Writing for the Hindu Business Line, on "Mumbai's Irani hotspots", Sarika Mehta stated, "The classic format of these cafes is basic with a subtle colonial touch; high ceilings with black, bent wooden chairs (now cane in some cafes), wooden tables with marble tops and glass jars that allow a peek into the goodies they hold. With huge glass mirrors on the walls to create a feeling of space, visitors are greeted with eagerness and a whiff of baking. The speed of operations is impressive and service quite hassle-free."[9]
Irani cafés may serve bun maska (bread and butter)[10] or brun-maska (hard buttered croissants),[11][12] and paani kam chai (a strong Iranian tea,
lit. 'tea with less water'), or khari chai (very strong tea), mutton
samosas, and kheema pav (minced meat served in bread rolls),
akuri (scrambled eggs and vegetables), berry
pulao, vegetable puff, vegetarian/chicken
dhansak (a spiced lentil dish with meat and vegetables) and
biryani, cherry cream custard, cheese khari biscuits, plain khari biscuits, coconut jam and milk biscuits and
Duke's raspberry drink.
^Miguel, H.S. (2012).
Mumbai. Intellect Books - World Film Locations Series (in Indonesian). Intellect Books. p. 58.
ISBN978-1-84150-632-6.
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