The city is where northern India meets the south, and its food therefore features elements that come from every part of the subcontinent, with many recipes refined through the generations, thus becoming unique to the city. Influences from the north of India include the rice and meat treats of Kashmir, where creamy sauces are tempered by a piquant seasoning of cardamom, chili and cloves.
Restaurants are scattered throughout the city, with the more upmarket ones generally located near the city centers of Colaba, Nariman Point and Marine Drive or in Bandra, Andheri and Juhu. Intense competition keeps prices in check. The commercial area of Fort offers mainly functional food for office workers who need to eat and run. Most of the budget restaurants are open early morning until 11:30 pm. More upscale restaurants usually serve only lunch and dinner.
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