Aaswad: This one has been here for long. Touted as one of the most authentic Maharashtrian restaurants of Mumbai, this shop in Dadar offers up a variety of modaks from the traditional ones to the modern versions with their own twists. Address:- LJ Road, Shivaji Park, Dadar (W); Call 022 24451871.

Well, this one's a pretty famous eatery and their mawa modaks have been creating all the rage for quite some time now. Also, if you go here you should try out their fruit-flavoured and dry fruit flavoured modaks. Address:- Shop 6, Ajanta Building, 3rd Road, Khar (W); Call 022 2648 5974.

This eatery is super popular for the sheer variety of sweets it offers. If you plan on heading here, you absolutely have to try their kesar peda malai modak and their rangoli modaks. Address:- Vasanti Bhavan, opposite Malad Station, Malad (W), Call 28899502.

This eatery located near the Siddhivinayak temple serves Ukadiche Modak. Those happen to be the traditional steamed versions of the modak which are made from rich flour and are stuffed with coconut, jaggery, and cardamom. They even serve the modaks with ghee to add to their flavour. Address:- Kamana CHS, SK Bole Marg, near Siddhivinayak Temple, Prabhadevi.

This one is yet another place that happens to be a favourite amongst people and especially old-timers. It's known for its mawa modaks and their different modak varieties are available throughout the year for people to try. They're also known for their shreekhands and pedas so you could try those as well. Address:- Panshikar Bros, Kelkar Road, Dadar (W).