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Vikas Khanna's Mumbai Foodie Gem Revealed!
16 May
Summary
- Michelin-starred chef Vikas Khanna named Soam his favorite Indian restaurant.
- He praised Soam for its authentic home-style cooking and traditional techniques.
- Soam is celebrated for its Gujarati cuisine and Mumbai street food offerings.
Michelin-starred chef Vikas Khanna has identified his favorite Indian restaurant, naming Soam in South Mumbai as his top choice. During a podcast conversation, Khanna expressed his admiration for the eatery, highlighting its profound respect for Indian culinary traditions and authentic home-style cooking.
He further elaborated that Soam's strength lies in preserving traditional Indian techniques without attempting to imitate Western methods. This authenticity, he felt, reminded him of the robust and genuine nature of India's food culture. For Khanna, Soam embodies the power of simple, honest, home-style Indian cuisine.
Opened in 2005, Soam has become an iconic Mumbai establishment, renowned for its genuine Gujarati cuisine and popular Mumbai street food. The restaurant prides itself on comforting, homely flavors and traditional cooking methods, fostering a loyal following among locals and visitors alike.
Beyond its main dining area, Soam also features a snack shop offering traditional Gujarati snacks for takeaway. Popular dishes include Malai Malpua, Ganne Ka Juice, Biscuit Bhakri, Shrikhand Puri, Gujarati Food Platter, and Dal Dhokli. The restaurant is located at Plot 15/2, Ground Floor, Sadguru Sadan, Babulnath Road, near Babulnath Temple, Grant Road, Mumbai, and is open from 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM, with an estimated cost for two of ₹950.
