Mumbai is not just diverse in its culture but also in its culinary richness, which can be witnessed in its street food having the influence of the Gujarati, South Indian, Parsi, and Maharashtrian flavors. The color, taste and textures of these dishes will treat your taste buds without burdening your pockets. For the foodies, Mumbai is a haven as it has a plethora of amazing destinations to savor delicious street food. To save you from all the searching trouble, we have curated a list of mouthwatering vegetarian and non-vegetarian street food delicacies that you try on your next trip to Mumbai. You just focus on grabing the best flight booking deals on your favourite online travel agency.
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Vada Pav
Vada Pav, or simply a ‘burger for all,’ is a famous Mumbai street food. Vada Pav is a bun bread known as pav and a fritter called vada, which is stuffed with mashed potato. The dish is accompanied by spicy, sweet chutneys, fried chilies and garlic powder chutney.
Best place to try: Anand Vada Pav Stall, Parleshwar Vada Pav Samrat
Misal Pav
A famous dish of Pune, Misal Pav, is a mix of curried lentils, potato bhaaji, poha, chopped onions, chivada and tomato. This spicy hot street food of the city is enjoyed with pav and yogurt. Misal Pav has got your back if you are seeking healthy street food options in Mumbai. You can even start your day with this sumptuous, healthy breakfast.
Best place to try: Mamledar Kacheri, Naupada in Thane West
Pav Bhaaji
Another delectable street food of Mumbai is the Pav Bhaaji. The bhaaji is an assortment of mashed potatoes and vegetables seasoned with spices and seasonings and served with pav (a bun bread) heated on a pan. Loads of butter is applied to the bun and then served steaming hot. If you are craving food and roaming on the streets of Mumbai, then do try this. Almost every street food stall in Mumbai serves Pav Bhaaji right from early in the morning.
Best place to try: Cannon Pav Bhaji, Dadabhaji Naoroji Road near CST
Bhel Puri and Sev Puri
Bhel puri and sev puri are among the most popular and lip-smacking street food in Mumbai. Bhel Puri is basically a traditional Marathi Chaat which is made from puffed rice and vegetables mixed with a tangy tamarind sauce and some spices. Sev Puri is also a form of chaat but is made of Puri decked up with diced potatoes, onions, chutneys of tamarind, chili, and garlic. Finally, the puri is topped with sev, which are small pieces of crunchy noodles made of chickpea flour paste. The dish is seasoned with raw mango, a hint of lemon and chaat masala.
Best place to try: Sharmajee’s and Badshah’s, Girgaon Chaupati Beach, Marina Drive
Keema Pav
A delicacy for the non-vegetarians, Keema Pav is a must-try on your trip to Mumbai. Keema Pav is a signature dish of the Parsis and a pervasive snack for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The pav (bread) is filled with minced mutton cooked in tomato gravy. It is among the famous non-veg street food in Mumbai.
Best place to try: Mumbai cafes and local restaurants