Street Food of Mumbai
Mumbai is the financial,administrative and commercial capital of the state of Maharashtra.
Major business houses, industrial offices , administrative offices, Courts of Law, financial institutions,banks, share market, private sector, corporate offices, schools, colleges, sports clubs, shopping markets, malls, fashion houses, film and TV industry etc employ lakhs of people from the suburban places and even far-off towns like Karjat, Khopoli, Kasara, Navi - Mumbai, Dahanu, Lonavala, Pune etc.the many suburban railway stations, parks, gardens, museums , tourist spots means a multi million rupees business of street food vendors , ranging from small to mid eateries that flourish all over Mumbai.
According to statistics, around 75 lakh commuters travel through the Mumbai Suburban Railways.
No wonder Mumbai Street food has flourished and grown to iconic stature.
It helps tremendously that it is easily accessible to all classes of people due to its affordable prices and hence satisfies a varied range of customers.
Ranging from the traditional marathi cuisine like Zhunka-Bhakar to the fusion foods like tandoori momos and the likes of Chinese Bhel puri, the streets of Mumbai cater to everyone's palette and purse.
Teens in schools and colleges, hassled office workers ,the forever-in-a-rush Mumbaikar is truly spoilt for choice to satiate his hunger, be it small,quickie snack or a full-fledged meal.
Here is a list of a few of the Unparalleled Mumbai Street foods : -
Zhunkha Bhakar
Kande Pohe
Vada pav
Misal pav
Usal pav
Pav bhaji
Upma.
Veg frankies
Kachori
Bombay Salad Sandwich and toasters
Anda pav
Keema pav
Momos ( veg & non veg )
Idlis
Medu Vada
Dosas
Uttapams
Pani puri
Sev puri
Bhel puri
Dahi puri
Butter / Button papdi
Samosa
Kebabs ( veg and non veg )
Veg hakka noodles
Spring rolls
Noodles fry
Chinese Bhel
Chinese fried rice
Manchurian ( veg and non veg )
Ragda pattice
Kothimbir vadi
Kanda bhajiya
Bread pakode
Dabeli
Pizzas
Hot dogs
Masala Corn
Sindhi dal pakwan
Sabudana vada
Paneer chilli
Tawa pulao
Thali peeth
Moong dal pakode
Sabudana khichdi
Masala pav
Chole Bature
Puri Bhaji
Dhokla
Akuri
Veg and cheese burgers
Chicken shawarma
Chicken lollipop
Chicken roll
Maska Bun
Baida roti
Mutton roll
Fried prawns
Bombay duck
Prawns koliwada
Suffice to say that Mumbai is a haven for all foodies who are superbly spoiled for choice. Her Khau-gullies are pure bliss to visit.
A truly gastronomical adventure awaits each and every day.
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