Parsi New Year: Mumbai’s bhonu paradise is a foodies delight

As you walk down the lanes of South Mumbai, you will see the evidence of the hands of time that have moved by leaps and bounds. Parsi New Year: Mumbai’s bhonu paradise is a foodies delight Another generation of students find a place at Kyani & Co. Kyani & Co., Marine Lines Established in 1904, Kyani’s as it is known in common parlance, sits at the crossroads of Dhobi Talao. Instead, we saw these corner stores as being the important points of the city of Mumbai and moved into such shops.” Like most Parsi eateries, Shokri says they do not have one special clientele as far as the business goes, “we cater to A to Z segments of society”.Kyani’s is famous for their caramel custard, kheema pav and raspberry soda but Shokri laments, “There used to be 350 Irani outlets at one point in time in Mumbai but it has come down to around 25, so you can understand the pace at which these outlets are closed down.” Ask what is the secret to having a thriving Parsi business and he says - “product quality, service and a competitive price.” Time stands still at Yazdani Bakery & Restaurant Yazdani Bakery & Restaurant, Fort Currently run by the third generation, Yazdani Bakery & Restaurant started as a bread supplier to the restaurants in the area and slowly became the famous bakery it is today. We used to sell omelettes, bun maska, Iranian chai, khari and biscuits.” From 1997 onwards, they started the bakery section and would sell chicken and mutton puffs, along with cakes, cookies and khari biscuits. There was no differentiation.” Now the menu consists of breakfast items, Parsi Bhonu like sali chicken, dhansak, brown rice and more, along with sizzlers, mawa cake, lagan nu custard and bread pudding.