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You may have heard this millions of times that breakfast is the most important meal of your entire day. Most of the times we just pick up a slice of toast for breakfast. However, if you are exceptional and are just fond of having eggs for breakfast, we have got your back.
Eggs have an art of making their presence felt in breakfast tables. The best thing is that you can incorporate them into any meal, and they still manage to stand out. They have somehow managed to extend their powers in the ‘City Of Dreams’ Mumbai. From breakfast to midnight snacks, hunger pangs in the city are incomplete without a street side omelette or bhurji pav teamed with fried chillies and onions. If you want it classier then head to these nearest cafés in Mumbai who specialise in ‘egg-cellent’ breakfast.
1. Dig into Cabin Style Lamb Scotch Eggs from The Bombay Canteen
The unique feature of this dish is that it has boiled eggs which are coated in lamb chops and are fried to perfection. This dish in itself creates a delightful indulgence. If you are an egg person, then head to The Bombay Canteen now. Eggs are an important part on the breakfast menu and The Bombay Canteen knows to whip it up in varied ways.
Where: Kamala Mills Compound, Mumbai
Cost: ₹1,700 (For two)
2. If everyday begins with Egg Shakshouka from Cafe Basilico
Cafe Basilico is known for its classy interiors and French windows. To top it up, their classic dishes like Eggs Benedict and egg Shakshouka which is basically Middle-Eastern baked eggs tossed with tomatoes, olive oil, red peppers and oregano will make your day. Don't you think eggs since eons have carved their path on the top of breakfast club's bureaucracy?
Location: Bandra
Cost for 2: Rs. 1,900 approx
3. Reign of power: Egg Kejriwal at SodaBottleOpenerWala
It is a misconception that the electic named dish was after politician Arvind Kejriwal. However in reality, reportedly cheesy eggs on toast came into existence in the 1960s back at Willingdon Sports Club, Mumbai. This was when a merchant had demanded eggs to be made in a peculiar way. Rest is history. At SodaBottleOpenerWala, Egg Kejriwal is made by putting melted cheese, spicy green chutney on toasted bread with eggs.
Where: Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai & other locations
Cost: ₹1,600 (For two)
4. Satiate hunger pangs with scrambled eggs at Jamjar Diner
Jamjar Diner is one of the finest options if you are craving for creamy scrambled eggs toasted on bread. Mumbai's famous and hot selling food is scrambled eggs. Apart from being the healthiest, they are also very easy to make. You can also try Jamjar’s Buenos Dias in which goodness comes with two fried eggs, refried beans, salsa and tortilla chips.
Where: Versova, Andheri West, Mumbai
Cost: ₹1,900 (For two)
5. Persian Darbar's Egg Masala
Who does not love Egg Masala in Mumbai? For the unversed, Egg Masala is all about boiled eggs finely cooked in rich, masala gravy and is served with rice or naan for a delectable meal. Head to Persian Darbar to savour city's best egg preparation. As they say, “Sunday ho ya Monday, roz khao ande”.
Where: Byculla, Mumbai
Cost: ₹1,800 (For two)
6. Ande Ka Funda with Turkish Eggs At The Nutcracker
Ever thought of yoghurt and eggs being a combination, which is unheard of? It tastes absolutely out-of-the world at The Nutcracker. Try their poached eggs on a plate of garlic induced yoghurt, yoghurt, chilli oil with the aroma of burnt onion. Have you already started drooling?
Where: Fort, Mumbai
Cost: ₹1,400 (For two)
7. Not for the weaklings: Irani Wrestler Omelette from Koolar & Co.
Irani Wrestler Omelette is a dish, not meant for the weak hearted. You can always expect the Iranians to come up with dishes that are always over-the-top and gigantic. The Irani Westler Omelette is an example of the same. Made with five eggs, you need to be super hungry to consume this big omelette. Do come on an empty tummy to try out the same.
Where: Matunga East, Mumbai
Cost: ₹400 (For two)
8. Not underrated: Buckwheat Crepe alongside Sunny Side Up Eggs from Suzette Creperie
A good egg can elevate any dish. You need to try nutty flavoured buckwheat crepes which are cooked to perfection with sunny-side-up-eggs and topped with varied sauces, fillings for a hearty breakfast experience with your friends.
Where: Nariman Point, Mumbai
Cost: ₹1,800 (For two)
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