10 Places for Best Street Food in Mumbai

Hot and flavourful, vada pavs are indeed one of the most famous Mumbai street food names and Anand Vada Pav Stall is one of the best places to try it! It is prepared with a bun of bread stuffed with a potato fritter (vada). The mouth-watering snack is served with fried chillies and chutney, both sweet and spicy. While the classic vada pav is hands down the best, we suggest trying other variants as well. When at the Anand Vada Pav stall, you can order grilled vada pav, samosa vada pav and Cheese vada pav to delight your taste buds.

Where to find this gem? Opposite Mithibai College, Gulmohar Road 1, Vile Parle West!

A quintessential Mumbai street food tour will remain incomplete without indulging in the richness of authentic Parsi cuisine. Step into the Khyani & Co, a paradise for Parsi dishes, especially the popular akuri on toast. This delicious scrambled egg dish is a must-have with your cup of morning tea. What else to try? Khari, rose jelly, kheema and mawa cake.

You can find this eatery on JSS Road, Jer Mahal Estate, Marine Lines!

Another famous street food of Mumbai, frankies are stuffed rolls that are perfect to satiate your hunger pangs any time of the day. And to taste the best frankies, head to Breadkraft. Mutton/chicken filling and generous egg coating are stuffed in juicy naan bread to prepare this lip-smacking dish. For all those vegetarian lovers, there are veg variants as well. And believe us, they are equally delicious! You can hog down a potato or paneer frankie to tantalise your taste buds. Also, there’s an incredible range of shawarmas to relish.

Where to find Breadkraft? On 15, Sun Swept Building, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri West!

If you haven’t tried pani puri in Mumbai, have you ever been to the city? These tangy and crispy balls can be found at local stalls at every nook and corner. But one of the best places to try pani puri is Kailash Parbat. Here, you can taste its variants like khatta meetha, hing jeera or spicy water. There’s no way you can just stop at one plate of these mouthwatering delights.

Head to Shop 5-8, Narayan Building, 1st Pasta Lane, Colaba and you will find Kailash Parbat.

Get away from the hustle-bustle of city life and spend a peaceful evening at the Chambal Garden. A mesmerising garden with the backdrop of a beautiful river and lush greenery, this place is a must-visit. You can either take a walk on the pathway, enjoy a picnic with your family or relax and unwind while admiring the views. Whether you are in Kota for a day or the weekend, make sure to include Chambal Garden in your Kota tourist guide.

All the Mughalai lovers, rejoice! Gulshan-e-Iran is a haven waiting for you! As soon as you step inside, the pleasant aroma of toothsome dishes will leave you mesmerised. While the entire menu is worth trying, we recommend their signature kheema pav, chicken tikka masala and garlic naan. Craving for desserts? Rabdi kulfi and firni are hands down the best options. The truth is, you can never have enough of this place.

Where to find the restaurant? On 15, Corner of MRA Marg, Musafir Khana Road, Crawford Market!

In the mood for a light snack while on the go? Head to the Chowpatty beach and munch on some bhel puri or sev puri. A savoury chat, prepared with puffed rice, tangy chutneys, onions and spices, a plate of bhel puri will never disappoint you. You can find several stalls in the vicinity of the beach, serving this delicious chat. Also, you must try sev puri, another popular variant of this recipe. Young or old, everyone will fall in love with this light, crunchy and wholesome street food.

Just reach the beach, head to any of the stalls and start digging in!

Get ready to lose yourself in the richness of the thick and spicy mixed vegetable curry (bhaji) and buns (pav) at Amar Juice Centre. This appetizing dish is served with chopped onions, lemon slices and lots of butter, the more butter the better, right? Owing to its colourful presentation and flavorful taste, it is among the most favourite street foods of Mumbai. You can also relish their different variants like tomato cheese pav bhaji, Amar special pav bhaji and pav sandwich.

You can find the shop on 3, RN Cooper Hospital Compound, Gulmohar Road, Vile Parle West.

After a bunch of tangy and savoury dishes, let’s talk about the best dessert in the city. To treat your sweet tooth, head over to Badshah and try their scrumptious falooda. This cold dessert is made up of milk, ice cream and fruits of your choice. It is then topped with rose syrup, jellies, vermicelli noodles and sweet basil seeds. This hearty dessert will fill you up and leave you wishing to have more.

Where to find the place? On Dr DN Road, Crawford Market, Mumbai CST Area!

If you are looking for a traditional Maharashtrian breakfast, nothing can be a better place than this cosy eatery. You can order a plate of kanda poha, grab a freshly prepared vada pav or enjoy the amazing taste of the batata vada. No matter what you choose, you will be delighted to the core. The appetising breakfast choices will offer a flavourful start to your day.

You can find the restaurant on Horizon Towers, Ranade Road, Dadar West.

We cannot wrap up our Mumbai street food list without talking about the Bombay sandwich. Offering a blend of various ingredients and a burst of flavours, the Bombay sandwich at the Raju Sandwich Stall is a must-try when in the city. Three buttered bread slices are filled with fresh veggies (cucumbers, onion rings, beetroot, and boiled potatoes) and savoury mint chutney. Believe us, every bite will melt smoothly in your mouth, leaving you craving for more. Don’t forget to try their cheese chilli toast, another famous street food.

Here’s where you can find the stall. Near HR College, Churchgate.

You must be already drooling over the tempting street food Mumbai has to offer and so are we. So, without any further ado, go ahead and start exploring Mumbai’s street food! Your tastebuds will surely thank you!