Take a stroll down Mumbai’s Mohammad Ali Road during Ramzan, and you’d be spoilt for choice thanks to the array of lip-smacking savoury and sweet dishes being prepared right in front of your eyes. As the devouts break their fast with a lavish iftar feast of biryani, haleem, phirni, kebabs and more, this is the time to tantalise your tastebuds as well. So, here are the 5 best places in Mumbai to eat your hearts out during iftar.
1. Shabbir’s Tawakkal Sweets In Bhendi Bazaar
Shabbir’s Tawakkal Sweets is an iconic sweet shop that stood the test of time for over 50 years. Currently run by second-generation, this family enterprise is located inside Bohri Mohalla ahead of Mohammad Ali Road. During Ramzan, you must try their signature mango and regular phirni, that has just the right amount of sweetness. Fulfil your sweet tooth cravings with their malai khaja, mini malpuas, mango malai and gulab jamun.
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2. Jaffer Bhai’s Delhi Darbar In Multiple Locations
Jaffer Bhai’s Delhi Darbar opened its first outlet at Grant Road, Mumbai. Since then there has been no looking back. Today, Jaffer Bhai’s Delhi Darbar is the most sought after place for biryani. Feast on an array of authentic Mughlai dishes, aromatic biryani, tikkas, korma, paya, gosht and more. A haven for carnivores, your quest to have a delicious iftar feast is incomplete without visiting this iconic spot.
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3. Barah Handi In Nakhuda Mohalla
Ramzan is a perfect time to visit Barah Handi. Located in Nakhuda Mohalla, the name Barah Handi, is derived from the 12 different handis they use to prepare their dishes. Their speciality paya, is best enjoyed during Ramzan. Devouts break their fast with a bowl of hot, nourishing paya. Pair the mutton trotters with soft khameeri roti, and you’d be in for a gastronomical adventure. You can also get your bowl of paya from Barah Handi delivered to your home.
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4. Suleman Usman Mithaiwala On Old Cadell Road
Established in 1930s, Suleman Usman Mithaiwala is one of the best places in Mumbai to get your Thai fix during Ramzan. The iconic sweet hub was launched outside a mosque by a young baker who shifted from Pune to Mumbai. Devour their Ramzan special malpua, served hot with generous dollops of cream. Next, try their baked sweet aflatoon and colour melt-in-the-mouth halwa. If you’re in the mood for experimentation, sample their blackcurrant halwa and cherry biscuit.
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5. Noorani Milk Center On Mohammed Ali Road
Noorani Milk Center is undoubtedly the mecca on Mohammed Ali Road. Bustling with loyal patrons for decades, this sweet shop’s consistency and top-notch sweets have kept plenty sweet lovers happy. During Ramzan, get yourself a plate of creamy kesar phirni, anar kali jamun, peda, mawa barfi and halwa. Don’t forget to gorge on Noorani’s malpua with rabdi, a true match made in heaven. This is truly a paradise for sweet lovers.
So, these are some of the best places to gorge on biryani, kebabs and plenty of sweets during Ramzan. Hope you have a memorable food quest.