Mumbai's Iconic Parsi Eatery Jimmy Boy Shut Down Weeks Before 100th Anniversary

Mumbai, June 29 – Just months before celebrating its centenary, Jimmy Boy — the beloved Parsi restaurant nestled in the heritage precinct of Fort, Mumbai — has been forced to shut doors at its iconic location. Famous for its Keema Pav, Brun Maska, Mava Cakes, and classic Irani chai, Jimmy Boy has been a cultural and culinary landmark in south Mumbai for nearly a century.

On the evening of June 20, the dream of marking 100 years at its original spot came to an abrupt halt. According to civic authorities, a call was placed to the BMC disaster management helpline by a junior engineer from the building and factory department, reporting visible cracks in the structure housing the eatery. The four-storey commercial building, known as Vikas Premises, immediately raised safety concerns.

Following an inspection, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) issued an urgent notice to vacate the premises. “A formal notice has been issued instructing all occupants to vacate immediately and restricting further occupancy until structural safety is ensured,” a civic official confirmed. The building has since been evacuated to avoid any potential hazards.

While it remains uncertain whether Jimmy Boy will reopen at a different venue or return after repairs, loyal patrons and Mumbaikars are already expressing nostalgia and sadness over this unexpected closure. The restaurant’s nearly hundred-year journey stands as a testament to Mumbai’s living culinary history — now interrupted by the city’s aging infrastructure challenges.