Explore these food precincts in Mumbai beyond Bandra and SoBo

You no longer need a reservation in South Mumbai or Bandra Mumbairsquos latest food districts are blooming right in your backyard Whether itrsquos rooftop cocktails in Goregaon izakayastyle dinners in Worli or leafy cafeacutes in Vikhroli these hotspots offer a delicious escape without a long commuteVikhrolirsquos canopy of treesThe Godrej campus in Vikhroli feels like a designforward pocket that is becoming one of the best trails in the cityTATThis coastal restaurant adds a splash to the campus with its seafoodforward menu With offerings from different coastal towns of India Indulge in bombil fry Sri Lankan prawn curry and even cocktails like a kaapi martiniab CoffeeA homegrown grabandgo spot built for the morning commuter ab Coffeersquos offerings are cheaper than other speciality coffee brands but donrsquot skimp on quality Their espresso shots and Vietnamese iced coffee offer strong starts literallyEllie Cafe at The TreesA beautifully designed cafe it delivers Europeanstyle breakfasts and slow brunches in a glassy plantfilled space that opens out into a plaza Itrsquos also one of the few spots where yoursquoll see coworking meet casual diningMia CucinaFor something a little more indulgent Mia Cucina has recently added a casualcool Italian touch to the precinct Al dente pasta wine glasses clinking and redbrick interiors itrsquos like walking into a trattoria thatrsquos lost track of timeButterfly HighThe barrestaurant that flips the switch at sundown Itrsquos got energy mood lighting and plenty of fusion bar bites that pair well with their playful cocktail menuWorli eats under office towersWorlirsquos Altimus has become the latest magnet for cool new openings Offering a breather from the crowded mills down the roadOdeChef Rahul Akerkarrsquos Ode brings modern IndianEuropean fare The interiors are pale stone and wood the food is full of delicate technique and you can indulge in plates that are backed by a veteran chefDonmaiDubbed one of the most welldesigned Japanese restaurants in the city Donmai is a modernday izakaya Expect a casual vibe along with plates of hamachi salmon uramaki and takoyaki with smoked avocado along with Japanese ingredientforward cocktailsNara ThaiFor a Bangkokstyle escape trust the iconic Nara Thai You can get classic Thai comfort food with flair like larb gai salad stirfried morning glory hung lay curry and more in elegant lilac interiorsBrunch amp CakeAn Instagram dreamland Brunch amp Cake a globally beloved cafeacute has a Mumbai home in Worli And itrsquos all about the visuals oat milk lattes and brunch staples Think Mermaid smoothie bowls Neapolitanstyle pizzas eggs in all styles brunch cocktails coolers lattes and moreNESCO swaps expo halls for platesOnce reserved for trade shows and weddings Goregaonrsquos NESCO has a reimagined campus which is now a solid dining drawAasmaan by HitchkiThe gastro pubrsquos firstever rooftop space has already earned a crowd The twolevel rooftop space is part party part postcard view with retro Bollywood interiors regional small plates and cocktails that riff off nostalgiaThe Tanjore Tiffin RoomThe restaurant comes further north after branches in Bandra and Andheri And it has carried its vintage postcard look to Goregaon as well Spanning across 3000 sq ft this is the restaurantrsquos largest space yet Its colonial teak furniture brass accents and south Indian staplesmdashmutton pepper fry Marina Beach sandal yam cutletmdashmake it a wholesome stopBayrouteIn the compound you will also find Bayroute which gives you a Middle Eastern fix The menu hosts staples with lamb kotlet musabbaha moutabbal and more in a setting that feels like Marrakesh via MumbaiSante Spa CuisineFor the healthconscious this is a serene bambooclad antidote to the usual heavy fare Perfect for guiltfree yet flavourful bowls and smoothies