India is famous for its spicy street food. Here I will tell you the top 10 street foods and spots to try them so you don’t miss the chance to taste them.
10 must-try fast food spots in Mumbai
1. Ashoka Vada Pav, Mumbai:
Mumbai is famous for its local train and Vada Pav. Vada Pav basically consists of a deep-fried potato dumpling placed in a half-slicked bread bun. Ashoka Vada Pav Stall, established in 1978 and also known as Ashoka Kirti College Vada Pav, serves its Vada Pav with sweet and spicy sauces and fried green chillies.
It is located near Kirti College. Ashoka Vada Pav stall most probably opens at 11:00 AM. They have a special vada pav called “Chura Pav”. It was started for students who can not spend much on food.
It has crispy crumbs inside the vada pav. Don’t get shocked by seeing this place crowded all day. Celebrities such as Madhuri Dixit and Sonu Nigam visit this place frequently.
Location: Kashinath Dhuru Marg, Dadar West, Dadar, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400028
Plus code for GPS: 2RCJ+6G Dadar, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Price:
Chura Pav- 20INR
Vada Pav- 25INR
(100 INR for two)
Timings:
The stall operates from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM and closes on Sundays.
2. Cannon Pav Bhaji Centre:
Pav bhaji is a fast food dish, that originated in Maharashtra. It consists of thick meshed vegetable curry served with fresh and soft bread or bun.
The vendor garnishes the gravy with fresh coriander leaves and butter on top. It is a complete meal. Cannon Pav Centre is famous for its special tempering on the top of the curry.
The vendor started the shop in 1973, and the government gave it to him after the India-Pakistan War. That’s why people also call it Jai Jawan Stall. This Pav Bhaji Centre opens at 7:00 AM every day and serves till 10:00 PM.
This spot serves many other dishes such as gulab jamun, sabudana khichdi, menduwada, and pulao. One day it sells about 4000-5000 plates of Pav Bhaji, which makes it a must-visit spot.
Location: Mahapalika Marg, Opposite Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Hazarimal Somani Road, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001
Plus code for GPS: WRQM+VJ Mumbai, Maharashtra
Price: 300 INR for two
Timing: 7:00AM – 10:00PM
3. Anand Dosa Stall:
Dosa is a South Indian dish. It is cooked flat thin layered rice batter. Stuffed with a mixture of boiled potato and traditional spices. The specialty of Anand Dosa Stall is their “Pizza Dosa”.
It is a combination of Indian and Italian spices. Anand Dosa Stall serves 65 types of dosas. They do not serve dosa alone, they also make delicious grilled sandwiches, mayonnaise sandwiches, Frankie, and the signature dish of Mumbai “Vada Pav”.
Location: Gulmohar Road No. 1, Opp. Mithibai College, Vile Parle West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400056
Plus code for GPS: 4R3P+6M Mumbai, Maharashtra
Price: 300 INR for two
Timings: 7:00 AM – 11:55 PM
4. Sharma Bhelpuri House:
It is another signature dish of Mumbai. Bhelpuri is a type of chaat.Bhelpuri combines puffed rice, chopped vegetables, and a mixture of 3-4 sauces.
People mostly enjoy it at Mumbai’s beaches, such as Juhu and Chowpatty. Sharma Bhelpuri House is famous for its Mung Bhel, Diet Bhel, American Sev Puri, and Cheese Shivpuri. These stalls open at 3:00 PM.
Location: Kamla Bhawan, Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Opp. Municipal Garden, Vile Parle East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400057
Plus code for GPS: 4R2W+8F Mumbai, Maharashtra
Price: 200 for two
Timing: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
5. Joshi’s Dabeli House:
This food spot is famous for its hygiene and never-changing taste. This stall opened three decades back. The signature dish of this stall is “Dabeli”.
Dabeli is made up of boiled potatoes mixed with special dabeli masala which is filled inside a burger bun. This combo is served with various sweet and spicy sauces and garnished with fresh coriander leaves.
Location: Sai Ambika Apartments, Lokmanya Tilak Rd Ext, Hanuman Chowk, Mulund East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400081
Plus code for Gps: 5X95+8P Mulund East, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Price: 100 INR for two
Timings: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM (closed on Sunday)
6. Baba Falooda:
Baba Falooda is a very famous spot for night lovers. This shop opens at 1:00 AM. The signature dish of this shop is ” Baba Special Falooda”.
Falooda is a cold dessert and is made by mixing rose syrup, vermicelli, and sweet basil seeds with milk. It is served with a scoop of ice cream on it. It is one of the most famous desserts in Mumbai.
Location: 1-2, Bellview Mansion, LJ Cross Road, Lady Jamshedji Rd, Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400016
Plus code for GPS: Mahim
Price: 250 for two
Timings: 1:30 PM – 1:30 AM
7. Bipin Big Sandwich, Mumbai:
Bipin Big Sandwich stall serves a wide variety of sandwiches. The speciality is the “Bahubali Sandwich”. This is a huge sandwich. It has 3 layers.
1st layer: Butter, green chilli sauce, baby corn, chaat masala, onion, capsicum rings, mayonnaise, grated cheese.
2nd layer: Pineapple slices, jalapeno, black olives, mayonnaise, grated cheese
3rd layer: Pineapple jam, schezwan, tomato slices, chaat masala, chopped cabbage, mayonnaise, grated beetroot, carrot, mango, and mayonnaise.
You will need 2-3 people to finish this sandwich.
Location: Second opp shop, Mani Bhuvan, 2B, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Rd, Pai Nagar, Borivali West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400091
Plus Code for GPS: 6VM4+R2 Borivali West, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Price: 300 INR for two.
Timings: 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
8. Fresh Catch:
Fresh Catch is famous among non-veg lovers. It serves a lot of delicious dishes. The speciality of this spot is “Bombil Fry” or “Bombay duck fry”. Bombay duck is a fish, not a duck.
It is very famous among fishermen. The dish is prepared by flattening the bombil then dipped in a mixture of wheat flour and spices and then fried. It can be served as a starter or served as a main course with tortillas.
Location: 144/C, Diamond Court, PN Kotnis Rd, Mahim West, Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400016
Plus Code for GPS: 2RMR+7M Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Price: 600 INR for two
Timings: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
9. Good Luck Restaurant:
This place is very famous among non-veg lovers. The famous dish here is ” Keema Pav”. Keema is minced meat of beef. Cooked with lots of spices. It is served with a bun.
This place also offers many other dishes such as an omelette, chicken biryani, Chicken Mughlai, and veg/non-veg sandwiches.
Location: Mehboob Khan Chowk, 106, Hill Rd, Mount Mary, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050
Plus Code for GPS:3R2F+MJ Mumbai, Maharashtra
Price: 400 for two
Timings: 7:00 AM- 10:00 AM
10. Sharma Chaat Bhandar, Mumbai:
This is the best place for spicy food lovers. This place is very famous for its spicy food among youngsters and college students. This spot serves many dishes including Ragda Pattice, Sev Puri, Dosa, Cheese Chili Garlic Bread, and many more.
The speciality of this spot is Pani Puri. It is a round hollow deep-fried crispy crepe filled with a mixture of boiled potatoes, onion, tomatoes, gram, chickpeas, and lots of spices. It is served dipped in tamarind-flavored water.
Location: 15, Amrapali Shopping Centre, and, Vaikunthlal Mehta Road, JVPD Scheme, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049
Plus Code for GPS: 4R3J+9C Mumbai, Maharashtra
Price: 200 INR for two
Timings: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM