Irani Canteen
Irani Cafe, Parsi · ₹ · Kandivali East
A deliberate revival rather than a survivor: a Thakur Village room done up in the Irani cafe idiom, with bentwood chairs, old Hindi film songs and bun maska on most tables. It is the one place this far north that scratches the itch, and unlike the originals it is open until 11 PM and takes cards.
Ratings
- Food
- 8.0 / 10
- Service
- 8.3 / 10
- Ambience
- 8.4 / 10
- Value for money
- 8.3 / 10
What diners say
The room is what reviewers love most, describing it as a convincing piece of time travel, and they rate the bun maska, Irani chai, chicken keema fry and berry pulav along with genuinely warm service. The dissent is about authenticity: a minority who know the old cafes find the food mild, oily or ordinary by comparison, and the breads occasionally tough.
What to order
- Bun maska
- Irani chai
- Chicken keema fry
- Chicken berry pulav
- Chicken cutlet
- Chicken samosa
- Caramel custard
Details
- Address
- Shop 17-20, Gokul Horizon B, Evershine Road, opposite Gundecha Trillium, Thakur Village, Kandivali East, Mumbai 400101
- Nearest station
- Borivali, about 2.1 km away
- Nearest metro
- Magathane (Line 7), about 500 m away
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Good for
- Family dining
- Amenities
- Outdoor Seating, Restroom, Delivery, Takeout, Table service, Free Street Parking
Opening hours
| Friday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM to 11 PM |
Frequently asked questions
Is Irani Canteen an old Irani cafe?
No. It is a recent restaurant built in that style, in Thakur Village, Kandivali East. Reviewers rate the atmosphere highly while some feel the food does not match the originals in Fort and Marine Lines.
How late is it open?
Until 11 PM every day, and it accepts cards and mobile payments, both unusual among the older Irani cafes.