Mumbai has always been a melting pot of various cultures since time immemorial. It has also been a cosmopolitan space which has led to it being a hub of uniqueness and exclusivity. This has given the city a certain kind of charm and allure. Be it the hustling and bustling local trains, crowded yet harmonic chawls, skyrocketing buildings, or the plush localities, all seem to be a part of our collective consciousness about Mumbai.
However, one thing without which the city is incomplete is its Irani cafes. These cafes are an important cultural aspect of Mumbai and boast of a legacy of more than 100 years. They were originally opened by Zoroastrian Irani immigrants to British India in the 20th century, fleeing Islamic persecution in West and Central Asia. Mumbai boasts a number of Irani cafés, which are very popular for Irani Chai and Bun Maska. Today, these Irani cafes, even though depleting in number, are a part of Mumbai’s soul. Even the Indian poet Nissim Ezekiel wrote a poem based on instruction boards found in his favourite Irani café: the defunct Bastani and Company in Dhobi Talao, Mumbai.
Here is a look at some of the best Irani cafes in Mumbai.
Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/food-news/best-irani-cafes-in-mumbai/photostory/79109794.cms
