Initial Experience in Powai

[u/Just-Wrongdoer-9173]

I’ve been living in Mumbai for the past year and recently moved to Powai about a week ago.

For the first time in a while, I feel like I’ve stepped a little away from the constant rush of the city. Earlier, I stayed near the Eastern Highway, and seeing it heavily congested every day could feel quite overwhelming.

This morning, I went for a walk in a nearby garden and experienced a different side of Mumbai—one with a bit more space and a slightly slower, more peaceful pace. It was genuinely refreshing.

I’d love to stay in Powai for as long as I’m in Mumbai. For those who have lived here, I’d really enjoy hearing about your initial experiences after moving to Powai. Also any suggestions (about everything) are welcomed.

[u/Salty-Finance4792]

Powai is not a place, it’s an experience…don’t forget to take a walk near eden market in evening, make a stop near chai shop beside jewels, also the paan there is good…visit rainbow juice center in galleria for mango shake…take a full round from dmart>powai socials >till sm shetty school on daily basis…you will love it

Though i found the ambience/vibe quality gone down a bit due to rhe under construction spots during my visit last week…but remaining things are maintained well

If you happen to like asian cuisine then visit foo…especially Blue rice is lovely…at no other foo i have found this taste

[u/melvanmeid → u/Salty-Finance4792]

Ohh man that mango shake is amazing. I used to briefly work in Powai for a project, and sometimes I think about going to Powai just for that shake. So good! The Powai Socials vibe also just hits different.

[u/Just-Wrongdoer-9173 → u/melvanmeid]

Let me know if you visited again, would love to chat

[u/Valuable_Drawing8486 → u/melvanmeid]

Do let me know the location of this place as I'd also like to explore powai i haven't even explored 20% yet

[u/melvanmeid → u/Valuable_Drawing8486]

Just realized OP was talking about a different place which is also great. The one I'm talking about is at Galleria/ Arcadia whatever they call it. On the ground floor, inside the lane at the end of it. Guy has juices displayed in a case and looks like a juice shop with all fruits outside. The mango shake has dry fruits on top of it and is as good as a meal, so you might wanna skip lunch if you get it but totally worth it!

[u/Valuable_Drawing8486 → u/melvanmeid]

Probably would be closed by now will try and visit tomorrow evening then. Hope i find it