Irani Cafe - Kharadi — Restaurant in Pune

A Classic Irani Café Experience

If you’re craving an authentic Irani café experience, this place will not disappoint. From the moment you walk in, the nostalgic charm of old Bombay cafés envelops you with its simple yet cozy décor. The menu is modest but packed with all the quintessential Irani offerings.

The tea here is undoubtedly the star of the show. It’s strong, perfectly brewed, and comes in a classic glass tumbler, just like how it should be. Paired with a bun maska (buttered bread), it hits all the right notes of comfort. The creamy texture of the tea combined with the softness of the bun makes for a match made in heaven.

For quick bites, the café offers a great selection of snacks, each with its own authentic twist. The keema pav is a must-try—spicy minced meat served with soft, buttery pav, it’s a burst of flavors with every bite. If you’re in the mood for something lighter, the egg bhurji (scrambled eggs) is fluffy and well-seasoned, perfect for a quick snack or breakfast.

Don’t forget to try the samosas—they’re crisp, golden, and generously filled with spiced potatoes, a great accompaniment to the tea. And if you have a sweet tooth, the mava cake or the classic custard are a great way to end your meal.

Overall, this Irani café delivers exactly what you’d expect—good food, great tea, and a warm, laid-back vibe. It’s perfect for a quick snack or a leisurely break in the middle...

Parsi restaurant not just known for there Irani chai and bun maska, but also for culture and there legacy. According to the sources in Mumbai there used to be approx 350 Parsi style cafe in mid of 50's which counts to just 25-30 in present days. It seems like slowly it became an extinct but thanks to IRANI CAFE for keeping the hopes alive by extending there outlet in accross the Pune city.

My visit to the Kharadi outlet was just unplanned as I was waiting for my friends to meet them. I was amazed to see that, the cafe is holding the same ambiance of red checkered table clothes topped with glass and menu between it, old classy chairs, chandelier, high ceilings, old photo frames with old clock, just wow.

As visit to the old style cafe, can't resist to there iconic Irani Chai and Bun Maska.

Sincerely, it just meet up with my expectation, sweet and soft bun with full of butter just take me back to those old cafe from Mumbai well tea was just ' पानी कम ' means good amount of milk and well sweetened just wow. No more words, just an emotions to describe this place.

Tea: ₹19/- and Bun Maska: ₹35/-. Fairly priced.

Will surely visit more, to explore the Parsi cuisines here.

Best wishes to the Cafe for there coming here and thanks to serves us those authentic Bun Maska...

This increasingly popular eatery is a gem for the generation who have seen the old Irani restaurants of Mumbai and Pune. The decor and the menu are very nostalgic. The place is not scrambled for space. They have both outdoor and indoor seating to suit your preference.

Coming to food - the menu is simple and delicious. Breakfast items play the lead role and are available throughout the day. Just pick up any egg item including omelette, akuri, bhurji, sunny side, ulta pulta or the spicy ghotala items and you won't be disappointed. Mutton Kheema Ghotala - an old gem from the vintage Irani cafes of Mumbai is my favourite at this place. Ardy's flavoured soda (another nostalgic gem) is a perfect companion for these dishes. Their chicken biryani is also not bad - made in a typical Mumbai style spices - it oozes flavours.

Not to forget the 'rab ne bana di jodi' type combination of Bun Maska and special chai/irani chai. If you don't keep it, you're not qualified to be an Irani style cafe! I personally like the legendary bun maska of the Goodluck Cafe a little better than these ones (maybe due to excess maska) but hey, these are not at all a step...