On the streets of Mandai, this hidden gem is officially the best place for mutton lovers. Durga Bhuvan in Mandai is a 66-year-old non veg paradise. Soft and luscious mutton dishes made in pure desi ghee are a must when you are at this legendary place on the first floor.

Durga Bhuvan was started in 1957 and is now run by Anant Bari. Since then, the place has maintained its authentic mutton recipes which tempt customers to come back for more and for generations!

We suggest you try their Special Mutton Thali which is more than fulfilling for one person. This thali includes mutton gravy, mutton sukka, rassa, solkadhi, papad, rice and Bhakri or chapati. The mutton is so well cooked that it falls off the bone. The mutton is spicy yet not overpowering on tastebuds. The mutton is so well fried that it is rightly caramelised with onions and spices. One bite of this mutton gravy and mutton sukka, and you can taste the earthy and nutty flavors induced in the ghee.

To tone down the heat from spices, you must have the chilled solkadhi. Fresh coconut milk mixed with kokum is a true chilled delight.

If you aren’t a Thali person, you can go for their Special Dum Mutton Biryani made with pure ghee (Sajuk Tup). Not just the taste, but the aroma of this biryani will also get you hooked. The rice is extremely flavourful yet not too spicy. You can taste the smokey flavor of the rice and mutton which is mixed with aromatic spices. We suggest rice lovers shouldn’t miss out Durga Bhuvan’s Spl. Mutton Biryani.

To visit this restaurant you need to go through a narrow hidden lane next to Kaka Halwai on Shivaji Nagar, where you’ll find stairs leading you to this gem. The interior is also quite unique and classic dating back to 1957.
Surprisingly, Durga Bhuvan doesn’t deliver via Swiggy or Zomato. Hence, to experience Durga Bhuvan’s succulent mutton delicacies, you need to visit them in Mandai. Trust us, you won’t regret this decision once you have their authentic pure ghee mutton dishes.

Address: Durga Bhuvan, 231, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Rd, near Datta Mandir, Tulshibaug, Budhwar Peth, Pune-02
Timing: 11:30 pm-4:00 pm & 6:30 pm-10:00 pm (Monday off)
Contact: 020-24455412