Chorge Misal

Maharashtra


Near Mahalaxmi Temple, this hole-in-the-wall misal (spicy curry made from bean sprouts and pulses) joint has been at it since 1963 and is the spiciest of the city's classic joints. There's no English sign. It's directly to the right of the beautiful Jain temple.


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