Meri gully mein

Curated by Phorum Pandya Nasrin Modak Siddiqi Anju Maskeri Sucheta Chakraborty Nidhi Lodaya and Jane BorgesKhandvi and DhoklaIf you want to treat guests to pillowy dhokla and proteinpacked khandvi Morbiwala a Gujarati snack shop in Mulund with branches in Tardeo and Borivli is where you should head The tiny shop offers a variety of namkeen thepla samosa and mathri They even make a delicious undhiyu the seasonal winter veggie stew in small batchesgtgtgtWHERE Morbiwala Sweet MartShop 12 SN Road Mulund WestWHEN 7 AM9 PMCALL 8828072111Seekh parathas with beerNo party is complete without mutton seekh and chicken tikka and Jamalrsquos Seekh on the Liberty Cinema lane sells them fresh off the coals Started by Jamaluddin Salmani a former cook at Bademiyanrsquos the kebab stall sells spicy chicken tandoori seekh parathas and mutton kaleji fry Their famed malai chicken tikka which had disappeared from their menu for a bit has made a comeback The boneless chicken pieces are left in a marinade of thick cream curd ground cashew and spices for over six hours before being roasted on the grillgtgtgtWHERE Opposite Walter DrsquoSouza Garden Near Gol Masjid Liberty Cinema lane Marine LinesWHEN 630 PMmidnightCALL 7208301272Pigs in puff pastry blanketsThis festive season Mavs Cakes N Bakes a small eatery in Bandra is offering items by the kilo to meet your party needs You can choose from their Bacon pecan cheese wreath with crackers deviled ham cheese logs cranberry meatballs salted beef and pigs in puff pastry blankets besides items like fruit mince pies and pecan bourbon ballsgtgtgtWHERE Mavs Cakes N Bakes Bandra WestWHEN 10 AM9 PMCALL 9819873959Farali pattice and ShrikhandGujaratis living in Ghatkopar love 60yearold snack shop Haribhai It is known for khaman dhokla kachori farali pattice and other snacks Donrsquot forget to end the meal with rasgulla or shrikhandgtgtgtWHERE Purshottam Kandoi Haribhai Damodar Mithaiwala Ghatkopar East Branches in Walkeshwar Santa Cruz Borivli and MatungaWHEN 8 AM9 PMCALL 25012693Chicken puffs and Mayo SandwichRatan Tata Institute RTI is a legendary snack shop that has been offering delicious traditional Parsi food for years All the proceeds from the sales go towards the betterment of members of the Parsi community You have a range of treats to choose from including jeera butter biscuits chicken puffs cutlets mayo sandwich and quiche They even have the dayrsquos special so remember to check the menu outgtgtgtWHERE RTI Plot 35 Near Khareghat Colony Grant RoadWHEN 9 AM7 PMCALL 2266236925Chicken farcha and Mutton cutletsThis is a fairly young but promising shop for homemade Parsi grub Their offerings range from chicken farcha and mutton cutlets to akuri and dhansak If you have a sweet tooth try their teatime sweet snacks dal ni pori and ravo Owner Dilshad Karande hails from a family thatrsquos into catering and the experience shows inher foodgtgtgtWHERE Parsilicious Shop 5 Chandrakala House Grant Road WestWHEN 10 AM8 PMCALL 7777066950Bhurji and Tawa riceThe end of the 1990s and beginning of the millennial year brought the bhurji walas onto the streets It was a welcome addition that promised to end all latenight hunger pangs If you havenrsquot had the time to rustle up a detailed party menu pick up plates of bhurji and tawa rice from these afterparty tastemakersgtgtgtWHERE Mushtaquin Bhurji Juhu GalliWHEN 630 PM5 AMCALL 98330 25828Chatpata chaatGuru Kripa is synonymous with samosas This budgetfriendly eatery that started in 1975 is responsible for providing samosas to most theatres in the city Besides the famous chole samosa they are known for their chaats which include dahi vada pani puri and dahi puri chole bhature and traditional Indian sweets like gajar ka halwa gulab jamun and rasmalaigtgtgtWHERE Guru Kripa Sion WestWHEN 8 AM11 PMCALL 24098122Cheese celery rolls and Egg croissantStarted in 1908 by Francesco Carvalho Bandrarsquos American Express Bakery is known as much for its specialty breads and biscuits as for its budgetfriendly snacks and savouries which include vegetable chicken prawn and mutton patties cheese celery rolls spinachmushroomzucchinitomatocheese tarts They also have croissants plain cheese chicken bacon egg and spicy chicken We especially like their sandwichesmdashtongue