It’s dancing, dhols and delicacy season again! Bappa has returned and we cannot wait to welcome him. Mumbai homes will soon be decorated with marigolds and modaks like there’s no tomorrow. By now you’ve already started prepping for the festival of prosperity and joy! So, here we are with a list of local places you can order delicious modaks from before they all get sold out.
Best Modak In Mumbai: Where To Find The Most Delicious Modaks
Overview
Panshikar, Dadar
One of the oldest mithai outlets in Mumbai, Panshikar is a legendary name in Dadar. Dating back to 1921, this little shop offers saffron, nuts and dry fruit modaks. However, their ukadiche modaks have gained the most popularity which start from INR 71 for 5 pcs which is quite affordable. Panshikar has outlets in Girgaon and Vile Parle.
Timing: 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Google rating: 4.3/5
Price: INR 300 for two
Contact: 09322232155
LBB tip: They also deliver out of India, you can check the countries in which they deliver here.
Modakam, Prabhadevi
Anyone who knows the city well will know what we're talking about. The beautiful amalgamation of coconut, jaggery, and sugar, with a topping of a generous amount of ghee, gives birth to the super tasty ukdiche modak here and you just won't be able to get enough of it. For INR 47 per piece, they're fairly affordable and are available all season.
Timing: 7 AM to 11 PM
Google rating: 3.7/5
Price: INR 500 for two
LBB tip: You can even place your bulk orders of up to 75 modaks at once.
Shree Ram Sweets and Farsan, Borivali
Modaks that literally melt inside your mouth! Such is the experience of having these sweet dumplings from Shree Ram. This is an underrated store located in the suburbs but we're here to spill it all. They prepare the delicacies in their kitchen behind their shop! This means you get to take home their freshly prepared saffron modaks.
Timing: 6 AM to 10 PM
Google rating: 4.2/5
Price: INR 300 for two
Bombay Sweet Shop, Byculla
Visiting your relatives or your friend’s house for Ganpati? You must surely take a present with you! And what better than an artisanal box of modaks? The Bombay Sweet Shop brings Ganpati Collection 2024 Boxes. These include chocolate hazelnut modak, carrot halwa modak, puran poli modak along with ukadiche modak. Starting from INR 195 for a box of three, you can get them delivered to your home.
Timing: 11 AM to 8 PM
Google rating: 4.5/5
Price: INR 700 for two
LBB tip: They have quite a few gifting varieties that you can check on their website.
Aaswad, Vile Parle East, Thane West and Dadar
Less than a week to go for the Ganesha festival to begin! Aaswad has already kicked off the preparation of tasty steamed, mawa and cashew nut modaks. Being super in demand, you should place your orders soon before they go out of stock!
Timing: Tues to Sun, 9:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Google rating: 4.5/5
Price: INR 300 for two
MM Mithaiwala, Malad
You won't not know of this joint. It's literally all over the city, making its presence felt by the softest of modaks in kesar, malai, kaju, and their specialty — the Rangoli modak. Their recent addition, chocolate modaks are priced at INR 702. Moreover, they are made with pure ghee, so you can be rest assured of the quality.
Timing: 7 AM to 11 PM
Google rating: 4.1/5
Price: INR 100 for one order
Jain Dugdhalaya, Malad
The suburbs’ favourite spot to cater to their sweet tooth! Jain Dugdhalaya’s specially crafted modaks are a treat, especially when you have lots of people coming home for Ganesh Chaturthi! Go for their milk modaks in flavours like kesar, butterscotch, rose, chocolate, malai and more! These are priced at INR 500 per kg. You can also try their dry fruit modaks starting from INR 800 per kg.
Timing: 8 AM to 10 PM
Google rating: 4.6/5
Price: INR 150 for one order
Contact: 09870032517
Patasa, Navi Mumbai
How about a little twist in your regular modaks? Try the quirky taste of Patasa’s range of artisanal modaks. Their decadent box of Modaks consists of Nawabi modak which is sugar-free dates and fig modak with roasted nuts; chocolate caramel modak which is chocolate peda with gooey caramel; and Citrus modak which is almond modak with orange filling. The modaks not only look delightful but also taste heavenly. The box costs a little over INR 850 for 9 modaks. They are great for gifting purposes as well.
Timing: Tues to Sun, 11 AM to 8 PM
Google rating: 5/5
Price: INR 300 for two
Eastern House by Sangeeta, Peddar Road
If you haven’t tasted modaks from this place, you’re truly missing out on having the best modaks in Mumbai. With unique flavours on the menu, you’ll be spoilt for choice here. You can indulge in delectable modaks like chocolate modak, kesar modak, cashew modak, anjeer modak, pistachio modak. For those who are a little diet conscious, they have even got options like sugar-free blueberry, orange, and cranberry modak.
Timings: 9 AM to 8 PM
Google rating: 4/5
Price: INR 500 for two
LBB tip: Opt for their cashew modaks if you’re looking for vegan treats that start at just INR 400 for 250 grams.
Mishmash Bakery, Goregaon
Once you’ve had modaks from Mishmash bakery, trust us, you’ll not stop at one. Serving some really unique modaks, Chef Shikha Murarka makes everything with love. She has truly gone above and beyond by giving a unique twist to this traditional sweet. Their Ganesh Chaturthi special menu comprises mathura peda modak, ukadiche modak, rose falooda trifle modak, and black forest modak. The range starts at just INR 350 for 6 modaks.
Timing: 9 AM to 8 PM
Google rating: 4/5
Price: INR 600 for two
