Trying to build the most useful local recommendations thread
Over the last few months, I’ve probably asked this sub everything from best ophthalmologists to good family hangout spots around Mulund :) And honestly, the recommendations here have helped me a lot while settling into the area.
So thought it’s finally my turn to give back and create a more organized, local-resident-driven guide for future people moving to Mulund, Bhandup, Nahur, and even nearby areas in Thane.
Recently shifted to Mulund West with family and genuinely loving how much more peaceful and livable it feels compared to many other Mumbai suburbs.
Would love everyone’s absolute BEST recommendations across: Mulund, Bhandup, Nahur, and nearby Thane if it’s worth the drive.
Would also be super helpful if people can mention in the comments (I’ll keep updating the post):
• trusted driver agencies
• cook / maid references
• electrician / plumber contacts (Urban Company or local contacts?)
• reliable local services in general
Feels like these are the things people struggle to find the most after moving.
Adding a few places I’ve already seen recommended across Reddit/local threads. Again, this is based more on local recommendations than Google reviews, so please correct/add/remove anything outdated.
🍽️ Food / street food
• Bhau Vada Pav, Mulund West
• Gajanan Vada Pav, Mulund
• Ekvira Vada Pav / Misal, Mulund
• Jalaram Kripa Farsan Mart, Mulund West
• Nagrik Farsan, near Mulund Station
• Raju Dabeli, NS Road
• Tejas Dosa, Zaver Road
• Vaibhav, Mulund
• Mani’s Cafe, Mulund East / West
• Manju Sandwich, near 7-Eleven
• Hari Om Chaat, Mulund East
• Mahajan Food Corner (momos), Mulund East
• Ranjeet Veg Chinese, Mulund Colony
• Sarvodaya Khau Galli / Jain Mandir side
• Achija, Asha Nagar
• Shubham Pure Veg, Mulund
• Hidden Punjab, Mulund
• Mi Hai Koli, Mulund
• Rekdee
• Pop Tate’s, Mulund
• Kartik Juice Center, Mulund West
• Bonnie’s Bakery, Mulund West
• KTP Craft, Mulund East
☕ Cafes / date / chill spots
• Mastermind Bicycle Cafe, Mulund West
• Tea & Conversations, Mulund East
• Grass & Gossips, Mulund West
• Bustling Brew, Wagle Estate
• RoundTable, Mulund East
• Samvene Bagel Cafe, Mulund
• Starbucks / House of Bakers / Poetry, Runwal Greens side
🍴 Family restaurants / nearby Thane
• Modern Culture by Bawarchi, Mulund East
• The Food Studio, Mulund West & Thane
• Udupi2Mumbai, Mulund West
• Bansuri, Mulund East
• La Flame, Mulund
• LYKE, Mulund
• Mansionairre by the Roof, Wagle Estate
• Butterfly High, Hiranandani Estate
• Koa, Korum Mall
• China Bistro, Pokhran Road
🌳 Hangout / family areas
• Runwal Greens / R Galleria Mall area
• R Mall, Mulund
• Kalidas / Priyadarshini Sports Complex area
• Sambhaji Garden, Mulund East
• Chintamani / Deshmukh Garden, Mulund East
• Yogi Hills
• Sarvodaya Khau Galli
• Upvan Lake, Thane
• Hiranandani Estate, Thane
• Devidayal Garden, Mulund West
• Park near Cypress
👶 Toddler activities
• Funky Monkey, near Runwal Anthurium
• Wild Wonders Playcenter, Mulund West
💻 Coworking space
• The Playce (also has workshops/events)
👨⚕️ Doctors / clinics
Ophthalmologists:
• Dr. Simandhar Eye Care, near Apna Bazaar (Mulund West)
• Mahatma Eye Hospital, Mulund East
• Dr. Indeevar Mishra / BhalaNetra Eye Hospital, Bhandup
• Dr. Khyati Jain / Mahavir Netralaya (kids), Mulund West
• Shree Ramakrishna Netralaya / Dr. Nitin Deshpande, Thane
• Dr. Rakesh Shah / Swarashi, Mulund & Thane
• ACE Eye Care / Dr. Akshat & Priyanka, Mulund West
Dermatologists:
• Dr. Sudha Hegde, Mulund
(solid Reddit recommendations but mixed Google reviews)
• Dr. Nipa Tolia, Mulund East
• Dr. Tanvi Vaidya, Navpada
• Dr. Bhandari / Suven Clinic, Mayuresh Srishti, Bhandup
Pediatricians:
• Dr. Ashwin Bhaushali / Cuddles N Cure, Mulund West
• Dr. Anushri & Dr. Amol Mahajan, near Achija (Mulund West)
• Dr. Rajesh Gaikwad, Kokan Nagar, Bhandup West
Dentists:
• Gentle Dental Care, Mulund East
• Dr. Aditi Jain / Surekha Dental Clinic, Mulund West
• Toothfables by Dr. Riddhi Asundaria (kids/teenagers), Mulund West
ENT:
• Dr. Yogesh Parmar / Advanced ENT Centre, Mulund West
Gynecologists:
• Evacare / Dr. Garima Sharma & Dr. Suyash, near Mulund West Station
Diagnostic Labs:
• Clinico MRI & CT Scan, near P&T (Mulund West)
• Lal Path Labs, Mulund West
🏋️ Fitness / activities
• Gold’s Gym, Saidham side
• Magnum Fitness, Mulund East
• JMK Gym, Saidham side (Mulund West)
• Kalidas Sports Complex
• Swimming / kids activity classes
(need more local recommendations here)
💇 Salons / beauty
• The Alchemic Beauty (great for curly hair), Mulund East
• House of Hair by Amee, Mulund West
• Hipster Salon, Mulund West
• The SoBo Nail Salon, Mulund West
🚨 Useful contacts / complaints
• BMC Helpline: 1916
• BMC T Ward Office / Mulund complaints
• Police Emergency: 100 / 112
• Fire: 101
• Ambulance: 108
• LPG Gas Leakage: 1906
• MyBMC app / WhatsApp chatbot also seems useful for civic complaints
Updated: 20/05/2026.
Would love updated recommendations from locals, especially for:
• cost efficient dentists for implants
• trichologists (for hair?)
• good cooks/drivers
• toddler-friendly activities
• places that are actually worth going to in Bhandup, Nahur, and Thane