01 March,2026 11:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Team SMD
Waarsa’s Ramzan menu embraces restraint over excess, offering soulful Awadhi dishes designed for slow, meaningful iftars and shared tables. Pic/Ashish Raje
As twilight settles, BarQat brings iftar to life with Ramadan Dastarkhawn-e-Haleem, wherein Chef Faheem Qureshi curates a menu that journeys across regions and pays a tribute to slow cooking and shared ritual. From smoky Deccani haleem to delicate Nizami styles and coastal indulgences, each dish tells a story.
WHERE: BarQat, JW Sahar, Near T2 Airport
TO BOOK: 7710009250
Waarsa's Dastarkhwan of Tehzeeb, tradition and slow-cooked grace draws from Awadhi mehman-nawazi and chef Mukhtar Qureshi's Lucknowi roots. From dates and sherbet to sigdi-roasted kebabs, nihari and haleem, each dish is patiently steeped in memory.
WHERE: Waarsa, NCPA, Nariman Point
TO BOOK: 9594943555
To celebrate this sacred month, we would be honoured to share Jakobi's Ramadan Advent Calendar with you, a 30-day journey of handcrafted chocolates paired with gentle daily reflections, designed to be opened at dusk and turn the quiet moment of breaking fast into a ritual of sweetness, gratitude and mindful pause.
TO ORDER: jakobi.in
ITC Maratha brings home a thoughtfully curated Ruhaniyat menu, available via Gourmet Couch on the ITC Hotels App. From Haleem and Shahi Nehari to Murgh Yakhni Pulao, the menu celebrates slow-cooked, time-honoured iftar flavours. Choose from à la carte favourites or indulgent set meals designed for sharing.
TO ORDER: 9870981160
Medditerrania's Ramadan Iftar Boxes are built for easy, generous gatherings, with dates and mezze, kebabs, rice, and warm pita. Each box balances comfort with bold Middle Eastern flavour. The smaller box keeps it simple and satisfying, while the larger one turns iftar into a full, shareable feast.
TO ORDER: 9820007347
Among other options, we loved Behrouz Biryani's Badshahi Iftari Sandooq. This seven-course spread moves from dates and kebabs to their signature royal biryani, haleem, murgh patti samosas, and a refreshing gulrosh drink.
TO BOOK: behrouzbiryani.com
Indulge in specially curated Iftaar Booster Boxes at Za'atar w Zeit, crafted for a wholesome âbreak'-fast. Each box brings together favourites like falafel, manakeesh, jebneh and shawarma. Perfectly portioned for dine-in or delivery, it's a convenient way to enjoy their signature dishes.
TO ORDER: 8655912575
Chef Safa Malvankar's classic dessert box is a rich, indulgent assortment crafted for festive cravings. It features a classic cream kunafa, pistachio kunafa baklawa coated in Belgian chocolate, chocolate-coated dates, pistachio baklava soaked in fragrant sugar syrup, and a selection of assorted brownies for a comforting finish.
TO ORDER: 9867028018
Beiruna at The Fern Mumbai, Goregaon, a Series by Marriott, has thoughtfully curated Iftaar and Sehri Boxes that bring its Middle Eastern flavours home. From creamy hummus and vibrant mezze to za'atar chicken, Shish Tawook, Dawood Baasha and fragrant mandi rice, the spread is rooted in Levantine tradition. Sweet finishes like kunafa with orange blossom, muhallabia and stuffed dates complete the feast.
TO ORDER: 8652734707
Jyran at Sofitel Mumbai BKC marks the season with Jashn-e-Iftar by Master Chef Waris Qureshi. From cooling Mohabbat Ka Sharbat to slow-cooked Nizami Haleem and the indulgent Raan-E-Jyran Biryani, the menu leans into depth, warmth, and tradition. With thoughtfully curated meal boxes for home, the experience extends beyond the table into intimate, shared celebrations.
TO BOOK: 9167301130
Order à la carte or build your own Sofreh Iftar Bag from Cafe Mommyjoon. Thoughtfully curated by Chef Seema, it brings together crisp samosas and kebabs, comforting soups and saffron-laced tahcheen and so much more in a spread that feels both generous and familiar, designed for sharing and easy evenings.
TO ORDER: cafemommyjoon.com
Shuwa Bombay's Ramzan Edition Sandook is a thoughtfully packed feast designed for a generous iftar spread. Inside, you'll find a portion of fragrant qabuli pilaf with chicken, the OG Shuwa wrap (chicken or buff), and a serving of classic or beetroot hummus. The box also includes two chicken kebabs on a stick, two crisp chicken sambusas, two chicken/buff pockets, and two delicate qatayef to end on a sweet note.
TO ORDER: 9321586625
For Chef Mukhtar Qureshi, Ramzan becomes a quiet departure from the excess, turning instead toward intention, restraint and meaning. It is a way of living, shaped by reflection and generosity.
In Lucknow, the city of tehzeeb, that Qureshi hails from, both sehri and iftar is not about abundance but about balance and grace. Iftar usually begins with sharing, often with neighbours, and unfolds gently, where each dish is prepared with care and eaten with presence. "The table becomes less about display and more about dignity, generosity and the simple act of coming together," he tells us. It's time we bring back that simplicity and share meals with our loved ones.
