Dorabjee & Sons to Cafe Farohar: Famous Parsi Restaurants in India!

Parsi cuisine is a unique balance of 'khattu mithu,' a word for a balance of sweet and sour used by the Parsis. For 1,300 years such has been the nature and food saga of Parsis as they spread their beautiful flavours across India. Mostly, nestled on the West Coast, their cuisine is now available in different parts of the country. To bring such lovely cuisine and culture to your plate we have made a list of some of the famous Parsi restaurants in India. 

Britannia & Co. - Mumbai

Britannia & Co. is one of the oldest Parsi restaurants in Mumbai. It was started back in 1923 by Rashid Kohinoor. This restaurant offers a nostalgic ambience with its old-world charm. The Parsi cuisine here is simply delightful, with each dish packed with authentic flavours. Berry Pulao, Dhansak and Caramel Custard are a must-try here. 

Where: Ballard Estate, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Dorabjee & Son - Pune 

Dorabjee & Sons is one of the most preferred Parsi eateries in Pune and has been running since 1878. This restaurant was started as a small tea stall with small snacking accompaniments by Sorabjee Dorabjee. Now, it hosts an entire menu of authentic Parsi dishes and is run by Darius Dorabjee, Sorabjee’s great-grandson. Mutton Dhansak, Mutton cutlets alongside some Raspberry soda are a must-try here.

Where: 845/846, Dastur Meher Rd, Camp, Pune, Maharashtra.

Nooshe Joon - Delhi 

Nooshe Joon is not an iconic Parsi eatery in Delhi but is definitely one of the famous ones. It was one of the firsts in Delhi and is still running because of its authentic taste with a fusion of modern flavours. Their kebab platter with rice is a popular fusion dish and the classic pulao is a must-try for authentic taste.

Where: Block I, Lajpat Nagar II, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi.

Fia’s Lounge - Bengaluru

Fia’s Lounge in Bengaluru is a new-age Parsi restaurant in the city. The restaurant is the brainchild of Chef Phirooza Rustumji. Phirooza started this eatery to preserve traditional Parsi cooking techniques while incorporating modern ones. Patra Ni Paneer, Dhanshak and Kathal Na Farcha are some of the dishes to try here. 

Where: G1-G5, Ground Floor, Richmond Towers, 12, Richmond Rd, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 

Cafe Farohar - Udvada, Gujarat

Cafe Farohar is a mother-son duo-run Parsi Cafe in Udvada, Gujarat. Hilla and Shezad Marolia who hail from this Parsi town wanted to preserve the 1,300-year-old Parsi cuisine and started this eatery in 2016. Mutton Dhansak served with caramelised rice and Papri Ma Kebab are must-try dishes here. 

Where: Zenda Chowk Seth S.J. Sodawaterwala Parsi Dharamshala, Udvada, Gujarat.

Mancherji's - Kolkata 

Mancherji’s which was started by Supriya Mancherji in 2005 is probably the only Parsi food joint in Kolkata. This small and simple cafe has been a local attraction for all Parsi food lovers since the beginning and serves some authentic dishes like Chicken Dhansak, Chicken Farsha, Akoori Egg and more. 

Where: 14, Dr Md Ishaque Rd, near MLA Hostel, Fire Brigade Head Quarter, New Market Area, Dharmatala, Taltala, Kolkata, West Bengal.