LEGACY OF MUMBAI FOOD – 2
The mumbaikars were not known for eating out frequently till
the 1980’s. The choices were limited but at the same time for the gourmands
there were some more avenues to go and gorge on delicacies. Some places not
mentioned in LEGACY OF MUMBAI FOOD- 1 are:
the 1980’s. The choices were limited but at the same time for the gourmands
there were some more avenues to go and gorge on delicacies. Some places not
mentioned in LEGACY OF MUMBAI FOOD- 1 are:
Gaylords restaurant Churchgate
which was the place to be seen for elite and the celebrities. Food was great...Punjabi
and Continental. Ritz Hotel next to Eros had an authentic Italian Restaurant
with impeccable service to top up. Sundance cafe in Eros was all for beer
gulping. Brabourne stadium”s ice cream parlour was a pit stop after dining out.
Kailash Parbat at colaba was all chaats
n sindhi food, economical and plateful. Bade Miyan behind Taj was more popular
than Tajmahal Hotel amongst die hard kabab lovers. Go towards VT railway station
(now CST) was the Poori Bhaji joint for a stomach full. Chinese upscale restaurants
like Mandarin & Kamling were flocked on weekend by families and weekday
lunches by business & corporate crowd.
which was the place to be seen for elite and the celebrities. Food was great...Punjabi
and Continental. Ritz Hotel next to Eros had an authentic Italian Restaurant
with impeccable service to top up. Sundance cafe in Eros was all for beer
gulping. Brabourne stadium”s ice cream parlour was a pit stop after dining out.
Kailash Parbat at colaba was all chaats
n sindhi food, economical and plateful. Bade Miyan behind Taj was more popular
than Tajmahal Hotel amongst die hard kabab lovers. Go towards VT railway station
(now CST) was the Poori Bhaji joint for a stomach full. Chinese upscale restaurants
like Mandarin & Kamling were flocked on weekend by families and weekday
lunches by business & corporate crowd.
Canon Pav Bhaji on junction of VT
and courts was the pioneer in mass catering of pavbhaji in the mid seventies,
though the origin of Pav Bhaji was from Sardar Snacks at Tardeo. OMG ! pav
bhaji has come a long way, still holding to its popularity since then.
and courts was the pioneer in mass catering of pavbhaji in the mid seventies,
though the origin of Pav Bhaji was from Sardar Snacks at Tardeo. OMG ! pav
bhaji has come a long way, still holding to its popularity since then.
Wada Pav (potato pattice with pav
or bread) came into being as a small business for unemployed youth in the 1960’s.
It was & still is the cheapest, tastiest and usually served hot snack all
over Mumbai. From 15paise/piece in 60’s to current Rs.5/- has not kept up with
inflation rate.
or bread) came into being as a small business for unemployed youth in the 1960’s.
It was & still is the cheapest, tastiest and usually served hot snack all
over Mumbai. From 15paise/piece in 60’s to current Rs.5/- has not kept up with
inflation rate.
Mumbai’s Sion Koliwada, a sikh
dominated area could be smelled for a km and you just drifted toward the aroma
of masala fried fish “Fish Koliwada” synonymus with the place. There were
stalls/ shops serving different varieties of fish, prawns, chicken kabab,
gizzards etc with a choice of eating on
benches or in the comfort of your car ! Sion’s Guru kripa Samosa is still
revrred for its consistent taste and was the mainstay snack of all cinema hall
canteens (now we call at food counter).
dominated area could be smelled for a km and you just drifted toward the aroma
of masala fried fish “Fish Koliwada” synonymus with the place. There were
stalls/ shops serving different varieties of fish, prawns, chicken kabab,
gizzards etc with a choice of eating on
benches or in the comfort of your car ! Sion’s Guru kripa Samosa is still
revrred for its consistent taste and was the mainstay snack of all cinema hall
canteens (now we call at food counter).
Aaram restaurant chain outlets
dotted the city from kalbadevi, girgaon, chowpatty, mahim serving kathiawadi
vegetarian fare with dhoklas- jalebi- fafda being a very popular breakfast
snack. Elco arcade small stall of pani puri was the place to find housewives,
girls crowding during afternoon to evening time. Elco too has grown leaps and
bound and now is a landmark of Bandra.
dotted the city from kalbadevi, girgaon, chowpatty, mahim serving kathiawadi
vegetarian fare with dhoklas- jalebi- fafda being a very popular breakfast
snack. Elco arcade small stall of pani puri was the place to find housewives,
girls crowding during afternoon to evening time. Elco too has grown leaps and
bound and now is a landmark of Bandra.
One cannot leave out Mysore Cafe
at Matunga for its mindboggling taste, consistency in South Indian dishes and
awesome – refreshing – wakeup call Filter coffee. Rambharose Hindu hotels,
basically Chai (tea) joints dotted the south and central Mumbai areas serving 12
varieties of tea...khada chamach (u could make spoon stand in sugar in the chai
cup) or 100mile ki chai (keeps you awake to drive 100miles) or paani kam chai
(tea with more milk) and so on.
at Matunga for its mindboggling taste, consistency in South Indian dishes and
awesome – refreshing – wakeup call Filter coffee. Rambharose Hindu hotels,
basically Chai (tea) joints dotted the south and central Mumbai areas serving 12
varieties of tea...khada chamach (u could make spoon stand in sugar in the chai
cup) or 100mile ki chai (keeps you awake to drive 100miles) or paani kam chai
(tea with more milk) and so on.
On this “chai” note i too will
take a chai break......see u till next blog. Do post your comments.
take a chai break......see u till next blog. Do post your comments.
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