Passion for food has made me eat out in fancy restaurants, coffee shops and the very new boutique restaurants. But to this day, street food remains my favorite indulgence!
15 months in Mumbai, and I have been to almost all the Khau gallis ( Street Food lane, as called in Marathi) here, exploring the best of street foods in this beautiful city. In this article, I bring to you my personal best of the lot! Take a look.
1. Pav Bhaji At Sardar’s
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While the finger-licking favorite Indian snack is served in almost all the streets of Mumbai and the rest of India, Sardar is my personal favorite.
Hoards of hungry Mumbaikars crowd this eatery every day, which is a five-minute walk from the Mumbai Central Station. While your arteries will tighten at the sight, but your stomach will thank you for sure.
What's so different about this place? The bhaji is generously garnished with oodles of creamy butter and so is the Pav! Mouth watering.
Tip: Squeeze some lemon on your bhaji at the top, and dig in with your fingers!
Where: Sardar's, 166-A Tardeo Road Junction, Tulsiwadi, near Tardeo bus depot
Cost: Rs. 110 for the Amul Pav Bhaji
2. Vada Pav At Anand’s
![Also known as the poor man’s burger, this batata vada sandwiched between two slices of a pav is a very popular snack,indigenous to Mumbai. There are more than 50,000 vada pav stalls in Mumbai, but the one stand out food joint is undoubtedly Anand Vada Pav.The crispy vada, soft pav, and to top it off, the spicy garlic chutney makes for a quick and tasty snack! It is definitely worth taking that detour on your way home from the stationTip: The rock salted fried green chillies are a must have with this vada pav. Cool off with mini bottles of lassi from the stall to the leftWhere: Opposite Mithibai College, Vile Parle West, MumbaiCost: Rs. 20 for one Vada Pav: Vada Pav At Anand’s]({"default":{"load":"default","w":"28","h":"18","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBwRlqw.img?h=183&w=275&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"}})
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Also known as the poor man’s burger, this batata vada sandwiched between two slices of a pav is a very popular snack,indigenous to Mumbai. There are more than 50,000 vada pav stalls in Mumbai, but the one stand out food joint is undoubtedly Anand Vada Pav.
The crispy vada, soft pav, and to top it off, the spicy garlic chutney makes for a quick and tasty snack! It is definitely worth taking that detour on your way home from the station
Tip: The rock salted fried green chillies are a must have with this vada pav. Cool off with mini bottles of lassi from the stall to the left
Where: Opposite Mithibai College, Vile Parle West, Mumbai
Cost: Rs. 20 for one Vada Pav
3. Samosa Ragda At Gurukripa (Sion)
![An attraction for the street food lovers in Mumbai since the last 20 years, Gurukripa at Sion has a host of delicacies to offer. But I will have to pick out my favourite: Samosa Ragda. The ragda samosa here is something to swear by, and the place is even frequented by celebrities.You sure would not want to miss going here, if you love food!Tip: You might also want to try a host of other delicacies, like Samosa Chole, varieties of chaats for which this place is known!Where: 40, Guru Kripa Building, Road 24, Near SIES College, Sion, Mumbai: Samosa Ragda At Gurukripa (Sion)]({"default":{"load":"default","w":"72","h":"45","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBwRiVJ.img?h=446&w=725&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"},"size3column":{"load":"default","w":"62","h":"38","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBwRiVJ.img?h=384&w=624&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"},"size2column":{"load":"default","w":"62","h":"38","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBwRiVJ.img?h=384&w=624&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"}})
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An attraction for the street food lovers in Mumbai since the last 20 years, Gurukripa at Sion has a host of delicacies to offer. But I will have to pick out my favourite: Samosa Ragda. The ragda samosa here is something to swear by, and the place is even frequented by celebrities.
You sure would not want to miss going here, if you love food!
Tip: You might also want to try a host of other delicacies, like Samosa Chole, varieties of chaats for which this place is known!
Where: 40, Guru Kripa Building, Road 24, Near SIES College, Sion, Mumbai
4. A-1 Samosas At Sion
![If you have been in Mumbai and have visited any of the multiplexes here, there are high chances that you must have had A-1 samosas. They supply these mouth-watering snack to the multiplexes, too! These crunchy, spicy, potato filled triangles of happiness can even make a bad movie worth a watch.They not only serve the authentic Indian samosa we all are aware of, they also have a variety of them: Cheese corn Samosa, Chinese samosa, Paneer samosa are just a few names!Where: A-1 outlet, Sion West, MumbaiCost: You can get the samosa for as little as Rs 10.: A-1 Samosas At Sion]({"default":{"load":"default","w":"38","h":"38","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBwRvPj.img?h=375&w=381&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"}})
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If you have been in Mumbai and have visited any of the multiplexes here, there are high chances that you must have had A-1 samosas. They supply these mouth-watering snack to the multiplexes, too! These crunchy, spicy, potato filled triangles of happiness can even make a bad movie worth a watch.
They not only serve the authentic Indian samosa we all are aware of, they also have a variety of them: Cheese corn Samosa, Chinese samosa, Paneer samosa are just a few names!
Where: A-1 outlet, Sion West, Mumbai
Cost: You can get the samosa for as little as Rs 10.
