My Visit to Kyani & Co. – A Taste of Old Mumbai

 Last Sunday, I went to a very old café in Mumbai called Kyani & Co. I had heard a lot about it from my family and friends, so I wanted to see what it was like. It is in a place called Dhobitalao, near Marine Lines station. The café has a big red board outside and looks like an old movie scene.

When I walked in, it felt different from other places. The tables and chairs were old but nice. There were big fans on the ceiling, and old pictures on the walls. It was a bit noisy, but it felt lively and fun. Many people were there, talking, eating, and drinking chai. I sat near the window and looked at the menu. I ordered their famous Irani chai and a bun maska. While I waited, I looked around. The waiters were walking fast, carrying food and tea. The smell of bread and tea was really nice  

After a few minutes, my chai and bun maska came. The chai was in a small cup and was hot and tasty. It was a little sweet and very smooth. The bun was soft, full of butter, and tasted great with the chai. It was a simple snack, but it made me very happy.

I sat there for some time, enjoying my food and watching people. Some people were reading newspapers, some were chatting, and everyone looked relaxed. It felt like this place was special to many people.

What I liked the most was that everything was simple—no fancy things, just good tea and food. The prices were also low. I spent only around 100 rupees, and I felt full and happy.

Before leaving, I bought some bakery items like mawa cake and nankhatai to take home. They packed it in an old-style box with a string. It looked really cute.

Kyani & Co. made me feel like I was in old Mumbai. It’s a place that hasn’t changed much over the years, and that’s what makes it so nice. I want to go there again, maybe with my friends next time.

If you love chai and old-school places, you should visit Kyani & Co. It’s simple, tasty, and full of stories.