Mumbai's best Irani cafes & Parsi restaurant

Written by Purva Mhatre Reviewed by Mihir Mishra Credits: Alamy

1. Cafe Irani Chai

Start your food trail with a hot Irani Chai & buttery Bun Maska. Must-try: Try Ankuri a spiced scrambled eggs with a Parsi twist! [{ "selector": ".cpufl-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-329px)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible" }, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".xbfsz-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-313px)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible" }, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

2. Kyani & Co.

Vintage wooden counters, blackboard menus & old Mumbai photos. Must-try: Chicken Sali Boti, Rum Ball & Raspberry Soda. [{ "selector": ".cwduc-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 33px))", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".dgcbz-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 33px))", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

3. Britannia & Co.

Over 100 years of serving food with love. Must try: Berry Pulao, Mutton Dhansak & Patra Ni Macchi. [{ "selector": ".oslxl-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-328px)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible" }, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".bciof-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-322px)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible" }, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

4. Yazdani Bakery

Step in for freshly baked pav, apple pies & mawa cakes. Must Try: Apple Cinamon Pie, Mawa Cake, & Bun Maska. [{ "selector": ".cgfkt-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 36px))", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".qcnla-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 35px))", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

5. Jimmy Boy

A heritage restaurant serving authentic Parsi Thali (Lagan nu Bhonu). Must-try: Patra Ni Macchi, Chicken Farcha & Berry Pulao. [{ "selector": ".ijgds-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 36px))", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".agftq-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 36px))", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

6. B. Merwan & Co.

Over 100 years old, standing strong near Grant Road.Famous for its mawa cake, soft, buttery & melts in your mouth! Must Try: Mawa Samosa, Bun Maska & Irani Chai. [{ "selector": ".rdkxs-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 37px))", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".gqpsn-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 37px))", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

Thanks for reading!

To read more about the iconic Irani cafes? Read more. [{ "selector": ".pxtig-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "rotate(-580deg) scale(0.1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "rotate(0deg) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".jsplr-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "rotate(-580deg) scale(0.1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "rotate(0deg) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }] Read More