Struck by delivery-envy after reading this recent New York Magazine list, we decided to create our own pecking order, peeking into the phonebooks of Mumbai’s biggest gourmands to scope out super delivery options in each neighborhood. Plus, you can stick this list up on your fridge with cool magnets that we're giving away from Tappu Ki Dukaan. All you have to do to win one is add your favorite delivery place to the comments section of the story.

Colaba & Cuffe Parade: From Baghdad to Baga

Philip Gomez, Executive chef of Villa39, Colaba resident

Baghdadi Restaurant: The bread here is awesome, fresh and crisp, and best consumed on the same day. I also suggest chilli chicken (ask for extra sauce). Portions are big and delivery is prompt, both bonuses.

Tullock Road, behind Taj Mahal Hotel, Colaba, call 22028027, free delivery from Colaba to Churchgate between noon and 11 pm, Rs 65 for chilli chicken.

Sunshine Snack Corner: They deliver really fast and have a special menu for every day of the week, which is fun. Boti sali is my pick.

Shop no 13, Hampton Court Building, Wodehouse Road, Colaba, call 22150787, free delivery from Colaba to Churchgate between 11 pm and 8 pm, Rs 70 for boti sali.

Olympia: Indian food that’s not too spicy. They make nice chappatis and a mean mutton stew.

Rahim Mansion, 1 Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Colaba, call 22021043, free delivery from Colaba to Churchgate (including Nariman Point) between noon and 11 pm, Rs 100 for mutton stew.

Sizzling China: My staple Chinese place. Prompt delivery, great chicken in garlic sauce.

Meherzine, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Colaba, call 22165705, free delivery from Colaba to Churchgate between noon and 11.30 pm, Rs 175 for chicken in garlic sauce.

Fredrick Fernandez, co-owner of Chez Vous and Colaba resident

Sahibaan Thai Restaurant:  This little place in the Colaba Market sends across the best chicken crispy thread, chicken hakka noodles and vegetable pot rice, which has the most incredible flavors and spices, including star anise. It’s also super quick!

Alipur Trust Building, 2nd Pasta Lane, Colaba, call 32232844, free delivery from Colaba to Cuffe Parade between 11 am and midnight, Rs 118 for chicken crispy thread.

Carter's Blue: The chicken kebab roll and hummus is delicious, and costs only Rs 60! Plus, they deliver until 1 am, so this makes for a perfect midnight snack!

Kamal Mansion, near Radio Club, Apollo Bunder Road, free delivery from Colaba to Cuffe Parade between noon and 1 am, Rs 60 for a chicken kebab roll.

Mad over Donuts: Double chocolate donuts for breakfast!

23B, Cusrow Baug, Colaba Causeway, call 32090000, free delivery from Cuffe Parade to Churchgate between 10 am and 11 pm, Rs 45 for a double chocolate donut (Minimum 6 pieces).

Modern Juice Center: The freshest food option in the area. Chicken burgers hit the spot every time!

Near Radio Club, Colaba, call 22812457, free delivery from Electric House to Colaba market between 10 am and 11.30 pm, Rs 50 for a chicken burger.

Mr Chows: I love the Chinese here. Get steamed chicken wantons.

Daulat & Shirin Building, next to Usha Sadan, Colaba, call 22160074, free delivery from Colaba to Peddar Road between 11 am and 3 pm, 6 pm and 11 pm, Rs 130 for steamed chicken wantons. 

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Marine Drive & Churchgate: Battling the BMC

Mansi Poddar, Secret Scouter at Brown Paper Bag (www.bpbweekend.com) and Marine Drive resident (come on, we had to make an appearance somewhere

The “B Road” Bhel Guy: Before the BMC shooed away all the Marine Drive hawkers, this guy's  stall did the briskest business. He now operates via his cell phone, and will deliver the yummiest bhel – ask for sev puri with less sweet chutney and a portion of plain bhel for when your tongue is burning - straight to your doorstep.

Call 9821827698.

HR Chinese: Formerly a Chinese stall outside HR college, Rajiv's legendary cart - chilli chicken and all - is now parked inside the institution's canteen, but makes personal deliveries as well. Huge quantity for less.

At HR college, Churchgate, delivery in Cufffe Parade, Colaba and Churchgate between 11 am and 8 pm; Rs 70 for chili chicken.

Shiv Sagar: The cheese pav bhaji here is so good that we sometimes send for it all the way from our office at Cuffe Parade. Remember to ask for less butter on your pav, and tell them to pack everything into plastic containers. Clean and fast.

82, Nagin Mahal, next to Café Mocha, Veer Nariman Road, Churchgate, call 22045829, free delivery from Churchgate to Nariman Point between 9 am and midnight, Rs 80 for cheese pav bhaji.

