IS THIS FAMOUS BOMBAY PARSI RESTAURANT OVERRATED?? BRITANNIA & COMPANY | MUMBAI

[@abhishekarora4007]

Why so much interest for selfies ! Can't understand this obsession. Thanks for all your patience Lali :)

[@LondonkiLali]

My pleasure 😊

[@Abraracourix]

India used to have tons of Irani cafes back in the 80s and 90s but most of them disappeared. The place you went to, Britannia, is one of the very few remaining places along with a couple more in Bombay and one or two in Hyderabad. The Iranian cafes have a lot of history and known for cheap food and typical Parsi food fare. They have a lot of history with the Indian Independence Movement and it’s where people met . Most of them disappeared. They have a very peculiar ambience and usually very dated old buildings which haven’t seen paint in decades but a very lively atmosphere and great cheap fare. Unfortunately, most of them are no more.

[@deeperthoughtss]

cheap food my arse , did you see the Rs. 950 Pulav ?

[@Abraracourix]

@@deeperthoughtss Can you bloody read and comprehend? The old Irani cafes were cheap. Now that most of them closed down, the remaining ones may be a novelty. 950 rupees is what? $11? Or £9? She can afford it and so can I. If you are a broke Desi making minimum wage, maybe you balk at the 950 rupees pulao.

[@Light_spot_]

Yeah well Persians/ Iranians share an Indo-European , Indo-Iranian history so ,India has always been a safe zone for our ancestors when we were attacked by foreigners.

[@sbpal100]

Parsis are very nice people , jovial , fun loving and eccentric at times. They are also good cooks and great foodie. Perfectionists to the core in everything they do. Their houses are so clean and have the habit of keeping things in apple pie order. One can have great time with fun loving Parsis.

[@aaamp21]

As an Indian i feel ashamed to see how foreigners specially women get harrased for these selfies . Seen in so many you tub videos.

[@Abraracourix]

@@aaamp21 what exactly do they do with the selfies from complete strangers? My gf is British and when we visited India, we had a ton of people asking for selfies. I was born there but left India in the early 90s and selfies were not a thing back then. It gets annoying and some guys also use it as a segway to gratuitously grope the women and my gf had a couple of bad experiences like that. It’s a really annoying habit and I wonder what they do with pictures of white woman tourists.

[@Light_spot_]

Look for an update for that dish( Zereshk polo). In the Persian language Kooh( mountain) ,noor ( light), the Parsis are Zoroastrian Persians from Persia/ Iran , but we have a vast majority of Persians who are Shia Muslims today, still ,we basically have the same Zoroastrian culture as our ancestors as Nowuz, chelleh ,sadeh etc etc . Why would someone name their restaurant after a colonizing company btw???

[@nichen6966]

I keep telling Vloggers coming to Bombay/Mumbai to take the Harbor line from CST Train station and go to Chembur suburb. Just as you come out of the station, a few meters walk brings you to the Restaurant called “Grand Central”. They were famous for their unique butter chicken. I am not sure if they have maintained that quality, but so different and delicious was their Butter Chicken, I could never enjoy Butter chicken anywhere else in India or anywhere else in the world, including here in the US. Another place I would recommend is at Hutatma Chowk/Flora Fountain in Fort area. A Mangalorean sea food based restaurant called “Mahesh (Lunch Home). It’s a bit pricier but worth the price. Had the best Prawn curry there. Also known for their Crab Dishes.

[@LondonkiLali]

Oh wow! Thanks for the amazing tips!!! Love this.

[@nichen6966]

@@LondonkiLali YW. I hope you have a great time in Mumbai. There was this young British model from UK , just before COVID had kicked in , whose vlogs on Mumbai were fantastic. She had come down with her just married husband who was the Physio for one of the IPL cricket teams. She had found antique shops in Mumbai and vegan cafes that I had not known existed. I forgot her channel’s name , but if I find it will forward it. It had really unique places in Mumbai that she was able to find that amazed me.

