In 2016, I happened to visit, what was once referred to as 'the den of the dons', Nagpada. Surrounded by the dreaded areas of Pakmodia Street, Dagdi Chawl, Jairaj Gully, Shuklaji Street and the by lanes of Kamathipura, I was thrilled, I must say. Nagpada has literally witnessed the transformation of Bombay to Mumbai with the infamous Gangsters, Gang lords, Gang wars, street fights, shootouts, encounters so has ‘Sarvi’. Standing tall opposite to The Nagpada Police Station in Byculla, this Restaurant without a Signboard was established in 1914 by an Iranian Shia gentleman. History says, the Iranian Cafés in Mumbai were mostly founded by the Zoroastrian and Shia immigrants from Iran, who, during the early 19th century had walked all the way from Iran through Quetta, Karachi, Lahore, before reaching Bombay, Poona, Hyderabad for a better life. Sarvi speaks about that bygone era and served whom not – the Godfathers and The Godmothers, the intelligence, the spies, the informers. With spacious sitting arrangements and later a part upgraded to an air-conditioned section, Sarvi is a Kebab Lover’s Fantasy. The Finest, The Tastiest and The Softest Kebab’s, which simply melt in the mouth are served here. Apart from the Kebab’s, I was also bowled over by taste of their ‘Chelo Kebab’ which still lingers in my mouth and I crave for more which reminds me, I should be visit, soon.
A Friend at Sarvi.
Chelo Kebab and Kebabs
Chelo Kebab
Kebabs
Kebabs
