548885 Thu Aug 14 23:15:28 -0700 2008 8 44 South Asia 0 3958935 I might be in India next month, and I'll definitely be in Bombay at some point if I wind up in the subcontinent. Do people have any recommendations for good Parsi and Irani restaurants in Bombay? I've heard the two communities have pretty distinct cuisines, and I'm interested in trying them out. Thanks, Pagal Thu Aug 14 23:15:33 -0700 2008 42127 pagal 1 4100165 I guess this reply is pretty much useless but just in case anyone needs to know 1.Paradise is one of my favourite restaurants. Its towards the end of Colaba Causeway and has some great Parsi food. Their cold chicken salad, chicken steak, sali chicken or mutton and dhansak are really popular. 2. Brittania at Ballard Estate is another nice place to go to though they are open only for lunch. Their chicken berry pulao is really good with the berries flown in from Iran. Make sure you get a bottle of Pallonji's to wash the food down. There arent too many irani cafes left in Mumbai and I havent been to one that I really loved. A lot of people talk highly of Jimmy Boy but I was quite dissapointed when I went there. Sun Oct 12 20:32:15 -0700 2008 3958935 232256 adhish 2 4101658 its not useless because the next person researching this topic will find it, even if the original poster did not. These dishes sound really good and thanks so much for posting. Mon Oct 13 13:24:51 -0700 2008 4100165 11130 jen kalb 2 4117297 I forgot to add - Also try the Caramel Custard at Brittania. One of the best in Mumbai! Mon Oct 20 17:55:42 -0700 2008 4100165 232256 adhish 2 4129682 adhish - how's the ripon club these days? and rti? one of my strongest cravings here in the western diaspora is for patties - especially rtis veg patties. aaargh, i just started salivating. Sun Oct 26 08:12:37 -0700 2008 4100165 11086 howler 3 4133848 @ Howler - Trust me, I know the feeling. I have never eaten at the Ripon Club. Is it good? I havent been to RTI lately either. Their patties were always good and very very reasonably priced. Another option for similar paties is J Hearsche bakery in Bandra. Good stuff. Does'nt really have the charm of RTI but is still good. Tue Oct 28 06:27:18 -0700 2008 4129682 232256 adhish 4 4135890 ripon club is fabulous. imagine a perfectly preserved institution in kala godha complete with plantation chairs, slowly revolving pankahs and some of the best parsi food around. its not open to the general public - only bawas - but it shouldn't be too hard to find a member. i urge you to take the trouble - it is an outstanding experience. Wed Oct 29 05:14:39 -0700 2008 4133848 11086 howler 5 4138089 Sounds great!! Ill make sure I try it next time I'm in town. Thu Oct 30 05:23:30 -0700 2008 4135890 232256 adhish 6 4141741 you'll need a parsi member friend. believe me its worth it. out of curiosity - where are you based? Fri Oct 31 16:34:42 -0700 2008 4138089 11086 howler