Top 10 Indian Street Foods in Mumbai, India | The BEST INDIAN Street Food in Mumbai

Back in early 2018, I spent three unforgettable weeks traveling through India and exploring its cities and historical sites, immersing myself in the culture, and going on as many street food tours as I possibly could.

I spent three days eating my way through Mumbai, the most populous city in India. In this video, I’m going to tell you all about the top 10 street foods you have to try when you visit Mumbai. You guys ready? Let’s do this.

Pani puri, which I first tried at Elco restaurant in the Bandra neighborhood of Mumbai. Panipuri is a round, hollow ball of crispy, fried bread that is punctured and then filled with a soup that can contain chili, tamarind chutney, chaat masala, chickpeas, onion, and potatoes.

Bombay duck, which is a local specialty in Mumbai that I tried at Mata Pita Da Dhaba on Madh Island. Now, you might be surprised to learn that Bombay Duck actually isn’t duck at all. It’s a fish that’s either deep fried or cooked in curry, and cut into strips almost like fish sticks. It’s soft, lightly battered, and crispy, and kind of reminded me of flounder.

Ice Gola, a cold, sweet, and salty treat made of shaved ice. The vendor molds the ice around a wooden stick and then dips it into a cup that’s filled with your choice of fruit flavorings. The one I had was blueberry and lemon, which I loved. It made for a unique and delicious combination along with the salt.

Kalidas Masala Vada Pav, a vegetarian Masala burger I tried in the Mulund neighborhood of Mumbai. The burger was made by mixing several ingredients together on a hot pan, including butter, Masala, coriander, and herbs, and cooking it until it reduces into a thick sauce or paste.

Nitrogen Biscuit, which I ate at the Ice Cream Factory, also in the Mulund neighborhood. It’s a freezing cold biscuit that’s been dipped in liquid nitrogen. Eating one of these bizarre desserts is a spectacle because as you chew the biscuit, the heat from your mouth turns the liquid nitrogen into a gas, which makes you look like you’re breathing smoke. My teeth were frozen afterward!

Ice Bhel is a cold, refreshing chaat dish that contains a mouthwatering blend of tomatoes, onions, puffed rice, garlic paste, and coriander. It’s crunchy and super flavorful, and not spicy at all, and is my favorite thing I tried on my first night in Mumbai.

Paneer Chili, which is a very popular Indo-Chinese dish I tried at Juhu Beach. It is made of cubes of deep fried cottage cheese, Chinese sauces, lots of vegetables including bell pepper and spring onions, chili paste, and a whole lot of deliciousness. I was told it would be really hot, but I didn’t find it particularly spicy. That said, it is bursting with flavor with every bite, and I cannot recommend it enough.

Chicken Lollipop, which I tried along Mohammad Ali Road. This is a fried chicken drumstick that’s covered in a red curry that’s so rich, it actually changes the color of the chicken. When you hold the drumstick upright by the bone, it resembles a lollipop, which is how the dish got its name.

Now, further along Mohammad Ali road, you can find the second-to-last items on this list, mutton and chicken kebabs. Mutton is the meat of a mature sheep, and the most common type of kebab is either meat or vegetables that are speared on a skewer and grilled over a fire. The kebabs I had were made of soft, spicy, minced meat and came with a refreshing salad on the side.

The last food on my list is another I tried along Mohammad Ali Road called Lassi, which is a creamy yogurt drink that was not only refreshing because of the heat in Mumbai, but it was also perfect for cooling down my mouth and throat after a long day of eating spicy foods. I tried two different flavors - the original and the saffron. I preferred the original, but my friends loved the saffron.

Now, if you’re heading off to India to try the street food, I highly recommend you take a dose of Pepto Bismol before breakfast and another before lunch every day so you don’t get sick from eating foods and spices your body is not used to.

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[bhargavim]

This man pronouncing the dishes right made my day !
Love from India .

[The_Lost_Traveller_]

Bro u missed paav bhaaji...it is one of the most popular dish in mumbai...

[tigerinvestment]

Who else watch this kind of videos on empty stomach😋🙄😐

[tarunsunadoli]

every state have different tastes that's why INDIA IS SPECIAL

[brandonmoore]

As someone who discovered your channel in the middle of your first India series and absolutely loved those videos, I'm so glad you did a top 10 list of your favorite dishes in Mumbai! Such a well-made video. I swear, my mouth is watering just watching you eat all of those dishes! Your passion for the food in India is so apparent every time you talk about it, and I cannot wait to see you go back next month. I hope you have a blast!

