Six Must-Try Street Foods in Bombay

The city of dreams also has the food of dreams. You’ve been told you will find in Bombay beyond what you’ve imagined in your wildest dreams. Could the food here be any less amazing, then? If you’re visiting Bombay and not eating street foods, you’re doing it wrong. And if you live here and haven’t been to these six places, it’s a shame. Go immediately and thank me later.

Anand Vada Pav

Right opposite Mithibai College in Vile Parle west, you will find the ‘cool crowd’ of one of the trendiest colleges in the city here. However fancy and brand conscious you are, you cannot resist Anand Vada Pav.They make more than a thousand per day, indeed, the entire lane is full of tantalizing options. You’ll find options like cheese vada pav, grilled vada pav, even Schezwan! Oh, and don’t forget to ask for the salted green chillies! It elevates the vada pav to a thing of beauty.

Open 7.30 am – 11 pm

Elco Pani Puri

 

If it’s pani puri, it must be Elco! A favourite with locals and foreigners alike, which is largely due to the fact that Elco is probably the only joint that makes their pani puris with mineral water. A tad more expensive than the regular street-side stalls, but the quality is quite apparent and worth the price. Located at Hill Road, Bandra west – drop by for grub after you’re tired of shopping all along Hill Road.

Open 10 am – 11.30 pm

Sardar Pav Bhaji

This is just a five minute walk from Bombay Central station, and it’s not immediately visible to the eye, as it’s a little tucked away. But say Sardar or even just say ‘Pav Bhaji’, and people will steer you there – it’s just that famous. So rich and buttery, be prepared for the onslaught of Amul. Sardar Pav Bhaji is surely what Amul anticipated when they came up with ‘utterly butterly delicious’.

Open 12 pm – 2 am

Gulati’s

This isn’t as well known as the rest on the list but they have awesome and affordable chhole bhature. Gulati’s is actually a catering business and they have loads of people calling up for home delivery too. You’ll have to hunt a little for it (or look up directions on Zomato!) You will find it at Sher-E-Punjab, Andheri east. Wash it down with lassi from the shop next door. You can find my review on Zomato here.

Open 8.30 am – 9.30 pm

Bademiya’s

Non-vegetarians swear by Bademiya for late night cravings. After an amazing ride along Marine Drive, hop over to Bademiya’s located right behind the Taj Mahal Hotel. It’s just an open air kitchen, but it’ll be easy to identify because it’s always crowded, irrespective of whether it’s a weekend or not. Best known for chicken tikka rolls, and mutton kebabs.

Open 5 pm – 4 am

Bachelorr’s

This is also at town, Charni Road to be specific. You’ll find a crowd well up till closing time – friends looking for a sweet snack, families out for late night treats; all sorts turn up at Bachelorr’s. It’s best known for its very fresh strawberry and cream milkshake, but it’s only when strawberries are inseason. But fret not, there are other amazing options available all year round – a popular favourite is the Classic Chocolate, along with a variety of fresh juices. You will not leave this place dissatisfied.

Open 3 pm – 11 pm

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Review - Kala Ghoda Cafe

Food: 4.5/5
VFM: 4/5
Ambience: 5/5
Service: 5/5
 
This place is in a little lane, close to Jehangir Art Gallery. It's tucked away, and you might miss it if you don't know the area. Just follow google maps to get there, it's quite precise. Also, La Folie is right opposite, so pop in there too, if you've got some time. You'd love it.

The architecture here has an old-school feel to it and it's got such an open, bright layout that one could sit here for hours; and indeed, I have!

The tiny tables are self sufficient in terms of whatever add-ons you may require; tissues, ketchup, mustard, the works. I do appreciate a place that doesn't need me to ask for something like tissue paper.

But the best part was these dinky containers, of jaggery and brown sugar - healthy alternatives to white sugar or sweeteners. It's the little things that make a place worth coming back to, and KGC hits the nail on the head.

 

On to the food now! 

Without any doubts, the hot chocolate here is one of the best I've ever had. It's so rich and satisfying - it'll make your day instantly better, I guarantee it. They use Belgian chocolate and you can really tell the difference in taste from other generic hot chocolate mixes that many other places use. 

We also ordered a cappuccino which was also pretty good, but if you compare with the hot chocolate; you honestly aren't going to find anything better than that. 

We also got the superbly made egg sandwich. Now you'd wonder what's so special about an egg sandwich, you'd get that anywhere! But this one is amazing, with the eggs done perfectly, micro greens, multigrain bread, a hint of mustard - all perfectly balanced. It was filling and fabulously flavoured.

Just LOOK at it. How can you not want to eat it. I crave this at random times of the day. And night.

And to polish it off, we got the waffle with dark chocolate. There again, the chocolate was great, however, the waffle could have been better - case in point, the waffle at Mövenpick.

According to me, a good waffle is one that would taste wonderful even without any toppings or additions. The one here comes close, but isn't as good as the one Mövenpick offers. It's just a little more chewy that it should be. And a little more crisp on the outside as well.

It's just a little tweaking, and probably I'm being nitpicky about it, but they are definitely good in most aspects and so I can afford to be picky about the little things. The mark of a good place, I must say. All in all, Kala Ghoda Cafe is one of my favorite places to hang out at, and the ambience draws me in each time, and so each time I fall in love with this place a little more.

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