Explore Mumbai: Best Places To Have Vada Pav, The City's Popular Street Food & Go-To Snack

Taste Atlas has come out with their best sandwiches in the world list and Mumbai's vada pav occupies a place of pride. It is ranked at the 26th position.

Touted as the "Indian burger", the deep-fried vada, sandwiched in a bun, served with spicy lasun chutney and fried green chillies is a staple in every Maharashtrian household. Its fame is not just restricted to homes. It's available in every nook-and-corner of Mumbai and will cost you nothing over 20-30 rupees.

It's not hard to find a vada pav stall in Mumbai, but if you desire to taste the best the city has on offer, visit these Top 8 spots.

Ashok Vada Pav

The vada pav here comes with a generous serving of choora which adds a crunch to the dish along with the deep-fried vada. You'll always find a queue here and the 20-30 minute wait will only add to your anticipation and hunger. The spicy chutney is a game-changer and if you can tolerate spice, don't forget to ask for some more.

Address: Kashinath Dhuru Marg, Near Kirti College, Dadar West

Aram Vada Pav

This place has been serving vada pav for the last 86 years. It has been around for so long that people are calling it an "institution". It is located opposite Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CST station) and die-hard fans will vouch for the quality that has stayed consistent over the years.

Address: Capital Cinema Building, 126, Dr Dadabhai Naoroji Rd, opp. Aram Hotel CSMT, Azad Maidan, Fort

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Bhau Vada Pav

There's a Bhau Vada Pav at Mulund, Ghatkopar and Bhandup as well. A jumbo vada pav that they serve at this hole-in-the-corner shop is well-known in the area for its crispy vada and dry garlic coconut chutney. They have a Cheese Vada Pav and a Schezwan Vada Pav as well.

Address: Patil Bhavan, Netaji Subhash Chandra Rd, Mulund West

Babu Vada Pav

This place has been operational since the last 50 years. A popular vada pav outlet in Vile Parle, it is basically a take-away joint. The vada pav is small but tastes amazing; patrons say the flavours are just right. The place is very busy during rush hours and finding a parking is not easy.

Address:  Hanuman Rd, Satsang CHSL, Navpada, Vile Parle East, Vile Parle

Gajanan Vada Pav

Be prepared to stand while eating the vada pav here. The vada pav is served with yellow besan chutney and there is a zabardast green thecha that ups the spice quotient. It's served on a leaf and the eco-friendly presentation will definitely win your heart.

Address: Chhatrapati Sambhaji Rd, Naupada, Thane West

Mangesh Vada Pav

This vada pav joint at Borivali gets so packed that they have security guards just to manage the crowd. It is one of the oldest and best vada pav places in Borivali. Around 3 pm daily, the preps start and business takes off on full swing from 5 pm with people lining up in long queues just to grab a bite. Their filling is so good that you won't be able to stop at just one vada pav.

Address: Babhai Naka, Borivali West

Ladu Samrat

Massive vadas and pungent garlic chutney make the vada pavs here such a sell-out. Pssst... they have a Jain vada pav as well. Ek garam chai ki payali goes well with the vada pav and while you're there, try out their thalipeeth and kothimbir vadi.

Address: Habib Terrace Lalbaug, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marg, Ganesh Gully, Parel

Graduate Vada Pav Byculla

This is not your usual vada pav. The highlight of the vada pav here are the sauces that it is loaded it. Nothing traditional about it! But that's also what makes the dish here so interesting. Their bestseller Boom Bam Vada Pav comes with peri-peri, cheese, mayo and BBQ sauce. They have tandoor vada pavs and a crispy wafer pav as well.

Address: Shop 29, Haji Ismail Building, Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Road, Near Byculla Station, Byculla

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