Ramzan 2018 Iftar Places In Mumbai: You Must Visit These Eateries to Enjoy Flavoursome Specialties of the Holy Month of Ramadan
These are some of the places in Mumbai where you can definitely get the feel of the Ramadan festival.
The Islamic holy month of fasting, Ramadan has begun. People of the Muslim community observe strict fasts for the day and in the evening enjoy with a delicious serving of traditional food recipes. Called the Iftaar, it is a meal eaten post-sunset, when people break their fasts. These meals are a scrumptious mix of non-veg delicacies, from spicy kebabs, shawarmas, soups to a sweet malpua. There are some areas in the city which have stalls and hotels offering the Ramadan specialities.
While the Muslim community people do go and have their meals, there are many others who enjoy on gorging on this deliciousness. If you are a foodie, then you must visit some of the bylanes in the city which have been popular for their Ramadan food for quite some years now. Let us look at some of the places in Mumbai which you must visit if you are a true non-veg lover and absolutely relish the Ramzan special menu.
- Mohammad Ali Road:
Delicacies on Mohammad Ali Road (Photo credits: Instagram)
This lane in Masjid Bunder area has to be the first on the list for best Ramadan food in the city. This street in South Mumbai is almost synonymous with a hub for Ramadan delicacies. It is in fact so popular that there are specially arranged food walks in this part during the festival. There are many specific hotels here which you should pay a visit to.
- Bohri Mohalla:
Bohri Mohallah (Photo credits: Facebook/Mahesh Muthuswamy)
Just like Mohammad Ali Road, the Bhendi Bazaar area is a place to be during Ramadan, to experience the vibe and gastronomical atmosphere. The Bohri Mohalla also has several places to enjoy the Ramadan food. You can find everything from shawarmas, rolls, baida roti to chicken dishes at this place.
- Noor Mohammadi Hotel:
Noor Mohammadi Hotel at Masjid bunder (Photo credits: Facebook/Noor Mohammadi Hotel)
This hotel is located near Bhendi Bazar in South Mumbai and is most famous for their chicken dish named after Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt. Called the Sanju Baba chicken, it is a favourite of the star, who has been their regular customer since many years.
- Jaffer Bhai's Delhi Darbar:
Biryani is famous from Delhi Darbar (Photo credits: Facebook/Jaffer Bhai's Delhi Darbar)
If you are a foodie, you'd already know about this place. Located in Mahim, you'll be left lip-smacking after having their Biryanis. It is their speciality along with some haleem. While you can visit here all throughout the year, during Ramadan you'll only get the vibe of the festival.
- Bademiyan:
Bademiyan kebab restaurant (Photo credits: Facebook/Bademiyan)
Bademiyan kebab restaurant is a hotspot in Mumbai for your midnight non-veg cravings. Located in Colaba Causeway, this restaurant is famous for their rolls and kebabs. It is comparatively expensive for the quantity they offer, but is delicious nonetheless. This place is famous all around the year and has now opened branches in different areas of the city, given its rising popularity.
- Chinese-N-Grill:
The name is sure deceptive with the offerings on the menu here. So if you enter here to order a Chicken 65 or Schezwan rice, you will be disappointed. Located at the Minara Masjid area in Masjid Bunder, this hotel is famous for Mughlai dishes. The Nalli Nihari here is a very famous dish.
- Suleiman Usmaan Mithaiwala:
The Mithaishop at Mohammad Ali Road (Photo credits: Facebook)
After all the spicy food that you have relished, you will crave some sweet dish. If you are in the Mohammad Ali Road locality, then you must go here for their rabri and malpuas. You get a variety in these sweets with different flavours.
- Burhanpur Mawa Jalebi:
Burhanpur Mawa Jalebi (Photo credits: Facebook/Burhanpuri)
You may have relished the normal jalebis but during the festival of Ramzan, these mawa jalebis are extra delicious. For the sweet tooth, they are just perfect. The Burhanpur Mawa Jalebi stall is very famous for it and mind you, these may get a little heavy. They are extra sweet but a good break from all the spicy food.
- Nagdevi Street:
Nagdevi street is also famous for Ramadan delicacies (Photo credits: Facebook/Mahe-Ramadan)
Most of the people who want to enjoy the Ramadan specialities head to Mohammad Ali Road and the Bohri Mohalla. If you want to avoid the crowd you can go to the Nagdevi Street nearby. Here also there are many shops and hotels where you can enjoy Mughlai preparations specially made during the Ramadan festival.
- Taj Ice Cream Centre: If you want to have a nice and cool end to your food experience then Taj ice Cream Center is the place you should go to. They give homemade ice-creams, needless to say, fresh and refreshing.
These are some of the places in Mumbai where you can definitely get the feel of the Ramzan festival. From your starters to a full course non-veg spread, these places in the city are a must visit. The foodie in you will be unleashed as you walk through these lanes.
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