mutton roast and Hawaiian chickengtgtgtWHERE American Express Bakery Byculla and Bandra WestWHEN 930 AM830 PMCALL 23084441Macaroni salad with chicken sausageThe iconic Bandra cafe Candies is famous for its relaxed vibe and affordable food and is the perfect place to pick up delish snacks Choose from their classicsmdashchicken sandwiches macaroni salad with chicken sausage mini meals of fried chicken burgers mutton mince rolls and chicken shawarma wrapgtgtgtWHERE Candies 5AA Pali Hill Bandra WestWHEN 9 AM to 7 PMCALL 26422324Frankie rollsNostalgia hits home especially on special occasions when you gather your friends and party While there are so many new menus to choose from a lastminute highlight can be Qualityrsquos famous frankie roll Cheese egg or the vegetable potato filling an array of these will make your party a hitgtgtgtWHERE Qualityrsquos Frankie Vaishali Shopping Centre Vaikunthlal Mehta Rd JuhuWHEN 930 AM930 PMCALL 26128083Mutton and Chicken seekhOn some days wersquove seen queues in the lane where Nawab Seekh is situated It has a small and simple menu with options between mutton and chicken seekh You can pair them with fresh parathas or have it rolled up to enjoy onthego Perfect for midnight cravingsgtgtgtWhere Shop No 678910 Rassi Wala Compound KurlaWhen 6 PM4 AMCALL 8099725627Dal pakwan and LassiIf you are throwing a budgetfriendly vegetarian party try the food at Vig with a menu that offers a mix of Punjabi and Sindhi dishes Their dal pakwan samosas chole pattice and lassi are famousgtgtgtWHERE Vig RefreshmentChembur ColonyWHEN 7 AM930 PMCALL 9820542200Russian pattice and Cheese papdiIf chicken cutlets are a must on your menu head to RN Kerawalla amp Co in Dhobi Talao One of the oldest Parsi shops in the area we can vouch for their Russian mince and chicken cutlets which are deliciously greasy You can also try their chicken spring rolls shawarma and chicken lollipops If you need some addons for the home party the store sells wafers mawa cakes and cheese papdigtgtgtWHERE RN Kerawalla amp Co Dr Cawasji Hormusji St Dhobi TalaoWHEN 8 AM9 PMCALL 22061343Dabeli as chaknaDabeli makes a great appetiser dish to serve and the dabeliwala outside Vile Parle Station makes it the best Cut it into smaller pieces serve it with chutney and it becomes your chakna to pair with the booze Chatpata easy to eat and flavourful your guests will be happily surprised with this servegtgtgtWHERE Next to Sarla Sarjan School Lallubhai road opposite Barista Andheri WestWHEN 6 PM10 PMCALL 9892104936Al Faham chickenK70 is the only place in the area to serve authentic Al Faham chicken a popular Middle Eastern or Arabian grilled chicken Marinated overnight the flavours and aroma are deeply layered into the chicken making it juicy and succulent Their Mughlai and tandoori dishes are great as well They even offer catering services for small and large gatheringsgtgtgtWHERE Shop No 3 Kantharia Mahal opposite Phoenix Market City Kamani KurlaWHEN 11 AM4 AMCALL 7208853261Mawa samosa puffFrom pattice pizzas and puffs you will find everything under one roof at the Merwans Cake Shop at throaway prices This takeaway chain has a range of chicken and vegetarian eats to choose from Try their tandoori chicken tikka and pepper chicken mayonnaise rolls For vegetarians therersquos the white sauce pattice capsicum roll and mawa samosa puff They also have a whole range of breads to choose frommdashlavash spicy masala bread multigrain focaccia shallots spicy sticksmdashthat could be perfect accompaniments with your gravies and dipsgtgtgtWHERE Merwans Cake Shop Dadar WestWHEN 7 AM8 PMCALL 224309696Burgers and Rum ballsFamous for their chicken rolls Manchurian rolls veg and nonveg burgers and rum balls Fresco Bakkery is a onestop shop to pick up delightful bakes and festive goodies especially if you havenrsquot yet planned a menu gtgtgtWHERE Fresco Bakery Juhu Church Road JVPD SchemeWHEN 6 AM830 PMCALL 26247295Sourdough crackersBread Barrsquos range includes croissants bagel sandwiches and apple tarts but their healthy sourdough crackers are our favourite Made from sourdough leftovers you can snack on them guiltfree and pair it with your favourite dipgtgtgtWHERE The Bread Bar Unit No 2 Shah Industrial EstateDeonar Village RoadWHEN 930 AM8 PMCALL 8928482554