A waiter holds Britannia's famous Berry Pulav, a rice-based dish cooked with vegetables or meat and a "secret" gravy and garnished with Barberry,a type of berry imported from Iran after which the dish is named. Photo: Vivek Bendre
Like every other piece of furniture at Britannia this fan too has seen generations of customers ranging from British officers, diplomats, celebrities, tourists to students dine here. Photo: Vivek Bendre
Britannia is open every day from 11.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. and serves a mix of Irani and Parsi food. It is particularly popular with the office-goers at Ballard Estate in South Mumbai where it is situated. It is one of the oldest areas in Mumbai that has buildings built during the British era. Photo: Vivek Bendre
Of all the photos and letters from famous people accross the world, the one that Boman Kohinoor of Britannia cherishes the most is a letter from Queen Elizabeth's Lady-in-Waiting that thanks him and conveys how the Queen "was touched by your kind thoughts for her Majesty" Photo: Vivek Bendre
Britannia co-owner 92-year-old Boman Kohinoor stands in front of an equelly old clock and a painting of Queen Elizabeth. Known for his friendly demeanor, he is as famous as the restaurant itself. Photo: Vivek Bendre
Many first-timers like Delhi girl Praatika walk into Britannia after having read about this famous South Mumbai landmark. Photo: Vivek Bendre
Britannia's food and setting have remained largely unchanged since it was opened. Photo: Vivek Bendre
A worker preparing bun-maska for the costumer at the Yazdani Restaurant &Bakery. Photo: Paul Noronha
Sassanian was one of the early establishments that facilitated the experience of cosmopolitan drinking and eventually dining. Photo: Shashi Ashiwal
Sassanian was one of the early establishments that facilitated the experience of cosmopolitan drinking and eventually dining. Photo: Shashi Ashiwal
Sassanian was one of the early establishments that facilitated the experience of cosmopolitan drinking and eventually dining. Photo: Shashi Ashiwal
Sassanian was one of the early establishments that facilitated the experience of cosmopolitan drinking and eventually dining. Photo: Shashi Ashiwal
Sassanian was one of the early establishments that facilitated the experience of cosmopolitan drinking and eventually dining. Photo: Shashi Ashiwal
A view of the Kyani Restaurant established in 1904 in South Mumbai. Photo: Paul Noronha