Bagdadi Restaurant

I went on a weekend and it was super crowded. Even though the line was long the service and management was quick. The food on the other hand was not how I expected. I've eaten a take away from here which was very good in taste but this in person experience was a little let down..maybe because of the dinner rush. I ordered Nalli Nihari, Dabba gosht, chicken leg piece fry. Food was okish. A little bland. Service was quick. Maybe I'll visit again to give the food one more try cuz I liked the dabba gosht I had before.

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.

One of the best places for late night cravings, near the iconic Taj hotel and gateway of India. This place is decades old serving famous non vegetarian delicacies. The restaurant doesn’t have a fine dining area, instead a very traditional seating area. Their bhuna masala and chicken biryani are the top selling items. Customers can enjoy soft drinks in glass bottles that are rare to find anywhere. I tried their hose special chicken thigh masala. I’d recommend chicken biryani, chicken bhuna and masala thigh along with tandoori roti. Their mutton Nihari is also a delicacy to enjoy as late night foods.

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.

Food was good no doubt and the prices accordinng to the area is also very reasonable. I ordered for a chicken biryani and chicken shami kebab the biryani was good in taste but it didn't had raita and chutney which is very basic in biryani. The chicken shami kebab where really good in taste. Overall experience was good 👍

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!

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.