From Dhansak To Berry Pulao, Hit These Spots In Pune For An Authentic Parsi Bhonu
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The chance to experience Parsi bhonu (food) is a rarity for most people, especially the Parsi ‘lagan nu bhonu’ (wedding feast). We scoured eight restaurants that serve Parsi cuisine and these are our choices for the best ‘bhonu’ in Pune.
Viman Nagar
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This pet-friendly café has three cuddly Persian cats lolling around in the outdoor section; and no, they do not disturb the patrons. We gave the Kheema Patties at Where Else a try. The outer coating o......
Camp
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The first thing you’ll notice as you walk in are the beautiful Parsi-Iranian curios that adorn the shelves and walls. We ordered the Patra Ni Machchi; fish (usually pomfret) coated with thick green ch......
Sharbat Wala Chowk
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A fixture on Pune’s food scene for decades, the décor is very simple but that has never deterred patrons from frequenting it. We tried the Chicken Farcha, Mutton Cutlets, Sali Boti, Mutton Biryani, Dh......
Sangamvadi
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This is one of the oldest establishments for Parsi food in Pune. The Chicken Farcha here is really well-made. Fried to a succulent texture and the coating of the farcha felt exactly as it would, had i......
Viman Nagar
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Now we all know nobody does Iranian breakfast better than these guys! If you have been to their other branch in Viman Nagar, you know what we are talking about. The cafe has the old school charm of Pa......
Sangamvadi
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The pandemic has allowed many home cooks and chefs to start their own food delivery outlets or home kitchens. And one such bloomer is a resident Parsi who has grown up eating delicious and authentic P......
Lullanagar
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Located near Lullanagar, The Food Gallery is a food caterer who specialises in Parsi cuisine. From Tatreli Kolmi (sweet and sour prawns), Berry Pulao, Chicken Kheema Pattice, Jardaloo Ma Murgi (chicke......
Kothrud
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Pune is already home to some of the best Irani Cafes in town. Joining this esteemed list is Maskawala & Co. in Kothrud. The ambience has the feel of an old Irani Cafe with modern and colourful vib......
Sadar Bazaar
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This lesser-known cafe has a myriad of Parsi food options. From an all-day breakfast option to Veg and Non-Veg Parsi Thali (2 Pita bread, 1 Macchi Na Farcha, Salli Chicken/ Salli Boti, Dhansak Rice, D......
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