Street Food

Where to find best Vada Pav in Mumbai

Vada Pav, the brainchild of Ashok Vaidya, is the most favorite snack of Mumbaikars. This yummy fried vada made of spicy mashed potatoes with chutney slathered inside pavs is a go-to snack for the working class.

Here is the list of best vada pav in Mumbai; Ashok Vada Pav, Dhiraj Vada Pav, Aaram Vada Pav, Gajanan Vada Pav, Graduate Vada Pav, Shivaji Vada Pav.

Ashok Vada Pav

Located near Kirit College, this place is often crowded by Mumbaikars, as they serve the best vada pav in Mumbai for over three decades. The vada pav here is so irresistible that it drags celebrities like Madhuri Dixit and Sonu Nigam to this stall.

Dhiraj Vada Pav

This is one of the famous joints for vada pav in Mumbai for some hot, lip-smacking vada pav. Perfectly cooked mashed potatoes stuffed in soft pavs will just melt in your mouth. This stall is also famous for butter dosas.

Aaram Vada Pav

Feeding Mumbaikars for more than 70 years, this vada pav stall is opposite Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Railway Station. They serve a special garlic chutney with vada pav, which you cannot get anywhere in Mumbai. Though there are no proper seating arrangements here, this place is crowded as they serve you spicy hot vada pav that indulges your cravings.

Gajanan Vada Pav

Here is another stall serving delicious Bombay vada pav since 1978; maintaining the good old tradition, they have their own chutney recipe, which will leave you yearning for more. You can also try their lip-smacking pav bhaji, misal pav, dosas, and chaats.

Graduate Vada Pav

The family-run business for the past 20 years; Graduate vada pav has been serving over 2,000 customers every day, with their signature vada pav and some delicious chili, garlic, tamarind, and coconut chutneys. You can also try their samosa and pav bhaji, which are irresistible.

Shivaji Vada Pav

The Nainar family runs this vada pav joint for over 35 years. Shivaji vada pav stall sells around 1000 vada pavs per day by targeting hungry, budget-constrained students. They make varieties of pavs like schezwan and cheese schezwan vada pavs, which sell like hotcakes here. This stall also has other snacks on their menu, but Vada Pav remains a cult dish till date.

Where can I find best street food in Mumbai?

Welcome to Mumbai, where Vada Pav is more popular than McD!

If you are craving to have some mouth-watering street food in Mumbai, here are some best places for you; Gulshan-e-Iran, Mervan’s, Guru Kripa, Jai Jawan, Sahibaan, Anand Dosa & Vada Pav Stall, Sardar, Qutuz.

Gulshan-e-Iran:

It is known for its delicious authentic Mughlai Dishes at maddeningly low prices. They have the best range of Mughlai specialties from the Kheema Pav to Chicken Tikka Masala and dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings.

Merwan’s:

Head over to Merwan's for some mouth-watering tea cakes, pastries, and cookies to appease your sweet tooth. Merwan's is frequently visited by Mumbaikars who come here just to collect a package of baked goodies for the home and also is a place people come to after work for an Irani chai and some freshly baked cookies.

Guru Kripa:

The Samosa Chole is known as Mumbai’s most famous samosa. Must-try street food in Mumbai; this dish is served with a gravy of chickpea, onion, and coriander bits sprinkled on it. Taste the most delicious Samosa Chole and mouth-watering desserts at Guru Kripa.

Jai Jawan:

Craving for some non-vegetarian food? Head to Jai Jawan for Mumbai's amazing non-veg snacks. Once you taste the juicy Tandoori Chicken here, you will become a loyal customer, as the taste can never be forgotten.

Sahibaan:

This place is always waiting with surprises for all your Chinese cravings. Want to try some yummy Chinese starters, soups, or noodles; this place has it all. They also have outlets at Bandra, Oshiwara, and Colaba.

Anand Dosa & Vada Pav Stall:

Craving for some south Indian Snack? Visit Anand Stall near Mithibai College. The Dosa and Vada Pav here are loved by all Mumbaikars. They have varieties of dosa here, including Jinny Dosa, Pizza Dosa, Pasta Dosa. They have some tasty Vada Pavs too. If you haven’t tasted them yet, what are you waiting for?

Sardar:

Looking for some spicy, steamy, and tangy chats in Mumbai, head over to Sardars. Pav Bhaji is the best veg street food in Mumbai, and the taste of their legendary Pav Bhaaji is unbeatable.

Qutuz:

Qutuz, an Iranian joint, is a savior for people who work in Malad; to sip some Irani chai and have a bit of Maska Bun. The best thing about Qutuz is it stays open all night, making it one of the best places for Street food in Mumbai.

Where can I get best street food in Bangalore?

Welcome to Namma Bengaluru!

You can find the best street foods to satisfy all your cravings, veg, non-veg, chats, or whatever you feel like having. These are some places that have the best street food in Bangalore; VV Puram Food Street, Mosque Road Eat Street, Sri Sairam Chat & Juice, Rakesh Kumar Pani Puri, Fanoos, Eat Street Koramangala, Karnataka Bhel House, Shahi Darbar, Dadar Vada Pav, Chatar Patar.

VV Puram Food Street: Also known as Food Street, Thindi Beedi, Chaat Road/Street; VV Puram has the largest street food ranges in the city. Just name your cravings, and you get it here, it’s a perfect place for a delicious evening bite.

Mosque Road Eat Street: Craving for some non-vegetarian street food, you have reached the perfect destination for you; Mosque Road. Its juicy, mouthwatering, and meat-indulgent dishes are known for ages.

Sri Sairam Chats & Juice: Craving for some mouth-watering chats; you got it. Visit Malleshwaram’s best chaat stall to have some delicious chats; they are also selling specially prepared homemade Ooty chocolates now.

Rakesh Kumar Pani Puri: Every street food lover loves pani puri for sure; taste the most delicious chats in Bangalore. It's a small chat stall in Jayanagar, known exclusively for pani puri and chats.

Fanoos: Craving for some juicy non-veg dishes? Try Fanoos at Frazer Town or Jhonson Market (Richmond Road). Starting from a small stall, they have emerged as the finest place for some non-veg delights.

Eat Street Koramangala: Wanna spend some good time with friends; this mini open-air food court is a great idea. Taste food from different cuisines, enjoy the live music and karaoke; click some amazing pictures for your Instagram with their lively ambiance.

Karnataka Bhel House: Get ready to taste some authentic and mouthwatering bhel mixed with different ingredients. You may get confused about which one to start from; take your time, go through the menu, and pick the chat that satisfies your cravings.

Shahi Darbar: A place usually abuzz with students and working professionals, with some mouth-watering rolls; both veg and non-veg. This low-priced stall, with a limited seating area, has the heart of the local residents, as they offer most delicious rolls.

Dadar Vada Pav: If you think you will get vada pav only in Mumbai, you are wrong; try Dadar Vada Pav. Taste the authentic Maharashtrian flavor vada pav in Bangalore; the rich mush of potatoes rolled in a pav with some fried green chilies will satisfy your cravings.

Chatar Patar: As an Indian, we can never resist spicy and tangy street food; one of the most famous street food here is chats. Visit Chatar Patar to taste some lip-smacking street food. If you are a foodie living in Bangalore, this place is a must-visit.

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