Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Cannon: Mumbai's Beloved Pav Bhaji Spot
Cannon is a famous pav bhaji spot in Mumbai started by Parshuram Dandekar, a veteran of the 1965 war.
After suffering injuries, he started a small eatery near CST station.
Initially, it served batata vada and cold drinks.
Over time, pav bhaji became the main dish.
Dandekar is very particular about the ingredients, using only Amul butter and pav from specific bakeries.
The eatery has no seating, and customers stand along a counter.
Dandekar still visits the eatery daily but is uncertain about its future as his children are not interested in taking it over.
Cannon was started by Parshuram Dandekar, a 1965 war veteran, who suffered serious injuries and was allotted a plot near CST station.
The eatery initially served batata vada and cold drinks, with pav bhaji being introduced in 1985.
Dandekar is particular about the ingredients, using only Amul butter and pav from Yazdani and UP Bakery.
The eatery has no seating, and customers stand along a counter while eating.
Dandekar still visits the eatery daily but is uncertain about its future as his children are not interested in taking it over.
- Who
- Parshuram Dandekar, a 1965 war veteran
- What
- Started Cannon, a popular pav bhaji eatery in Mumbai
- When
- The eatery was founded in 1975
- Where
- Near CST station, Mumbai
- Why
- To provide for himself after suffering injuries in the 1965 war
- Founder
- Parshuram Dandekar
- Year Founded
- 1975
- Location
- Near CST station, Mumbai
- Specialty
- Pav bhaji, batata vada
- Ingredients
- Amul butter, pav from Yazdani and UP Bakery
- Founder's Background
- 1965 war veteran
- Menu Items
- Pav bhaji, dahi vada, sabudana khichdi, halwa, rabdi, gulab jamun, sattu ladoo, peanut ladoo, lassi, buttermilk
- Food License
- Obtained in 2023