The Story Behind Our 70-Year Legacy
A small cart in Colaba, a handful of family recipes, and a promise that still holds strong today. Get to know the real Bademiya journey.
We are the five sons of the original Bade Miyan, and this is our story. From a small stall started by our father in 1946 to a Mumbai landmark, we carry his legacy forward with pride and hard work.
My father taught us, "beta sheesh bechna, imaan mat bechna" (sell the skewers, but not your integrity). I stand by that promise. The taste you loved 70 years ago is the same taste I guarantee today.
People say running a restaurant is one of the hardest jobs, and it's true. But our father gave us 'commando training' in this business. We handle every challenge to maintain the quality you expect from us.
This is my father, Mohammed Yasin, the original Bade Miyan. He started with a small cart and a few recipes, but his vision and values are what feed us all to this day. This is his legacy.
This is the Bombay we grew up with. An AI-generated image showing our founder amidst the iconic landmarks of old Bombay, a city whose history is woven into our own.
We are not just from Old Bombay, we are Old Bombay. This city has grown around us, and our stall has served generations, becoming a part of its living history.
The iconic Kaali-Peeli taxi is a part of so many Mumbai memories. We cherish the decades of customers stepping out of these cabs to relish our kebabs. A true slice of vintage Bombay.
A beautiful video capturing our journey from a simple street food stall to a late-night institution. It tells the story of how our Baida Roti became a special part of Mumbai's food culture.
Our story is a chapter in Mumbai's history. From a small stall started by a 13-year-old boy to a legacy, this is the real flavour of the city.
These frames capture more than just moments, they capture our history. The smoke, the fire, and the face of the man who started it all.
About Our Story: A Legacy Since 1946
People often ask why our taste has not changed in decades. The secret is not a factory; it is in our central kitchen where every masala is mixed by hand, just as our father taught us. We do not chase trends. We chase the consistency that has fed generations of Mumbaikars since 1946.
Our Beginning: 1946
Our father, Mohammed Yasin, started with a simple cart behind the Taj. There was no fancy marketing, just the smoky aroma of charcoal-grilled kebabs in the Mumbai night air. He taught us the most important lesson: 'Beta, sheesh bechna, imaan mat bechna' (Sell skewers, not your integrity). That philosophy is still the backbone of our business.
Commando Training
Running a kitchen at this scale is hard work. We are five brothers, and our father did not just give us a business; he gave us 'commando training.' Each of us handles a specific department, from operations to community outreach, ensuring that whether you are at our Colaba street stall or our Bandra restaurant, the experience feels like coming home.
Consistency Over Everything
We operate a central kitchen to ensure that every plate served across our outlets tastes exactly like the one our father made. We know the food scene in Mumbai is competitive and everyone has an opinion, but we focus on what matters: the quality of the meat, the freshness of the spices, and the respect we show our guests.
A Part of Mumbai
From midnight cravings for office-goers to celebrities and families, our kebabs have bridged divides. We are not just selling food; we are upholding a part of Mumbai’s living history. When you visit us, you are not just a customer. You are our guest.
Bademiya
We are the five sons of the original Bade Miyan, carrying forward our father's dream that started at a small street cart in 1946. We do not do corporate. We do family, flavour, and a whole lot of hard work.
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