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The walk with a view of Lumbini Budh Vihar is what you can expect after dining at this restaurant. Try the menu of Vegetarian cuisine at Ayyappan Idli. Google users awarded the score of 4.2 to this place.
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Sunil Mathew
14 days ago on Google
A typical South Indian eating joint with amazing dosa, vada, idli and you name it. Very basic setting but no complaints as people say the best food is always there at places like these unlike overhyped hotels or cafes like Cafe Madras which is about 100 metres from this place!! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
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Somashekar Reddy S V
18 days ago on Google
Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Meal type: Dinner Price per person: ₹1–200
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Deven Ashani
5 months ago on Google
Ayyappan Idli – Great Food, But Terrible Hygiene and Ambience Ayyappan Idli in Matunga has earned a reputation among South Indian food lovers for its flavorful and authentic street-style fare. The idlis are soft and fresh, the dosas crisp, and the chutneys and sambhar pack a punch. If you're purely judging the food, it's hard to complain — it's affordable, tasty, and consistent. The staff is polite, quick to serve, and clearly hardworking. But that's where the positives end. The hygiene and overall upkeep of the place is shockingly poor. The setup looks more like an unregulated footpath stall than a proper food outlet. The cooking and serving area appears cluttered and exposed, with no real separation from the dusty road or foot traffic. Eating here doesn't feel comfortable — it’s chaotic, cramped, and gives off a neglected vibe. Despite being in a relatively busy and well-known part of Matunga (a locality known for its traditional South Indian eateries), Ayyappan Idli has made little to no effort to improve its cleanliness or seating arrangement. There’s barely any sanitation in sight, and the surroundings do not inspire confidence — especially if you're particular about where your food is being cooked and served. It's disappointing that a place with such good food and loyal patrons hasn't invested even the bare minimum in cleanliness and hygiene, which should be non-negotiable in any eatery, no matter how small or street-side. Verdict: Great food. Friendly staff. Dirty, unkempt setup. Feels unsanitary and gives off an unpleasant vibe. Unless you're okay eating in unsanitary conditions for the sake of taste, this is a hard pass. With so many better-maintained South Indian joints in Matunga, Ayyappan Idli needs to seriously rethink its standards. Meal type: Dinner Price per person: ₹200–400 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 1 Vegetarian offerings: Menu is all vegetarian
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Bharat Mansion, Shop 7, Plot 21, Ground Floor, Bhaudaji Rd, near SIES High School, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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