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Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Irani cafes or Iranian cafes
are Iranian or Persian style cafes in India. They were originally opened by
Persian immigrants to India in the 19th century. Today, Mumbai boasts the
largest number of Irani cafés, which are very popular for Irani chai
(tea).Iranian cafés used to be numerous and popular but competition from modern
cafés and fast food restaurants have left them behind. Many have closed down or
are changing into pubs and restaurants or have moved to other cities in India.
Younger Iranis with higher education and better skills have become interested
in more lucrative vocations in India and abroad, and they do not wish to carry
on with the legacy of the Irani cafés of their parents. In the 1950s, there
were 350 Irani cafés and today, only 25. One of the most popular eating places
is the 102-year-old Kyani Café, a heritage landmark in south Mumbai.
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