Ramadan 2026: Your guide to delicious food menus in Mumbai

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Early morning feast

The month of Ramzan requires strength, as much as discipline. No wonder this 4 am feast is a popular choice among Mumbaikars. From their Mutton Raan Biryani to the Chicken Kabsa rice (right), this one will power you through the day.
AT Persian Darbar, Alexandra Terrace, near Gloria Church, Byculla; Andheri West; Bandra (multiple locations)
TIME 4 am onwards
CALL 8433901462

Biryani forever

Nothing beats the taste of a well cooked, flavoured, and filling biryani from the famed Jaffer Bhai's kitchen. The old-timer is still a popular choice as the month-long festivities go on.
AT Delhi Darbar, near Regal Cinema, Colaba Causeway, Colaba.
CALL 22025656

Meaty affair

If you wish to give your palate a taste of royalty, try the richly composed Laal Maas, and Mutton Beliram (below) at this Churchgate fine-dine. Sample it with an Amritsari flat Gulab Jamun, or wash it down with a saffron Lassi.
AT Nksha, Rehmat Manzil, Veer Nariman Road, Churchgate.
CALL 9820475555 (for reservations)

Middle-Eastern spread

Tired of the traditional fare? Go Middle-Eastern with a Smokey Moutabal and Muhammara, and a Lamb Tagine at Mehfil-e-Samaa. But do not miss the traditional Ramadan drinks of Jallab (below, date and molasses) and Qamar al-Din (apricot) to wrap up.
TILL March 28; 7 pm onwards
AT Fairmont Mumbai, T2, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Vile Parle East.
CALL 80975555901 (for reservations)

Dastarkhwan dive

From a Deccani Gosht ka Haleem to the Samundri Khazaana Haleem, this Dastarkhawn-e-Haleem is true to its name. These also go with the Seb Badam Ka Halwa that comes straight from the Deccan.
TILL March 19
AT BarQat, JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar, Vile Parle East.
CALL 7710009250 (for reservations)

On a Haleem binge

No Iftaar is complete unless it includes a Haleem. Chef Mukhtar Qureshi and Rahul Akerkar bring the grace of Awadhi mehmaan nawazi to the city with a spread that includes sigdi-roasted kebabs, sinfully slow-cooked haleems and niharis, Khajur Makhane ki Kheer, and Kulfi Malpua. Talk about a spread!
TILL March 19; Lunch and Dinner; Iftar gatherings (7 pm onwards; limited guests)
At Waarsa, NCPA, Nariman Point.
CALL 9594943555 (for reservations)

Boba for the fast

You cannot break a roza without Rooh Afza. Try this sweet Iftar offering with their Rooh Afza Pistachio Milkshake (right), or the Rooh Afza Lychee Splash to give your taste buds a twist.
At 7th Street Boba, 2, Apna Ghar, Andheri West.
LOG ON TO @7thstreetbobalokhandwala
COST Rs 849 onwards