Mumbai Street Food Guide: 10 Must-Try Delicacies You Can’t Miss

✍️ Written by: Ajjay Bhagyakar
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Mumbai is more than just the financial capital of India — it’s a melting pot of cultures, dreams, and most notably, food. Among its skyscrapers, railway stations, and bustling lanes, you’ll find a street food culture that is nothing short of legendary.

Whether you're a traveler staying at one of our serviced apartments or a local rediscovering the city, New Pinnacle Services invites you to take a flavorful detour. Here's our curated list of 10 iconic Mumbai street foods that every food lover should indulge in.

1. Vada Pav – Mumbai’s Iconic Snack

Spicy vada pav served with green chili and chutney on a street cart in Mumbai

Often dubbed as the Mumbai Veg Burger, Vada Pav is simple yet satisfying. A spiced potato patty is deep-fried to golden perfection and placed inside a soft bun (pav), with a generous spread of chutney and fried green chili on the side.

📍 Where to Eat: Ashok Vada Pav, near Kirti College, Dadar
🕒 Timings: 11 AM – 9:30 PM (Closed Sundays)

2. Bhelpuri – The Perfect Beach Snack

Light, crunchy, and full of flavor, Bhelpuri is made from puffed rice, sev, onions, chutneys, and herbs. It’s sweet, spicy, and tangy — all at once.

📍 Where to Eat: Om Sai Sagar Chaat Centre, Juhu Beach
🕒 Timings: 10 AM – 1 AM

Bhelpuri served in a paper cone at Juhu Beach with puffed rice, sev, and chutney

3. Sev Puri – A Burst of Flavors

Sev puri topped with onions, chutneys, and green mango slices

This street-style chaat layers crispy puris with mashed potatoes, chutneys, onions, raw mango, and a generous heap of sev (crunchy gram flour noodles). It's a crunchy, spicy, sweet-sour treat in every bite.

📍 Where to Eat: 6th Road Sev Puri, near Juhu Beach
🕒 Best Time: After 4 PM

4. Pav Bhaji – Butter-Laden Comfort Food

A dish born from Mumbai’s textile mills, Pav Bhaji is a spicy vegetable mash served with butter-toasted buns. This dish is best eaten hot, fresh, and right off the tava (griddle).

📍 Where to Eat: Shri Krishna Fast Food, Juhu Beach
🕒 Timings: 10 AM – 1 AM
🔁 Also Try: Sardar Pav Bhaji or Canon Pav Bhaji for legendary flavors.

Pav bhaji with buttery buns and a lemon wedge served hot on a steel plate

5. Kebabs & Bhuna Rolls – A Non-Veg Lover’s Delight

Bhuna chicken rolls wrapped in rumali roti from a Mumbai night food stall

While Mumbai is known for vegetarian street food, meat lovers are not forgotten. Try spicy bhuna chicken rolls wrapped in soft rumali rotis — perfect for late-night cravings.

📍 Where to Eat: Bademiya, Colaba
🕒 Timings: 7 PM – 3 AM

6. Chai – The National Elixir

Chai is not just tea — it’s a daily ritual. Brewed strong and spiced with cardamom or ginger, street-side chai in Mumbai is the perfect pick-me-up between meals or during a long stroll.

📍 Where to Drink: Anywhere on the streets of Mumbai!
💰 Cost: ₹5 – ₹15 depending on location

A steaming glass of masala chai with cardamom and ginger notes

7. Pani Puri – A Spicy Splash in Your Mouth

Pani puri being filled with tangy water by a street vendor in Mumbai

Also known as Golgappa or Puchka across India, Pani Puri in Mumbai is a game changer. Filled with spiced mashed potatoes, chickpeas, chutney, and tangy flavored water, each bite is an explosion of taste.

📍 Where to Eat: Badshah Pani Puri, Girgaum Chowpatty
🕒 Timings: 3 PM – 12 Midnight
💧 Tip: Choose vendors who use filtered water for safety.

8. Bombay Duck Fry – Crispy & Coastal

Don’t be misled by the name — Bombay duck (Bombil) is a fish, not poultry. Coated in semolina and deep-fried till crispy, it melts in your mouth. A local seafood delicacy.

📍 Where to Eat: Gomantak Boarding House, Dadar West
🕒 Timings: 11 AM – 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM

Deep-fried Bombay duck fish served with lemon and onion salad

9. Bombay Sandwich – A Veggie Surprise

Grilled Bombay sandwich with layers of vegetables and green chutney

Layered with butter, green chutney, sliced vegetables, spiced potatoes, and sometimes cheese, this sandwich is best served grilled for a crispy bite. It's light, spicy, and filling — perfect for busy Mumbaikars on the move.

📍 Where to Eat: Street vendors near Bhendi Bazaar
🕒 Timings: All-day availability

10. Dosa – South Indian Delight, Mumbai Style

Dosa may have originated in South India, but Mumbai has made it its own. From classic masala dosa to innovative versions like paneer tikka dosa, there’s something for everyone.

📍 Where to Eat: Anand Stall, Outside Mithibai College, Vile Parle West
🕒 Timings: 8 AM – 11:30 PM

Crispy dosa filled with masala potatoes served with sambar and coconut chutney

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So, come hungry. Come curious. Let Mumbai’s street food be the spice in your Mumbai adventure.

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