Dish ranking
Best curries in Mumbai
6 curries from 4 restaurants, ranked by 61 community votes.
Curry covers dozens of regional traditions. The trick is ordering the one the kitchen grew up cooking.
In Mumbai the community's current pick is Chicken Tikka Masala at Leopold Cafe, with 52 votes. Every row below links to the dish page, where you can see the other dishes at that restaurant and add your own vote.
The ranking
- 1Chicken Tikka MasalaLeopold Cafe52 votes
- 2 Paneer Tikka MasalaCopper Chimney KalaghodaCubes of पनीर (paneer) marinated in yogurt and spices, grilled and simmered in a rich tomato-based gravy.3 votes
- 3Murg Makhani (Butter Chicken)Copper Chimney KalaghodaTender chicken pieces cooked in a creamy tomato sauce, flavored with fenugreek and butter. A classic Indian comfort food.2 votes
- 4Dal BukharaCopper Chimney KalaghodaSlow-cooked black lentils simmered overnight with tomatoes, ginger, and garlic, finished with cream and butter. A Copper Chimney specialty.2 votes
- 5Malabar Fish Curry with AppamEkaaA rich and tangy fish curry prepared with kokum, coconut milk, and traditional Malabar spices, served with fluffy appam.1 votes
- 6Goan Fish CurryFifty Five EastA tangy and spicy fish curry from the coastal state of Goa, made with fresh catch, coconut milk, and a blend of গোan spices. Best enjoyed with steamed rice, it's a true taste of the Konkan coast.1 votes
How to order curries well
- Ask which region the kitchen cooks; order from that part of the menu.
- Rice or bread matters — order roti with dry curries, rice with saucy ones.
- Say your heat level as mild, medium or local-hot rather than a number.
Curries in Mumbai: common questions
- What are the best curries in Mumbai?
- Right now diners rank Chicken Tikka Masala at Leopold Cafe first, with 52 votes. The full ranking above covers 6 curries across 4 Mumbai restaurants and updates every time someone votes.
- How is this Mumbai ranking decided?
- Each dish is voted on individually by DishVote members, so the order reflects the specific plates people say are worth ordering — not an overall star rating for the restaurant.
- Can I add a curri that is missing?
- Yes. Open the restaurant page, add the dish, and it enters this ranking as soon as it gets its first vote.