Siblings don’t need a reason to fight or to make up over food. Raksha Bandhan is the perfect excuse to step out, share a meal, and revisit those old inside jokes that still make you laugh till you cry.
Whether you’re planning a long-overdue catch-up or just want to spoil each other a little, here are 10 great spots across Mumbai where you can celebrate the day your way with food, fun, and zero judgment.
1. The Bombay Canteen, Lower Parel
A modern Indian restaurant that feels like a warm hug from home. Celebrate the sibling bond over a comforting meal with locally inspired dishes, cheerful interiors, and a whole lot of love on the plate.
2. McDonald’s India (W&S), Linking Road
Nothing says “throwback” like a McDonald’s meal with your sibling. From splitting piri piri fries during childhood to fighting over the last Chicken Nugget, it’s a place that holds a special spot in every Indian household. This Raksha Bandhan, relive those golden memories and maybe even gift your sibling their favourite burger for a change!
3. Prithvi Café, Juhu
If you and your sibling are the artsy, chai-loving kind, this café nestled in the heart of the theatre scene is perfect. With soulful vibes, affordable bites, and lots of conversation starters, it’s where many sibling bonds deepen over chai and parathas.
4. Bayroute, Cuffe Parade
Want to do something fancy but still feel at ease? Treat your sibling to a Mediterranean feast. The mezze platters and rose-flavoured drinks are bound to spark stories and smiles.
5. Café Madras, Matunga
For the duo that grew up on dosas and filter coffee, this iconic eatery is a trip down memory lane. Expect queues, but also expect happiness on a steel plate.
6. Poetry by Love & Cheesecake, Bandra
A place as sweet as your bond. If your love language is dessert (and sarcasm), this quaint café is ideal for catching up over indulgent cheesecakes and Instagram-worthy lattes.
7. The Homemade Café, Oshiwara
Tucked away in a quiet lane, this café is all about warmth. From its interiors to its menu. A great pick for siblings who’d rather talk for hours over pasta than party.
8. The Nutcracker, Bandra
Whether it’s pancakes for dinner or shakshuka for breakfast, this all-day café is full of comfort and charm. Bring your sibling for a meal that’s as wholesome as your bond.
9. Pizza by the Bay, Marine Drive
Enjoy cheesy slices and nostalgic seaside views. Because every sibling pair deserves to feel like they’re in a Bollywood montage at least once.
10. Kyani & Co., Marine Lines
Step back in time with a visit to this Irani café that’s been serving Mumbaikars since 1904. Sip on raspberry soda, munch on bun maska, and laugh about your childhood antics – the perfect vintage Raksha Bandhan setting.
No one really gets you the way a sibling does. They’ve seen the awkward phases, heard the worst secrets, and stayed anyway. So this Raksha Bandhan, take a moment between the laughter and leg-pulling to really show up for each other. Not with big gestures, but in small, meaningful ways – a shared dessert, a seat by the window, or letting them have the last fry. Sometimes, that’s all it takes to say: I’ve got your back, always.
