The Vegetarian Foodgasms

Now let's be honest here - Simply who doesn't love fries? Those long chunky fresh pieces of potatoes, sprinkled with salt and served with ketchup! "Fries over guys!" anytime right?

So if you call yourself a "fries" person and are still drooling over McDonald's and Burger King fries, then it's about time you need to read this list:

Presenting to you the best of fries that Mumbai city has to offer:

Fries at "The J Cafe" (Picture Credits - @saylee_padwal)

If you really love your fries, then it's hard not to know the name of this place that has quite literally become the synonym for those adorable fries!
The icing on the cake - they have not restricted their menu simply to the normal plain salted fries! Everything from Schezwan to Mayonnaise and all that comes in between with toppings of Chicken, Pizza, Nuggets or just the plain old sauces, you can literally customize your fries according to your wishes!

Recommendations: BBQ Fries, Chili Cheese Fries, Pizza Fries.
Psst...they serve fries for Jain as well!

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2. The VJ Cafe, Vile Parle:

Chipotle Fries at "VJ Cafe"  (Picture Credits - @gooriginal)

For those studying at the "Bollywood" of colleges aka Mithibai and NM colleges, they might already be aware of this place. For those who don't, read on. A "Vegetarian-Only" place, this tiny cafe nestled in the lane opposite Bhaidas Auditorium is rightly made for all the fries aficionados out there! Similar to the J Cafe in both the name and the style, VJ has a way lot of variety for all our herbivore friends out there! Also, Jain version available!

Recommendations: Nachos Fries, Pizza Fries, Chili Schezwan Fries

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3. Doolally Taproom, Andheri, Bandra and Kemps Corner:

House Fries at "Doolally Taproom"

Famous for their mind-blowing Apple Ciders and fun-filled ambiance, another hit from the makers of Doolally is their plate of House Fries, complemented with 5 different sauces. Thicker than the other places and crunchier to say the least, hands down one of the best places to have them fries!

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4. Tea Villa Cafe, Versova, Bandra and Vile Parle:

Mac-N-Cheese Fries at "Tea Villa Cafe"  (Picture Credits - @saylee_padwal)

Now, let the word "Tea" better not confuse you, because this beautiful place is not just famous for its wide variety of teas but also for the unique ambiance that is distinctly different in each of their outlets and of course their sinful chocolate waffles and yep, their fries! A favorite with the regulars, their Mac-N-Cheese Fries are literally the cheesy combination Macaroni and Cheese on a base of fries.  Also, their Villa Special Fries Basket is a dish straight out of heaven for all the fries fans out there - A basket full of wedges, fries and sweet potato fries, this is one of their stellar dishes.

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5. Quench Cafe, Versova:

Poutine at "Quench Cafe" (Picture credits - @saylee_padwal)

We love fries. We love cheese. We love cheese fries. Adding the best of both the worlds, the Poutine or simply the "Cheese Fries" of Quench Cafe in Versova is quite literally a river of golden cheese with floating logs of potatoes on it. 'Nuff said!

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6. Masala Bar, Bandra:

Parmesan Truffle Fries at "Masala Bar" (Picture Credits - @saylee_padwal)

Another place which is more famous for its drinks but still manages to serve you one of the best fries you will find in town. The Truffle Fries at Masala Bar are literally worth dying for.

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7. Zulu Terrace, Andheri:

Indiana Fries at "Zulu Terrace" (Picture Credits - @thevegetarianbhukkad)

A quite serene place in the morning and a wild party hub over the night, Zulu Terrace checks all boxes when it comes to ambiance, music and food. And as a part of their new Oktoberfest menu, the place has started an all new dish called Indiana Fries. We would definitely not be complaining if they wish to include this in the normal food menu!

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8. Dinshaw's Express Cafe, Oshiwara:

Cheesy Messy Fries at "Dinshaw's Express Cafe" (Picture Credits - @dinshaws_xpress_cafe)

Housed in the lanes frequented by small time actors and famous TV personalities, Dinshaw's is one of those places you can definitely call a "celebrity haunt". If you like your food spicy, then their Cheesy Messy Fries is definitely the perfect place to satiate your spice! And if simply having fries was not enough for you, then Dinshaw's gives you the option to have them on a pizza, inside a burger and even inside waffles!

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9. 145, Kala Ghoda:

Animal Style Fries at "145" (Picture Credits - @saylee_padwal)

Remember seeing those fancy jars filled to the brim with chocolate making you wish that calories never existed? Yes the same place also servers some crazy-ass fries called the Animal Style Fries. Let the picture do the talking.

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10. Hymus Restobar, Oshiwara:

Spicy Chili Herb Fries at "Hymus Resto Bar"  (Picture Credits - @saylee_padwal)

Yet another entrant from the telly-land area, Hymus has recently undergone a makeover and have introduced a number of stellar dishes including these stunning fries called Chili Spicy Herb Fries.

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11. Quench All Day Pub, Juhu:

Chef's Special Fries at "Quench All Day Pub" (Picture Credits - Manav Chaddha)

A perfect complement to all the mind-blowing drinks, the Chef Special Fries at Quench All Day Pub, Juhu will blow you off your mind!

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12. Trendy Taste, Irla:

Twirlies at Trendy Taste (Picture Credits - @thevegetaraianbhukkad)

Not a restaurant, but a mere stall yet serves these delicious twirly fries. Priced at a mere Rs.50 and Rs.70, they are sure to tick your taste buds!






Also, a big thanks to all the contributors for the wonderful pictures and suggestions.
Do check them out here:
1. Saylee Padwal - https://www.instagram.com/saylee_padwal/
2. Sucheta Thakur (The Vegetarian Bhukkad) - http://thevegetarianbhukkad.com/
3. Aashna Jogani - https://gobblediaries.wordpress.com/
4. The FBAI - http://thefbai.com/

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