Around Town: How a US-returned Parsi techie’s craving for good coffee gave Mumbai its Kala Ghoda Cafe, now a hub for artists, writers, and tourists Kala Ghoda Cafe was opened in 2009 as part of a personal desire of Farhad Bomanjee, a mechanical engineer who had worked across the US and Europe before returning to Mumbai to join his family
Read moreExperience the rich flavors of Parsi culture at Radisson Blu Marina, Connaught Place. Join us for the ‘Parsi Royal Feast’ from August 29 to September 2, 2025 An Exquisite Celebration of Parsi Heritage This season, Radisson Blu Marina, Connaught Place, invites you to savour the vibrant flavours of Parsi culture with its ‘Parsi Royal Feast’, from 29 August to 2
Read moreThe signature food of the Parsis: A history of dhansak and the many ways it can be made An excerpt from ‘An Invitation to Feast: A Deep Dive into India’s Culinary Treasures’, by Sona Bahadur. I got my first taste of dhansak during the mid-1990s on a visit to Mumbai with my childhood friend Anupama. Jeroo Nariman, the matriarch
Read moreAmong the very few Parsis living in Delhi, Shelley Subawalla handcrafts and sells traditional spices from home to keep her community’s traditions alive Shelley Subawalla sells Parsi spices not just for business, but to keep her community’s traditions alive Shelley Subawalla | Photo Credit: Anushka Kogta “For every spice mix that I sell, I give a recipe on how to
Read moreParsi taari ran before Kombucha could walk. For the Parsi community, particularly those along the coastal stretches of southern Gujarat, taari isn’t just a drink — it’s a way of cooking, preserving, flavouring, and sometimes even healing. Taari, a fermented palm toddy, is a Parsi pantry staple. Tapping this toddy is a fading art.L: Conde Nast Traveller R:Wikimedia Commons In
Read moreA James Beard-Winning Indian Restaurant From Asheville Is Coming to DC Chai Pani was named the country’s best restaurant in 2022. A feast of Indian street food at Chai Pani. Photo by the Vannah Co. Chai Pani, 1325 Fifth St., NE. Though they’d never met until a few years ago, Meherwan Irani and Vishwesh “Vish” Bhatt have a lot in
Read moreIn this episode of Khaane Mein Kya Hai, Kunal Vijayakar takes you to Pune’s legendary Dorabjee & Sons, a restaurant that has been serving authentic Parsi cuisine since 1878. Known as one of the oldest and most iconic eateries in India, Dorabjee & Sons is a treasure trove of culinary heritage. Kunal meets the 4th and 5th generations of the
Read moreImagine a place that’s been baking the best biscuits for over 100 years! Welcome to Pune’s legendary Parsi bakery, where the world-famous Shrewsbury biscuits are made by hand every day.
Read moreWhen you think of a double cheese omelet, bun maska, and a steaming cup of Irani chai, where does your mind go? For many, it’s the beloved Vohuman Café in Pune. Established by the late Hormaz Irani on August 15, 1978, this legendary eatery has become a cherished haven for breakfast lovers. Known for its delicious cheese omelet, buttery bun
Read moreTanaz and Percy Bhathena’s inspiring journey with “Mayo Delights and More” began on the footpath out of sheer necessity. Faced with the looming threat of bankruptcy, Tanaz sold her jewelry to survive, and they started their open food stall in Pune in 2019, serving delicious chicken mayo rolls and sandwiches. The couple worked tirelessly, side by side, through long, exhausting
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