Aaswad, Opposite Shiv Sena Bhavan, Dadar West, Mumbai
Dadar's Maharashtrian brunch house, known locally for an award-winning misal. Regulars come for misal pav and kothimbir wadi, crisp coriander fritters, in a clean, simple room opposite Shiv Sena Bhavan. It's light, homely food, and on busy mornings the queue can stretch onto the footpath.
What to order at Aaswad
Best time to go: Brunch
Price: ₹₹ (₹150–400 a person)
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What locals say about Aaswad
Picked from Reddit: 21 local recommendations in the threads we read.
- “Number two on a 65-upvote list of the city's best misal.” r/mumbai thread
- “'Really good for a proper Maharashtrian brunch. Kothimbir wadi is highly recommended.'” r/mumbai thread
- “The queue reached the footpath on one visit, though another regular walked straight in.” r/mumbai thread
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Part of the Dadar neighbourhood guide.
Last checked: October 2026
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