Mumbai's iconic Parsi eatery shuts before 100th anniversery

Mumbai: Jimmy Boy, the legendary Parsi restaurant tucked into the heart of Fort, was just months away from turning 100 years. Known for its Keema Pav , Brun Maska, Mava Cakes , and nostalgic Irani chai , the eatery has long been a culinary landmark in south Mumbai. But the dream of ringing in a centenary celebration at its original location came crashing down - quite literally - on the evening of June 20.

According to civic records, on June 20 a call was registered with the BMC disaster management helpline by junior engineer of the building and factory department stating that cracks had developed in the ground plus four storey commercial building Vikas Premises whose ground floor houses this eatery. As per further details for safety reasons, the building had been vacated. "A formal notice has been issued instructing all occupants to vacate immediately and restricting further occupancy until structural safety is ensured," stated a civic official.