Abid’s
Abid Zahid, the proprietor of Abid’s, has made elaborate preparations for Iftar and Salah (prayer) this Ramzan. The buffet options flavours from Hyderabad, West Asia and Kerala, providing a wide range of juices, snacks, kebabs, biryani, mandi, nombu kanji, and an assortment of desserts. New additions to this yr’s menu embody fried hen, bun kebabs, and bun shawarma subs. “This year, I have introduced North Malabar Iftar delicacies such as chatti pathiri, kaipola, unnakkai, prawns [chemmeen] undaputt, and tender coconut pudding. Apart from this, we have mutton haleem and a selection of themed Iftar boxes,” says Abid.
Iftar buffet at Abid’s Spurtank in Chennai.
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Iftar buffet at Abid’s Spurtank in Chennai on Monday.
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R. Ravindran
The Ramadan meals competition gives a various menu: Shaan-E-Hyderabad options conventional dishes from the Nizami heritage, together with kheemay ki lukhmi, pathar ka gosht, pathar ka murgh, Hyderabadi dum biryani, khubani ka meetha, and dum chai. Aroma of Arabia brings the flavours of West Asia with dishes like fattoush (a tangy salad), Moroccan hen kofta, escalope hen (skinny slices of meat pounded and crumb-fried with spices), tabaq mandi (a Saudi dish made with slow-cooked lamb and rice), kabsa (a aromatic rice dish served with mutton or hen), hummus with pita bread, Arabian hen, and hen al-faham.
The Iftar buffet is on the market from 6:20pm to 7:50 pm for ₹800 and requires pre-booking. For reservations, name 9841284703. Abid’s mutton haleem might be accessible from March 13 at the Marina Mall meals court docket on OMR. Free samples of haleem might be distributed on March 15 from 5pm to 7pm. Their Iftar worth meal pack begins at ₹250. To ebook Iftar bins, name 9841284703. A takeaway counter will provide snacks and haleem from 4pm onwards.
Zaraa Catering
Syed Suhail, who launched Zaara Catering a decade in the past, has arrange an unique Hyderabadi Iftar Mela, together with his staff of cooks getting ready Hyderabadi dum biryani and different regional Ramzan snacks this yr. “As I had the infrastructure and staff, I decided to organise an Iftar bazaar for the first time. Though I initially planned to run the mela from 4pm to 2am, due to the overwhelming crowd, we end up closing by 10pm. We are unable to handle the surge of over 4,000 customers per day, despite preparing more than 200 kilos of biryani and 50 kilos of haleem,” says Syed. The mela contains a fastened menu that features Hyderabadi dum biryani, mutton margh, pathar ka gosht, dum tandoor, hen and mutton haleem (₹120 for 100 grams), shadiwala dum hen, hen tikka, and desserts. Due to area constraints for eating and parking, Syed plans to shift the venue to a bigger location subsequent yr.
Iftar buffet at Zaara Catering, opp to EA mall, in Chennai on Monday.
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Iftar buffet at Zaara Catering, opp to EA mall., in Chennai.
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R. Ravindran
Iftar buffet at Zaara Catering, opp to EA mall., in Chennai on Monday.
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R. Ravindran
@Open grounds on GP Road, reverse to EA Mall, Royapettah. On until March 31, 4pm until shares final. Take-away solely. For reserving, name 9840178366.
Buhari Mount Road
Due to standard demand, Buhari on Mount Road has launched an Iftar buffet at its restaurant, The Mughal, on the primary ground. Afzal Ahmed of Buhari says they are going to be serving an elaborate buffet from 6pm to eight.30pm. “As our seating capacity is limited to 70, we prefer pre-booking. Popular items include prawn 65, spring rolls, mutton samosas, and chicken kebabs. The buffet will also feature mutton biryani and parottas. Pastries, ice creams, and Persian cakes are among the crowd favourites. Apart from the buffet, we also offer Iftar meal boxes containing mutton biryani, mutton haleem, mutton samosa, chicken 65 roll, fruit salad, phirni, juice, water, and dates,” says Afzal.
Iftar buffet on the event of Ramzan month at Buhari restaurant, Mount Road in Chennai.
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Akhila Easwaran
Iftar buffet on the event of Ramzan month at Buhari restaurant, Mount Road in Chennai.
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Akhila Easwaran
Iftar buffet on the event of Ramzan month at Buhari restaurant, Mount Road in Chennai.
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Akhila Easwaran
To ebook your Iftar buffet and for Iftar take-away bins (₹550), name: 7299901951. Take-away bins might be accessible from 4pm onwards. Buffet might be served from 6 to eight.30pm.
