
Irani Cafe – Bombay’s Own Cafe Culture
The Irani cafe ruled the Bombay Cafe scene since the early 1900s to the 1980s. Many of them were landmarks. Here’s more about these cafes
The Irani cafe ruled the Bombay Cafe scene since the early 1900s to the 1980s. Many of them were landmarks. Here’s more about these cafes
Udvada is a heritage town and the holiest place for Parsis. I biked it down from Bombay and the experience was wonderful. Here’s more about Udvada
Aunty Bars were the Speakeasies of Bombay during the Prohibition era of the 60’s and 70’s. They were run by strict middle aged Aunties. Here’s more about these bars.
Like every influential city in the west, Bombay had its own Cafe culture; the Irani Cafe. One of the most defining features was the Chair in Irani Cafes. Here’s more about this
Found this small but lovely Goat Paya shop in Louiswadi in Thane. Babban Paya Shop is run by Babban and his grandmom. Here’s more about this shop
The Chopper Noodles near Amitabh Bachchan’s house in Juhu has a cult following. Here’s more about the dish and where to find this in Bombay
The Thane Vada Pav is different from the Bombay version and the Yellow Chutney served alongwith the Vada Pav makes it unique
The origin of Vada Pav is larely unknown, even though there are many claimants to the title. One of the earlier surviving ones is Khidki Vada Pav
Bhujing is a cult dish from the Virar-Vasai region of Bombay. It was invented at Agashi Bhujing Centre and here’s more about this wonderful dish