Eid Mubarak! Stay safe and order delectable dishes from these Mumbai eateries

Piping hot kebabs grilled on barbeque sticks the aroma of biryani and the bustling hum of makeshift food counters ndash this used to be a typical scene at South Mumbairsquos famed foodie paradise Mohammed Ali Road during the holy month of Ramzan However things are different this yearAs India fights a hard battle with the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic the Maharashtra government has implemented strict lockdownlike measures since last month Restaurants and food joints are only allowed to deliver Hence the usually vibrant South Mumbai neighbourhood will be missing the outdoor festivities during Eid this yearBut donrsquot let that dampen your festive spirit Mumbaikars can still celebrate Eid by ordering food and enjoying it from the comfort of home MidDaycom lists some of places you can order scrumptious dishes from this EidA contemporary twistPackaPav Bandra Versova Powai and FortKeema ghotala Pic Courtesy PackaPavInspired by the popular dishes of Mohammed Ali Road PackaPav is including signature dishes such as haleem and nalli nihari The menu also includes keema ghotala chicken biryani mutton biryani herb seekh biryani mutton and egg kebab chicken and cheese kebab and many more such mouthwatering dishesCall 9920230240Saffron by The Sassy Spoon Nariman PointPaneer Patiyala kebab Pic Courtesy Saffron by The Sassy SpoonIf you are in the mood to order a threecourse Eid meal check out this restaurantrsquos offering For appetisers they have vegetarian as well as nonvegetarian platters The vegetarian platter comprises dahi kebab paneer makhanwala stuffed naan veg seekh kebab and paneer Patiyala kebab Dum aloo Kashmiri biryani butter chicken biryani and mutton rogan josh are some of the biryani options available A meal isnrsquot complete without something sweet and you can order the kesar phirni and moong dal halwa The menu is available until May 17The menu is available on Swiggy Zomato and httpssaffronbysassyspoondotpeinorderThe Bombay Canteen Lower ParelTandoori raan Pic Courtesy The Bombay CanteenThis Lower Parel restaurant is known for adding a contemporary twist to traditional dishes and going by its popularity it is safe to say it has succeeded For Eid they have a very special dish for foodies in the city They are serving whole tandoori raan stuffed with seekh kebabspiced chicken and boiled eggs and served with caramelised carrot pulao and lsquolaal saucersquo This dish is available only for preorder which has to be placed with a 24hour notice It is available until May 16To place your order send a WhatsApp message to 9620789797JW Marriott JuhuGosht dum biryani Pic Courtesy JW Marriott JuhuWith their Marriott on Wheels initiative this luxury hotel is delivering delectable dishes at home They have curated a Ramzan special set menu The vegetarian set menu includes dishes such as vegetable pakoda beetroot galouti subz gilafi seekh amchuri bhindi and other such dishes The nonvegetarian set menu consists of Afghani murgh tikka chicken pakoda keema pav tawa murgh gosht roganjosh Awadhi gosht biryani and so on The orders will be delivered between 10 am and 10 pm Also you need to place your orders minimum two hours in advanceTo place your order call 9004616506 7304519279 66933344Old is goldLucky Restaurant BandraAlmost any foodie Mumbaikar worth their nihari will recommend Luckyrsquos biryani if you are new to the city Lucky Hotel and Restaurant located near Bandra station has been an iconic landmark of the area since 1938 While you cannot visit it that shouldnrsquot stop you from ordering in Apart from their famous biryanis you can also order chicken pulao chelou kebab mutton khepsa mutton korma and many more tasty dishes from their exhaustive menuCall 26442973 26516019 You can also order via Swiggy and ZomatoPersian Darbar multiple outletsAnother very popular chain in Mumbai PreCovid19 it would be difficult to get a seat at their restaurants on the weekends Pick specialties such as murgh Jalandhari tikka masala gosht nalli barra masala and mutton Patiala You can also try the Russian pulao prawns biryani and dabba gosht For sweets they have dudh mawa soji and a variety of halwas to choose fromYou can place your order on Swiggy and Zomato Bademiya ColabaThis iconic South Mumbai eatery is famous for its rolls But this festive season they have introduced three iftar boxes in three different price ranges These iftar box meals comprise chicken seekh kebab mutton bheja chicken bhuna caramel custard and other options You can also order from their regular menu ndash from an array of kebabs to biryanis and of course rollsCall 22880040 or place your order on Swiggy and ZomatoShout out to the good samaritansProject Rise volunteers distributing Eid ration kits Pic Courtesy Dawoodi Bohra Project RiseAs the state struggles to cope with the second wave of the pandemic there are those in Mumbai who are doing everything possible to help others It is important that while we celebrate this festival these organisations are also recognisedOne such initiative is the Dawoodi Bohra global philanthropic initiative Project Rise To celebrate Eid they are packing and distributing Eid ration kits to families of camerapersons who have been one of the hardest hit due to the spread of the second wave of coronavirus in Mumbai The kit includes 10 kg rice 3 kg sugar 3 litre oil and other essential grocery items that will help these familiesAlso Read Celebrate Eid at home with these classic recipes