Ideal Corner

Ideal Restaurant at Kala Ghoda is one of those timeless Mumbai spots that quietly preserves the charm and warmth of authentic Parsi dining. Tucked in the heart of the city’s art district, this restaurant offers a nostalgic escape with its simple interiors, old-school furniture, and a welcoming atmosphere that instantly makes you feel at home. It’s spacious, clean, and has that comforting buzz of regulars who’ve been coming here for years — a true sign of a place with soul. The menu focuses entirely on classic Parsi fare, which is a refreshing change from the usual mix of cuisines you find elsewhere. From dhansak to salli boti and patra ni machhi, they serve traditional dishes that tell the story of Mumbai’s heritage. The flavors are honest and comforting, though not always as bold or refined as you’d expect from a specialty Parsi kitchen. The food is hearty but could use a touch more balance in spice and presentation — hence a rating of 3 for food. The service, however, is warm, prompt, and attentive. The staff knows the menu well and happily helps you pick dishes based on your preferences. You rarely have to wait long, and they check in regularly to make sure you’re comfortable. The atmosphere deserves a solid 4 — lively but relaxed, with a nostalgic charm that makes you slow down and enjoy your meal. Overall, Ideal Restaurant at Kala Ghoda is a lovely place to experience old-school Parsi hospitality and flavors in the middle of Mumbai’s art and heritage precinct. A dependable spot for comfort food and good service — perfect for those who appreciate tradition served with a smile.

This is a pleasant place to have Parsi food. It's a delight to taste the flavors of authenticity here in every bite.

This irani cafe has really great vibes . I loved sitting there , had a great conversation with the owner about the place and its history. And ofcourse the food was great especially with the Raspberry soda. I highly recommend this place for a vintage & classy experience.

Visited Ideal Corner Fort today and absolutely loved the experience! Delicious authentic Parsi food that truly warms the soul—each dish was flavourful and perfectly prepared. The prices are really pocket-friendly, making it a perfect spot for both quick meals and family outings. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made the visit even more memorable with their excellent service. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a great meal and a welcoming vibe in the heart of Mumbai! Will definitely be coming back soon!

Going there after a really long time. Since it was a Saturday, it was almost empty. The food was good, but the Sali boti portion was very small. The smoked mutton Pulao and chicken farcha was excellent 👌🏼

It's restaurant at corner. I got the recommended dish which was Chicken Dhanshak & Kebabs. It was really nice and tasty. It tastes so mild. Lime and onion is coming with it. It's also nice topping. Their servive is also good and taking care a lot. The shopitself is clean and nice. The value for the price is also good.

A fantastic parsi eatery without mouth watering delicacies. The whole setup and the bike parked in takes you to a different era. The waiter was very friendly and suggested the different options to be tried which all turned out excellent (except the deep fried chicken). The mutton dishes tasted a notch better. A suggestion would be to play some light low volume parsi songs or an instrumental music

Ideal Corner serves great authentic parsi food. We had mutton dhansak, eggs on Salli, bun maska, caramel custard, and Pallonji's soda. Every dish was delicious. Service was attentive. It was fairly empty when we went Friday 1PM. They have dishes of the day which comes fast on ordering. Good Parsi food (of course not like mom made it, but still enjoyable). The Chinese is the good old Mumbai street food Chinese variety that all of us Mumbaikars enjoy but which has nothing in common with Chinese cuisine except the name. But all in all this is an old favourite of the family, and my husband and son visit it far more frequently than I do. Service is great...friendly servers who stop to chat, and recommend dishes. It's an Irani cafe so don't get all snotty about ambience...this is exactly how it should be. Have the Parsi favourite of Raspberry and enjoy as it's cloying sweetness washes down the Mutton Dhansak and Salli Botti. A good fried fish with tartare sauce too (their unique version of tartare sauce), and a very tasty fried bheja (brain) that comes swaddled in a fluffy omlette. You cannot be in Mumbai and not visit Ideal Corner. Will visit this place