Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Shankar Mahadevan Opens Malgudi South Indian Cafe in Mumbai
Shankar Mahadevan, a famous Indian singer, has opened a new South Indian restaurant called Malgudi in Mumbai.
This is his second restaurant in the city, and it serves food from different states in South India like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.
The restaurant has a cozy and traditional feel with colorful seating and nice artwork.
Shankar has shared his favorite dishes from the menu, including dosas, idlis, and a special coffee called Iced Kaapi.
The restaurant also offers food that is suitable for Jain and vegan diets.
It's open from morning to late night and costs around ₹850 for two people.
Shankar Mahadevan opens Malgudi, a South Indian resto-cafe in Chembur, Mumbai, his second outlet in the city.
The cafe aims to showcase the rich and diverse culinary traditions of South India beyond the typical dosa-idli stereotype.
Mahadevan's top 6 recommended dishes include Mulbagal Legacy Dosa, Iced Kaapi with Jaggery & Ghee, and Sri Lankan Tamil Curry with Idiyappam.
The restaurant features a warm, traditional atmosphere with modern cafe aesthetics and offers Jain and vegan options.
Malgudi is open from 11 am to 11 pm and costs approximately ₹850 for two people.
- Who
- Shankar Mahadevan and K. S. Ramakrishnan
- What
- Opening of Malgudi South Indian resto-cafe in Chembur, Mumbai
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Chembur, Mumbai
- Why
- To showcase the diverse and rich culinary traditions of South India
- Location
- Chembur, Mumbai
- Opening Hours
- 11 am – 11 pm
- Cost for Two
- ₹850
- Co-founders
- Shankar Mahadevan and K. S. Ramakrishnan
- Specialty Coffee
- Live Filter Kaapi Barista
- Dietary Options
- Jain and vegan