Mumbai's iconic Irani cafes dwindle
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, hundreds of eateries known as Irani cafes sprouted up in Mumbai due to a wave of Persian immigration. One of the most famous of the remaining few ...
Irani Cafes in Mumbai: From Bun Maska to Keema Pao and Old World Charm
The Irani caf was born in Mumbai at a particularly opportune time. They brought people together over chai and bun maska and much more.
Pune Cafe's Funny List Of Forbidden Things Has Left Twitter Puzzled
A cafe in Pune has written a hilarious list of do's and don'ts for its customers, and the photo has left the internet in splits.
Bandra's iconic Irani cafe, Good Luck, has started serving emu kheema. Excited to taste the new bird in town, we set off to sample their with-a-twist kheema-pav.Barely two minutes after we took a table at ...
Mumbai's Iconic Iranian Restaurant Sassanian Turns 100
Dhobi Talao's 100-yr-old Irani Cafe Sassanian Boulangerie still stands strong. They may not sell packets of Polson butter any more, but the brun pav, bread pudding, and the latest additions to their menu dhansak and ...
The Iconic 'Cabin' Restaurants of Kolkata and Why They Are Worth a Visit
The foundation of modern Mumbai's eating out culture is believed to have been laid when the Irani cafes were set up a century and a half ago. The cabin restaurants of Kolkata came up roughly ...
Bun-Maska and Chai: An Ode to Aamchi Mumbai's Favourite Combination
The best way to have it is to dip the bun into hot tea and savour every bite. The butter or maska on the bun is a mix of white butter and fresh cream.