Bagdadi Restaurant

We loved Bagdadi and have been coming here for years now. Went yesterday after a while and their food still is damn good. They have renovated the space so it also looks much cleaner than it used to be. The chicken chilli was a lovely flavourful gravy but the mutton dabba gosht was the hero of the night. It's SO tasty, pairs perfectly with their naan. But it's only available on holiday special days apparantly so I keep that in mind. I tried the chicken boti kebabs but it was too dry. The caramel custard was nice though. Can't wait to go back here again.

Bagdadi is an iconic restaurant in Apollo Bunder. I used to be a regular there during my college days and work in the mid 80's & early 90's. Gokul to tank up & Bagdadi for dinner after was a given every Friday or Saturday nights with friends. Which unfortunately stopped after I shifted work to Lower Parel & then to Saki Naka. Off late Gokul & Bagdadi is a pilgrimage we make atleast once a year. Bagdadi is a rustic no frills place seating is long tables with benches which one has to share with other diners, which means no discrimination between the rich & poor. Every body is treated equally. The staff is very polite and efficient and service is quick. You eat and leave to make space for others awaiting their turn in long queues. The food is exceptional and real value for money. I remember have a square meal of chicken fry and their signature tandoori roti for as little as 20 bucks back in my college days and last week I spent less than 200 bucks for the same. Believe you me both the chicken fry & tandoori roti are gigantic. You may struggle to finish one roti. Their signature dishes that you must try at Bagdadi are: Chicken fry (I prefer the leg) with the gravy served separately along with a piece of aloo fry which you mash in your gravy, Buff Shammi Kabab, Brain (mutton) masala fry, Mutton Nihari, buff chilli fry, dal fry and ofcourse tandoori roti. Gyou must also hop across to their little ice cream parlour across the road for sandwich ice-cream a la K Rustom style.

One of the legendary Halal restaurants in town, definitely value for money, but food-wise not that great. The fried chicken is their most popular dish, but I felt it lacked salt. On the other hand, the Mutton Nihari is a must-try. We really enjoyed it. Coming from Kerala, where biryani is everything, I found their chicken biryani highly overrated and quite disappointing. (Maybe this is how Mumbaikars enjoy biryani, because the person who recommended this place loves it, but I felt the opposite.) Overall, it’s a good place to visit and very pocket-friendly, but don’t expect outstanding taste in the food.

It's amazing how much this restaurant has changed since I was last here over a decade ago. The new renovation is so clean and tidy, but the old-school charm of the wooden menu is still there. The food is nice. Chicken Fry Masala was one of the best dishes I've had. I was so pleased that I brought a friend with me the very next day. Unfortunately, the second visit was a different story. The food was still great, but a server requested a tip while we were still eating, which completely ruined the experience. It's a shame that a single server's actions detracted from an otherwise perfect dining experience.

I’ve been coming to Bagdadi Restaurant in Colaba since 2011, and it’s still one of my favorite places to eat. The food is always tasty, filling, and full of flavor. This time, we ordered Chicken Fry, Chicken Pattice, the day’s special in chicken and mutton, and of course, their big, soft rotis that everyone talks about. Everything was cooked really well and had that classic, homely taste. We ended the meal with their caramel custard – smooth, light, and just sweet enough. If you enjoy simple, no-fuss food that tastes amazing, Bagdadi is a must-visit. Great place, great food, and so many good memories over the years!

One of the legendary restaurants in Mumbai but sadly it has lost its charm. After so many years I got an opportunity to visit this place and it was such a disappointing experience. We have ordered chicken boneless biryani which was dry and out of five chicken pieces two pieces were undercooked as they were hard and very chewy. When we told this to the waiter he started giving us free ka Gyaan, that Ye aese Hi hota he aapko shayad se nahi pata and all. Sad to have this experience and that too came out from one of the famous restaurants.

Review (August 2025): We visited as a group of six and tried a variety of dishes, including Chicken Biryani, Mutton Biryani, Jeera Rice, Chicken Fried Rice, Buffalo Fry, Buffalo Masala, Butter Roti, and Chicken Fry with and without Masala. The biryanis were a bit disappointing, as they were essentially basmati rice mixed with curry rather than authentic biryani. Jeera rice was decent, while the chicken fried rice turned out quite good. Portion sizes were generous across most dishes, but the taste overall was average. The highlight of our meal was definitely the buffalo dishes, which were flavorful and well-prepared. One downside was the washroom arrangement—the bathroom is located outside the restaurant, kept locked, and requires getting a key from reception. It’s also situated uncomfortably close to the kitchen. Overall, a mixed experience: buffalo items are worth trying, but other dishes were just okay.

One of the legendary restaurants in town, sitting in the shadow of Bademiyan, but the food wise is definitely a good competition and also value for your money. The place offers a sharing table concept given the crowds that come here for meals. I have met people who stay in the Taj hotel but have come here to this restaurant for lunch. The fried chicken is the most hot selling food on the menu, it comes with a nice fried piece of potato. I also love the tandoori rotis here definitely something you have to try for sure. Mind you the size of the roti is quite big so be mindful while ordering. Beef chill is another recommendation from the menu. This time we tried the beef bhunna and bheja masala and it was delicious. The beef was slightly chewy but the gravy was good. Overall a good place to visit and very pocket friendly.