Irani cafe

In 1923, the same year his son, Boman Kohinoor, was born, Rashid decided to dabble in the food business, and that is how the iconic Iranian-Parsi café came about.

Irani cafes are an iconic part of many Indian cities, and especially the culture of South Mumbai, or SoBo or Town, as it’s fondly called by residents. However, times are changing, and these iconic institutions face an uncertain future. The owner of one of the most prestigious cafes talks about the journey behind the place, and its future.

Saee Koranne-Khandekar, in her book 'Crumbs! Bread Stories and Recipes for the Indian Kitchen', recounts her experience of stepping into old-world Irani cafes and sampling some delectable essentials.