Bademiya
Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India; near Colaba Causeway / Apollo Bandar
Bademiya is one of Mumbai’s best-known names for casual non-vegetarian eating, long associated with the city’s late-night appetite and the lively energy of Colaba after dark. Its reputation comes from grilled meats, rolls and the bustle that surrounds the experience. This is not a formal dining room built around ceremony; it is a place where speed, familiarity and atmosphere matter just as much as what lands on the plate. That sense of theatre is exactly why it remains important in a Mumbai restaurant list. Bademiya captures a side of the city that polished fine dining cannot: quick bites, night-time crowds and food that feels inseparable from the neighbourhood around it. The Colaba location also makes it easy to work into an evening spent exploring South Mumbai. Standard public access applies, though crowding is common later in the day and at night, so a little patience helps. For travellers looking to experience Mumbai’s more informal food culture through one of its most recognisable names, Bademiya offers a direct and distinctly local entry point.