Cafe Noorani
A Visit to Haji Ali junction (Which is the virtual border of South Bombay and Suburbs) is incomplete without visit to 3 places, The Crossroad Shopping Mall, Heera Panna Shopping Mall and Cafe Noorani. Cafe Noorani has been here for nearly 25 years. Serving excellent mughali and punjabi food. It’s a heaven for Non-Vegetarian food lovers.
Food
The Menu is Le Grande. All typical punjabi and mughlai, veg and non veg dishes are available. The Best Veg gravy would be the Paneer Tikka Masala. There is a huge variety of non veg dishes avaialble. The Chicken Tikka Masala is the best gravy. The Chicken Roll is a specialty here (At around Rs 40 for 2 pieces, its a steal). The Biryani is excellent too (Which Muslim restaurant will NOT serve biryani ?). Cafe Noorani serves biryani in both half and full plates. This means that if someone does not feel like having a full plate of biryani, he/she can easily order a half plate biryani so it is consumed without wasting. The Chicken Biryani is absolutely delicious. Cafe Noorani is a heaven for dessert lovers. They have a show case full of desserts which is being served. The Caramel Custard is the king. The Firnhi is also very good. I assume they must be also serving Mango malpua during the mango season. Word of caution - Just order 1 butter naan as the size is huge. It must be at least 8 inches in diameter. Some of the other good food items available here are the Sheikh Kabab, Paneer Tikka and The chicken Tikka.
Price
The Price in the air conditioned section of Cafe Noorani comes up to Rs 100-110 per head (Desserts inclusive) for a meal of a gravy, butter naan and a soft drink. The Price in the non air conditioned joint is even cheaper. This is the best value for money restaurant in south bombay.
Decor and Ambience
As Cafe Noorani is situated at one of the biggest junctions in the city it is very crowded and very noisy. But that’s the way it is to be enjoyed here. Situated Bang opposite Heera Panna Shopping Centre. It is a landmark restaurant so it can’t be missed. They have a non air-conditioned joint with seating capacity of about 60-70people and same seating capacity in air conditioned joint. It also does home delivery up to Sion. The Restaurant opens as early as 5 AM and closes at midnight. In the month of Ramzan it is open virtually open for 24 hours. It is mostly frequented by Muslims. Although everyone who comes to Heera Panna or crossroads or Haji Ali does come here to eat.
Serve Timing
All food is served piping hot within 10-15 minutes. The Biryani served within 5-7 minutes.