B. Merwan and Co was established in 1914 by Boman Merwan. It is right outside Grant Road station to the east.
The furtniture — marble top chairs and Polish bentwood chairs — has remained the same for 100 years. The floral tiles are also typical of most Irani restaurants.
Brun maska or hard pav is a specialty. When served hot with butter, it is a great companion with piping hot tea.
These restaurants sprang up in Mumbai around the late 19th Century when a wave of Iranis came to India to escape the famine in Iran.
Merwan also has a counter which sells take-away cake and cookies. One can also buy other provisions like biscuits, chocolates and so on.
A portrait of Boman Merwan who joined the business in 1914 hangs on the walls of the Cafe.
There are about 80 employees working at Merwan, most of whom are old-timers. The kitchen is alongside the eating area.
B. Merwan and Co was established in 1914 by Boman Merwan. It is right outside Grant Road station on a bustling street to the east. The restaurant opens at 5.30 am and closes at 6 pm.