The Muslim food street. Kebab stalls, sheermal bakers, biryani houses and the Bohri community kitchens. Comes alive after sundown during Ramadan.
Mohammed Ali Road runs as a continuous food street: kebab stalls, biryani houses, sheermal bakers and the Bohri community kitchens. Open until 02:00 nightly.
Try: Seekh kebab, baida roti, biryani, sheermal
Order: Seekh kebabs at Surti's, baida roti at Noor Mohammadi, sheermal from the corner bakery.
Tip: Best during Ramadan when stalls run until suhoor; rest of the year stays open till 02:00.
Bohri Mohalla off Mohammed Ali Road runs Dawoodi Bohra street kitchens at sundown. Smoked mutton, raan, kheema pav and bohri thal at counter stalls.
Try: Smoked mutton, raan, kheema pav
Order: Smoked mutton with kheema pav and a glass of fresh lime soda.
Tip: Ramadan iftar is the busiest stretch; otherwise weekday evenings are calm.
Mohammed Ali Road is Mumbai's Muslim food street: kebab stalls, sheermal bakers, biryani houses and the Bohri community kitchens. Editor's TableJourney pick.
Order: Sheermal hot from the tandoor, seekh kebabs and a mawa jalebi.
Tip: Ramadan evenings (19:30 onward) are the deepest experience; rest of the year stays alive past midnight.
Chor Bazaar (the Thieves Market) on Mutton Street is Mumbai's oldest flea market. Spice stalls, halal meat shops and vintage tableware counters run.
Order: Vintage Bombay brass dishes for a table; cardamom and saffron at the spice stalls.
Tip: Closed Fridays; bargain hard, prices halve from first quote.
Khaki Tours run a guided Bohri-Muslim and Mumbai street-food walk through Mohammed Ali Road. Three hours, evening start, eight to ten tasting stops.
Tip: Best during Ramadan iftar (Feb 18 to Mar 19 2026) when Mohammed Ali Road is at its busiest. Vegetarian options exist but the route favours meat.
Mohammed Ali Road's stalls run until 02:00 most nights; during Ramadan iftar through suhoor stays open. Biryani, seekh, sheermal, mawa sweets.
Try: Biryani, seekh, sheermal
Order: Smoked mutton biryani with a sheermal and a mawa jalebi.
Tip: Cash easiest; the busy hour is 22:00 to midnight. Cash and card both accepted.