Holi hai! That time of the year is here, and it doesn't feel complete without a chilled glass of thandai in your hand. Creamy and filled with the goodness of spices, thandai is an important part of holi, alongside the colourful gulaal that fills the air. Classic or with a kick, this is the only time to indulge. If you're wondering where to find the best thandai in Mumbai, this list is all you need.
Best Thandai In Mumbai This Holi: 5 Places To Bookmark
Overview
- 1. Khane Khas
- 2. Bombay Sweet Shop
- 3. Khandani Rajdhani
- 4. Soam
- 5. Anando Milk
Khane Khas
The oldest and the most popular haunt to get thandai in Bandra, Khane Khas in Bandra, has been a favourite year-on-year. They sell thandai religiously every year in upcycled cold drink bottles, with a ‘power shot’ in a small packet, if you ask them for it.
Rating: 4.4/5
Timing: 12 PM to 3 PM and 7 PM to 12:15 AM
Social Media: Instagram
Must Try: Rolls, Biryani, Kebabs
Cost: INR 1,200 for two
Bombay Sweet Shop
Bombay Sweet Shop, like every year, will be serving thandai with a twist. And this time, it’s the Matcha Thandai. It's packed with almonds and pistachio and packs a refreshing holi vibe in every sip.
Rating: 4.5/5
Timing: 11 AM to 8 PM
Social Media: Instagram
Must Try: Ghevar, Srikhand, Gujiya
Cost: INR 700 for two
Khandani Rajdhani
At Khandani Rajdhani, you get two flavours of thandai: a kesar and a gulabo thandai. Like the name suggests, both the thandai are rich, creamy, and infused with the golden goodness of saffron in one and rose in another. It's the perfect way to indulge in a taste of royalty.
Zomato Rating: 4.2/5
Timing: 12 PM to 3:30 PM and 7 PM to 11 PM
Social Media: Instagram
Must Try: Dal Baati Churma, Undhiyu, Amras
Cost: INR 1,200 for two
LBB Tip: Their thandai is included in the thali and isn't available separately.
Soam
Soam's Holi menu is now live, and we have got an eye on their Thandai. Like always, their thandai is refreshing, a perfect concoction of chilled milk along with khus khus, fennel, almonds, saffron, black pepper, and cardamom, all coming together to instantly put you in the celebratory mood for Holi.
Rating: 4.3/5
Timing: 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Social Media: Instagram
Must Try: Dal Dhokli, Bhakri, Jalebi, Rabdi
Cost: INR 950 for two
Contact: 9819990400
Anando Milk
Serving thandai shots in bottles, Anando Milk takes the cake for those of you looking to have a quick sip. It's nourishing and keeps you energised, all thanks to their special masala milk, mixed with saffron, cardamom, almonds, and pistachios.
Rating: 4/5
Timing: 10 AM to 6:30 PM
Social Media: Instagram
Must Try: Masala Milk, Shakes
Cost: INR 200 for two
LBB Tip
If you want to keep it potent, ask for ‘Bhola’ at your nearest paan stall.