[@amitkolhe4155]

Places to eat at in Mumbai: *1. Elco Pani puri - (area - Bandra west in Mumbai)* - One of the best Pani puris in town. Very clean & hygienic. They use bottled mineral water to make these. So very safe to eat Pani Puris at this place. *2. Sardar Pav Bhaaji - (area - Tardeo in Mumbai)* - The best and the most buttery Paav Bhaaji on Planet Earth. *3. Bade Miyan - Late night place - is open till 3 am or so (area - near Taj hotel & the Gate way of India in Mumbai)* A late night place, patrons eat in their cars, but has a seating area as well. Famous for their wraps, Tikkas, Tandooris & barbecued stuff. *4. Leopold Cafe (area - Colaba causeway in Mumbai)* - Nice beer, barbecues, nice desserts. *5. Pancham Puriwala - (area - fort in Mumbai)* - 5 types of puris(bread), savory dishes & desserts. *6. Persian Darbar - (area - Bandra west in Mumbai)* Famous for their Raan Biryani. Delicious Mughlai cuisine. You'll love it. *7. Mahesh Lunch home - (area - Juhu Tara road in Mumbai)* Heaven for Sea food lovers. Very clean & hygienic and you can get the most iconic sea food dishes here. *8. Mini Punjab's Lake side - (area Powai in Mumbai)* Need to call and book a thaali(platter) in advance. Famous for its Dara Singh Thaali - available in both veg & non-veg versions. A must try. *9. Britannia & co. restaurant - (area - Ballard estate, Fort in Mumbai)* Famous for its Irani / Parsi cuisine. Awesome Desserts & Sodas. *10. Anand Stall - (Vile Parle west in Mumbai)* A fast food joint famous for its awesome Vada Paav, Sandwiches & Dosas. *11. Mohammed Ali road - (Area - CST - 6 pm onwards till late night)* The whole street is filled with street vendors who sell various non-vegetarian stuff and some vegetarian too. Plus, there are some really nice restaurants on the same street. Try the famous dessert that you get only on this street in a sweet shop. The dessert is called Aflatoon.

[@IngleburtHumperdink]

I have only just discovered your channel. You have the qualities and the knowledge to make it big on you tube on a country and subject that you love.. you are missing an element or two...the street. The indian streets and the normal people that inhabit them make the Indian experience richer. You are using a TV format with bite size soundbites.. it works well for kids that want a magazine type show. your knowledge and language skills need accentuating with a more languid approach and longer indepth films. Dnt sell yourself short Laura. You, India and youtube are a perfect match.. all the best from an opinionated auld Indiaphile

[@LondonkiLali]

Haha well unfortunately I don’t have the time to make feature length documentaries or films, I would need proper funding for that. KZbin provides such a tiny income for me it will always remain a hobby on the side whilst I do my day to day job that earns me enough to live 😅

[@Heartkwt]

TWO THINGS: This is Both for you, other Tourists and many Locals who are not aware. There is a Museum available in CST (AKA VT). Make sure you everyone takes a tour, the time and amount is surely worth it. Second, for the record, a bit of a history about Parsis: Parsi, who also call themselves "Irani". According to the History, Parsis are known "Zar Tusht" (Fire Worshipers). When the revolution hit Iran, they announced that Fire Worshipers will be killed if they stay in Iran. So, the Parsi's ran for their dear life. I wouldn't call Parsis Iranians. Their food is different, their well known "Irani Chai" (Iranian Tea) is Actually not Iranian but rather Parsi. You see, in Iran, they do not drink tea with milk, it's always plain light black tea, but very light, unlike the Egyptian tea (which looks like coffee as it is SO STRONG. The other FACT ABOUT THE TEA IN IRAN, THEY DO NOT PUT SUGAR IN the tea. They dip a sugar cube in the tea, put it in their mouth and Then sip tea. As for the condition of the restaurant you've been to, I wouldn't be caught dead in it. It's almost ruins. It looks like it could fall on you ANY TIME 😵‍💫 But for the Chocolate Mouse, I probably get one and eat it outside. THEIR PRICES ARE NOT JUST HIGH, IT'S RIDICULOUSLY HIGH. WHY WOULD I PAY THAT PRICE FOR IT, NO AMBIANCE, NO HYGIENE. Next time you are in Mumbai, get in touch with me and I will take you to places, not many people talk about and it'll be like a Virgin territory, that'll boost and give you new viewership. Cheers

