Dakshin
Sahar, Mumbai
Restaurant in Mumbai, India
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Four-Region South Indian Table
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Dakshin is a practical pick for a calm hotel meal near Mumbai airport, especially if Sunday lunch suits the group. Choose it for convenience and a composed setting; cross-shop Avartana for a more destination-led dinner or Peshwa Pavilion for a broader hotel-dining alternative.
About Dakshin
Dakshin in Mumbai has a direct service pattern: dinner is offered Monday through Sunday from 7 PM to 11:30 PM, with an additional Sunday lunch window from 11 AM to 3:30 PM. The dress code is smart casual, so plan for a more put-together meal rather than a casual drop-in.
The fit is clearest when the timing works for either dinner or the Sunday lunch slot. If you are comparing dining options, Avartana is another option to consider. Peshwa Pavilion, Peshawari Mumbai, Dum Pukht, Yi Jing may also be useful reference points depending on the kind of meal your group wants.
Book for the Sunday lunch window or a planned dinner
Dinner service runs through the week, while lunch is only on Sunday from 11 AM to 3:30 PM. That makes Sunday the key lunch opportunity; otherwise, plan around the evening hours from 7 PM to 11:30 PM.
Since price, menu format, chef details, seating count, or booking difficulty are not specified, it's best to plan around the basics: Mumbai location, smart casual dress, the published meal windows.
How to compare Dakshin with other dining options
Choose Dakshin when its Mumbai location and service hours fit your plans. Choose Peshawari Mumbai, Dum Pukht, Peshwa Pavilion, Yi Jing, or Avartana when you want to compare it with another dining room before deciding.
For broader planning, use Our full Mumbai restaurants guide before committing. If the meal is part of a hotel stay or a night out, pair it with Our full Mumbai hotels guide and Our full Mumbai bars guide.
Located inside
HotelITC Maratha, A Luxury Collection Hotel, MumbaiFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Location
- 31/1, 31/2, Itc Maratha, 31/3, IA Project Rd, Sahar Village, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400099, India
- Phone
- +91 124 4172055
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Dakshin presents itself as a formal, hotel-based destination that treats South Indian cooking with institutional seriousness. The dining room leans into a composed, classic atmosphere rather than casual street-food energy, anchored by the ITC Maratha's service model and its location near the airport. The restaurant organizes its identity around four distinct culinary geographies—Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh—so the space feels authoritative and deliberate: the focus is on technique, spice profiles and sourcing rather than convivial informality. This is a place that privileges regional depth and consistent execution in a restrained hotel setting.
Best For
Dakshin is a reliable option for business dinners, travel-centered meals and formal gatherings that need consistent, carefully executed South Indian cuisine. Its hotel location and emphasis on a structured dining offer make it well suited to business trips and celebratory dinners where predictability and service matter. The room reads as a formal restaurant rather than a casual street-food spot, so families and groups seeking a composed, regionally focused meal—especially for special occasions—will find it an appropriate fit near the airport corridor.
Ordering Tips
Approach the menu as a tour of four regional traditions rather than a single South Indian shorthand: sample from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh to appreciate contrasting spice and technique. Don’t miss signature items called out in the listing—Pomfret and Lobster tails showcase the coastal repertoire, while the Appam and the Dosa trolley are highlighted preparations that speak to tradition and ceremony. Seek out a Chettinad preparation for aggressive spice and a Kerala dish for coconut-and-curry-leaf balance to experience the restaurant’s regional distinctions.
Venue details
Ambiance
Beautiful and cozy with subtle South Indian melodies, impeccable service, and a warm welcoming atmosphere.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Pomfret
- Lobster tails
- Appam
- Dosa trolley
Planning details
Location
31/1, 31/2, Itc Maratha, 31/3, IA Project Rd, Sahar Village, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400099, India · Directions
Also consider
Where to book if Dakshin does not fit
If the timing does not work, try Avartana for a more destination-led dinner or Peshwa Pavilion when the group needs a broader hotel-dining fallback. For a different cuisine direction in Mumbai, Yi Jing is the cleanest switch.
Restaurant context
How Dakshin compares in Mumbai
Dakshin is the convenience-led choice in this set: easiest to justify when the group is already near ITC Maratha or wants a calmer hotel room. Avartana is the stronger pick for diners looking for a more contemporary, destination-style meal, while Peshwa Pavilion is the safer fallback when the group needs broader appeal.
For a more occasion-driven hotel dinner, compare it with Dum Pukht. For a different Indian hotel-restaurant mood, Peshawari Mumbai is the clearer alternative. Yi Jing is the better switch when the group wants to leave the Indian dining lane without leaving the Mumbai luxury-hotel circuit.
Booking pressure is the main advantage: Dakshin is easier to plan around than a high-demand destination meal. That makes it useful for families, airport-side stays, group dinners where certainty matters more than chasing the flashier table.
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Compare Dakshin
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Dakshin | Mumbai | No published awards |
| Avartana | Mumbai | 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2026 La Liste Top RestaurantsTatler Best Restaurants Asia-Pacific 20252025 La Liste Top Restaurants |
| Yi Jing | Mumbai | No published awards |
| Peshwa Pavilion | Mumbai | No published awards |
| Peshawari Mumbai | Mumbai | No published awards |
| Dum Pukht | Mumbai | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #892025 La Liste Top Restaurants |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Dakshin?
Lunch is available on Sunday from 11 AM to 3:30 PM. Dinner is available from 7 PM to 11:30 PM Monday through Saturday and again on Sunday evening. Choose based on which service window fits your plans.
What should I order at Dakshin?
What are useful comparison points for Dakshin?
Avartana, Peshawari Mumbai, Dum Pukht, Yi Jing, Peshwa Pavilion are useful comparison points when deciding where to book.
Does Dakshin handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary or allergy accommodation details are not provided. If you have a strict requirement, confirm it directly with the restaurant before your meal in Mumbai.
Is Dakshin good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for a planned meal if the hours and smart casual dress code suit the occasion. Dinner is available daily, Sunday lunch is also available.
Is Dakshin good for solo dining?
Solo dining suitability is not specified. If you plan to go alone, choose one of the service windows: Sunday lunch or daily dinner.
Can Dakshin accommodate groups?
Group accommodation details are not specified. For a group booking, confirm availability directly with Dakshin and plan around the Sunday lunch or daily dinner hours.
