Iftar Heaven of India - Ramadan Special - Street food of Mohammad Ali Road

From Business to Bollywood , Rich to Poor , Art to Politics , Biggest Complex to World's biggest slum , Hi- tech cars to Local trains and Five star hotels to Street food - Mumbai is a mixture of all . 

With the holy month of Ramadan just around the corner , most of us are excited about the mouth watering Iftar Food at Mohammad Ali Road that is taking over this city's nightlife .

Mohammad Ali Road is a must have during the Ramadan for the foodies and those who want to try some new exciting experience especially at night . 

You will have a varieties of dishes for Non-Vegeterians , Vegetarians and for sweet cravers to choose from stalls spread over 4 lanes in the area around the Minara Masjid . 

But if you are confused or you are a first timer from where to start and what to start ; I'd suggest you pick the best out of the best . To make sure you don't come back disappointed . The list I have curated are all tried and tested , so go ahead and give it a ball and have the most unforgettable food walk this city can offer . 

HERE'S A LIST OF TOP MOHAMMAD ALI ROAD FOOD 

1. Fried Chicken

First things first ; An Indianised version of Fried Chicken ; it is a deep fried Chicken with a spicy Indian touch . Experience the burst of flavours as you go devouring them one after the other . In Mohammad Ali Road , you can't leave without drooling over this fried Chicken . 

They aren't just mouth watering but also very pocket friendly , get hogging on these tender and delicious fried Chicken starting from Rs INR 100 /- plate . So it is a great start ..... RIGHT ! 

2. Malpua And Rabdi 

Sweet cravers , Mohammad Ali Road is a food paradise for you . One of the best things about Ramadan is this Egg Malpua from Noorani sweets , layered with thick Rabdi and doused in sugar syrup . It is a blessing in every morsel you take . Enjoy this golden and crisp decadent sweet dish for 150 bucks . 

3. Kebabs

Kebabs are like staple here , the aromas wafting from the Kebabs Stalls will compel you to stop at every other shop . Take your pick between the plethora of kebabs on offer and stuff your faces ; I particularly love the Seekh Kebab and the tangdi kebab . 

Seekh Kebab hails as the most popular type of this dish using minced meat . The meat is spiked through with a skewer and cooked over an open store . In terms of cost " the prices of kebabs start from Rs 100 for 6 pieces . 

A good value for a tasty snack . 

4. Sanju Baba Chicken at Noor Mohammadi Hotel 

This is one of the most famous restaurant here and the reason is their Sanju Baba Chicken . The story goes that Sanjay Dutt , who has been visiting the restaurant since 1986 , shared a special recipe with the owners and they have been using it to prepare a delicious chicken curry that they named after him . 

Expect a juicy chicken leg served in the curry that will lift your spirits instantly . You may find the gravy a bil oily but its worth the flavours . 

5. Coconut Punch

The meal is not completed without the desert i.e. loaded with blended Coconut Cream , grated coconut fresh cream and cashews . This coconut Punch of Pappa Juice Wala , outside Bohri Mohalla , should be on your bucket list when you visit Mohammad Ali Road . This stall opposite Saqlaini Masjid is not widely known but can be easily recognized among the food chaos serving you this beautiful and tasty desert . 

6. Falooda 

A layered summer desert beverage made with milk , rose syrup , sabja seeds , falooda seve , dry fruits and ice cream . Falooda is like summer in a glass . Get them packed in small packets , resembling colourful water balloons . Get one pouch of falooda for INR 30 and get , set chilling , gather your friends and family and food walk through the love filling up all the street treats on display . 

Top 5 Beaches in Mumbai

Wondering how many beaches in Mumbai are worthful ?

Mumbai is blessed to have soulful and serene beaches on its coastline . While some of them are best for de - stress , relaxation and some for entertainment . Get ready to make changes in your decision because without taking the fun of beaches even if visiting or living in Mumbai is almost not coming to real Mumbai .

In Mumbai beaches means not just a sea view ,  you can also be the part of several adventures like   various water sports i.e. boatings , paragliding , horse riding , buggy rides and much more . 

The beaches that I have curated and short listed are combinations of beauty , soothing experiences , mesmerizing views and which will take you to a different page of your life .

1) Juhu Beach

Surrounded by the Arabian Sea and stretched to six kilometers to Versova Beach .

Juhu Beach is the most affluent areas in Mumbai ,  not your typical swimming and bathing beach , this beach is best visited on weekend afternoons and evenings when it comes alive with childrens ride , corninal like amusement .

Being the popular tourist attraction , it provides you with the " Mumbai Style " food i.e. Bhelpuri , Sevpuri and Pani Puri at the vendor nearby .

While sitting at Juhu Beach , you can enjoy the dancing monkeys , cricket matches , toy sellers which are sure to enthral the crowd . The must visit place for the fun and amusement .

2) Girgoan Chowpatty

Being one of the seven wonders of Mumbai i.e. Marine Drive (7 WONDERS OF MUMBAI) , which is located next to this Girgoan Chowpatty Beach . On of the most popular beaches in Mumbai , which is immensely popular for the local delicacies and world famous PAV BHAJI  .

Walking down the lane , the sight of the Queen's Necklace is one of the satisfactory views , one can have at the day at Girgoan Chowpatty Beach

So enjoy walking on the beach and at one hand having famous Bhelpuri and have an exciting time at Girgoan Chowpatty .

3) Aksa Beach

Located at the little outskirts of the city in Malad , Aksa Beach is a unparalleled oasis for a rejuvenating retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city traffic . That is why it is best defined for it's idyllic quietness .