[AussieAngeS]

I love your channel David, I love Indian street food it’s awesome.

[recensionem]

I am an Indian and I haven't eaten anything except Pani Puri. After covid leave us for good, I'll definitely try these all.

[agape_metanoia]

Thanks for visiting India and sharing review of our delicious foods ! Love from India🇮🇳❤ Come back again, each city in India has its unique dish!!

[TCG]

4:34 that man's smile can cure cancer

[TheGoToFamily]

This is amazing David, honestly watching your videos has inspired me to get to India! 🙌👍

[sayantamondal]

Hey David here's few suggestion for Kolkata
1. Flury's (English breakfast)
2. Oh! Calcutta (Bengali cuisine)
3. 6 Ballygunge Place (do)
4. Bhojohori Manna (do)
7. Aaheli (do)
8. Banana leaf (South Indian cuisine)
9. Peter Cat ( Chelo kebab)
10. Aarsalan ( Mughlai cuisine)
11. Kusum rolls ( Kathi roll)
12. Paramount ( sherbat)
13.Nizam's ( Mughlai cuisine)
14. Bar-B-Q ( Chinese)
15. Mainland China (Chinese)
16. Mrs. Magpie ( Bakery items)
17. Mocambo (Continental)
18. Golbari Kosha mangsho
19. Indian coffee house
20. Oudh 1590
21. Shiraz
22. Aminia
23. Mitra cafe
24. Bijoli-o-grill
For deserts
1. KC Das
2. Bhim chandra Nag
3. Girish Chandra Dey and Nakur Chandra Dey
4. Hindustan sweets
5. Mouchak
6. Sen Mahasay
7. Nalin Chandra Das & sons
8. Balaram Mullick and Radharam Mullick
9.Mithai
10. Nalin Chandra Das & sons

[sohailshaikh]

The way you described Paani puri made me cry 😢😢.. you might be the first person in the world who described pani puri in so much detail..

[jakesully]

David, love your videos because they are so authentic, natural and well researched. In my opinion, your videos are better than other food vlogers.

[vandanashetty]

At least there's one foreigner who didn't miss the famous indian street foods otherwise everyone other misses something or another
Also he pronounced it right

[abhaykhanjire]

Hi David I am from Pune,
Here is list

Name : food to try
1. Bedekar misal- misal
2. Bipin snaks- kakdi khichdi, bread patice
3. JJ garden vada pav- vada pav
4. Good luck cafe- Tea, bun maska
5. Durvankur dining- traditional Maharashtrian Thali
6. Appa- vada chatni, idli
7. Kalyan bhel- bhel, SPDP, Pani Puri
8. Nevale misal- misal (spicy)
9. Durga cafe - cold coffee(place paud road)
10. Amruteshwar -pohe (only if you are hungry in mid night)
11. Sujata mastani- Mango mastani
12 chitli bhandu mithai- bhakar vadi

All these places are street food only and you must not skip any place from above list if you need any further information/help do let me know

[prathmeshpardhiye]

It's been 3 years since I left Mumbai. Currently, in California and bro you made me cry!

[aneslihovac]

Flying over to Mumbai in one Month. Your video was EXACTLY what I was looking and hoping for in Mumbai. Thanks mate! Will try to experience as much as possible from your video! Thanks a bunch!

[wonderland]

Thanks for liking our food.
We have a very rich culture when it comes to food.You will always have something new to try here.
Love from India.

[alsandebbarma]

Bro Love from India .Can't wait🤗.This time in Kolkata now festival is going on called Durga Puja, it's like Christmas for Bengalis, and one of the festival of India too. they make and prepare tons of food, I wish you could be there now☺️.But hopefully you will embark the biggest festival of India and festival of light called Diwali .Hope you enjoy and spend your eating tour that time and burst crackers or light candles, whatsoever I believe you will experience a new.India awaits you Bro .Come safely .

[shoaib]

Must visits in Bangalore:
1. CTR benne masala dosa - Malleswaram 7th cross
2. Beaf market - Shivajinagar - try Hari phaal, wheel kabab and Pathar gosh
3. Chaat street - VV Puram
4. Rahams and Taj Shivajinagar- Mutton Biriyani