[@zarvan777]

you got history from mullah schooling that runs your country, iranis and parsis are two different groups that are zoroastrians, they dont worship fire they are the worlds first monothestic religion worshipping one god ahura mazda. Zartusht is their prophet and doesnt mean fire wrship. Complete word salad nonsense you spewed, one more thing is that they left iran some 1400 years ago, not recently. I hope she doesnt go to visit you.

[@zarvan777]

Pretending to sound educated but said a bunch of nonsense, congrats on signing your ignorance into a youtube comment.

[@unnir5037]

If you share it with us, i am planning a visit in 10 days, will be worth for me

[@Heartkwt]

@@unnir5037 If you go to the CST Station around 10 am, ask them about the Museum entrance and they will tell you. It's just before the CST Station entrance. A MUST SEE. Unfortunately, I will be traveling to Bangalore on November 28th morning, otherwise, I would've joined you. For Any further assistance, please DM me and I'll share my contact detail, it'll be worth your while...

[@zarvan777]

@@Heartkwt Bunch of fake stuff in this comment, obviously made by someone biased and bigoted trying to seem smart. Put the false info where it belongs. It is known muslims worship a black rock

[@vicramps]

nice work, and review of food. Come to Mauritius, daily flight from Gatwick.

[@LondonkiLali]

Oooh would love to go one day!!!

[@shankargopal4150]

This is how food reaction should be. Crisp, to the point. It is all about what she thinks and feels when she looks around, eats etc. No over the top reactions and in the end a firm recommendation. I think Kripal Ammanna of Food Lovers TV should watch this to improve himself.

[@r_a_]

4:00 Agree. Although I also feel cringe when I see people doing that.

[@epicgamervivek360]

Keep it up

[@vinodpatil0135]

I too find Parsi food to be very underwhelming...it feels like a mix of western & desi but got the worse of both...sorry, but that's just my opinion. Esp in India, the best flavours & varieties are from Malvan, Punjab

[@shovanpereira7419]

Plz try some goan food in London.

[@SikanderG]

This is a loyalist establishment. South Asians (especially Indian IMO) tend to be mentally colonized anyway, but loyalism is taking it to a new level.

[@SikanderG]

This place seems uptight and arrogant.

[@Deira854]

Its Iranian, Iranians never colonized India. Also you should know that all Indians have huge amounts of ancient Iran dna

[@amaya3107]

I think these parsi restaurants is where dishoom in the UK got inspiration from, its a tribute to them

[@LondonkiLali]

Yes! 🙌🏻

[@Abraracourix]

They are called “Irani Cafes” in India. They have a lot of history with the Indian Independence Movement and those were the places the activists met and talked about things. They are known for old decor and a standard food fare and their Irani chai and Irani Samosas and Bun Moska and the prices were very low. Even in the 80s and 90 s , there were a lot of them remaining but most of them closed down and only very few remain in the whole of India. They are not called “ Parsi restaurants “ as much as they were called “ Irani Cafes” in India and most of them were cafes that served a few Parsi dishes as well.

[@Thelocalguide]

I loved recording this vlog, it was fun 😁

[@LondonkiLali]

Yay 🙌🏻 🥳🥳🥳 always fun filming with you!

[@meld1687]

Maybe u shd try jimmy boy at fort for parsi food if you havent already. I preferred JB over Britannia and Co. Also there r specific dishes u shd try to get the best experience in parsi food.

[@Deira854]

Berries are still imported directly from Iran

[@aakash.pradhan]

So many “Nos”. Thank God “No Food” wasn’t there. 😂 Nice vlog Lali and charge ₹1000 to fend selfie enthusiasts off. Just kidding. Charge them ₹10,000.

