Why Friday? Because that is the day that they cook and serve Mutton Khichda. The khichda is Mumbai's Haleem (you don't get the same stuff that you get in Hyderabad in Mumbai), it is a broth of Bohri origins that is had by Muslims in Mumbai to break the Ramzan fast, Cafe Alif however is nice enough to make it every Friday. Today presented a Golden one with Feroz treating Neeraj, Jayant and myself for the ACE award!
The Khichda is a meal of lentils, wheat and mutton mixed 
with the most delectable spices and marinated/ cooked for a reasonable amount of time (the dish takes a decent amount of preparation time, hence not available everyday). At Cafe Alif, the dish is served in a smallish bowl garnished with fried onions, the khichda has a decent amount of gravy, slightly different from the drier variety served at Muslim homes but that is a pleasure that I have yet to experience.
with the most delectable spices and marinated/ cooked for a reasonable amount of time (the dish takes a decent amount of preparation time, hence not available everyday). At Cafe Alif, the dish is served in a smallish bowl garnished with fried onions, the khichda has a decent amount of gravy, slightly different from the drier variety served at Muslim homes but that is a pleasure that I have yet to experience. Anyways one plate of Mutton Khichda + 1 Roti is possibly one of the tastiest, filling and value for money Friday afternoon lunches that you can have in maximum city! Whats more it comes for Rs 50 only!
Today we also had some Biriyani and some Kebabs which were decent, but when i am in office on a Friday in maximum city and thinking about lunch, i will always think of Cafe Alif and the Mutton Khichda. I wish that our office was in Andheri West!
How to get there: Cafe Alif is on SV Road in Jogeshwari. It falls on the left if you are going towards Malad from Andheri side. It is at Barkhamba Junction, after crossing Jogeshwari station. There is an HDFC ATM on the right just before you reach.
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