6 Street Food Dishes You Must Try In Mumbai

Jun 24, 20203 min read

Updated: Jul 29, 2020

|By- Fizza Ratlamwala|

MUMBAI- is famously known as the "City of Dreams" but you know what is so special about the city other than that? It is also the city which serves you finger-licking street food. This city will serve you each & every cuisine be it South-Indian or North-Indian, be it the Mumbai special Chaat or Cutting Chai. You will be never disappointed by what the city has in store for you. Here, I am going to tell you what to never miss when you visit Mumbai as soon as the world goes back to normal.

So let's get on with the droolicious journey:

1) VADA PAV :

A true Mumbaikar knows the value of Vada Pav, because it is a food on which thousands of Mumbaikars rely and fill their stomach because it's so pocket friendly but with mind-blowing taste and combinations. Vada(s) are served stuffed in Pav with spicy green chutney and red dry chutney and spicy fried chilies. You will find vada pav in each and every corner of Mumbai which is the best part about it. You can never get settled on one vada pav. NEVER!

2) Pani Puri:

If you love spicy food then you are definetly going to love Pani Puri. Pani Puri are also known as "Golgappe". Pani Puri are basically fried puris filled with Ragada, Meetha Pani & Teekha Pani. It is the perfect combination in the world which you will find in any corner of Mumbai. If you ever visit Mumbai don't ever miss on trying Pani Puri.

3) Pav Bhaji:

If you ever visit Mumbai and wanna try Pav Bhaji then catch an auto-rickshaw and go straightly to Juhu Beach and enjoy the soulful Pav Bhaji with loads of butter on it. Pav Bhajis served at Juhu Beach are the most authentic and delicious one as they serve it fresh. Pav Bhaji is basically a mixture of loads of vegetables mixed with spices and loads of butter on it and served with buttered bread with chopped onions and lemon on the sides. LIP-SMACKINGLY DELICIOUS!

4) Mumbai Sandwich (Bombay Sandwich):

If you take a walk on the streets of Mumbai you will find loads of Sandwich vendors serving different kinds of Sandwiches with unimaginable combinations. Sandwiches are the local famous of food of Mumbai loved by both Vegetarians & Non-Vegetarians. Typically sandwiches are combination of 2 breads with butter on it, then it goes with the combination of chutney with thin sliced vegetables that can include Onion, Potato, Beetroot, Tomatoes, Cucumber followed with shredded cheese & a sprinkle of Chaat Masala. A perfect satisfying & healthy street food.

5) Chai (Tea):

Well we all know chai is not a street food but I had to include it because of it's dominance in the street food arena in India. If you want to take a short break from the noisy & chaotic streets of Mumbai then you can totally rely on a cup of chai which you will find each & everywhere on the streets of Mumbai. Chai on a Mumbai's street are brewed quite strong then followed by loads of milk and seasoned with cardomom, masala & ginger to give it an extra flavour. You know what the real joy of visiting Mumbai is sipping on a hot cup of tea standing at a tapri during Monsoons. Absolute Joy.

6) Dosa:

I know Dosa is originally originated from South-India but as I told you earlier streets of Mumbai serves you everything. Dosa is the most common street food of Mumbai which you will find in different flavours, ingredients, styles & fusions. Dosa is basically a batter of rice & urad bean flour which is lightly fermented, and then fried on a hot circular plate in a thin crepe like shape. Once it’s golden and crispy on the bottom, any number of fillings can be added to the center. The traditional version is the masala dosa, where masala potatoes are added to the dosa, and it’s served with sambhar and coconut chutney on the side. But in Mumbai you will find it in different fusions for example Chinese Dosa or a Pasta Dosa and even Manchurian Dosa.

Yes. I know you feel hungry now. Me too! Will be right back after munching on our favourite snacks. Stay tuned for more.