This Friendship Day, ditch the sappy messages and admit that your group’s love language is food. Whether you are bonding over Biryani or trauma dumping over a ghee podi dosa, or just here for the fries, it’s time to take your foodie friendship offline and to the table. From matcha spots to traditional thalis, we’ve rounded up some of the tastiest places to take your group chat to feast. Because real friends share snacks and sometimes even the last momo piece. Read to know more.
1. Soulful Food
On July 20, Veranda teams up with Soul Food for a seafood boil that’s all about flavour and fun. Dig into crabs, prawns, squid, and clams tossed with corn, baby potatoes, and sourdough, all best enjoyed with beers on tap and zero cutlery. Bibs up, hands in, this one’s for true seafood lovers.
2. The Perfect Drinking Spot
If your gang is a bunch of sneaker enthusiasts, then this one’s for you. Kico Mumbai is a sneaker-inspired space that doubles up as your go-to chill spot. The food is as good as it looks, cheesy, creamy, and Instagram-dreamy, but it’s the sneaker-inspired drinks that steal the show. Head here for a relaxed evening with your crew, and whatever you do, don’t skip dessert.
3. A Flavourful Evening
Tucked away in South Mumbai, Baroke is the city’s first vinyl-only listening bar, where music takes centre stage. With over 220 handpicked records spinning on analogue turntables and played through high-fidelity Klipsch La Scala II speakers, this intimate space invites guests to truly tune in. Signature cocktails by mixologist Jishnu Some and a globally inspired tapas menu round out the experience, making Baroke the perfect spot to sip, snack, and soak in every sonic detail.
4. The Ultimate Party Place
For the gang that refuses to grow up, Game Palacio’s newly launched spot at Phoenix Palldium Mumbai brings the perfect arcade energy, neon glow, and the perfect food menu. So you and your friends can battle it over bowling and then make up over some tasty pizzas and shakes. Bonus tip: loser buys the dessert!
5. For The Vegetarian Friends
Tucked away in the quiet lanes of Bengaluru’s JP Nagar, Kalpaney redefines vegetarian food through a lens of imagination, or kalpana. Every dish here is rooted in nostalgia yet daring in expression. From Feta Meets Dahi Bhalla to Dal Dhokli Reimagined, watch your childhood food become a fine-dining fineness.
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6. Cheesy Dreams
All cheese fans assemble here because Mumbai’s Andheri West just got a lot more interesting! Bring your cheesy, sentimental, spicy-loving crew to Luv Restaurant. Massive plates mean zero rationing and food that makes you not want to stop. It’s a love story on your plate with every it. Don’t believe us? Just try it out!
7. The IT Gen Z Spot
Chic, sleek, and a little bit boujee, Bandra’s Blondie is created for friends who appreciate plating, matcha drinks, and some much-needed drama. Bring your fashion-forward friends for a chill lunch where every dish is made to match your Instagram aesthetics.
8. Traditional Thali, Please!
For your thali-loving squad that believes more is more. Rajdhani offers comfort, chaos, and 30+ dishes in one glorious meal. No menu stress, no decision fatigue, just pure plate-hopping joy. Go hungry, leave rolling, and swear to never eat again, until tomorrow you come back!
9. Maggie & Momo Day
This one’s not just a meal, it’s a full-blown food pilgrimage. Curly Tales is hosting Mumbai’s biggest food festival, and it’s all about India’s favourite two words: Maggi & Momos. Held at Phoenix Marketcity Mall on 2nd and 3rd August, music, dance, live acts, and maybe even your fave celebs dropping by. The ultimate setting to celebrate your foodie friendships, one slurp at a time.
10. Hot Girls Date
Tucked in Bandra, this minimalist matcha-forward cafe leans into clean design, calm energy, and a small but sharp menu. Think ceremonial-grade matcha lattes, hojicha, and Japanese-style light bites that feel like a palate cleanser for the chaos outside. DRNK isn’t trying to impress, it’s trying to ground you.
11. Beer, Bites, Besties
This Friendship Day, Mumbai’s Monkey Bar is bringing back Beer Me, Bud with boozy games, and spin-the-bottle dares. Expect ice-cold beers, fiery bar bites. This evening would just be the right amount of unhinged fun you need with your gang on this special day!
12. Cosy Corners
If you’re planning a sit-down that turns into a stay-all-night, Amelia’s your spot. With cosy corners, European plates like Gambas Cubes and Truffle Delight Pizza, and desserts worth texting about, it’s perfect for long conversations and longer pours.
13. Japanese Bliss
From July 19 to August 30, GOMA brings authentic Japanese ramen to Mumbai. Whether you crave the rich Katsu Chicken Ramen or a comforting Veg Miso bowl, this limited-time festival serves up soulful broths and fresh ingredients for every palate. Perfect for ramen lovers and curious foodies alike.