5. Dahi Bhalla At Monsoon
![The best attraction of this place is its hygiene. It offers irresistible chaat varieties, but you will fall in love with my personal favourite Dahi Bhalla.Where: 16, Benzar Society, 2nd Cross Lane, Lokhandwala Complex , Opposite Traquility Building.: Dahi Bhalla At Monsoon]({"default":{"load":"default","w":"72","h":"48","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBwRvPk.img?h=483&w=725&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"},"size3column":{"load":"default","w":"62","h":"42","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBwRvPk.img?h=416&w=624&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"},"size2column":{"load":"default","w":"62","h":"42","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBwRvPk.img?h=416&w=624&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"}})
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The best attraction of this place is its hygiene. It offers irresistible chaat varieties, but you will fall in love with my personal favourite Dahi Bhalla.
Where: 16, Benzar Society, 2nd Cross Lane, Lokhandwala Complex , Opposite Traquility Building.
6. Toast Sev Puri At Gupta Chaat Center
![Well, if you are a Mumbaikar, you sure have heard about this place. Their claim to fame is its innovative Toast Sev Puri. The Sev Puri between breads is perfectly grilled and then toppled with green chutney, boiled potatoes, onions and sev: giving it that perfect taste.Tip: Do remember to grab a few other bestsellers like Bhel, Sev Puri, Dahi Puri to please your taste budsWhere: Shop No 3, 4, LBS Market, Matunga East Circle, Matunga EastCost: You can get one Toast Sev Puri for Rs 40: Toast Sev Puri At Gupta Chaat Center]({"default":{"load":"default","w":"36","h":"40","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBwRiVL.img?h=400&w=357&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"}})
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Well, if you are a Mumbaikar, you sure have heard about this place. Their claim to fame is its innovative Toast Sev Puri. The Sev Puri between breads is perfectly grilled and then toppled with green chutney, boiled potatoes, onions and sev: giving it that perfect taste.
Tip: Do remember to grab a few other bestsellers like Bhel, Sev Puri, Dahi Puri to please your taste buds
Where: Shop No 3, 4, LBS Market, Matunga East Circle, Matunga East
Cost: You can get one Toast Sev Puri for Rs 40
7. Sindh Pani Puri House At Chembur Sindhi Camp
![Treat your taste buds to these pani puris which have a plethora of spices. This time, give a Sindhi twist to your favorite snack and savour this tangy, spicy treat till your heart is content.An age-old installation has been serving the best Pani Puris for over 30 years now. The USP of this place is its unique masala. Go try this out!Where: Navjeevan CHS, Next to UCO Bank, Vasi Naka Road, Chembur (E), MumbaiCost: Rs. 30 per plate: Sindh Pani Puri House At Chembur Sindhi Camp]({"default":{"load":"default","w":"72","h":"54","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBwRdFf.img?h=543&w=725&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"},"size3column":{"load":"default","w":"62","h":"47","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBwRdFf.img?h=468&w=624&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"},"size2column":{"load":"default","w":"62","h":"47","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBwRdFf.img?h=468&w=624&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"}})
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Treat your taste buds to these pani puris which have a plethora of spices. This time, give a Sindhi twist to your favorite snack and savour this tangy, spicy treat till your heart is content.
An age-old installation has been serving the best Pani Puris for over 30 years now. The USP of this place is its unique masala. Go try this out!
Where: Navjeevan CHS, Next to UCO Bank, Vasi Naka Road, Chembur (E), Mumbai
Cost: Rs. 30 per plate
8. Different varieties At Chai Pe Charcha
![If you are an ardent lover of street food, and its getting difficult for you to decide among the varied options available, you got to visit this one stop shop to give way to your street food craving!From 20 different types of teas, to sandwiches, Mouth Watering Bhels and Samosas, Paranthas and what not, this colorful and vibrant café is a sheer delight.Tip: Do not miss out on playing the hand-painelted board games, while you wait for your favourite Chaai and snack!Where: Shop No. 11, Madhav Bhutan Building, Senapati Bapat Marg, Opposite Kamala Mills Gate No. 2, Lower Parel,Mumbai: Different varieties At Chai Pe Charcha]({"default":{"load":"default","w":"40","h":"32","src":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBwRoed.img?h=323&w=400&m=6&q=60&o=f&l=f"}})
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If you are an ardent lover of street food, and its getting difficult for you to decide among the varied options available, you got to visit this one stop shop to give way to your street food craving!
From 20 different types of teas, to sandwiches, Mouth Watering Bhels and Samosas, Paranthas and what not, this colorful and vibrant café is a sheer delight.
Tip: Do not miss out on playing the hand-painelted board games, while you wait for your favourite Chaai and snack!
Where: Shop No. 11, Madhav Bhutan Building, Senapati Bapat Marg, Opposite Kamala MillsGate No. 2, Lower Parel,Mumbai
While street food is famous all across India, Mumbai is the only city which finds its expression on the streets. There are thousands of families here, who survive on the vada pavs,the sev puris and the samosa choles. It is for this reason that after the Bollywood celebs, it is its delicious street food through which our financial capital gains popularity & recognition.
Which other places in Mumbai are well known for their chat? Do tell us in the comments below.
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