Covering the background of the beach by the Cocot Trees the highlights of the Aksa Beach is clean sand . Solitude is the state of mind here , while the commercial activities that the back seat here .

Aksa Beach gives you everything a good beach- side should offer . If you are a beach lover than do not miss visiting this beach in Mumbai on your visit .

4) Madh Island Beach

Apart from fishing cluster villages , Madh Island Beach are one of the most isolated  beach in Mumbai.  The Watch Tower , which is the breath taking structure at the beach , was built by the Portuguese is early 17th .

Being one of the tourists spot it is the cleanest beach in the state . Surrounded by mangroves this tranquil beach also serves as an ideal venue if you are looking for some quality time to enjoy with family . 

So enjoy and take a stroll barefoot on the beach side .

5) Versova Beach

The reason why it is one of the best beach is Versova Beach is the breeziest beach in Mumbai . Versova Beach is the extension of the Juhu Beach . Furthermore the shoreline offers a few sports like swimming , cycling , horse riding and so forth .

Festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi are commended with a great deal of grandeur at this beach in Mumbai and the seasons attracts travelers thousand to be a piece of the merriments .

So do not forget to make some time from your busy schedule and come to the above Beaches and give breezing break to your life .

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The 7 Wonders of Mumbai

No trip to India is is complete without Mumbai . Mumbai is a stunning paradox of hope , chaos and madness that's why I decided to write a blog about Wonders of Mumbai .

According to me Mumbai is the best place not only for travel but also to live in  .

Here I  listed down the 7 wonders of Mumbai which should not be missed when you visit Mumbai .

1) Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus

If you have been or want to visit Mumbai you will definitely have to see this great Monument .

   

 So let's first walk you through the history about this Historical Railway Station . Yess..!. Historical Railway Station because it is the most oldest railway station

Originally it was called Victoria Terminus or in short  V.T. It took almost ten years to build this jaw dropping Structure

The imposing building contains domes , stained glass , spires and stained glass with remarkable intricate designs .

2) Marine Drive

Marine Drive is the place which is suitable for all types of people . It is the romantic place for the couples , chilling place for boys and girls , great time spender for Dada's and Dadi's .

Extension to Marine Drive there is the place Girgoan Chowpatty which is also the best place to chill and for foodie like me the small dhabas which attracts attention of food junkies .

Marine Drive is now also known as Queen Necklace for a reason , in the evening  when we take a view from the top is literally looks like Diamond covered Necklace.

3) Gateway of India

Gate Way of India is the most popular tourist attraction in all of Mumbai . Although now this monument serves mainly as a tourist attraction but in the past it was the landing spot for the British in the Harbour of Bombay.

 It was the first thing anyone arriving by boat would have seen of Mumbai that is why it look majestic to visitors of the country .

 On each side of the arch are great halls that can hold up to 600 peoples but visitors are restricted from actually entering there . It also contain four turrets and intricate latticework carved into yellow basalt stone in Indo-Saracenic style.

Boats depart from here to Elephanta caves which are yet another popular tourist attraction.

4) Taj Hotel

Taj hotel located directly across the Gateway of India .It was the one of the places attacked by terrorists in Mumbai in November 2008 .

Sad history aside , Taj Hotel looks great not only from outside but from inside it's look like a palace .

The sculptured glasses , the long hall way just off the lobby with pictures of all the famous guests and memorabilia from over the years  . Also is the lobby is a fountain and a Monument with the names of all the peoples died in the Hotel in the attack.

The hotel consists of 560 rooms and 44 suites and consists of fine - dining option for the Indian , Middle Eastern , Chinese and Japanese Chinese.

5) Bandra Worli Sea link

If you are interested in one of the most beautiful and grand landmark of Mumbai , then Bandra Worli Sea link is the one .

The magnificent land mark and it is the first bridge in India to be constructed in the open Sea condition .

It has a unique design and it became the part of the Western Freeway Sea project for a better road network of Greater Mumbai .

It is officially called as Rajiv Gandhi Sea link , is an 8 lane , 5.6 km long which connects Bandra and Worli , that is why it is called Bandra Worli Sea link.

One can take taxi to the Linking Road which is popular street shopping for plenitude choice of cosmetics, shoes , clothing and bags .

6) Siddhi Vinayak temple

India is a country of spirituality and workship . There are many temples in Mumbai but Siddhi Vinayak temple located at Prabhadevi is the great temple for various reasons.

It is two hundred years old and the devotees believe that Lord Ganesh here fulfills their desire for his workship .

Earlier , Siddhi Vinayak temple was a small building highlighting the black idol of Shree Siddhi Vinayak which is carved out of stone . It was only two and a half feet wide then recently it was reconstructed and been built into unique six stored construction . The top of temple is clad with a golden dome which  dazzles brilliantly in the sun .

The most remarkable feature of this idol of Lord Ganesh is that , his trunk is tilted to the right side and the idol has four hand which is why it is called as Chaturbhuj .

It is the great looking temple in Mumbai which is anytime worth paying a visit.

7) Haji Ali Dargah

Haji Ali Dargah is one of India's most famous landmark built by Muslim Saint Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari . Haji Ali dargah located on an islet in the Arabian Sea connected via long Cause way to the Coast of Worli is a Mosque and contains the tomb of the Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari .

The structure with white domes , minarets and marble pillars is a renowed Pilgrimage site visited by people of all religion alike .

At the Sides of the Cause Way there are food Stall on of which Kabab is world famous. 

Here are the 7 wonders of the Mumbai . There are more places in Mumbai but these place if you visit Mumbai you should not miss.

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