Mumbai’s iconic Pritam Da Dhaba has been around for four generations and for over eight decades! Yes, you read that right – it’s that old a place.
The first Pritam restaurant opened its doors in Dadar, back in 1942, and claims to have introduced ‘purani Dilli-style’ Butter Chicken to Mumbai. And now, this famed eatery also has a Juhu outlet, that opened a few months ago!
So, if you’re looking to indulge in an authentic desi food experience, you should bookmark this legendary Mumbai restaurant, right away! But first, let’s delve into the history of the restaurant and how it has stood tall through the years.
Star-studded history
Pritam Da Dhaba would undoubtedly have a sizable hall of fame, if it had one. This Punjabi-style restaurant is popular with innumerble famous personalities, especially Bollywood stars and rightfully so!
Given the dhaba’s proximity to movie studios, it used to drawn in a number of illustrious actors, including Madhubala, Meena Kumari, Sunil Dutt, Dharmendra, Pran, and Dilip Kumar. Later on, celebrities like Yash Chopra, Zeenat Aman, Rekha, and Sridevi, were also frequent visitors here. Besides, Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev have been spotted enjoying their meals at this dhaba – many times!
One can imagine the fame of this restaurant, as the veteran actor Raj Kapoor inaugurated it in 1975, after it was refurbished. It is said that with this start, Pritam Da Dhaba also became the first AC restaurant in Mumbai!
Assured foodgasm on the menu!
Pritam Da Dhaba, a true connoisseur of providing an exceptional dining experience, has been delighting patrons with slow-cooked meals – since the pre-independence era. The restaurant takes great pride in its traditional cooking methods, exemplified by its renowned Kaali Dal. This classic dish includes a meticulous preparation process, lasting 12 to 14 hours.
Sometimes, good things come to those who wait!
Embracing the belief that good things come to those who wait, Pritam Da Dhaba has now brought its slow-cooked delights, including Butter Chicken, Dal Makhani, Amritsari Chole Kulche, Baingan ka Bharta, Lasooni Palak, Murg Methi Bahaar, to its vibrant Juhu outlet.
The Juhu branch of Pritam Da Dhaba is a real eye-catcher! Keeping true to its signature style, the outlet is a fusion of contemporary aesthetics and desi visuals. The restaurant features vibrant murals, dhaba-like seating, a section of exposed brick walls, and plenty of natural light.
Taking inspiration from its iconic establishment in Dadar, this Juhu eatery essentially offers a large dining area, a pleasant alfresco area, and a private room – all within a space of 2,600 square feet.
Where- 1st Floor, Bloom Hotel, Juhu Tara Rd, Shivaji Nagr, Juhu, Mumbai,
Cost for two- ₹ 1,600 approx.