The Pizzeria: Get the 12 inch Bombay Masala, but ask them not to make it too crispy, because that travels terribly. You can even have leftovers for breakfast – just stick the pizza into the oven for 10 minutes.

143, Soona Mahal, outside Jazz By the Bay, Marine Drive, call 22820883, free delivery from Marine Drive to Cuffe Parade between noon and 10.30 pm, Rs 415 for a large Bombay Masala.

Kamling Restaurant: Better than Chopstix across the street, and especially good for greasy spring rolls and hakka noodles. Avoid the Manchurian, which takes on a scary, jelly-like consistency during the ride over.

82, Nagin Mahal, Veer Nariman Road, Churchgate, call 22042618, free delivery in Churchgate between noon and 10.30 pm, Rs 145 for spring rolls. 

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Worli: A Gate, a Chimney and a Really Big Bridge

Ketan Kadam, partner, Two One Two, Worli resident

Kalpana: A nice, clean place I order from when I’m craving South Indian food. Get onion uttapams, and remember to ask for dry chutney.

Nadava Bhavan, Dr Annie Besant Road, Worli, call 24937749, free delivery in Worli between noon and 11 pm, Rs 34 for onion uttapams.

Noorani’s: This is an old favorite, serving up typical Lahori food (I love the reshmi tikka masala) at affordable prices. Delivery is quick, even when they come on a bicycle.

5-D, Tardeo Road, Haji Ali Circle, Haji Ali, call 23538619, free delivery from Tardeo to Worli between noon and 11.30 pm, Rs 125 for reshmi tikka masala.

Smokin’ Joes: It’s close, fast and fresh. Hot Chicken Pizza is the best bet.

Shop no 1 and 2, Bhagirati Sadan, Veer Savarkar Marg, Cadell Road, Mahim, free delivery from Mahim to Worli between 11 am and 10.45 pm, Rs 300 for a Hot Chicken Pizza ( 12 inch).

Copper Chimney: They have the prettiest packaging, and send the food in home-style bowls so you almost feel like you’re eating at the restaurant. Even the condiments come in airtight Ziploc bags. Sheekh kebab and butter chicken are winners.

12 A, Lotus Court, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, call Meals on Wheels on 23826633  to avail their delivery service, Rs 330 for Sheekh kebab.

China Gate: Good delivery service, good quality Chinese and an extensive menu. I like crispy spinach chicken and chicken in black bean sauce.

Atria Mall, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, call 24813313, free delivery from Worli to Shivaji Park between noon and 11 pm, Rs 215 for chicken in black bean sauce.

Nachiket Shetye, owner and head chef of East, Worli resident

Sadanand Coffee House: I’ve eaten there a million times, so I know my food is coming from a clean place. Plus, their cheese dosa is amazing, and travels surprisingly well.

108, Neelam building, Worli Sea Face Road, Worli, call 24937409, free home delivery in Worli between 10 am and 11 pm, Rs 36 for a cheese dosa.

Subway: I never make sandwiches at home, so deli-style Turkey Clubs are a treat, and also quick.

Shop no 9 and 10, Mamta Co-op Housing Society, Appa Saheb Marathe Marg, Prabhadevi, call 66101108, free delivery from Prabhadevi to Worli between 10.30 am and 10 pm , Rs 150 for Turkey Club.

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Prabhadevi: State (& Plate) Pride

Anup Gandhi, partner at Bonobo and Prabhadevi resident

Gold Rush: The best thing about their delivery is that it’s quick even during busy weekends and lunch hours. I get cheese masala pav, with extra cheese. I know, glutton.

Haji Ibrahim Trust Building, near Sushrusha Hospital, Ranade Road, Shivaji Park, Dadar (W), call 24466682, free delivery from Shivaji Park to Prabhadevi (till Siddhivinayak Temple) between noon and 11.30 pm, Rs 50 for a cheese masala pav.

Diva Maharashtracha: Yum, authentic Maharashtrian dishes like bhakri with garlic chutney. Ask them to also send you some thecha on the side – really tasty green chutney. Everything comes in good quality, airtight packaging.

Next to Goa Portuguese Restaurant, Shivaji Park, , Matunga (W), call 24440202, free delivery from Bandra to Worli between noon and 11.30 pm, Rs 39 for bhakri served with garlic chutney.

Da Vinci Express: A good, fast option if you want to get away from the regular pizza chains. I always order Margherita pizza with green chillies on top. They’re pretty flexible, so feel free to customise.

