalebis which are the perfect mix of crunch and juicy.
Address – Multiple Outlets
Cost for 2 – ₹200 (Exclusive of taxes)
11. Tharu Sweets Mukhi Bhandar, Khar
Apparently Ranveer Singh’s mother gets her mithai from Tharu and if Ranveer Singh likes the sweets here then who are we to question it? On a side note, they do make really good sweets.
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Address – Tharu Sweets, 7-8, Madhuban, Opposite Canara Bank, P.D Hinduja Marg, Khar, Mumbai
Contact: 022 26462882
Cost for 2 – ₹200 (Exclusive of taxes)
12. Anant Halwai, Kalyan
This one’s a bit far away from the city but it’s worth traveling all the way to get your hands on the ghee ki mithai from Anand Halwai. Locals agree and after I had a bite of their gulab jamun, I couldn’t stop myself either.
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Address – Shop 1 & 2, Vurndhavan Building, Tilak Chowk, Opposite Maha Laxmi Temple, Tilak Chowk, Kalyan West, Kalyan, Thane
Contact – +91 9619711020
Cost for 2 – ₹300 (Exclusive of taxes)
13. Prashant Corner, Multiple Outlets
The unique selling point for Prashant Corner’s sweets has to be their packaging. They make for a great gifting option and anyone would be delighted to have a piece of their Malai Barfi.
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Address – Multiple Outlets
Cost for 2 – ₹300 (Exclusive of taxes)
14. JJ Jalebi, Multiple Outlets
No sweet list can be complete with the iconic jalebi and you get the best ones at JJ Jalebi. Their Mawa Jalebis are one of the best things you will have ever tasted. Trust me, you will definitely become a regular here once you have had a taste.
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Address – Multiple Outlets
Cost for 2 – ₹100 (Exclusive of taxes)
15. Murlidhar, Multiple Outlets
Named after Krishna himself, the sweets here are truly divine. Whenever you take a trip to one of their outlets, make sure to give their Mohanthal a try.
Address – Multiple Outlets
Cost for 2 – ₹300 (Exclusive of taxes)
16. Karachi Sweets, Bandra
A super popular sweet shop in Khar, Karachi Sweets serves their gulab jamun with a scoop of ice cream and it is the perfect mix of hot and cold. Just writing about it is making me drool.
Address – Karachi Sweets, Shop 13, 55, Homeland Apartments, Hill Road, Bandra West
Contact – +91 9324431844
Cost for 2 – ₹300 (Exclusive of taxes)
17. Shri Krishna Sweets, Multiple Outlets
They say that the Mysore Pak at Shri Krishna Sweets is flown in fresh to all the stores from the south of the country. I don’t know how much truth there is in that but I can assure you that it is the best Mysore Pak I have ever eaten. Laden with ghee, they are just the right amount of sweet.
Address – Multiple Outlets
Cost for 2 – ₹300 (Exclusive of taxes)
