14 Best Places For Iftar In Mumbai This Ramadan

Tucked in Bohri Mohalla, Firoz Farsan is a small farsan shop dishing out its family recipe of Patrel Biryani. The shop adds the patra to buff meat and serves this no-rice biryani. You can grab a small portion or pack it by the kilo to take home too.

Price: INR 50 onwards

Timings: 8 AM to 9 PM

Rating: 4.4/5

Another spot in Bohri Mohalla, Haji Tikka Corner is busy serving baida roti, kebabs, chicken rolls, and more. The shop is one of the most popular ones in the neighbourhood, and offers quite a large variety of items. Dig into their Boti Kebab, Chicken Achari Kebab, and Baida Roti

Price: INR 70 onwards

Timings: 5:30 PM to 11:30 PM

Rating: 4.3/5

Walk down from JJ Junction and you’ll spot Jilani, a shop that’s almost always busy during iftar. If there’s one place to grab Naan Chaap (also known as chicken naan sandwich), then this is where you must try one. Jilani’s Kasturi Chicken Sandwich is the most popular naan chaap here and is generously flavoured with kasuri methi. Another must-try here is their Mutton Roll and Baida Roti.

Price: INR 100 onwards

Timings: 1:30 PM to 12 AM

Rating: 3.9/5

Yari Road is another neighbourhood that’s buzzing during the month of Ramzan. Hop around the food stalls here, but make sure you stop at Seekh Paratha Inn. The obvious favourite here is the seekh kebab served with a fried paratha and some onion and chutney. We recommend the Mutton Seekh Kebab here, although the Chicken Seekh is quite juicy too.

Price: INR 160 onwards

Timings: 11 AM to 1:30 AM

Rating: 4/5

Make a trip to Kurla and enjoy your Iftar around this neighbourhood. You are going to love the vibes here around this time. We recommend making a stop at Janata Tawa & Grill for their Chicken or Mutton Rolls, Chicken Tikka Burra, and Mutton Lajawab, both of which you can enjoy with hot rotis.

Price: INR  250 onwards

Timings: 12 PM to 4 AM

Rating: 4.2/5

Another spot on Yari Road, located next to the Versova D-Mart, Yari Zaikaa is a small restaurant that otherwise serves up great meals but also offers a few special items during the month of Ramzan. Head here for the Buff Pav, which has tawa-fried buff stuffed in pav. You can also order their kebabs and gravies for a complete meaty experience.

Price: INR 50 onwards

Timings: 12:30 PM to 12:30 AM

Rating: 3.8/5

An old Mumbai classic joint located right across Nagpada Police Station, Saarvi is famed for dishing out Mumbai’s softest Buff Seekh Kebabs. If you’re looking for quality seekh, this spot is probably the best place to visit. But apart from that you can also try the Masoor Pulav and Aab Gosht here.

Price: INR 35 onwards

Timings: 9 AM to 11:30 PM

Rating: 4.2/5

Head to any part of the city during Ramzan, and you’ll find a JJ Jalebi stall there. While the original is at JJ Junction, you can also check out its franchise stalls in Kurla, on Yari Road, and in Jogeshwari. Get the mawa jalebi here, a richer jalebi if we may say so, this jalebi is a mix between jalebi and Gulab jamun and is a must-have!

Price: INR 280 per kilogram

Timings: 9 AM to 1 AM

Rating: 4.1/5

Mumbai’s only sancha icecream, this shop has been serving creamy scoops since 1887. Located in Bohri Mohalla, Taj ice cream has got a facelift in recent times and is now an air-conditioned ice cream parlour. Get their oldest flavour, Mix Fruit, or a seasonal scoop of Alphonso Mango.

Price: INR 80 onwards

Timings: 11 AM to 3:30 AM

Rating: 4.3/5

With several stalls around Mohammed Ali Road and Bohri Mohalla, find any that’s the nearest to you and satiate your sweet tooth. Known for their phirni — regular, kesar, and mango — Tawakkal Sweets has one of the best phirnis in the city. However, their Mango Malai, which tastes like mango rabdi, steals the show. You can also pack some malpuas to take home.

Price: INR 100 onwards

Timings: 8:30 AM to 10 PM

Rating: 4.4/5

Located within the NCPA, Waarsa promises an Awadhi touch to an Iftar meal. You can begin your Iftar meal with complimentary sharbat and dates, which is an excellent tribute to Ramadan's spirit. All that is served here, from the comforting Dahi aur Naspati ka Shorba to the melt-in-your-mouth Gilawat ka Kabab, is all about legacy and deep flavours. And if you're a vegetarian, you can try the mouth-watering Kathal ki Nihari.

Price: A La Carte based

Timings: 12 PM to 4 PM and 7 PM to 1 AM

Rating: 4.3/5

Contact: +91 95949 43555

Chef Yunus Khan at Nawab Saheb is putting together an Iftar menu that celebrates timeless flavours. The slow-cooked feast features Gosht Nihari and Dunyari Kebab, whereas Kathal Ki Haleem which is rich and hearty in taste is perfect for vegetarians. Finally, end the meal on a sweet note with the indulgent Badam Ka Halwa. It may be the nostalgia or simply the inspiration behind every bite that really pays tribute to Ramadan's spirit.

Price: A La Carte

Timings: 12:30 PM to 2:45 PM and 7:30 PM to 11:45 PM

Rating: 4.8/5

Contact: 02267045110 for reservations

At Bayroute, Dawaat-E-Iftar is a grand affair that is for vegetarians and meat lovers alike. You can start with stuffed dates, fresh fruits, and pickled vegetables, with their signature and freshly baked pita as accompaniment. There's also Harissa Chicken Kebab, along with the aromatic Zaffrani Paneer Kebab, a bow to Middle Eastern culinary traditions. And if you're going to Bayroute, you simply cannot miss out on trying their special Baklava or their viral chocolate Kunafa as dessert.

Price: Vegetarian meal at INR 1345 + Taxes

Timings: 12 PM to 1:30 AM

Rating: 4.4/5

If you're not spending your Iftar evening at Jaffer Bhai's Delhi Darbar, does it really feel like Ramadan? The decor is festive, the ambiance is lively, and there's an outstanding family feel, with everything going on, it's the ideal gathering place for Iftar. Their Ramadan buffet has live counters with your favourites such as Biryani, Kebabs, Haleem, and Sheermal. A truly lavish Iftar is what you can expect here.

Price: INR 160 onwards

Timings: 10 AM to 2 AM

Rating: 4/5