Outside Tata Power station, Lower Parel, call 9320236611, free delivery in Lower Parel (minimum delivery charges apply from Prabhadevi to Worli) between 10 am and 9.30 pm, Rs 140 for a 10 inch Margherita pizza.

Nebula Gourmet Express: The cheese garlic naan is super soft, so specify if you like yours crisp. Paneer makhani is also good. A clean Indian restaurant that keeps a database of your old order, in case you forgot what you got the last time.

Praful Bun Housing Society, Ram Maruti Road, Shivaji Park, Dadar (W), call 24365689, free delivery from Shivaji Park to Prabhadevi between 11 am and 11 pm, Rs 150 for paneer makhani.

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Bandra (West) & Santacruz (West): Village Feasts

Suren Joshi, owner of Pali Village Cafe and Bandra (W) resident

Pals Fish Corner: The healthiest, yummiest tandoori rawas, and it’s at my doorstep in under 20 minutes, nicely packed and piping hot!

Shop no 8, corner of 16th and 33rd Road, Bandra (W), call 26004318, delivery from Bandra (W) to Santacruz (W) between 7 pm and midnight, Rs 300 for tandoori rawas.

Sheetal: Reshmi chicken rolls are huge, and the best post-partying food in the city – they deliver even at 3.30 am.

648, Rajasthan Building, opposite RTO chowki, SV Road, Khar (W), call 26497938, free delivery in Bandra and Khar between noon and 4 am, Rs 220 for reshmi chicken roll.

Five Spice: I order from here when I’m craving desi Chinese so much that I don’t care if my stomach’s upset the next day.

3/4, Dheeraj Pali Arcade, Pali Naka, Bandra (W), call 26421941, free delivery from Bandra to Santacruz between noon and 3 pm, 7 and 11.45 pm, Rs 185 for chicken in black bean sauce.

Cocoberry: Healthiest, creamiest frozen yoghurt. Banana and strawberry flavours are to die for.

11, Gaspar Enclave, next to Thai Ban, Pali Naka, Bandra (W), call 67258572, delivery in Bandra and Khar for a minimum order of Rs 300 between 7 pm and 10 pm, Rs 59 for small strawberry yoghurt.

Rebecca Vaz, owner of Baking Tray and Santacruz (W) resident

Lebanese Point: Chicken shwarma isn’t doused in hummus (so ask for it specially if you want some), but is garnished with a yum garlic sauce. I also like Chip n’ Dip, basically fries with chaat masala. They always send the food fresh, hot and with extra pickles.

Shop no 3, Tanna Kutir, corner of 1st & 7th Road, Khar (W), call 65290303, free delivery from Bandra to Santacruz between noon and 11.30 pm, Rs 80 for a chicken shwarma.

Pronto: They’re not stingy with pizza toppings, and are one of the few places to offer bacon, which I love. Single-meals are good value for money – char grilled chicken steak is accompanied by sides of mashed potatoes, buttered boiled vegetables and garlic bread. It has too much mustard, though, so ask them to tone it down.

98, Shams Palace, Hill Road, Bandra (W), call 26412651, free delivery from Bandra to Santacruz between 11 am and 10.30 pm, Rs 135 for an 8 inch bacon pizza.

Dynasty: Huge portions, and really fast delivery even on weekends. The coriander soupis nice and light.

85, Geetika Co-op Housing Society, SV Road, Santacruz (W), call 26487436, free delivery from Bandra to Santacruz between noon and 11.30 pm, Rs 110 for chicken coriander soup.

KFC: When you’re craving a chicken burger, skip McDonald’s and order Zingers from KFC. Delivery is slow, so I suggest you warm your meal in the oven for a couple of minutes before digging in!

Kenilworth Shopping Arcade, Corner of 33 Road, opposite McDonald's, Linking Road, Bandra (W), call 26482690, free delivery from Bandra to Santacruz between 11 am and 11 pm, Rs 107 for a Zinger burger.

Rajasthan: The bheja fry here is the best I’ve ever tasted. They take pretty long to deliver, but it’s totally worth it!

Ward no 752, opposite traffic police chowky, SV Road, Khar (W), call 26497006, free delivery from Bandra to Santacruz between noon and midnight, Rs 60 for bheja fry. 

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Andheri (West): Two Many Cooks?

Vicky Ratnani, head chef at Aurus and Andheri (W) resident.

Chawla ka Dhaba: You can’t go wrong with the food here, but if I had to pick I would choose tandoori chicken and dal makhani. Remember to tip the delivery boys well, because they are polite even on the busiest days.

Shop no 30-31, Mhada Commercial Complex, Link Plaza Building, Oshiwara, free delivery from Juhu to Malad between 11.30 am and 3.30 pm, 7 pm and midnight, Rs 306 for tandoori chicken.

