Get a taste of Mumbai’s vibrant Muslim culture with a guided food tour through the Mohammed Ali Road area, the epicenter of Mumbai’s Ramadan festivities.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar during which time Muslims fast between sunrise and sunset each day. The observance is one of the five pillars of Islam and is thus obligatory for all able adult Muslims.
Every night, Muslims gather in the busy street food markets of South Mumbai to take Iftar, the evening meal that breaks their fast. Vendors offer all kinds of culinary delights from fried starters to offal dishes to the sweetest treats you’ve ever tasted.
We will guide you through the centre of these festivities and show you the mouthwatering snacks eaten during this holy time of year.
We’ll start at Mumbai’s most famous beach, Chowpatty, where we’ll try an array of Mumbai’s best vegetarian street food as we watch the sun set. We’ll have classics such as dahi puri, pani puri and pav bhaji.
We’ll then get a taxi to Mohammed Ali Road, one of Mumbai’s most vibrant neighbourhoods which becomes the place to be for every Muslim celebrating Ramadan. After a day of fasting, Muslims gather in the area by the thousands to break the fast. Tables begin filling up hours before sundown in preparation and at the appointed time the crowd breaks the fast together.
Having led hundreds of hungry visitors on our Street Food Tour (as well as our Ramadan tour the past 4 years) our experienced guides know Mohammed Ali Road like the back of their hand and will help you negotiate your way around to all the tastiest treats.
Witness the buzz of activity surrounding Mohammed Ali Road, an area with several important mosques and the epicentre of the city’s Ramadan celebrations.
Squash a couple of fine mincemeat and garam masala balls into a bread roll, top with lemon juice and enjoy while standing outside the Hindustan Hotel and watching the world rush past.
A foodie’s visit to Mumbai is not complete without a stop at Chowpatty Beach – the best place to taste Mumbai’s (vegetarian) favourites such as pav bhaji, dahi puri and pani puri.
Sample hand churned ice cream in a variety of exotic fruit flavors from the 120 year old institution, Taj Ice Cream.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with delicious, milky, aromatic firni, a traditional Indian rice pudding.
We eat food at Chowpatty Beach as well as at the Mohammed Road area.
Churchgate Railway Station (See “A” in Map below)
There are four entrances to Churchgate Station, including two subways. The first photo shows the station as you approach from Colaba and where the entrance is. Once inside the station, go to “Wheeler” Convenience Store, about 30 metres before the platforms (Photos: One, Two, Three).
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Mafatlal Swimming Pool Entrance, Chowpatty Beach (See “B” in Map below)
This is very close to Charni Road train station. The pool entrance is located right next to the pedestrian bridge crossing Marine Drive
McDonald’s Restaurant, Mohammed Ali Road (See “C” in Map below).
