As diverse and colorful Indian culture is, so is the Indian street food. The vast variety of street food, can’t even be categorized state wise as every city has its own specialty. Whether sweet or spicy, Street Food in India offers it all. If you are a food lover, we have the list of the best street food in Mumbai right here for you.
Lalco Cafe:
Who doesn’t love Sev Puri? When you take a full bite of Sev Puri, the explosion of flavors in your mouth is just overwhelming. The Sev Puri, which is sweet, spicy or tangy is a flattened round shaped puri that is topped with mashed potatoes, onions, cilantro, and a trio of tamarind, garlic, and chili sauces and a handful of sev. It is a perfect snack whether you are hungry or not, it is that good. Lalco Cafe at Lalco Residency at JVLR, Mumbai serves one of the best Sev Puris. Being a true street food lover, you surely can’t miss this one. If you haven’t yet tasted this legendary street food at Lalco Cafe, then you’re certainly missing out on something special.
Lalco Cafe, that started as an in-house restaurant for Lalco Residency, has grown into one of the best restaurants in the city offering multiple cuisines and flavors. From a traditional Thali or Biryani to chinese and continental cuisines, Lalco Cafe has got what you desire.
Amar Juice Center:
Amar Juice Center in Juhu, near Cooper Hospital, is the place to go for relishing amazing fresh juices and Pizzas. With a variety of juices, milkshakes and pav bhaji, whatever you want to try it will be on the menu in a variety of different styles.
Elco Pani Puri:
When we talk about street food, the first thing that occurs in mind is Pani Puri. It is one of the most loved street foods not only in Mumbai but all over India. Puri is a crispy shell-like structure made from wheat dough. These puffed Puris are poked with a hole making a well like structure, stuffed with mashed potatoes and chickpea along with sweet as well as spicy chutneys (or sauces). As the vendor hands you one, eat the pani puri before the puri gets soggy. Though Pani Puri is a tempting street food to eat, be cautious where you eat as it contains water. The Elco Restaurant at Bandra is famous for its Pani Puri because of its amazing and unique taste.
Parker Biryani House:
Akshay Parker had been working as a chef at international luxury cruises and five and seven-stars hotels before the pandemic. In 2020, Akshay Parkar, started a roadside stall selling five-star quality biryani near Plaza Theater in Dadar, Mumbai. Parkar Biryani House is located in front of Shivaji Mandir and carries three varieties of biryani in the menu priced under Rs. 140. Parker Biryani House sells approximately 40 to 50 Kg of Biryani per day.
The street foods in Mumbai are the melting pot of many cultures. These street foods continue to amaze locals and tourists alike. Any trip to Mumbai is incomplete without feasting on these delicacies.
