nice writeup, captures most of the essentials. one thing i'd throw in for the sweet section is the malai sandwich at k rustom's, it's not on the menu but they'll make it if you ask. it's basically two kulfi sticks between a soft bun, costs like ₹50 and is perfect for marine lines humidity

also for fine dining, you skipped over the tasting menu at indie by sid in colaba. it's ₹3,800 for 8 courses and does things like raw jackfruit biryani that tastes nothing like jackfruit but in a good way. way less touristy than wasabi and the wine pairings are actually reasonable at ₹1,500 extra

the local train advice is solid but just a heads up, western line churchgate station has a dedicated ladies' compartment platform now on the far end. saves you the mad rush if you're going that way from colaba area

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lovely list, especially the bademiya nod for late night. one deep cut i'd add is the bun maska at koolar & co in matunga, it's a tiny irani spot younger than kyani but their maska is thicker and the chai comes in those old steel tumblers. costs about ₹30 for a bun and chai combo, open till midnight

for the regional section, you should check out konkan cafe in fort near the army navy building. their sol kadhi is the best palate cleanser in the city, ₹50 a glass, and the fish curry rice thali at ₹300 beats gajalee on a weekday afternoon because it's less crowded and the pomfret is always fresh

also if you're doing the mohammed ali road trail during ramzan, the haleem at noor mohammadi is only available then and it's way better than their keema pav. thick slow-cooked wheat and meat porridge, ₹150 a bowl, they serve it with fried onions and lemon

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solid list, glad you included cafe madras and sardar refreshments. one thing i'd add is the missal pav at aaswad in dadar, it's a spicy, tangy maharashtrian staple that's around ₹100 and hits different after a long day. also, for a quick bite near mohammed ali road, try the chicken shami kebab rolls at bade miyan's original stall, they're juicier than the seekh ones imo. the local train tip is spot on but just a heads up, avoid peak hours (8-10am and 6-8pm) unless you want to be packed like a sardine

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ngl the easiest way is to just hand them over to a scrapwala near your building, they'll sort through and take what they want, rest goes to recycling. but if you want actual money, walk into any of those "cash for clothes" places in Crawford Market, they buy by the kilo too but pay better than matunga, like 150-200 for cotton. just don't bring anything with stains or tears, they'll reject it outright and you'll waste your time hauling it there

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fwiw you could also try the Instagram thrift stores that are based out of mumbai, like "bombay thrift store" or "mumbai thrift club". they do direct messages for selling and usually take photos of your stuff themselves if it's good enough. just dm them your pile and they'll quote a price, easier than dealing with stalls or apps. also, if you have any branded stuff, try the "luxury thrift" pages instead, they pay way better for zara or h&m than the general ones

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The St. Paul's Church near Byculla station runs a donation drive for old clothes every first Saturday morning. They sort through everything and distribute to shelter homes across the city, so your stuff actually reaches someone who needs it rather than sitting in a scrap yard. Just drop off before 11am or the volunteers pack up for the day.

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