Arya Bhavan
This authentic Tamilian-brahmin South Indian eatery is just a stone's throw distance away from the Matunga station. Their signature Brahmin Idli comes with sambhar, coconut chutney, Idli podi and ghee. Brahmin Idlis are conical shaped, utterly soft Idlis, not steamed in regular Idli moulds but in conical vessels

Sharda Bhavan
This is a no-frills Udupi-style South Indian eatery with its heart in its authenticity. Expect no fancy setting or elaborate menu but this age-old place promises traditional South Indian flavours which will last with you for a long time. Their plain steamed Idlis are fluffy, soft and are sure to melt in your mouth

Cafe Mysore
Situated at Matunga circle, this place not only has authentic varieties to offer but is accommodating for vegan and Jains too. A must try here is Khotto Idli which has subtle flavours of jackfruit leaves in which it is wrapped and steamed. Next up is their Idli gadbad, which is a blast of flavours in the mouth. Topped with sev, onions, curd and dunked in veg korma, this idli variation is a gadbad you will relish

Ayyapan Idli
What began as a small stall on the streets on Mumbai is now a thriving south Indian joint with a regular fanbase. They have several varieties of Idlis that will spoil you for choices. Some of their unique preparations include Coin Butter Podi Idli and Thatte Idli. Coin butter podi idlis are bite-sized Idlis smeared in spicy podi with crispy texture on the outside and soft on the inside

Ayappan Idli
Thatte Idli on the other hand is a bigger and thicker Idli than the regular ones, smeared with ghee podi on the top side