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These 100-year-old Indian restaurants are still popular among their patrons

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Nov 21, 2021, 21:33 IST
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Oldest restaurants of India

Are you a true foodie who loves to explore dishes and ambience of all eras? If yes, then this piece of information is for you. Today, we will take you 100 years back and make you visit the iconic food joints that are still going strong with their flavours and food philosophy set in that time. Scroll below to know about these 100 years+ Indian restaurants that are still popular among their patrons. (Image: Instagram)

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​Dorabjee and Sons, Pune

In 1878, Sorabjee Dorabjee started a tea stall which he later expanded into a restaurant and today it is known for its authentic Parsi Irani dishes prepared traditionally on a charcoal fire. Most interestingly, they still have the menu from the years gone by where rates are mentioned in annas. (Image: Instagram/kalika_bali)

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​Leopold Café, Mumbai

Founded in 1871 by Iranis, this cafe shot to fame after 2002 Mumbai attacks and till date there are bullet-riddled walls and mirrors from the 26/11 terrorist attacks. It is a multi-cuisine cafe and bar that is known for its Mutton Keema, Roast Chicken, Kung Pao Chicken, Chocolate Ecstasy, Sandwich, Pasta, Dal Makhani, Burger, Cheesecake, and Paneer Tikka. (Image: Instagram/the_bearded_travler)

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​Shaikh Brothers Bakery, Guwahati

This bakery of Guwahati is known for its cakes, pastries, and bread, since 1885. As per experts, this bakery was Assam’s passage into Western confectionery at that point of time. Now, the menu also includes hotdogs, burgers, sweets, and more. As per their website, India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru too was known to be "extremely fond" of this bakery's cheese straws. (Image: Instagram/nav.n9)

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​Glenary’s, Darjeeling

If you are in Darjeeling, don’t just get mesmerized by the pristine mountains, get distracted and indulge in the breakfast delight of Glenary’s, a bakery-cum-restaurant on the Mall Road, that is known since the British era. As per reports, it was opened by an Italian named Vado. From tarts, marzipans to chocolates, they have everything that can make your breakfast memorable. (Image: Instagram/ _beauty_and_the_streets_)

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Tunday Kababi, Lucknow

We all know that the City of Nawabs is known for its tunday kebab, but many of us don’t know that those aromatic kebabs are made with more than 125 ingredients and the term ‘tunday’ was derived from the one-armed Haji Murad Ali who started a kebab-paratha shop in Gol Darwaza Street in 1905. Over the years, the city is now synonymous with its succulent galauti kebabs. (Image: Instagram/iinaminute)

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​Karim’s, Old Delhi

When we talk about the charm of Old Delhi, mentioning the aroma of Karim’s in the by lanes of the capital city is mandatory. Established in 1913 by Haji Karimuddin, it is the city's most famous culinary space that is known for kormas, koftas, and biryanis. If you are a non-veg lover, a visit to this place is a must! (Image: Instagram)


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In Matunga, Mumbai East itself youll find ‘centenarian’ restaurants - once eaten never forgotten- food.
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