Indigo Café: Even though it’s bulky, the BBQ chicken burger travels really well, with sides of potato wedges and red cabbage coleslaw neatly packed in separate containers.

Clifton Trishool Housing Society, Oshiwara Village, Link Road, Lokhandwala, Andheri (W), call 26335709, free delivery in Andheri (W) between 11 am and 11 pm, Rs 388 for a BBQ chicken burger.

Shreeji: Medu vadas and idlis from here are my go-to for a seriously quick meal.

Link Plaza, MHADA Commercial Complex, Oshiwara, call 26341230, free delivery from Juhu to Andheri between noon and midnight, Rs 35 for medu vada.

Legacy of China: Fast, furious and super spicy!

Tirupati Towers, 7 Bungalows, Andheri (W), call 26311332, free delivery from Juhu to Andheri (W) between noon and 3.30 pm, 7 pm and midnight, Rs 186 for vegetarian fried wantons.

Shaheen Peerbhai of www.purplefoodie.com and the Purple Foodie Catering Service, Andheri (W) resident

Jaffer Bhai’s Delhi Darbar: This is more of a delivery place than an actual sit-down restaurant, which is why their delivery service is impeccable – fast and clean. I love the chicken biryani.

Shop no 6 & 7, Rendevous Building, Ravi Raj Oberoi Complex, off New Link Road, SAB TV Lane, Andheri (W), call 26321370, free delivery in Andheri (W) between noon and midnight, Rs 135 for chicken biryani.

Trishna: Everyone orders seafood (the butter pepper prawns are yum), but I suggest you be a little experimental and try the truly superior chicken makhani and also appams, which never stick to their banana leaves even after travel and delivery.

3/A, Crystal Plaza, New Link Road, Andheri (W), call 32431145, free delivery in Andheri (W) between  noon and 3 pm, 7 pm and midnight, Rs 320 for chicken makhani.

Banana Leaf: For their Sri Lankan potato stew. No one else does it this way.

Subham Society, near Four Bungalows Market, Versova, Andheri (W), call 26289999, free delivery from Juhu to Andheri (W) between 10.30 pm and 11.30 pm, Rs 130 for Sri Lankan potato stew.

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Goregoan East: Treats from the Far East

Kshitij Morarka, partner at Mumbai Deli and Goregaon (E) resident

Pallavi Restaurant: Magnificently oily and served with yoghurt and green chutney, their sabudana cutlets are not for the faint hearted! Tip: quick re-heating on a tawa or in the oven ensures crispness.

Below MTNL Telephone Exchange, Gokuldham, Goregaon (E), call 28495599, free delivery in Goregoan (E) between 11 am and 11.45 pm, Rs 30 for sabudana vada.

Pratha Restaurant: One of the best North Indian restaurants this side of town. I love paneer tikka masala. Rotis from the restaurant are usually soggy on delivery, so I suggest you make those at home.

Near Dindoshi Bus Depot, A K Vaidya Marg, Filmcity Road, Goregaon (E), call 65191884, free delivery in Goregoan (E), Rs 115 forpaneer tikka masala.

Lucky: Chicken biryani is amazing, succulent chicken pieces in quality long grain rice, with just the right amount of spices. Remember to order in advance, as delivery can take time.

Goregaon Mulund Link Road, ahead of Durian Estate, Goregaon (E), call 65003651, free home delivery in Goregoan between noon and 11 pm, Rs 120 for chicken biryani.

Royal Challenge: This is one of the oldest restaurants in the neighbourhood, with consistently good food and insanely rich methi mattar in creamy gravy. The prices are a bit steep. 

Royal Challenge Complex, Film City Road, Goregaon (E), call 28400208, free delivery in Goregoan (E) between noon and 11 pm, Rs 175 for methi mattar malai.

Ruchi Fast Food Corner: Our dosa and pav bhaji place. Dosas are perfectly crisp, and sent over with coconut chutney and a tangy sambhar. Ask for more chutney!

Yashodham Market, Film City Road, Goregaon (E), call 28495706, free delivery in Goregoan (E) between 11 am and 11 pm, Rs 45 for a pav bhaji.

Bhavani Sweets: This is a roadside stall so the hygiene element is zero, but sometimes I can’t resist samosa pav, a unique blend of a crunchy potato samosa, spicy green chutney and sweet tamarind chutney between bread.

Gokuldham Shopping Centre, Krishna Kruti Apartment, Goregoan (E), call 28492949, free delivery in Goregoan (E) between 8 am and 8 pm, Rs 8 for a samosa pav.

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