Mumbai, the industrial capital of India is also known for some culinary delights. The street-food heritage of this city has drawn foodies from all over the world and they have grown to love some of the iconic food items available here. From Vada Pav to Pav Bhaji to samosa to Gol gappa, the list goes on and includes one delicacy after another. But none of these items have gained as much fame and reputation as the Vada Pav, which is the primary snack in Mumbai and the rich taste and flavours of a Vada Pav have engulfed Indians for ages.

What is a Vada Pav?

The Vada Pav is basically an Indian take on the burger. It is also a vegetarian alternative and instead of the meat patty used in a burger, the Vada Pav has a fried potato patty. It is also infused with other items like chickpea and gram flour. Unlike the burger, the Vada Pav uses chutneys instead of cheese and mayonnaise. There are usually two kinds of chutney that are used inside of a Vada Pav, red chutney, and green chutney. While serving, a masala powder is also provided to the buyer. The blissful bite of a Vada Pav is complete when you dip a part of it into this powder and then soak it in the chutney. 

It is sure to cause an explosion of flavours in your mouth. So unique is the taste of a Vada Pav that people have loved this snack for ages. It is delicious, energetic, filling, and also is easy on the pockets. It also helps run a significant Pav (bread buns) industry in Mumbai. One of the secrets behind the lip-smacking taste of the Vada Pav is the fresh and tasty buns that are used in the making.

Types of Vada Pav:

Since the Vada Pav is the prime snack in this part of India, there are several delicious variants of the same. You can choose from some of the varieties that are on offer and the difference is due to the various kinds of fillings that are used inside the patty. This alters the flavours and varies the taste of the Vada pav. But, the most popular and sold Vada Pav is the conventional basic version. The other types of Vada Pav that you can find are:

• Corn Vada Pav: This type of Vada Pav includes corn in the patty alongside the potatoes.
• Cheese Vada Pav: You are going to love the cheesy Vada Pav if you love the rich cheesy taste.
• Methi Vada Pav: The unique flavours of the Methi Vada Pav make this a must-try item.
• Paneer Vada Pav: Paneer Vada Pav is the just the cottage cheese version of the basic vada pav.
• Sabudana Vada Pav: This includes soaked and mashed sago alongside potatoes in the patty.

Some other famous Mumbai Street food

The long list of Mumbai street-food is far from over with just the Vada Pav. They have items like Pav Bhaji which are almost as iconic as the Vada Pav. Alongside the stretches of the Juhu beach, you will find several stalls that sell some of the best Pav Bhaji in the city. Pav Bhaji is basically delicious bread rolls served alongside spicy and tasty vegetable gravy. This consists of a rich array of masala and includes vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, peas, beans, and others. The rich red colour and the aromatic pull of this dish are immense. The Pav (bread buns) are served after being toasted in generous servings of butter. You are supposed to have a bite together with the gravy and this is another pocket-friendly and filling snack from the city. 

Other popular items

You will also find in Mumbai a wide variety of chat-items such as Papdi chat, Dahipuri, Bhelpuri, and many others. These make for a quick tasty treat on the go. Foodies also love the famous vegetarian sandwiches that are available all over Mumbai. Dahi puri and Panipuri are of course among the other favourite snack-items in this city. 

Conclusion

The food experience in India will be left incomplete if you do not stop by Mumbai and experience these delicacies. The city never sleeps and neither will your taste buds while you are here.