Between 8 a.m. lectures, unpaid internships, and laundry piles that could vote, the last thing a student wants to do is cook. But, mess food isn’t always merciful, and eating out daily can flatten your wallet faster than the Churchgate fast. This is where Mumbai’s tiffin heroes step in, serving steaming, home-style meals that are kind to your stomach and your budget. Below are some of the city’s most reliable and student-friendly tiffin services, each with its own flavour, vibe, and fan base.
Ghar Ki Yaad
“Food was real ghar ka khana,” says one student who tests meals from five services before settling on this local favourite. Each dish is cooked by verified home chefs—Punjabi, Bengali, Maharashtrian and more.
Price: Rs. 100–Rs. 200/meal
Homefoodi
Run by home cooks across Mumbai, they deliver “clean and healthy” vegetarian meals with flexible weekly and monthly plans, ideal for students craving variety without the hassle of a message board.
Price: Rs. 100–Rs. 200/meal
Yummy Tiffins
This service stands out for its health-first approach. Designed by dietitians and made for the student lifestyle, Yummy Tiffins offers vegetarian meals that are balanced and satisfying. One user called it “your mum’s food, but portioned by a nutritionist.”
Price: Rs. 75–Rs. 210 per meal
MTR (Mavalli Tiffin Room)
Originally from Bengaluru, MTR now has outlets in Mumbai and continues to impress with its authentic rava idlis and thalis. Students love it for its consistent quality and no-frills meals. “They invented rava idli, it’s that legendary,” someone once said.
Price: Rs. 150–Rs. 250 per meal
Poli Bhaji Kendras
These are Mumbai’s best-kept secrets. Run by local Marathi aunties, they provide hygienic, homemade food at rock-bottom prices. As one Redditor put it, “Marathi aunties cook meals for bachelors, affordable and hygienic”.
Price: Rs. 80–Rs. 120 per meal
The Lunch Box Company (TLBC)
Founded with busy professionals in mind, TLBC quickly became a student favourite thanks to its focus on balanced, preservative-free meals. With rotating menus, healthy portions, and reliable delivery, it’s the kind of service that feels like comfort food made just for you.
Price: Rs. 110–Rs. 160 per meal
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