In 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
Read moreA bottle of Pallonji’s raspberry soda comes with this helpful disclaimer: “Contains no fruit.” Electric red in colour, and syrupy sweet to the taste, the raspberry soda is a beloved cultural icon of India’s fast-disappearing Parsi community – as well as the endangered Irani cafes in the western city of Mumbai. It is pure, fizzy nostalgia. But peer more closely
Read moreIt is no exaggeration to say that Parsis, the Zoroastrians of India, take their food seriously – very seriously. Love of good food and drink plays a central, oftentimes quirky, role in nearly every aspect of our culture. When our babies sit upright for the first time, we celebrate by making them sit on top of laddoos (Indian sweet). At
Read moreMr. Darius Dorabjee, the fourth-generation torchbearer of the legendary establishment, Dorabjee and Sons, established in 1878, is a heritage site in Pune Camp blending history and taste. The Humble Beginnings Sorabjee Dorabjee, Darius’s great-grandfather, embarked on a journey from Navsari (they were farmers) to Pune, seeking better prospects. Back then, Pune had only one prominent restaurant, El Moretos, an exclusive
Read moreThe first 7 minutes give us an interesting look into a few Parsi Eateries in Mumbai – enjoy the rest of the video too!
Read moreIn search of best Indian food here on offer in the UK. This series I will be travelling all over the country to find out more about what sort of Indian food is being offered in the restaurants. My 8th episode comes from Cafe Spice Namaste!
Read moreA quaint, sleepy little one-street village-town in unlikely southern Gujarat, Udvada belongs in the 19th century. Its streets are frozen in time and are the perfect route into the gastronomic legacy of the food-loving Parsi community. This mecca of the Parsis is decorated with heritage homes and handsome rustic kitchens that preserve the tradition of cooking on wood-fire.In these kitchens,
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