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Piping hot kebabs, soul-satisfying faloodas , and the appetising aroma of haleem . If the mere thought of these dishes is making you salivate, it’s time to head out on a Ramzan food walk.
From bustling bylanes to pop-up eateries and beloved restaurants, here’s how you can follow the flavours of the season across the city’s food hotspots, including Kausarbaug, Camp, Mominpura and more.
Ramzan delicacies at Supreme Nawabi Cuisine (Photo Jignesh Mistry)
Not just kebabs, we have introduced fusion dishes this year. People have their favourites over the years, and there are days when they are willing to wait when a dish runs out”-Anis Somjee, owner, Supreme Nawabi Cuisine -Anis Somjee, owner, Supreme Nawabi Cuisine -Anis Somjee, owner, Supreme Nawabi Cuisine
On the plate To keep yourself hydrated and refreshed, and gently ease your body into the evening’s richer Ramzan feast, there are plenty of cool sips available. Picture rosetinted mohabbat ka sherbet , creamy milkshakes, fresh juices, and the classic nimbu pani .
Don’t miss out on Tahura, a shake made with dry fruits like pistachio and almonds, milk, and cardamom powder. It’s thick, rich, fragrant, and creamy. Fruit bowls, along with dates, are on offer, too, to complement the sweetness of the experience.Pocket pinch : ₹50 150
“Tahura is quite popular during Ramzan, since it's only available in this one month. Many have it with pista ice cream or as Mastani addition”-Salim Pathan, owner of a juice stallMust haves
Haleem, samosa, shahi tukda, baida roti, seekh kebab with paratha, Mohabbat ka sherbet
Haleem and mawa jalebi, the dishes you should not miss! (Photo Jignesh Mistry)
On the plate : From chilled phirni and creamy malai kulfi , to the layered indulgence of falooda , sweet treats celebrate layers, textures, and versitility.
Think of adding to the richness with syrupsoaked malpua and the decadent shahi tukda . Finish with a generous serving of rabdi or mawa jalebi . Expect each bite to be festive and unapologetically indulgent.Pocket pinch: ₹50-150 (approx)
The delicate vermicelli dessert, sheer kurma made with sevai , simmered in milk and gently sweetened with sugar, nuts, and cardamom, is a star dish on Eid. Served warm or cold, you can relish it slowly by letting the silky strands and creamy milk come together on the palate. Don’t miss out on buying sevai for your homemade sheer kurma when you go on a food walk from pop-up stall like this one in Camp (Photo Jignesh Mistry)
Phirni and Rabdi at Agra Restaurant, Camp (Photo Jignesh Mistry)
Falooda at Faloodae, Kausarbaug (Photo Jignesh Mistry)
● Go famished and with an open mind● Ask restaurants what their Ramzan specials are● There are limited parking options in busy areas like Kausarbaug post 7 pm. So, plan your commute accordingly● Wear comfortable clothing and footwear (Inputs by Husein Upletawala from Grub Art, a company that organises food walks and operates a weekend home kitchen)Where : Kausarbaug To register, check
Husein (right, in blue) with attendees during one of the food walks in Kausarbaug
“It's always special to see people bonding over good food. On the food walks I conduct, I challenge my guests with all sorts of dishes, and it's great to see people breaking their preconceived notions about food. I prefer Kausar Baug for the sheer variety of food stalls, many of which change every year” -Husein Upletawala, who conducts Ramzan food walks
On the plate : Crispy and crunchy samosas, spiced cutlets and lip-smacking rolls are perfect predecessors to aromatic and punchy dum biryanis, comforting khichda , sheermal paired with rich nihari , and hearty haleem . Grilled savouries like malai kebabs, hara bhara kebabs and more, ought to be given a try as well.Pocket pinch: ₹25-350 (approx)
“The number of vegetarian dishes is less, but you can find tandoor paneer and Indo-Chinese starters, mixed vegetable kebabs, and pakodas, too” -Riyaz Meethal, owner, Agra Restaurant
Kebab delicacies at Agra Restaurant, Camp (Photo Jignesh Mistry)
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