Hatimys
This 10-year-old model has turn out to be one of the occurring hubs throughout the Ramzan fasting days. While quite a few eateries arrange stalls on the pavement to promote non-vegetarian snacks, it was Mohammed Mustansir who pioneered the idea of providing a variety of snacks at pocket-friendly costs. “We are primarily wedding caterers and launched Hatimys ten years ago. I introduced this street food culture by selling freshly-made snacks placed on tables just outside our restaurant. Soon, everyone followed suit, transforming Mannady’s food scene,” says Mohammed. “Our snacks are Bohri and Arabian-inspired, with slight tweaks to suit the South Indian palate. Prices start at ₹30. Every evening, we sell a wide range of snacks, including chicken goli kebab, chicken safari, mutton cheese balls, chicken cheese sandwiches, crispy chicken, mutton samosas, and Irani kaju rolls.” This yr they’ve launched coconut mango pudding and Lotus biscoff pudding.
Hatimys, George Town,takes solely pre-orders for biryanis. Sales of snacks begins by 3.30 and goes on until shares final, which is often until 8 pm. For particulars, name 97909 52531
Zaitoon Signature
Zaitoon Signature’s Ramadan Nights is a perfect place to take pleasure in a variety of Iftar snacks and desserts. “We have made arrangements for selling over 40 types of snacks, both vegetarian and non vegetarian during the fasting days with prices starting at ₹20 onwards. We specialise in Kerala snacks such as chatti pathiri, kaipola, unna kai, thari kanji and thread chicken. In our live counters, we will be showcasing bhuna ghost pav, chicken roast with nei pathiri, Manakish lamb and fried chicken with mac and cheese pasta. We also have Hyderabadi mutton haleem, samosa, shammi kebabs and different varieties of tea. Our Mohabbat ka sherbat, kunafa, mango kulfi, shahi tukra and kala jamun and milk shakes are best sellers,” says Shameer Hameedali, advertising and marketing head, Zaitoon Signature. Customers are handed trays as they arrive and might go across the varied counters and select. Mutton haleem is priced at ₹350 for 250 ml.
Dishes are on show at Zaitoon on L.B. Road, Adyar, in Chennai.
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The Iftar snacks stall is open from 4pm until midnight till March 31 at Zaitoon Signature, Nungambakkam. Zaitoon Iftar bins are priced at ₹590 is on the market throughout all their shops, and has nombu kanji, assorted snacks, mutton biryani, parotta, haleem, dessert, juice and fruits. To ebook your slot, name 7092322223
Pick your field
Junior Kuppanna
Junior Kuppanna gives three sorts of Iftar bins this yr: mini, particular, and household priced at ₹299, ₹499, and ₹1,099, respectively. The mini field contains dates, water, reduce fruits, juice, Korean wings, hen roll, boiled eggs, and mutton haleem. The particular field, designed for 2, moreover accommodates hen 65, plain biryani, parotta with gravy, and bread halwa. The household field, meant for 3, contains the identical gadgets because the particular field however in bigger parts. Available throughout all shops. To pre-book, name 7540077749.
Samco
Iftar take away field.
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Chitradeepa Anantharam
Founded in 1962, Samco is understood for its mutton samosas, mutton haleem and nombu kanji, that are particularly standard throughout Ramzan. Priced at ₹575, the Iftar field contains mandi, shawarma, parotta with hen curry, BBQ hen, haleem, mutton samosa, kanji, gulab jamun, juice, water, dates, and fruits. Available at all shops. To pre-book, name 8056249966.
Sahibs
Every yr, Sahibs gives a South Indian-style household Iftar package for 9 days with completely different combos. The kits are available in sealed bins appropriate for both two folks (₹1,500) or 5 folks (₹3,000). Each field contains blue pea tea, chilly espresso, reduce fruits, nombu kanji with thovayal, idli with hen kulambu, vadai, mutton samosa, juice, and ande ka meeta for dessert. The menu adjustments on a weekly foundation. Pre-booking is required at least someday upfront. To order, name 8999266662.
Palm Shore
Iftar particular meals displayed at Palm Shore Hotel in Chennai.
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R. Ragu
They have curated an elaborate Middle Eastern cuisine-inspired Iftar meal field appropriate for 2. In addition to mutton haleem, kanji, and samosa, the field features a hen wrap, hen lubnani, idiyappam, hen biryani, yakhni biryani, dip, mayo, reduce fruits, dates, and a candy. Priced at ₹599, these bins can be found at all Palm Shore shops within the metropolis.
Grill Box
Their budget-friendly Iftar pack comes with a ten % low cost for self-pickup. The package contains hen tikka biryani, hen mini pizza, hen momo, nombu kanji, mini veg rolls, a candy, juice, water, and fruits. Priced at ₹399. To pre-book, name 9500128070.
Nombu kanji ready for Iftaar.
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R. Ravindran
Published – March 12, 2025 03:45 pm IST