[@sintoantonyvellani3506]

My always dream to meet London ki lali one day but still not possible but she is a great British Indian girl I watch your videos from long times from MTV

[@harisharma2969]

Namaste Lali 🙏🏼

[@dee74raz]

Namaste Hari

[@dee74raz]

Are there any Parsi restaurants in the U.K.? 🧐

[@agnivabanerjee6413]

Dishoom

[@dee74raz]

@@agnivabanerjee6413 Oh yes I’d forgot about them. I went there in 2019 and I thought the food there was excellent. Luckily we booked it well in advance because there was a massive queue when visiting the restaurant.

[@agnivabanerjee6413]

@@dee74raz it is pretty OK but dont expect it to be 100% authentic Parsi cuisine. Overall its passable.

[@dee74raz]

@@agnivabanerjee6413 Yes it will never be authentic because they have to cater for local tongues. I wouldn’t recommend giving authentic Rajasthani food to anyone with a western palette, because if they eat it, they would need a ton of water to cool down the heat of the spices in their mouths.

[@thefireflyy]

How wonderful when insular foreigners with a limited palette and no exposure to Indian cuisines proclaim our food "nothing worth shouting about". Does she even know what the "salli" in salli chicken is? Parsi cuisine is a unique blend of Indian west coast and ancient Persian flavours and techniques. And here we have a foreigner dismissing a slice of history.

[@arjunharis7305]

Nice vlog

[@LondonkiLali]

Thank you 😊

[@VirusInfected]

Yes its definitely overrated and too much expensive also as compared to prices and taste..... Try Dorabjee in Pune its much worth than it

[@amitray4105]

London ki Lali is fast becoming "Desi Lali". Welcome home.

[@user-px1dd9hh2v]

This is the same restaurant where Ek behosh marwari shoot done for Tezaab movie 😂

[@kyakaruvlogs2784]

Brittania is an institution. 👍

[@Gotya9586]

It is most overrated. Food is very average..

[@irapamrahs1981]

Please explain me, how can I understand british culture, if I want to ask a british girl out for a date? and how will I ask her parent to allow me?

[@IngleburtHumperdink]

You simply say! hello my beautiful fair maiden. The sun shines and dances through your golden locks that radiates your sensual alabaster delicate skin tones wonderfully. I think I need to take you for some lovely chia. Challo, challo, giddyup and jaldi my fair British maiden. Failing that..just introduce your self and go with the flow

[@kirandavid4228]

Vastly overrated food. Good Parsi food Udwada, im talking about the 90's no idea if the quality has been maintained

[@ravishingravi]

Not just overrated. But dishonest overpriced and inhospitable. As a mumbaikar I would never recommend.

[@francislobo09]

Most bakwas restaurant this is. Under the name of Nostalgia, they have maintained the old n down mkt look. But food price are that of a fine dine south mumbai restaurant. They have also not introduced air conditioners. The iceing on the cake is that they only accept cash no card or on-line. Hence I gave this review. In today’s world a road side channa wala take on line payment. High time they need to change this. Kindly go with cash n be prepared to sit in non ac n eat high priced food.

[@matrayatra278]

Yup, Britannia indeed is an overrated restaurant in the south Mumbai.

[@bhayo8522]

This overhyped restaurant is a disaster waiting to happen! The MCGM should act and close down this decrepit piece of real estate purporting to be a restaurant. Sorry for the harsh language, Lali! But, the owners are just cashing in onto past fame, fleecing Indians and foreigners alike. Somewhere in the video, I saw a glimpse of the menu card showing an item costing ₹950! This is nothing short of a con job being carried out.

[@LondonkiLali]

🤣😂🤣

[@shukantoosengupta8275]

Almost all Parsi restaurants in Mumbai & Pune are overrated. Food quality has deteriorated over the years. And the entire Britannia owners are the most arrogant & snobbish people.