Wah! Bade Miyan

On By Lisa Antao

 

“A gourmet is just a glutton with brains.”
– Philip W. Haberman

  

Bade Miyan

Bade Miyan’s is one of my favourite street-food joints. Its located behind the Taj lane in Colaba Causeway. It is legendary for its charcoal-grilled food. People swarm in like bees all throughout the week to feast on the gastronomic delights being prepared right in front of their eyes.

Bade Miyan’s is a meatarian’s Mecca. They do have a separate vegetarian stall but who cares about grilled ghaas-phoos except for vegetarians, when there is so much mouth-watering meat preparations screaming out for your attention to order them. They literally shout at me, “Lisa! Lisa! Pick me! Pick me!” The sights, hypnotic aromas and sizzling sounds from the grills is intoxicating. For me, its like watching porn.

Bade Miyan

So here’s what I love and recommend: Mutton seekh kebab, Boti Kabab Roll, Kheeri, Bhuna Chicken and Tandoori Chicken. These are my personal favorites but you can pretty much order anything off the menu, blind-folded.

The Chutney deserves a special mention. The spicy green Pudhina chutney and the tangy red chutney served with finely sliced onions is truly wicked ! Delish !

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6 thoughts on “Wah! Bade Miyan”

  2. Alston

    Bade Miyan is good, it kinda throws the spices in your face, but if you want your spices subtle and play hide & seek with them then Mezban is the place for you (near Radio Club, Colaba)

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  3. Divya

    Bade Miyan, definitely ur topic Liz:-)

    But honestly bade miyan is the last hope for mumbaikars struggling to eat some where at late hours…… the food is good and the price suits every1’s pocket.

    And i totally agree with you ‘who cares about the Ghaaas Phoos’ and chutney definitely deserves a special mention it is undoubtedly yummy and spicy…..

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  4. Poorvi Desa

    Hey Lisa,
    Ghaas- Phoos? That’s not fair! I’ve been there just once till now & I’m a vegetarian but I did like the place for its ambience & yes, the food is not bad for herbivores either, inspite of it being a haven for meat lovers. 😀

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  5. Melinda

    Hey we must also try this Chinese stall which operates only at late night hours at Dadar somewhere. They say the Chinese is good and it was the first Chinese stall in Bombay.
    Yup, but after Bade Miyas, I don’t bother about the feast laid at Bandra when I travel there like I used to. Now, I’d rather wait for dusk, to feast.

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