"As a first-time visitor to Mohammed Ali Road during Ramzan, I was completely awestruck by the place," said Shivani Gorle. There is no doubt that Mohammad Ali Road turns into a food hub by 8 p.m. every evening, during the month of Ramzan. Even the heavy rains do not seem to stop people from gorging on the delicious fare served at the roadside stalls. "There is something very comforting about tasting these delicacies by the stalls, even in the heavy rain," admitted Gorle. Irrespective of their religion, people were seen feasting on the scrumptious savouries and sweets with gusto.

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Our first stop was Chinese and Grill at Minara Masjid Street. Do not be deceived by the name. It is not your regular fast food joint serving 'Chindian' cuisine. Their Nalli Nihari and naan was the perfect start to a great evening. The rich beef curry cooked in different spices, with Nalli (marrow) floating on top was delectable.

The Baida Roti at Jaffer Bhai was devoured within minutes. Gorle voted it the best dish of the evening, "The softness of the filling perfectly balances the crustiness of the roti." The Tawakkals Chicken at Bara Handi and the TandooriChickenserved in three colours—orange, white and green—was spicy, and cooked to perfection.

For desserts, we headed to Suleiman Usman for their creamy Firnis (rice pudding) served in a khullar (mud pot). "The yummy firni instantly melted in my mouth. I also loved the petite pots in which they served it," gushed Gorle. At Rs. 30, this delicious dessert is definitely easy on your pocket. We also tried the Malpuas (a deep-fried pancake soaked in syrup) topped with dollops of cream.

Visiting this place on an empty stomach is a must. "It's not just the Mughal cuisine that I enjoyed, but also the sentimental value the hawkers here attach to their food culture," stated Shivani.Shivani Gorle is a student residing at Babulnath Chowpatty.