The Parsi community in India is known for its rich culture, traditions and food besides its generous contribution to the economy of our society. However, the awareness on this community’s culture is still limited owing to its close-knit community functioning and sizeable population. As the Parsis in India celebrate Navroz 2023 on 16th August, here are unique customs followed by the Parsis on Parsi New Year.
16 August,2023 03:29 PM IST | Mumbai
When it rains, there’s nothing better than a cup of piping hot chai. And this experience becomes even more endearing when one is sipping upon an iconic chai in the heart of a vintage setting. Mumbai rains are here and in search of the best chai and nashta in Mumbai to satisfy our Mumbai monsoon cravings, we went to a 100-year-old cafe in Mumbai - Kyani & Co. We tasted their iconic Irani chai, Bun Maska and Khari biscuits known to be the best tea and snacks in Mumbai and here is the review.
13 July,2023 07:43 PM IST
As we are about to hit the one-year anniversary of the lockdown, we take a look at how restaurants and cafes in Mumbai coped during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the year 2020, the restaurant industry faced a massive blow. Unable to cope with the acute financial crunch, many restaurants had to shut their doors permanently. The inability to pay high rents, shortage of staff and many other factors contributed to the closure of businesses. Industry experts gave us insights into how they coped amid the pandemic. Watch this video to find out more.
11 March,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
In the year 2020, the restaurant industry faced a massive blow amid the coronavirus pandemic. Unable to cope with the acute financial crunch, many restaurants had to shut their doors permanently. The inability to pay high rents, shortage of staff, and many other factors contributed to the closure of businesses. Industry experts gave us insights on how they coped amid the pandemic. Watch this video to find out more.
24 December,2020 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
Café Colony in Dadar East, Mumbai is one of the few surviving Irani cafes in the city. The Guide Restaurant Awards 2019, mid-day’s annual recognition for Mumbai’s standout food and drink talent, honours some of the city’s last surviving Irani cafés for enduring culinary contribution by a diaspora community. Unique to Mumbai, they fight inflation and competition from fast food. The Irani’s, as the cafes are lovingly called offer no-nonsense service, food unique to the Iranian Zorastrian/Iranian Muslim community with a charm that’s redolent of old-world Bombay. Watch this video to know more
20 March,2019 09:00 AM IST
Byculla Restaurant & Bakery in Mumbai is one of the few surviving Irani cafes in the city. The Guide Restaurant Awards 2019, mid-day’s annual recognition for Mumbai’s standout food and drink talent, honours some of the city’s last surviving Irani cafés for enduring culinary contribution by a diaspora community. Unique to Mumbai, they fight inflation and competition from fast food. The Irani’s, as the cafes are lovingly called offer no-nonsense service, food unique to the Iranian Zoroastrian/Iranian Muslim community with a charm that’s redolent of old-world Bombay. Watch this video to know more
22 March,2019 10:00 AM IST
Koolar & co. in Mumbai is one of the few surviving Irani cafes in the city. The Guide Restaurant Awards 2019, mid-day’s annual recognition for Mumbai’s standout food and drink talent, honours some of the city’s last surviving Irani cafés for enduring culinary contribution by a diaspora community. Unique to Mumbai, they fight inflation and competition from fast food. The Irani’s, as the cafes, are lovingly called offer no-nonsense service, food unique to the Iranian Zoroastrian/Iranian Muslim community with a charm that’s redolent of old-world Bombay. Watch this video to know more
27 March,2019 02:30 PM IST
Café Military in Mumbai is one of the few surviving Irani cafes in the city. The Guide Restaurant Awards 2019, mid-day’s annual recognition for Mumbai’s standout food and drink talent, honours some of the city’s last surviving Irani cafés for enduring culinary contribution by a diaspora community. Unique to Mumbai, they fight inflation and competition from fast food. The Irani’s, as the cafes, are lovingly called offer no-nonsense service, food unique to the Iranian Zoroastrian/Iranian Muslim community with a charm that’s redolent of old-world Bombay. Watch this video to know more.
29 March,2019 08:00 AM IST
Kyani & Co. in Mumbai is one of the few surviving Irani cafes in the city. The café was started in 1904 by an Iranian gentleman named Khodamrad Merzeban. The legacy continued in 1959 after Aflatoon Shokri and his family took over the popular bakery. The place is now run by Farokh Shokri and is a hotspot for lip-smacking food. Kyani is famous for its mutton cutlets, chicken dhansak, pulao and kheema pav along with host bakery products. The Guide Restaurant Awards 2019, mid-day’s annual recognition for Mumbai’s standout food and drink talent, honours some of the city’s last surviving Irani cafés for enduring culinary contribution by a diaspora community. Unique to Mumbai, they fight inflation and competition from fast food. The Irani’s, as the cafes, are lovingly called offer no-nonsense service, food unique to the Iranian Zoroastrian/Iranian Muslim community with a charm that’s redolent of old-world Bombay. Watch this video to know more.
03 April,2019 08:00 AM IST
Cafe Excelsior in Mumbai is one of the oldest and last few surviving Irani cafes in the city. The cafe turns 100 years old this year. Ardeshir Mazkoori, the third generation owner relives the old days while talking to mid-day. Known for its delicious Parsi dishes such as Salli Boti, Cutlets, Patra Ni Machchi, etc, this cafe is frequented by famous personalities and film celebrities. The Guide Restaurant Awards 2019, mid-day’s annual recognition for Mumbai’s standout food and drink talent, honours some of the city’s last surviving Irani cafés for enduring culinary contribution by a diaspora community. Unique to Mumbai, they fight inflation and competition from fast food. The Irani’s, as the cafes, are lovingly called offer no-nonsense service, food unique to the Iranian Zoroastrian/Iranian Muslim community with a charm that’s redolent of old-world Bombay. Watch this video to know more.
05 April,2019 08:00 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
