Kyani & Co. (Irani Cafe) Mumbai
About
One of Mumbai's oldest surviving Irani cafes with original furniture, tiled floors, and the aroma of fresh bun maska and chai. Stepping inside is like entering a time capsule from the 1950s.
Basic Information
Timings
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free (food costs: ₹50-200)
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Food
How to Reach
Walk from Marine Lines or Grant Road station, on JSS Road near Metro Cinema
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Girgaon (0.7 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Marine Lines (0.6 km away) on the Western Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Kyani & Co. (Irani Cafe)
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Kyani & Co. (Irani Cafe)
History
Established in the early 1900s by Iranian immigrants. The cafe has preserved its original character with Bentwood chairs, marble-top tables, and glass display cases unchanged for decades.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free (food costs: ₹50-200)
Type
Food
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
Over a century old, one of Mumbai's oldest surviving Irani cafes
The original Bentwood furniture and tiling are intact
Their bun maska and khari biscuit are legendary
Order bun maska with cutting chai for the classic experience
The bakery section has excellent Shrewsbury biscuits
Photography of the vintage interior is encouraged
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