Dorabjee Sons - Pune

Mutton biryani and chicken cutlet are awesome. A must try for biryani lovers

A very cosy place in the back alleys of MG road, it claims to be the oldest restaurant in Pune. It is mostly frequented by local shopkeepers and policemen as there is a police chowky nearby. It serves very affordable and no frills food, which is fairly tasty if you consider their price point. Do visit if you're in the vicinity.

I wanted to visit this place for a very long time, and finally got the chance to experience the food and drinks from this place. I must say the service is very very fast, you just order something and within 2 mins it's on your table. I tried their in-house sodas, personally liked the lemon one as the raspberry one reminded me of old cough syrup from my childhood. Then I tried their chicken cutlet and Shami kebab, they were good. Then I tried chicken covered in egg I don't remember the name, I think it was farcha , it was recommended by the staff over there, it was tasty but very filling, so if you want to try more food items you can easily skip this. And finally I tried their very famous chicken biryani which was slightly costlier than other biryanis because of the quantity but it was amazing in taste (must try). And finally I finished my dinner with their custard which was also good. Overall if you are in camp and super hungry and want food as soon as possible, you should go to dorabjee and sons and order lemon soda with chicken/mutton biryani and you are gonna thank me later.

Dorabjee and Sons is one of the old institutions of Pune. Have been coming here since I was a child. They have maintained the taste of their food and service is very prompt. The waiters are friendly. Overall a place where one can take family and friends, enjoy a delicious meal without putting too much stress on the wallet!

The oldest place in the city, and third oldest in the country. Been wanting to visit since quite long, and just loved the food!<br/ <br/ Went on a Sunday, and ordered the classic Mutton Dhansak, Mutton Cutlet, and Chicken Biryani.<br/ <br/ The cutlet was perfectly spiced, but was served cold. Would have loved it even more if it was warmer. <br/ <br/ This was my first time trying dhansak, and the mutton dhansak was just lip-smacking! It tastes like a non-vegetarian version of dal-chawal. The meat is perfectly cooked. Tastes like a homely meal. A new discovery which is just yum!<br/ <br/ In the chicken biryani, the rice is so fragrant and well-spiced, that you actually forget about the chicken! A little chicken pieces just pop in the mouth and add to that beautiful taste of the biryani. <br/ <br/ Don't forget to wash down these classics with a bottle of Ardeshir's cold drinks! I personally liked the raspberry flavour better, it isnt very sweet, and complements the spicy food very well. <br/ <br/ The ambience is simple. The old menus hanging on the walls as you enter just kick in the feeling of nostalgia.<br/ <br/ An amazing experience, coming back soon!<br/ <br/ Tip: Carry cash as they dont take cards or other payment methods.