Bademiya

Bademiya is Colaba's legendary late-night seekh kebab stall behind the Taj, grilling since 1946. Open roughly 7 PM to 3 AM, it's where night owls, cabbies, and tourists collide over smoky kebabs and rumali rolls. Cheap, fast, chaotic, and best experienced standing on the street after midnight.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

What should I order?

The seekh kebabs, chicken tikka rolls, and baida (egg) roti rolls are the signatures. Everything comes fast off smoky open grills, wrapped in rumali roti. Order a couple of rolls and a kebab plate; it's meant to be quick, hands-on street eating.

Can I sit down to eat?

At the street stall, seating is minimal and many people eat standing or take away; some plastic chairs may be set out. For a proper sit-down meal, head to the affiliated Bademiya restaurant instead. The stall is about the street-side experience.

Is it safe to eat late at night?

Yes, it's a high-turnover, decades-old spot, so the meat moves fast and is cooked hot on the grill in front of you. Colaba is busy and reasonably safe late, though keep an eye on your belongings in the crowd.

What are Bademiya's hours?

The famous Colaba street stall runs late, roughly 7:00 PM to 3:00 AM daily. It's fundamentally a late-night institution, busiest after 11 PM. There's also a more formal Bademiya sit-down restaurant nearby with different hours if you want to sit down.

Where exactly is it?

The original stall is on Tulloch Road, behind the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, near Leopold Cafe in Colaba. A taxi is easiest late at night; Churchgate and CSMT stations are a couple of kilometres away. It's walkable from the Gateway of India.

Is there vegetarian food?

Bademiya is primarily a meat-and-kebab specialist, so vegetarians have limited options. There may be a few veg rolls, but honestly this isn't the place for non-meat eaters. Vegetarians are better served elsewhere in Colaba.

Is it just a street stall?

The original is an open-air street operation behind the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel with grills on the pavement and limited seating. There's also a separate proper Bademiya restaurant if you want tables and air-conditioning. The street stall is the authentic experience most people come for.

How much does it cost?

It's inexpensive street food; rolls and kebabs run in the low hundreds of rupees each, so two people eat well for a few hundred rupees. Prices are a touch higher than a random roadside stall given its fame and location, but still cheap.

Nearby in Ask Mumbai

• The Harbour BarBar0.07 km · 1 min walk
• Mag Street CaféCafé0.14 km · 2 min walk
• Leopold CafeCafé0.15 km · 2 min walk
• Wasabi by MorimotoRestaurant0.17 km · 2 min walk
• Gateway of IndiaAttraction0.21 km · 3 min walk