HELLO India picks Mumbai's best modak offerings for Ganesh Chaturthi 2026

Few sweets are as synonymous with Ganesh Chaturthi as the modak. From traditional Maharashtrian favourites to contemporary chocolate-led interpretations, this year's festive offerings bring together familiar flavours, playful formats and thoughtful gifting options. Whether for gifting to your loves ones or indulging in to increase the festive spirit, HELLO! India picks the best modaks to add to your festive celebrations or take along when visiting loved ones.

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1. Pêche Mignon, Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach

Pêche Mignon at Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach brings a contemporary touch to the traditional modak with a festive selection inspired by Maharashtrian flavours and dessert craftsmanship. The collection includes Toffee Modak, Orange Modak, Oats Modak, Mawa Mithai Modak and Coconut Modak, offering a mix of familiar and modern interpretations. Set within the Parisian-inspired café, the selection makes for an indulgent addition to the festive table or a thoughtful gift.

2. Toujours

Toujours puts a contemporary spin on the festive classic with its Marzipan and Chocolate Modaks, made with cashews and Belgian chocolate. Its Piñata Modak adds a playful element, featuring a milk chocolate shell filled with chocolate modaks, pralines, brownie bites and dragees. The patisserie also offers assorted modak return favours and a Ganesh Chaturthi Hamper featuring a selection of festive treats, making the collection well suited to gifting and hosting.

3. Bombay Baking Company, JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu

Bombay Baking Company at JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu presents a festive collection from September 12 to 24, featuring traditional and contemporary modaks. The selection includes Modak Velvet, a red velvet and cream cheese creation shaped like the festive sweet, alongside Modak Chocolates and traditional varieties such as Mixed Dry Fruits, Rose Petals, Anjeer, Kesar Mawa and Chocolate. The collection offers plenty of options for sharing, gifting or adding to the festive dessert table.

4. Bombay Sweet Shop

Bombay Sweet Shop celebrates Mumbai's many Ganpati traditions with a playful line-up of modaks, including Puran Poli Modak, Orange Biscuit Modak, Saffron Mixed Fruit Modak and the classic Ukadiche Modak. Its limited-edition Britannia Bourbon Chocolate Modak combines the nostalgic crunch of Bourbon biscuits with a chocolate modak, while the Maha Modak makes for a more elaborate centrepiece, packed with choco-cashew laddus and coconut gujiyas. The collection is available across Mumbai, making it an easy pick for festive gifting or gatherings.

5. ITC Grand Central, Mumbai

ITC Grand Central's Bappa's Bombay celebration brings Maharashtrian festive flavours to the table through its Bappa's Bombay Lunch at Hornby's Pavilion. The meal culminates in a selection of Mawa Modak and Ukadiche Modak, alongside Shrikhand and Piyush. For those looking to indulge in modaks as part of a larger traditional festive spread, the experience brings together familiar regional favourites in a contemporary setting.

6. SMOOR

SMOOR's Bappa's Modak Box of 11 gives the traditional sweet a chocolate-forward makeover. The collection features choco-modaks in flavours including Choco Coconut Jaggery and Choco Cranberry Rose, combining festive ingredients with the richness of chocolate. Designed for sharing and gifting, the box offers a contemporary way to bring modaks to the festive table.

7. Varak, Mumbai

This Ganesh Chaturthi, Varak brings its contemporary take on Indian mithai to the festive modak, with a made-to-order collection rooted in traditional flavours and artisanal craftsmanship. The selection includes Motichoor Modak and Besan Modak, both finished with gold varak, alongside Kesariya Khoya with Pistachio Modak and Dilkushar with Crushed Pistachio Peaks Modak. The collection is rounded off by Varak's signature Lambodhar Modak, a bespoke take on besan. Ideal for offering as prasad, serving at home or gifting to loved ones, the modaks bring a refined touch to the festive table.

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