Christopher Nolan, Tom Holland, and Matt Damon recently visited Mumbai, India, as part of the promotional activities for their epic fantasy film 'Odyssey'. In addition to red carpets, the team provided inspiration for their travels during the world tour.
The director and actors visited Mumbai, known as the City That Never Sleeps and the heart of the Bollywood industry, to try a local iconic dish. They went to Olympia Coffee House—a legendary Iranian cafe in Mumbai with an impressive 180-year history—to taste the famous bun maska and tea.
This moment was quickly captured by witnesses on mobile phones, and images of the stars enjoying snacks instantly went viral. As noted by the @Unstumbled account on Instagram, Christopher Nolan, Tom Holland, and Matt Damon were spotted at Olympia Coffee House in Colaba, enjoying the iconic bun maska and tea during their trip for the premiere of 'Odyssey.'
Olympia Coffee House was founded over 108 years ago and is one of Mumbai's most iconic Iranian cafes. It is valued for its charming old-fashioned ambiance, affordable comfort food, and consistent flavors. Experts recommend including this historic cafe in a list of places to visit in South Mumbai.
The director and actors stayed at The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, located in Colaba. This luxurious five-star hotel, established by Jamsetji Tata in 1903, is renowned for its rich heritage and magnificent waterfront view overlooking the Raj Mahal. It provides first-class hospitality and has hosted numerous presidents, royalty, and global celebrities since its founding.
Historically, the hotel became a symbol of India's strength and national pride after the 2008 Mumbai attacks, when it survived a three-day siege known as 26/11. The hotel is often called a living museum because it harmoniously blends Mughal, Eastern, and Florentine-Gothic styles in both architecture and art. Another attraction is the high-end restaurant where premium tea is served in the Sea Lounge.
Besides bun maska and tea, if you are planning a trip to Mumbai, it is recommended to try four other dishes: masala dosa, made from fermented rice-lentil batter, usually filled with spiced potato and served with chutney and spicy sambar; biryani, a richly slow-cooked dish with layers of chicken or mutton, as well as a spicy vegetarian option; pani puri, a popular street snack consisting of crispy hollows filled with a mixture of potato and chickpeas, drizzled with aromatic spicy tamarind water; and murgh makhani (known as butter chicken), a popular dish featuring tender tandoori chicken meat simmered in a thick, velvety tomato and cream sauce.
